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Agenda - Environmental Advisory Committee - 20240415Town of Aurora Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Date:Monday, April 15, 2024 Time:7 p.m. Location:Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Meetings are available to the public in person and via live stream on the Town’s YouTube channel. To participate, please visit aurora.ca/participation. Pages 1.Call to Order 2.Land Acknowledgement 3.Approval of the Agenda 4.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 5.Receipt of the Minutes 5.1 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2024 1 That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 26, 2024, be received for information. 1. 6.Delegations 7.Matters for Consideration 7.1 Memorandum from Energy and Climate Change Analyst; Re: 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan Draft Report Presentation 4 That the memorandum regarding the 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan Draft Report Presentation be received; and 1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee comments regarding the 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan Draft Report Presentation be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. 2. 8.Informational Items 9.New Business 10.Adjournment Town of Aurora Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Time: Location: Monday, February 26, 2024 7:00 p.m. Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Rachel Gilliland (Chair) Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Vice Chair) Nicole Arsenault Shun Chen Pippette Eibel Denis Heng Kristen Martens Ken Turriff Members Absent: Alain Godin Other Attendees: Natalie Kehle, Analyst, Energy and Climate Change Emily Freitas, Council/Committee Coordinator _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgement The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands, the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island, recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day, the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams Treaties of 1923. Page 1 of 47 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 26, 2024 2 3. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Ken Turriff Seconded by Kristen Martens That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Carried 4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50. 5. Receipt of the Minutes 5.1 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023 Moved by Ken Turriff Seconded by Pippette Eibel 1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December 11, 2023, be received for information. Carried 6. Delegations None. 7. Matters for Consideration 7.1 Memorandum from Energy and Climate Change Analyst; Re: Natural Capital Asset Management Plan Introduction Presentation Elaine Chang, SLBC Advisory Services, introduced the Natural Capital Asset Management Plan, highlighting the project overview, the benefits of asset management including enhanced customer service and effective risk management, the overall project approach, and the work plan and the overall project management. Page 2 of 47 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 26, 2024 3 The Committee discussed and inquired about various aspects including the natural assets and enhanced assets that will be included in the Natural Asset Management Plan, how service levels will be defined in the plan, the research incorporated in the plan to help meet future targets, the benefits of asset management, the alignment to the Town's Official Plan, advancements in green infrastructures, and the identification of stewardships of the natural capital assets. Moved by Denis Heng Seconded by Pippette Eibel 1. That the memorandum regarding Natural Capital Asset Management Plan Introduction Presentation be received; and 2. That the Environmental Advisory Committee comments regarding Natural Capital Asset Management Plan Introduction Presentation be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Carried 8. Informational Items None. 9. New Business None. 10. Adjournment Moved by Denis Heng Seconded by Kristen Martens That the meeting be adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Carried Page 3 of 47 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 (905) 727-3123 aurora.ca Town of Aurora Memorandum Planning and Development Services Re: 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan Draft Report Presentation To: Environmental Advisory Committee From: Natalie Kehle, Energy and Climate Change Analyst Date: April 15, 2024 Recommendation 1. That the memorandum regarding the 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan Draft Report Presentation be received; and 2. That the Environmental Advisory Committee comments regarding the 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan Draft Report Presentation be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Background The Town of Aurora updated its Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (ECDMP), a