Agenda - Environmental Advisory Committee - 20240513Town of Aurora
Environmental Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date:Monday, May 13, 2024
Time:7 p.m.
Location:Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
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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 April 15, 2024 1
That the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
April 15, 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
5
That the memorandum regarding the 2024 Energy Conservation
and Demand Management Plan Draft Report be received; and
1.
That the Environmental Advisory Committee comments
regarding the 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand
Management Plan Draft Report 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, April 15, 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
Alain Godin
Denis Heng
Kristen Martens
Ken Turriff
Other Attendees: Natalie Kehle, Analyst, Energy and Climate Change
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 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.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Alain Godin
Seconded by Nicole Arsenault
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 February 26, 2024
Moved by Ken Turriff
Seconded by Denis Heng
1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
February 26, 2024, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Energy and Climate Change Analyst; Re: 2024 Energy
Conservation and Demand Management Plan Draft Report Presentation
Patrick Darby, Energy & Carbon Team Manager, and Kayden Toffolo,
Energy Engineering Intern, of WalterFedy presented the Energy
Conservation and Demand Management Plan (ECDMP), highlighting key
topics including: the project targets and milestones, the addition of PCP
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Milestone 1-3 to the plan, the corporate assets including town-owned
facilities and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from solid waste, new
targets implemented into the plan including 20% reduction in GHG
emissions from 2018 and a net zero goal by 2050, and the change in GHG
emissions since the 2019 ECDMP targets were established. They further
discussed the breakdown of the Town's corporate emission profile,
including utility use trends such as natural gas and electricity, the
percentage of corporate GHG emissions from town facilities, and planned
projects included in the ECDMP, including short term, medium term, and
long term. They concluded with additional recommendations, highlighting
energy performance monitoring, investigating low-carbon electricity
generation opportunities, and purchasing carbon offsets to meet GHG
reduction targets, then identified the progress towards goals.
Staff commented on the progress made from the previous ECDMP,
highlighting the focus on GHG reduction practices, collecting and tracking
significant data including from fleet, waste and public lighting, the shift
towards decarbonization, and the acquisition of new properties and their
contributions towards the emission profile and assets.
The Committee discussed the newly designed Aurora Town Square and its
environmental design features, the improvement of targets set in the
ECDMP, possibility of alternative energy methods such as hydrogen and
microgrids, sustainability building standards to reduce GHG emissions
and reach net zero, how carbon offsets can be successful as an
alternative recommendation. They further discussed how the Town pays a
carbon charge based on emissions in the natural gas bills, the introduction
of a waste audit and where corporate waste is being disposed, and how
the short term plans will be incorporated in the budget process.
The Committee also sought clarification on the electricity consumption
reductions from the wastewater pumping stations since 2018 and how pet
waste diversion is included in the plan, and expressed concerns regarding
the Ontario grid electricity security with the electrification of Town fleet
and buildings system, the need for more alternative energy sources such
as waste-heat recovery, Town employee shift in habits to conserve energy
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and need for employee buy-in, and investments needed at Town Hall to
address occupancy comfort and improved lighting controls.
Moved by Kristen Martens
Seconded by Pippette Eibel
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.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
9. New Business
The Committee announced that the Town's Annual Spring Community Clean Up
will be taking place on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Staff announced that the Electric Vehicle Showcase will be taking place at
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Alain Godin
Seconded by Nicole Arsenault
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Carried
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Town of Aurora
Memorandum
Planning and Development Services
Re: 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan Draft Report
To: Environmental Advisory Committee
From: Natalie Kehle, Energy and Climate Change Analyst
Date: May 13, 2024
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding the 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand
Management Plan Draft Report be received; and
2. That the Environmental Advisory Committee comments regarding the 2024 Energy
Conservation and Demand Management Plan Draft Report 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)
Water and wastewater (pumping stations)
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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 is provided to the
Environmental Advisory Committee for comments and feedback. The 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
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ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEMAND
