Creating a MultiYear Energy Management Strategy Emma Norton

Creating a Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy Emma Norton – Energy Efficiency Coordinator, EAC Megan Mc. Carthy – Energy Data Analyst, EAC

Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy • 3 tools • Energy Efficiency Upgrade Timeline • Tracking Software • Engagement Posters

Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy ü Scoping Study or Energy Savings Opportunity Assessment • Identified 169 upgrade opportunities • $55, 000 in annual savings • 5 year payback • Final 5 year plan: • 21 upgrades • $42, 000 in annual savings

Opportunity Old Courthouse and Addition Replace Incandescents Cost GHG Reductions Payback (t CO 2 e) Saving k. Wh $ $2, 853. 31 1126. 064 $157. 65 18. 1 0. 90 Replace T-12 s Occupancy sensors in bathrooms avg $/k. Wh = $0. 11 Re-caulk all windows and exterior doors (partly done) Upgrade heating system to heat pump Programmable thermostats Timer on the Domestic Hot Water Tank Try to not open it in the winters unless necessary Review use of the addition. (demolish? ) TOTAL $400. 00 600 $66. 00 6. 06 0. 32 $500. 00 500 $55. 00 9. 09 0. 4 $7, 421. 09 13, 893 $1, 043 7. 12 5. 94 $600. 00 1000 $110. 00 5. 45 0. 48 $300. 00 3000 $330. 00 0. 91 0. 24 $200. 00 $10, 000. 0 0 20, 000 $2, 200. 00 0. 09 0. 16 20, 000 $2, 200. 00 4. 55 8. 00 40, 119 3. 10 9. 82 $12, 274 $3, 961

Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy ü Contact Efficiency Nova Scotia

ü Find the baseline

Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy 2019 Annual Savings Accrued Savings Spent Accrued k. Wh Saved $42, 000 $135, 000 $145, 500 210, 000

Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy ü Target Setting S - Specific M - Measurable A - Attainable R - Realistic T - Timely

MASTER COPY # of Days in Period k. Wh Used (NSP) e. CO 2 Emissions (kg) Trees to Offset Emissions 50 k. W Turbines Needed 250 W PV Solar Panels Needed Energy Charges (NSP) Efficiency Fees (NSP) - 'Other' Taxes (NSP) Total Cost (NSP) k. Wh Per Day Average Daily Cost Average Jan-07 Feb-07 Mar-07 Apr-07 May-07 Jun-07 Jul-07 Aug-07 Sep-07 Oct-07 Nov-07 Dec-07 63 61 61 36 60 61 63 62 61 61 0 0 0. 00 0 0 0. 00 0. 00 $0. 00 0 $0. 00 YEAR $0. 00 0 $0. 00 $0. 00 0 $0. 00 SCROLL RIGHT TO ADD THE ENERGY DATA FROM YOUR NSP BILL INTO THE ROSE COLOURED SECTIONS ABOVE 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 SCROLL DOWN FOR Energy $0. 00 SUMMARY AND DAILY Charges TOTALS $0. 00 $0. 00 Efficien $0. 00 cy Fees $0. 00 $0. 00 Taxes

Multi-Year Energy Management Strategy ü Financing: Green Revolving Fund • Simple to implement in Energy comparison to other funding Upfront Costs Efficiency methods Projects • Funds revolve indefinitely creating a source of funds for the long-term Green • Takes stress off of utility budget Revolving Operations savings • Does not effect any debt or taxes Fund

Resources • ICSP Implementation Guide • Municipal Climate Change Mitigation Plan • Other municipal energy management plans: Halifax, Bridgewater, Annapolis Royal, Whitehorse

Contact • Emma Norton Ecology Action Centre Energy Action Team (902) 442 -0199 • Efficiency Nova Scotia Ericka Wicks (Contact for Municipalities) (902) 470 -3561 ewicks@efficiencyns. ca