requirement every five-years under the Ontario Regulation 23/25, Broader Public Sector: Energy Reporting and Conservation and Demand Management Plans for public building energy use. In 2018, the Town Council committed to meeting the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) Milestone framework, which is a Federation for Canadian Municipalities funded initiative that supports municipalities taking action on climate change. In order to meet the PCP requirements and the O. Reg. 23/25, the 2024 ECDMP update expands the scope of corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emission sources covered in the plan compared to past ECDMPs. The 2019 ECDMP included energy use from public buildings, fleet and water/wastewater facilities. The new sources in the 2024 ECDMP update include GHG emissions from solid waste, propane, streetlights, and other public lighting. The 2024 inventory now consists of emissions from:  Buildings (offices, recreation centres, Library, etc.)  Fleet (vehicles and equipment) Page 4 of 47 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan Draft Report Presentation April 15, 2024 Page 2 of 2  Water and wastewater (pumping stations)  Corporate solid waste (from all Town-owned buildings and public receptacles)  Streetlights and other public lights (parks and trails, Town-owned parking lots) The ECDMP includes Town-owned assets only. Emissions from homes, local businesses, community waste and personal and public transportation are captured under the Town’s Community Energy Plan (CEP) and are excluded from this plan. The 2024 ECDMP update includes:  Setting short, medium and long-term GHG reduction targets  Identifying municipal best practices for reducing corporate GHG emissions  Reviewing completed initiatives from the 2019 ECDMP and estimated savings  Updating the GHG emission inventory with the latest available data (2022)  Identifying energy conservation measures for the short, medium and long-term  Forecasting GHG emissions The draft ECDMP incorporates the feedback and comments obtained from Town Departments, including Community Services, Operations, Planning and Development Services, Corporate Services and Finance. The full draft plan will be provided to the Environmental Advisory Committee for comments and feedback for the May 13th EAC meeting. The final draft plan is scheduled to be presented to Council on June 4th, 2024, at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Attachments Attachment 1 – Draft 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan Executive Summary Attachment 2 – Presentation of the Draft 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (ECDMP) Page 5 of 47 Town of Aurora Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan March 18, 2024 Town of Aurora 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continue to rise and contribute to global warming, there has been a growing recognition of the urgent need to mitigate climate change and minimize its adverse impacts. In response to this pressing challenge, various entities, including the Town of Aurora, have taken proactive steps to reduce GHG emissions and mitigate the effects of global warming. In 2019, the Town declared a climate emergency, demonstrating its commitment to addressing climate change. The 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (ECDMP) update embodies the Town’s ambitious vision for a sustainable future. It sets ambitious GHG reduction targets from Town operations beyond the five-year cycle to include medium and long term planning, initiating a vision of net-zero by 2050. The energy and GHG emissions plan is centered on Town-owned assets, including emissions from: Town-owned buildings, fleet, corporate solid waste, public lighting and Town-owned water/ wastewater facilities. The energy and emissions plan for the community is assessed under a separate plan, the Town’s Community Energy Plan, which includes an emissions inventory and reduction plan for buildings, transportation and waste. The Town joined the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program in 2018, which consists of a five-step Milestone Framework that guides action against climate change. The 2024 ECDMP fulfills the first three PCP Milestones for the first time by expanding emission sources being reported on (to include public lighting and waste). Milestone 1 to 3 include creating a baseline emissions inventory and forecast, setting emissions reduction targets, and developing a local action plan. The remaining Milestones are implementation of the action plan and monitoring and reporting on progress which will be fulfilled going forward. By following this framework, municipalities can make informed decisions, engage the community, and contribute signiﬁcantly to national climate change mitigation efforts. The plan also meets the requirements under the Ontario Regulation 25/23, Broader Public Sector: Energy Reporting and Conservation and Demand Management Plans (O. Reg. 25/23), requiring public agencies such as municipalities to report their buildings’ energy consumption and GHG emissions annually. O. Reg. 25/23 also requires these public agencies to develop ECDMPs, and update them every ﬁve years. Over the past ﬁve years, the Town has made remarkable progress, driven by a collective determination and innovation. From the Town’s previous ECDMP from 2019, which covered the window from 2019-2023, the Town decreased electricity consumption by 2% and natural gas consumption by 30%. This resulted in an overall reduction in GHG emissions of 20%, surpassing the goal of 16%. The completed and in-progress projects from the 2019 ECDMP are listed in Table 1. Table 1: Summary of measures implemented during 2019 ECDMP Status Measure Complete Aurora Public Library: Demand control ventilation Aurora Public Library: Replace rooftop HVAC Fleet: Develop Green Fleet Action Plan Fleet: Implement anti-idling initiative Fleet: Incorporate ethanol 10 in all gasoline-fueled vehicles Fleet: Measure vehicle distance traveled and fuel consumed Fleet: Purchase some electric and hybrid-electric assets Fleet: Replace low tier diesel equipment Various: Lighting retroﬁts to LED Attachment 1 Page 6 of 47 Table 1: Summary of measures implemented during 2019 ECDMP (continued) Status Measure In progress Aurora Community Centre: Replace compressors Aurora Community Centre: Replace fan coil units Aurora Community Centre: Replace two heating boilers Aurora Family Leisure Complex: Arena low-e ceiling Aurora Family Leisure Complex: Replace humidicon equipment Aurora Family Leisure Complex: Upgrade of climate control Aurora Town Hall: Replace forced air and gas furnaces Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex: Low-E ceilings Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex: Replace plumbing ﬁxtures in arena change rooms Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex: Replace screw compressor Various: Lighting retroﬁts to LED The 2024 ECDMP update set the following short, medium and long term targets for the Town’s corporate emissions compared to the 2018 Baseline: short term (2024-2029) 20% reduction by 2030, medium term (2030- 2035) 50% by 2035 and long term (up to 2050) net-zero by 2050. To continue progressing towards a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035 and net zero by 2050, the Town has identiﬁed short, medium, and long term plans in this updated ECDMP. Table 2 summarizes the proposed actions to be undertaken until the next ECDMP. Table 2: Summary of planned actions to undertake in the short term (2024-2029) Action Reduction in GHG emissions (tCO2e/yr) Investigate and implement demand control ventilation 12 Remaining lights to LED -25 Remaining measures from 2019 ECDMP 58 Remaining occupancy sensors 0 Remaining water ﬁxtures to low-ﬂow 196 High efficiency boiler replacement 4 Optimum start/stop 4 Decarbonize 2 vehicles 18 Ice resurfacer vehicle decarbonization 1 Decarbonize 10 pieces of equipment 15 Pool covers at Rec. centres 25 ASHRAE Level 3 Energy Audits for all facilities Unquantiﬁable Net-Zero Pathway study based on energy audit outcomes Unquantiﬁable Infrastructure assessment for electrification; facilities and fleet Unquantiﬁable Electrical infrastructure upgrade budget Unquantiﬁable Renew Green Fleet Action Plan and continue to make operational improvements from following the plan 26 Perform solid waste audits and develop a Waste Reduction Plan Unquantiﬁable Employee training for operation and maintenance of new technologies for energy savings Unquantiﬁable Energy performance monitoring Unquantiﬁable Incorporate life cycle cost analysis into budgeting, planning, and asset management Unquantiﬁable Develop sustainable building standard for new and major renovations Unquantiﬁable Implement Green Procurement Policy Unquantiﬁable Investigate opportunities to convert public lighting ﬁxtures to LED Unquantiﬁable Note that a negative ("-") percent reduction in GHG emissions indicates that the Town’s GHG emissions are anticipated to increase for that measure, although overall energy use would decrease. The Town is reaching a critical point in achieving a net-zero future. Through the implementation of the 2024 ECDMP, the Town is completing the remaining low hanging fruit energy measures that are considered market- ready, higher payback projects as well as lower-cost operational changes and piloting smaller-scale projects. They are important measures to implement before making a more aggressive jump of switching to low-carbon technologies and renewable energy sources that often require major investment. Outlined in the 2024 ECDMP are crucial feasibilities studies required in the short term to successfully access newer, more complex technologies in the medium term that require additional consideration such as infrastructure upgrades and employee training Page 7 of 47 for implementation. Achieving the carbon reduction goals requires concerted efforts in change management, ensuring seamless transitions towards greener practices. Deep engagement of stakeholders, including working groups with regular touchpoints, will be