MANAGEMENT PLAN
APPENDICES
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Table of Contents
Page
A Appendix A: Additional Facility Information 1
A.1 Aerial Views of Facilities ............................................ 1
A.2 Vehicles in the Corporate Fleet ........................................ 3
B Appendix B: Methodology Details 5
B.1 Analysis Methodology ............................................. 5
B.1.1 Scenario Analysis Definitions ............................. 5
B.1.2 Scenario Analysis Methodology ............................ 5
B.2 Analysis Assumptions ............................................. 6
B.3 Waste Sector Emissions Calculation Details ................................. 8
B.4 Utility Use Baseline Recalculation ....................................... 9
C Appendix C: Additional Scenario Utility Use Results 11
C.1 Annual Plans ................................................... 11
C.2 Electricity .................................................... 13
C.3 NaturalGas ................................................... 14
C.4 Propane ..................................................... 15
C.5 Ethanol 10 .................................................... 16
C.6 Biodiesel 5 .................................................... 17
D Appendix D: Best Practices Among Existing Municipalities 18
D.1 Best Practices Among Ontario Municipalities ................................ 18
D.1.1 Toronto .......................................18
D.1.2 Peel .........................................19
D.1.3 Durham .......................................19
D.1.4 Ottawa ........................................20
D.1.5 Mississauga .....................................20
D.1.6 Caledon .......................................21
D.1.7 Markham .......................................22
D.1.8 York Region .....................................22
D.1.9 Halton Region . ...................................23
D.2 Best Practices Among Additional Municipalities .............................. 23
D.2.1 Vancouver ......................................23
D.2.2 Global Municipalities .................................24
D.3 Recommendations ............................................... 24
D.4 Frameworks ................................................... 25
E AppendixE-Plans Background Information 26
E.1 Ontario Legislation: O.Reg. 25/23 ...................................... 26
E.2 PCP Milestone Framework Progress ..................................... 26
E.3 2019 Energy and Conservation Demand Management Plan (ECDMP).................. 28
E.4 2021 Green Fleet Action Plan (GFAP).................................... 28
E.5 2021 Community Energy Plan (CEP)..................................... 29
E.6 Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) and progress reports ................... 29
E.7 Climate Change Adaptation Plan ....................................... 50
F AppendixF-Communications Strategy 51
G AppendixG-Funding Opportunities 53
H AppendixH-10YearProject Costs 57
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A Appendix A: Additional Facility Information
A.1 Aerial Views of Facilities
Aerial views of Town of Aurora buildings are provided in the following figures.
Figure 1: 15171 Yonge St Figure 2: 15165A Yonge St
Figure 3: Aurora Community Centre Figure 4: Aurora Cultural Centre
Figure 5: Aurora Family Leisure Complex Figure 6: Aurora Public Library
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Figure 7: Aurora Seniors Centre Figure 8: Aurora Sports Dome
Figure 9: Aurora Town Hall Figure 10: Joint Operations Centre
Figure 11: McMahon Clubhouse Figure 12: Stronarch Aurora Recreation Complex
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Figure 13: The Armoury Figure 14: Victoria Hall
A.2 Vehicles in the Corporate Fleet
The corporate fleet considered under this Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan are summarized
in Table 1. Dashes indicate data that were not available at the time of review.
Table 1: Fleets summary
Category Department Vehicle ID Description Make and model
Fleet: Equipment Fleet: Arboretum Vehicle 27518 275-18: Tractor (Arbortreum) John Deere X380
Fleet: Arboretum Vehicle 299 299: Tractor John Deere 4320
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 58022 580-22: Lawn Tractor John Deere X350
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 58122 581-22: Lawn Tractor John Deere X350
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 588 588: Scissor Lift SJIII3226
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 589 589: Telescopic Lift Genie AWP .25s
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 590 590: Ice Resurfacer Olympia Millenium
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 593 593: Ice Resurfacer Zamboni 526
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 595 595: Ice Resurfacer Zamboni 526
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 596 596: Ice Resurfacer Zamboni 525
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 597 597: Ice Resurfacer Zamboni 526
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 59920 599-20: John Deer 1575 John Deer 1575
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 216 216: Portable Welder Red-D-Arc D300K
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 230 230: Off-Road Utility Vehicle Kubota RTV 1100
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 23522 235-22: Off-Road Utility Vehicle Kubota RTV 1100
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 23821 238-21: Backhoe John Deere 310 SL / HL Backhoe
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 24020 240-20: Tractor Massey Ferguson 1750MH
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 24120 241-20: Tractor Case Farmall 75A
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 241 241: Tractor John Deere 5225
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 242 242: Tractor John Deere 5115M
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 243 243: Line Painter John Deere F1435
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 245 245: Zero Turn Mower Kubota ZD1211
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 246 246: Zero Turn Mower Kubota ZD1211
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 247 247: Zero Turn Mower Kubota ZD1211R
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 248 248: Zero Turn Mower Kubota ZD1211R
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 249 249: Zero Turn Mower Kubota ZD1211R
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 250 250: Zero Turn Mower Kubota ZD1211R
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 251 251: Zero Turn Mower Kubota ZD1211R
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 25219 252-19: Bobcat Mini Excavator Bobcat E26
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 25319 253-19: Bobcat Skid Steer Track Loader Bobcat T590
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 254 254: Articulaling Compact Wheel Loader John Deere 324J
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 25519 255-19: Wide Area Mower Toro Groundsmaster 5910
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 25619 256-19: Wide Area Mower Toro Groundsmaster 5910
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 270 270: Wood Chipper Bandit Intimidator 12XP
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 272 272: Roto Tiller Attachment Rotodairon / RD150N1VF
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 282 282: Snow Plow Attachment HLA Snow Wing 4200W
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 377 377: Greens Mower Toro Greenmaster 1000
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 3966 396-6: 21 inch Rotary Hand Mowers A Model 22260 Lawn Boy
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 396 396: 21 inch Rotary Hand Mowers F Model 22260 Lawn Boy
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 24021 Vehicle 24021 2021 Massey Ferguson
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Table 1: Fleets summary (continued)
Category Department Vehicle ID Description Make and model
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 257 Vehicle 257 John Deere 997 Z TRAK
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 261 Vehicle 261 ZD 326RP
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 199 199: Forklift Toyota 8FGCU25
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 4021 40-21: Street Sweeper Pelican
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 41 41: Street Sweeper Elgin Broom Bear
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 4419 44-19: Bobcat Skid Steer Loader Bobcat
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 45 45: Front End Loader Caterpillar 924K
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 46 46: Front End Loader Caterpillar 924K
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 50 50: Sidewalk Tractor John Deere 3720
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 5119 51-19: Articulating Trackless Sidewalk Tractor Trackless MT
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 52 52: Sidewalk Tractor John Deere 3720
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 54 54: Steam Jenny Thompson
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 55 55: Portable Air Compressor Sullair ST185
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 7019 70-19: Graco Line Painter /Zone Painter Graco
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 87 87: Asphalt Roller Caterpillar CB14
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 110 110: Valve Turner (Electric) Wachs
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 112 112: Hydrant Pump Shindaiwa
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 56 56: Valve Exercise Trailer EH Wachs Compact VMT
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 81 81: Water Pump (Water) 3 inch Honda WP 30x
Fleet: Heavy duty Fleet: Parks Vehicle 20721 207-21: 1 Ton 4x4 Pick-up Ford F350
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 223 223: 3 ton Arborist Truck Ford F550
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 225 225: 2 ton Dump Truck Ford F450 DRW
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 22621 226-21: 2 Ton Dump Truck Ford F450 DRW
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 227 227: 2 ton Dump Truck Ford F450 DRW
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 22819 228-19: 2 ton Dump Truck Ford F450 DRW
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 229 229: 3 ton Garbage Compactor Ford F550
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 15 15: 2 ton Dump Truck Ford F450 DRW
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 1617 16-17: 3 ton (Sign Truck) Diesel Super Duty F-550 XL (Sign Truck) Roads
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 1721 17-21: 4 Ton Roll Off Truck Ford F750
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 18 18: 1 ton 4x4 Pick-up Chevrolet 3500 HD
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 2421 24-21: 2 Ton Dump Truck Ford F450 DRW
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 2519 25-19: 6 ton Diesel Dump with Sander Freightliner 108SD
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 2623 26-23: 6 ton Diesel Dump with Sander Freightliner SD
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 26 26: 6 ton Diesel Dump with Sander Freightliner 108SD
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 2719 27-19: 6 Ton Diesel Dump with Sander International HV
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 2821 28-21: 6 ton Diesel Dump with Sander International HV
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 28 28: 6 ton Diesel Dump with Sander Freightliner FM2
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 2919 29-19: 6 ton Diesel Dump with Sander (Tandem) Freightliner 114SD
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 30 30: 6 ton Diesel Dump with Sander International 70S