instrumental in fostering ownership and support. Active tracking of progress is essential to monitor our carbon reduction initiatives’ effectiveness and make timely adjustments. Together, through strategic coordination and relentless commitment, we can pave the way towards a greener, more resilient Aurora. Table 3 summarizes the baseline (2018) GHG emissions for each asset, the current state of GHG emissions, and the projected GHG emissions if all of the proposed actions are undertaken according to this plan. Table 3: Summary of existing and projected GHG emissions from this plan GHG Emissions (tCO2e/yr) Percent Reduction from Baseline (%) Asset type 2018 2022 2029 2035 2050 2022 2029 2035 2050 Buildings 2,857 2,072 2,063 1,304 893 27 28 54 69 Corporate Fleet 556 556 500 438 336 -0 10 21 40 Public Lighting 59 56 123 137 171 5 -110 -133 -192 Pump Stations 1 1 2 2 3 11 -97 -118 -173 Waste 416 416 416 374 0 0 0 10 100 Total 3,889 3,100 3,104 2,256 1,403 20 20 42 64 Note that a negative ("-") percent reduction in GHG emissions indicates that the GHG emissions for that asset increased over the indicated time frame. Important to note from Table 3 is that the carbon emission factor of the Ontario grid, also considered the emission intensity of the grid, is expected to increase between 2024-2029 and erode some of the Town’s emissions reduction progress. An increased intensity means that even though electricity use by the Town decreases during that time, it increases GHG emissions nevertheless increase. This effect is clear when looking at electricity consumed by public lighting and the water/wastewater sector which is projected to remain constant over the next ﬁve years; however, the GHG emissions increase during this time. This also results in relatively constant overall Town GHG emissions from 2022 to 2029, because although the electricity and natural gas consumption is projected to decrease over this period through the plan’s implementation, the increase in the electricity grid carbon intensity is projected to offset the progress. The 5-year vision of this plan is to foster a more sustainable community by reducing electricity consumption by 12%, natural gas consumption by 10%, propane consumption by 100%, ethanol 10 by 10%, and biodiesel 5 by 11%. Despite the projected increase in grid carbon intensity, we anticipate achieving a GHG reduction of 20% from 2018 by 2029. This is also anticipated to decrease the annual utility costs by $319,184, or 11%. Looking ahead to the medium and long term, once the Town has established the necessary framework to take more aggressive actions to reduce their GHG emissions, the GHG emissions are projected to decrease by 42% by 2035 and 64% by 2050. This comes close to meeting the target of 50% reduction by 2035 and makes substantial progress towards achieving net zero by 2050. To realize this vision and contribute meaningfully to global climate mitigation, it is recommended that the Town leverage insights from the Energy Audits performed in the short term, remain informed about cutting-edge technologies, implement the lowest-carbon alternatives wherever feasible, and consider the purchase of carbon offsets once the Ontario carbon offset market matures. The current plan would fall short of the net zero target, but advances in technology are quickly evolving brining the Town closer to a net-zero future. Page 8 of 47 Town of AuroraEnergy Conservation and Demand Management Plan2024-2029 UpdateApril 15, 2024Attachment 2Page 9 of 47 PROJECT & GOALSPROJECT•Develop a 2024-2029 update to the Town of Aurora’s ECDMP PROJECT TARGETS•Create interim targets to help achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050 by building a measure implementation plan for the short-term (2025-2030), medium-term (2030-2035), and long-term (2035-2050).Page 10 of 47 PROJECT MILESTONES001020307Step 2: Market Research and AnalysisStep 1:Kick-off Meeting and Work PlanStep 3: ECDM Plan and RecommendationsMilestone 7: Final report and presentation060504Final Report and Presentation: We have completed an analysis of the Town of Aurora’s emissions and compiled a plan involving different energy conservation measure recommendations to reduce the Town’s GHG emissions. This plan is split into short, medium, and long term measures to implement. The plan was developed incorporating feedback from the relevant stakeholders from the facilities, fleet, waste, wastewater, and public lighting departments. We have written a draft of the 2024-2029 ECDM plan, and are presenting the plan to update and finalize the ECDMP.Technical Memorandum #1Technical Memorandum #2Technical Memorandum #3Page 11 of 47 BACKGROUNDTown of AuroraPage 12 of 47 O.Reg. 25/23•Requires public agencies (includingmunicipalities) to report on annual energyconsumption and GHG emissions•Develop and implement EnergyConservation and Demand ManagementPlan (ECDMP), and update it every 5yearsNew to this plan:•More extensive list of facilities, GHGemissions due to street lighting and solidwaste•In accordance with PCP Milestone 3INTRODUCTIONPCP