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 3123 31-23: 6 ton Diesel Dump with Sander Freightliner SD
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 32 32: 6 ton Diesel Dump with Sander Freightliner 108SD
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 3422 34: 6 Ton Diesel Multi Purpose Dump (Tandem) Frieghtliner 114SD
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 38 38: 3 ton Dump Truck Ford F550
Fleet: Light duty Fleet: Arboretum Vehicle 297 297: Off-Road Utility Vehicle Kubota RTV 1100C
Fleet: By-Law Vehicle 401 401: 1/4 ton 4x4 Pick-up Nissan Frontier Crewcab SV
Fleet: By-Law Vehicle 402 402: 1/4 ton Pick-up Nissan Frontier SV
Fleet: By-Law Vehicle 40319 403-19: Police Interceptor (Explorer SUV) Ford Explorer
Fleet: By-Law Vehicle 40419 404-19: Police Interceptor (Explorer SUV) Ford Explorer
Fleet: By-Law Vehicle 40518 405-18: Ford Van Ford Transit
Fleet: By-Law Vehicle 40621 406-21: Ford Explorer Hybrid SUV Ford Explorer
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 50021 500-21: 1/2 ton Pick-up Ford F150
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 502 502: 1/2 ton Pick-up Ford F150
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 50321 503-21: 1/2 ton Pick-up Ford F150
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 504 504: 1/2 ton Pick-up Chevrolet Silverado
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 20121 201-21: Hybrid SUV Ford Explorer
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 1 1: 1/2 ton Pick-up Ford F150
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 13 13: 1/2 ton Pick-up Ford F150
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 2 2: Hybrid SUV Ford
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 23 23: 1/2 ton Pick-up Chevrolet Silverado
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 6 6: 1/2 ton Pick-up Ford F150
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 721 7-21: 1/2 Ton Pick-up Ford F150
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 618 Vehicle 618 2018 Ford F150
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 10 10: 1/2 ton Pick-up Ford F150
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 63 63: 1/4 ton Pick-up Chevrolet Colorado
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 8 8: 1/2 ton Supercab Pick-up Ford F150
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 9 9: 1/2 ton Supercab Pick-up Ford F150
Fleet: Medium duty Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 50119 501-19: 3/4 ton Cargo Van Ford Transit
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Table 1: Fleets summary (continued)
Category Department Vehicle ID Description Make and model
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 505 505: 3/4 ton Cargo Van Nissan NV2500
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 20019 200-19: 3/4 ton Pick-up Ford F250 (3/4)
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 201 201: 3/4 ton Pick-up Ford F250 (3/4)
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 20219 202-19: 3/4 ton Pick-up Ford F250
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 203023 203-23: 3/4 Ton Pick-up Ford F250 (3/4)
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 20422 204-22: 3/4 Ton Pick up 4x4 Ford F250
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 204 204: 3/4 ton Pick-up Chevrolet Silverado
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 205 205: 3/4 ton Pick-up Ford F250
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 206 206: 3/4 ton Pickup Ford F250
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 208 208: 3/4 ton Pick-up 4x4 Ford F250
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 209 209: 3/4 ton Pick-up 4x4 Ford F250
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 21221 212-21: 3/4 Ton Pick-up 4x4 with Lift Gate Ford F250
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 22417 224-17: 3/4 ton Pick-up Crewcab Dodge Ram 2500
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 2221 22-21: 3/4 Ton Pick-up 4x4 with Lift Gate Ford F250
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 2322 23-22: 3/4 Ton Pick-up 4x4 Ford F250
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 419 4-19: 3/4 ton Pick-up Ford F250
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 521 5-21: 3/4 Ton Pick-up 4x4 with Lift Gate Ford F250
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 2219 Vehicle 2219 2021 Ford F250
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 61 61: 3/4 Ton Cargo Van Nissan NV 2500
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 62 62: 3/4 Ton Cargo Van Nissan NV 2500
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 6420 64-20: 3/4 Ton Cargo Van Ford Transit 250
Fleet: Other Fleet: Arboretum Vehicle 710 Vehicle 710 Arboretum gasoline jerry can
Fleet: Arboretum Vehicle 711 Vehicle 711 Arboretum diesel jerry can
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 706 Vehicle 706 ACC gasoline jerry can
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 707 Vehicle 707 AFLC gasoline jerry can
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 708 Vehicle 708 SARC gasoline jerry can
Fleet: Facilities Vehicle 709 Vehicle 709 SC gasoline jerry can
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 700 Vehicle 700 Parks gasoline jerry can
Fleet: Parks Vehicle 701 Vehicle 701 Parks diesel jerry can
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 702 Vehicle 702 Roads gasoline jerry can
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 703 Vehicle 703 Roads diesel jerry can
Fleet: Roads Vehicle 713 Vehicle 713 Diesel Transfer Tank
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 704 Vehicle 704 Water gasoline jerry can
Fleet: Water/Wastewater Vehicle 705 Vehicle 705 Water diesel jerry can
B Appendix B: Methodology Details
B.1 Analysis Methodology
B.1.1 Scenario Analysis Definitions
The following terms are defined for clarity concerning the scenario analysis.
•Measure. An actionable opportunity to reduce utility use or GHG emissions pertaining to a specific asset.
•Possible measures. The set of measures that could potentially be implemented for each individual asset.
•Measure implementation plan. A plan for measures to be implemented at each asset, consisting of the
following details.
–A set of measures to be implemented and the asset for which each measure is to be implemented.
–The year during which each measure is to be implemented, for each asset.
•Scenario. A possible iteration of a measure implementation plan.
•GHG reduction roadmap. The recommended measure implementation plan.
B.1.2 Scenario Analysis Methodology
The scenario analysis was completed according to the following methodology.
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1.Possible measures. Each asset considered under this Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan
was reviewed and specific measures that could be implemented for each specific asset were identified.
This included a review of Energy Audit reports completed by Stantec in 2017, the 2022 BCAs, and the
identification of additional measures focused on reducing GHG emissions. Unless otherwise stated, where
possible, the year of implementation for each measure corresponds with the year it’s set to be replaced,
as per the asset management plan. The feasibility of measures was then checked by performing interviews
and workshops with staff, which are ongoing. As part of this process, the following were quantified for each
possible measure.
• Project cost estimated to implement the measure. For measures derived from Energy Audit reports
completed by Stantec in 2017, project costs were taken from reports but updated to 2024 costs, as-
suming an average inflation rate of 3.2% based on data reported by Statistics Canada. For additional
measures focused on reducing GHG emissions, project costs were approximated based on asset sizes /
quantities. It should be emphasized that project cost estimates presented in this analysis are high-level
approximations only. The primary intent of project cost estimates in this analysis is to evaluate scenar-
ios relative to each other. It is recommended that more detailed project cost estimates be completed
for project budgeting purposes.
• The measure’s expected impact on utility use, GHG emissions and utility costs.
2.Scenario development. For the scenario that was identified, a specific measure implementation plan that
considers all assets in all sectors was developed. The development of the scenario involved selecting which
of the possible measures would be implemented for each asset, and when, to achieve the objectives of that
scenario. This process involved iteratively modeling the expected impacts on project costs / utility use /
GHG emissions as measures were assigned to each scenario, to assure that the objectives of the scenario
were reasonably achieved.
3.Scenario utility analysis. A utility analysis was completed for each scenario, in which the yearly utility use
for each asset was projected from 2022 to 2050 (i.e. the evaluation period) for all utilities (i.e. Electricity,
Natural Gas, Ethanol 10, Biodiesel 5, Propane, and Waste GHG), based on the measure implementation plan
specific to each scenario. Also, yearly project costs, GHG emissions and utility costs were projected from
2022 to 2050 based on the yearly utility use projections for each scenario by applying the assumed GHG
factors and utility cost rates indicated in Section B.2. All future financial expenditures were projected in
current dollar values (i.e. future costs were not adjusted for inflation, and cumulative cost estimates were
not discounted back to present value).
B.2 Analysis Assumptions
Assumptions applied throughout the utility baseline and scenario analysis are summarized as follows.
• The GHG emissions factor associated with Ontario’s electricity grid was assumed to change over time.
Where available, the past values were taken from the National Inventory Report (NIR) for historical emis-
sions factors values. For values that weren’t available from the NIR (2022 and beyond), these values were
calculated based on projections made by the IESO, inferred from the IESO’s Annual Planning Outlook, De-
cember 2021. Figure 15 presents the electricity grid GHG emissions factors assumed over the evaluation
period.
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0
20
40
60
80
100
17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51
Year after 2000Electricity GHG emissions factor (gCO2ekWh)Figure 15: Electricity GHG emissions factor projection (Source: IESO Annual Planning Outlook 2021)
• Other GHG emissions factors were assumed as per Table 2 (source: 2022 National Inventory Report).
Table 2: GHG Emissions Factor Assumptions
Utility Unit Value
Electricity [gCO2e/kWh] 30
Natural gas [gCO2e/m3] 1921
Propane [gCO2e/L] 1515
Gasoline [gCO2e/L] 2307
Ethanol 10 [gCO2e/L] 2227
Diesel [gCO2e/L] 2680
Biodiesel 5 [gCO2e/L] 2600
• Utility cost rate assumptions for the utility use baseline analysis are as per Table 3. Note that the federal
carbon charge is delineated from associated fuel utility costs and accounted for explicitly, for greater gran-
ularity. Also note that the values presented are the values taken from 2018. Utility cost rates are typical for
industry and were obtained from sources such as IESO, and carbon offset costs were obtained from Bullfrog
power. These costs are projected to increase annually with an average inflation rate of 2.2%.