Milestone Framework•Milestone progressoMilestone 1: Create inventoryoMilestone 2: Set targetoMilestone 3: Develop planoMilestone 4: Implement planoMilestone 5: Monitor impact•Separates community and corporateemissionsoCommunity: Working towards Milestones4 and 5oCorporate: Working towards Milestones1-3 by adding solid waste to this reportPage 13 of 47 COMMUNITY VS CORPORATE EMISSIONSPlan2024 ECDMP(Corporate assets)2021 Community Energy Plan(Community-wide)Assets included in plan•Town-owned facilities•Town-owned fleet•GHG emissions from solid waste•Town-owned facilities•Public receptacles•Streetlights and public lighting•Water/wastewater sector•Residential home energy•Transportation•Energy from Town businesses•Community waste•Residential and businessesAnnual GHG emissions3,100 tCO2e/yr 326,000 tCO2e/yrPage 14 of 47 Previous target: 80% reduction in GHG emissions by 2050•Previous ECDMP goal: 16% reduction in GHG emissions from 2018 by 2023•Community Energy Plan: 22% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030; 80% reduction by 2050Best practices:•Federal target: net zero GHG emissions by 2050•York Region and many municipalities have followed suit•IPCC recommendations: 45% reduction by 2030; net zero emissions by 2050New targets:•Short term (2030): 20% reduction in GHG emissions from 2018•Medium term (2035): 50% reduction•Long term (2050): Net zeroTARGETSPage 15 of 47 OVERALL ENERGY USE AND GHG EMISSIONSTown of AuroraPage 16 of 47 2022 GHG EMISSIONSPage 17 of 47 CHANGE IN GHG EMISSIONS (2018-2022)2019 ECDMP targets:•Reduce electricity consumption by 10.5%; decrease natural gas consumption by 9.7%•Decrease facilities GHG emissions by 15.3%•Fleet: decrease fleet emissions by 50% by 2023 (timeline updated to 2028 in GFAP)Actual:Page 18 of 47 GHG EMISSIONS BY SECTOR (2022)Page 19 of 47 GHG EMISSIONS BY TYPE (2022)Other: Asset contributions which collectively contribute less than 1% to corporate GHG emissions:EV charging stations, Park lights, Traffic lights, Pumping stations, Ice resurfacers, Roads Waste DisposalPage 20 of 47 UTILITY USE TRENDS – ELECTRICITYPage 21 of 47 UTILITY USE TRENDS – NATURAL GASPage 22 of 47 GHG REDUCTION PLANTown of AuroraPage 23 of 47 ASSETS – FACILITIESFacility Type Building Name % of Corporate GHG EmissionsAdministrative offices15165 A Yonge<1%15171 Yonge<1%Aurora Town Hall2%Joint Operations Centre9%Indoor recreation facilityAurora Community Centre6%Aurora Family Leisure Complex5%Aurora Sports Dome6%Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex31%Public facilityAurora Cultural Centre2%Aurora Public Library2%Aurora Seniors Centre1%McMahon Clubhouse<1%The Armoury<1%Victoria Hall<1%Total67%Page 24 of 47 Completed:•Assorted LED retrofits•Aurora Public Library demand control ventilation and replace rooftop HVAC•Building operational optimization changes (e.g. Enbridge Run it Right program)In progress:•LED retrofits•Replace and upgrade HVAC equipment•Arena low-e ceilingsPlanned:•Low-flow water fixtures•Occupancy sensors•Optimum start/stop•Programmable thermostats•Demand control ventilationPROJECTS FROM 2019-2024Page 25 of 47 SHORT TERM PLAN (2024=2029) - FACILITIESTotal:274355,461Page 26 of 47 Remaining measures•Wrap up remaining measures, LED retrofits, etc. which are underwayPool covers•Pool covers or liquid pool covers to reduce evaporation and conserve energyBoiler replacement•Replace boilers with more efficient alternative (95% thermal efficiency)Optimum start/stop•Software to calculate optimal HVAC schedule to reduce wasteful HVAC energy useIce resurfacer decarbonization•Replace ice resurfacers with electric onesSHORT TERM PLAN (2024-2029) - FACILITIESPage 27 of 47 •Detailed feasibility study of major facilitiesoFollow FCM framework for GHG reduction pathway feasibilityoEnergy AuditsoUpdate list of low-carbon measures for each facility, to be renewed every 5 yearsoFeasibility study on recommended measuresoMore detailed design and costing to prepare for larger measures within ten-year timeframeoElectrical infrastructure feasibility•In medium and long term: implement ECMs revealed by feasibility studyADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:FACILITIESPage 28 of 47 MEDIUM TERM PLAN (2030-2035) - FACILITIESDHW: Domestic hot waterNegative utility cost reduction: anticipated increase in utility cost due to equipment electrificationPage 29 of 47 LONG TERM PLAN (2035-2050) - FACILITIESDHW: Domestic hot waterNegative utility cost reduction: anticipated increase in utility cost due to equipment electrificationPage 30 of 47 ASSETS – FLEETOperational Area Equipment Light DutyMedium DutyHeavy DutyBy-Law 0 6 0 0Facilities 10 4 2 0Parks 30 1 12 7Roads 15 8 5 17Water/Wastewater 4 4 3 0Contributes 18% of Town’s GHG emissionsPage 31 of 47 Completed:•Implement anti-idling initiative•Develop Green Fleet Action Plan•Measure distance traveled and fuel consumed by fleet vehicles•Consider opportunities to upgrade town-owned fleet vehicles•Purchased electric ice resurfacers and hybrid SUVs•Purchased plow trucks with high tier diesel engines•Replaced