Table 3: Utility Cost Rate Assumptions
Utility Unit Value
Electricity [$/kWh] 0.14
Natural gas [$/m3] 0.26
Propane [$/L] 0.6
Gasoline [$/L] 1.5
Ethanol 10 [$/L] 1.5
Diesel [$/L] 1.5
Biodiesel 5 [$/L] 1
Waste GHG [$/tCO2e] 0
Carbon offsets [$/tCO2e] 30.05
Federal carbon charge [$/tCO2e] 0
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•Utility cost rates for federal carbon charge. The federal carbon charge was assumed to change over time,
based on existing legislation. In this analysis, the federal carbon charge is applied to all GHG emissions
associated with scope 1 GHG emissions (GHG emissions due to direct fuel combustion). Figure 16 presents
the federal carbon charge rates assumed over the evaluation period.
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51
Year after 2000Federal carbon charge rate ($tCO2e)Figure 16: Federal carbon charge projection (Source: Government of Canada (up to 2030); Assumed (After 2030))
B.3 Waste Sector Emissions Calculation Details
The Town of Aurora does not own a landfill or waste incineration facility, and sends its waste to facilities owned
byYorkRegion. Twoofthesesitesarelandfillsites, andtheotherthreearewaste-to-energycentres. Itisassumed
that 50% of the waste is sent to a landfill site, and the other 50% is sent to a waste-to-energy centre.
The PCP protocol does not provide a methodology to calculate GHG emissions for waste-to-energy centres, so
the approach used by the GHG Protocol for Cities is followed - as the waste is exported for energy generation
outside of the boundaries of the Town, these emissions are excluded from this report.
For the waste sent to landfill, GHG emissions are calculated as per the PCP protocol, and the methodology is
outlined below.
• The annual quantity of solid waste generated by the Town of Aurora is estimated.
–For each corporate-owned facility, park, and public receptacle, the annual volume of waste is esti-
mated.
–This is done by measuring the garbage bin capacity and number, how full the bin usually is at pickup,
and frequency of garbage pickup.
–The waste volume is converted to tons by assuming a volume to weight conversion factor of 0.178
tonnes/m3.
–The total annual mass of corporate waste is obtained by doing this for each corporate-owned waste
receptacle and taking the sum.
• The waste composition is assumed as per the general municipal solid waste composition values for North
America, providedbythe2006IPCCGuidelinesforNationalGreenhouseGasInventories, andlistedinTable
4.
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• For each waste category, the degradable organic carbon (DOC) factor is computed by taking taking the sum
of the fraction of a waste category present in the waste stream times its DOC. Specific data for the waste
composition was not available from the Town, so general numbers from a solid waste composition study
are used, as per Table 4.
Table 4: Waste Composition Assumptions
Waste Category Composition Percentage Degradable Organic Carbon
Food 0.34 0.15
Paper/Cardboard 0.23 0.40
Wood Products 0.06 0.43
Textiles 0.04 0.24
Plastics and other inerts (glass, metal, etc.) 0.33 0.15
• The quantity of methane generated by the landfilled waste is calculated by multiplying the mass of waste
by the DOC, fraction of DOC dissimilated (using the PCP protocol default value of 0.6), fraction of methane
in the landfill gas (using the PCP protocol default value of 0.5), and stoichiometric ratio between methane
and carbon (16/12).
• From this, the downstream GHG emissions (in tCO2e) can be calculated by multiplying the quantity of
methane by 21 (the global warming potential of CH4), (1-OX) (where OX is the oxidation factor, using the
PCP protocol default value of 0.1), and (1-f) (where f is the fraction of methane emissions recovered by the
landfill gas collection system). f is calculated to be 0.65 based on the default values for a comprehensive
landfill gas collection system.
B.4 Utility Use Baseline Recalculation
The 2018 baseline based on the data available from the 2019 ECDMP is presented below:
Table 5: Town of Aurora 2018 Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions Summary as Presented in the 2019 ECDMP
Administrative
Offices
Public
Facilities
Indoor
Recreation
Facilities
Water/
Wastewater
Facilities
Fleet Total
Electricity
Consumption
[kWh/yr] 1,299,380 1,220,316 6,761,361 118,358 - 9,399,415
Natural Gas
Consumption
[m3/yr] 193,359 119,928 921,252 - - 1,234,539
GHG
Emissions
[tCO2e] 421 279 2,030 5.1 491 3,226
Since2018, theTownofAurorahasacquirednewassetswhichmustbeconsideredinthisplan, suchastheAurora
Sports Dome and the buildings on Yonge street. Additionally, data for assets (such as some of the street lights
and wastewater stations) was not available in 2018, but must be considered to comply with the PCP inclusion
protocol.