low tier diesel equipment•Incorporate ethanol 10 in all gasoline-fueled vehiclesOngoing:•Resize the fleet and dispose of antiquated equipmentPROJECTS FROM 2019-2024Page 32 of 47 SHORT TERM PLAN (2024-2029) - FLEETDecarbonization•Replace assets with electric or low-carbon alternativesPage 33 of 47 •Electrical infrastructure assessment and upgradeoDevelop infrastructure necessary to install more EV chargers to support fleet decarbonization•Undertake decarbonization of vehicles when feasible•Renew Green Fleet Action PlanoUpdate based on current best practices and status of fleetoCompile list of potential decarbonization options for different fleet assets, and the advantages and disadvantages of each•Continue to take actions listed in the Green Fleet Action Plan•Employee training for operations and maintenance of new technologySHORT TERM PLAN – FLEETPage 34 of 47 MEDIUM AND LONG TERM PLANS – FLEETMedium Term:Long Term:Page 35 of 47 ASSETS – WASTE•Downstream emissions associated with landfilling or incineration of waste generated by the Town of Aurora’s corporate activities•Solid waste in landfill produce GHGs, such as methane•Contributes 13% of corporate GHG emissions•Corporate waste includes•Waste from corporate-owned buildings (71% of waste)•Waste from parks (28%) and public receptacles (2%)•Included for the first time in this ECDMP, as per PCP frameworkPage 36 of 47 ASSETS – WASTE (CONT’D)•Dog Diversion Program•Program to divert dog waste from public receptacles to facility where it can be repurposed to fuel•Waste is managed by the region, and sent to either one of two landfill sites of one of three waste-to-energy centres in York Region•GHG emissions calculation•Assume 50% of waste landfilled•50% of waste sent to waste-to-energy programPage 37 of 47 •Perform regular solid waste auditsoBetter understand contributions and trends for solid waste•Develop Waste Reduction PlanoIncrease focus on reuse activitiesoIncreased availability and education regarding recycling and organics binsoReduce use of single-use itemsoResearch best green procurement practicesoInvestigate opportunities to promote a circular economy•Long term GHG reductions from this plan:oMedium term: 10% reductions; Long term: net zeroSHORT TERM PLAN – WASTE Page 38 of 47 ASSETS – PUBLIC LIGHTING•Represents electricity use from streetlights, park lights, and traffic lights•Contributes ~2% of Town’s GHG emissions•4,800 streetlights within the jurisdiction•Most retrofitted to LED in 2018•Recommended conservation measures:•Review park lights and other public lighting•Determine whether there are any additional opportunities to conserve energy through LED retrofits•Review opportunity to convert stadium lights to LEDPage 39 of 47 ASSETS – WATER/WASTEWATER•Electricity consumed by pumping stations•Contributes <0.1% of Town’s GHG emissions•10 pumping stations considered in the scope of this plan•Recommended conservation measures:•Investigate pumping stations for opportunities to reduce energy use•E.g. install variable frequency drives on the pumps•Measure GHG emissions related to pumping station generatorsPage 40 of 47 •Energy performance monitoring•Incorporate life cycle cost analysis into budgeting, planning, and asset management•Sustainable building standards for new and major renovations•Investigate low-carbon electricity generation opportunities and feasibility•Research new technology to identify additional opportunities to reduce GHG emissions•Purchase carbon offsets as necessary to meet GHG reduction targets•Last-case; offset emissions through increase in carbon storage elsewhere•2035: Annual budget of ~$15,000 until 50% GHG reduction is reached•2050: Annual budget of ~$60,000 for net zeroADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:ALL ASSETSPage 41 of 47 •Steering committee to meet regularly throughout the year to guide the Town through a shift in operations•Regularly involve Senior Leadership•Steering committee areas of expertise:•Energy and Climate Change•Water/Wastewater•Fleet•Facilities•Waste•Engineering and Capital Delivery•Procurement•Corporate CommunicationsADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:CHANGE MANAGEMENTPage 42 of 47 GHG REDUCTION PLAN RESULTSTown of AuroraThis Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SAPage 43 of 47 GHG EMISSIONS IMPACT2035 target2050 targetPage 44 of 47 UTILITY COST IMPACTPage 45 of 47 PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALSYear 2030 2035 2050Targeted reduction from 201820% 50% Net zeroProjected reduction in GHG emissions20% 42% 63%Focus of measures•Remaining low-hanging fruit capital and operational measures•Energy Audits•Net zero pathway planning•Electrification feasibility•Pilot new technologies•Decarbonization projects identified•Heat pump measures•Fleet decarbonization•Decarbonization projects identified•Heat pump measures•Renewable energy•Fleet decarbonizationAdditional actions to reach target•ECMs identified in feasibility studies•Carbon offsets•New technology•Fleet•Renewables•Carbon offsetsPage 46 of 47 QUESTIONSPage 47 of 47