To establish a fair basis of comparison, if assets did not have utility data available in a given year, it is assumed
that the utility consumption in the baseline year was approximately the same as the consumption in the oldest
year where utility use data is available. This is accounted for in the adjusted baseline data, presented in in Table
6, as well as the historical utility use trends.
Baseline GHG emissions were calculated by multiplying yearly utility use by the respective GHG emissions factor
(see the assumed GHG emissions factors in Table 2). Baseline utility costs were calculated by multiplying yearly
utility use by the respective blended utility cost rates (see the assumed utility cost rates in Table 3).
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The utility use baseline, for the baseline year of 2018, is summarized in Table 6.
Table 6: Town of Aurora 2018 Adjusted Baseline Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions Summary
Category Utility Unit Value
Utility use Electricity [kWh/yr] 11,559,160
Natural gas [m3/yr] 1,337,896
Propane [L/yr] 705
Gasoline [L/yr] 144,831
Diesel [L/yr] 82,185
Waste GHG [tCO2e/yr] 416
Carbon offsets [tCO2e/yr] 0
GHG emissions Electricity [tCO2e/yr] 347
Natural gas [tCO2e/yr] 2,570
Propane [tCO2e/yr] 1
Gasoline [tCO2e/yr] 334
Diesel [tCO2e/yr] 220
Waste GHG [tCO2e/yr] 416
Carbon offsets [tCO2e/yr] 0
GHG emissions Total [tCO2e/yr] 3,888
Utility cost Electricity [$/yr] 1,618,282
Natural gas [$/yr] 347,853
Propane [$/yr] 423
Gasoline [$/yr] 217,247
Diesel [$/yr] 123,278
Waste GHG [$/yr] 0
Carbon offsets [$/yr] 0
Federal carbon charge [$/yr] 0
Utility cost Total [$/yr] 2,307,083
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C Appendix C: Additional Scenario Utility Use Results
C.1 Annual Plans
The annual plans considered in the scenario analysis are outlined in Table 7.
Table 7: Measure Implementation Plans
Plan Year Facility Measure
GHG Reduction Plan 2025 Aurora Community Centre Remaining low-flow water fixtures
2025 Aurora Family Leisure Complex Remaining exterior lights to LED
2025 Aurora Family Leisure Complex Remaining interior lights to LED
2025 Aurora Family Leisure Complex Remaining low-flow water fixtures
2025 Aurora Public Library Remaining interior lights to LED
2025 Aurora Seniors Centre Remaining exterior lights to LED
2025 Aurora Seniors Centre Remaining low-flow water fixtures
2025 Aurora Town Hall Remaining exterior lights to LED
2025 Aurora Town Hall Remaining interior lights to LED
2025 Aurora Town Hall Remaining low-flow water fixtures
2025 McMahon Clubhouse Remaining lights to LED
2025 Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex Remaining interior lights to LED
2025 Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex Remaining low-flow water fixtures
2025 Victoria Hall Remaining low-flow water fixtures
2026 Aurora Family Leisure Complex Pool cover
2026 Aurora Public Library High efficiency boiler replacement
2026 Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex Pool cover
2028 Aurora Community Centre Demand control ventilation
2028 Aurora Seniors Centre Demand control ventilation
2028 Aurora Town Hall Occupancy sensor in meeting rooms
2028 Fleet: By-Law - Light duty Decarbonize two vehicles
2028 Fleet: Facilities - Ice Resurfacers Ice resurfacer vehicle decarbonization
2028 Fleet: Parks - Equipment Decarbonize 10 pieces of equipment
2029 Aurora Seniors Centre Optimum HVAC scheduling
2030 Aurora Community Centre Arena low-e ceiling, if feasible
2030 Aurora Community Centre DHW to heat pump
2030 Aurora Community Centre HVAC to heat pump
2030 Aurora Family Leisure Complex DHW to heat pump
2030 Aurora Family Leisure Complex Pool heat to heat pump
2030 Aurora Seniors Centre HVAC to heat pump
2030 Aurora Town Hall HVAC to heat pump
2030 Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex DHW to heat pump
2030 Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex HVAC to heat pump
2030 Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex Increase roof insulation thickness
2030 Victoria Hall Increase roof insulation thickness
2031 Aurora Town Hall Increase roof insulation thickness
2031 Fleet: Arboretum - Equipment Equipment decarbonization
2032 Aurora Community Centre Electrification of ice resurfacing boiler
2032 Aurora Family Leisure Complex Electrification of ice resurfacing boiler
2032 Aurora Seniors Centre VVT or VAV system
2032 Fleet: Water/Wastewater - Equipment Equipment decarbonization
2033 Fleet: Parks - Equipment Equipment decarbonization
2034 Aurora Community Centre Electrification of dehumidification
2034 Fleet: Roads - Equipment Equipment decarbonization
2036 Fleet: Arboretum - Light duty Light vehicle decarbonization
2036 Joint Operations Centre Increase roof insulation thickness
2037 Fleet: By-Law - Light duty Light vehicle decarbonization
2037 Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex Electrification of dehumidification
2038 Aurora Family Leisure Complex HVAC to heat pump
2038 Fleet: Facilities - Light duty Light vehicle decarbonization
2039 Aurora Sports Dome HVAC electrification
2039 Fleet: Parks - Light duty Light vehicle decarbonization
2039 Joint Operations Centre DHW to heat pump
2039 Joint Operations Centre HVAC to heat pump
2040 Fleet: Roads - Light duty Light vehicle decarbonization
2040 The Armoury DHW to heat pump
2040 The Armoury HVAC to heat pump
2041 Fleet: Water/Wastewater - Light duty Light vehicle decarbonization
2044 Aurora Cultural Centre Solar PV electricity generation
2045 Aurora Community Centre Increase roof insulation thickness
2045 Aurora Community Centre Solar PV electricity generation
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Table 7: Measure Implementation Plans (continued)
Plan Year Facility Measure
2045 Aurora Cultural Centre HVAC to heat pump
2045 Aurora Family Leisure Complex Increase roof insulation thickness
2045 Aurora Family Leisure Complex Solar PV electricity generation
2045 Aurora Seniors Centre DHW to heat pump
2046 Victoria Hall HVAC to heat pump
2048 Aurora Public Library HVAC to heat pump
2048 Aurora Seniors Centre Solar PV electricity generation
2048 The Armoury Increase roof insulation thickness
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C.2 Electricity2018 Baseline30% Reduction50% Reduction80% Reduction2018 Baseline30% Reduction50% Reduction80% ReductionBusiness as PlannedGHG Reduction PlanUtility use
26 31 36 41 46 5126 31 36 41 46 51−2,500,00002,500,0005,000,0007,500,00010,000,00012,500,00015,000,000Year (yy)Electricity use [kWh/yr]End useDHW HeatFansFleetLightingOtherPlug LoadsPool HeatPump StationPumpsRefrigerationSolar PVSpace CoolSpace HeatStreet LightFigure 17: Electricity Utility Use Projection for Each Scenario
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C.3 Natural Gas30% Reduction50% Reduction80% Reduction30% Reduction50% Reduction80% ReductionBusiness as PlannedGHG Reduction PlanUtility use
26 31 36 41 46 5126 31 36 41 46 510200,000400,000600,000800,0001,000,000Year (yy)Natural gas use [m3/yr]End useDHW Heat Other Pool Heat Space HeatFigure 18: Natural Gas Utility Use Projection for Each Scenario
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C.4 Propane2018 Baseline30% Reduction50% Reduction80% Reduction2018 Baseline30% Reduction50% Reduction80% ReductionBusiness as PlannedGHG Reduction PlanUtility use
26 31 36 41 46 5126 31 36 41 46 510100200300400500600700Year (yy)Propane use [L/yr]End useFleetFigure 19: Propane Utility Use Projection for Each Scenario
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C.5 Ethanol 10Business as PlannedGHG Reduction PlanUtility use
26 31 36 41 46 5126 31 36 41 46 51025,00050,00075,000100,000125,000150,000Year (yy)Ethanol 10 use [L/yr]End useFleetFigure 20: Ethanol 10 Utility Use Projection for Each Scenario
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C.6 Biodiesel 5Business as PlannedGHG Reduction PlanUtility use
26 31 36 41 46 5126 31 36 41 46 51020,00040,00060,00080,000100,000Year (yy)Biodiesel 5 use [L/yr]End useFleetFigure 21: Biodiesel 5 Utility Use Projection for Each Scenario
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D Appendix D: Best Practices Among Existing Munic-
ipalities
To identify best practices in GHG emission reduction strategies, the strategies implemented by other Ontario
municipalities are reviewed. These strategies, as well as some strategies implemented by other municipalities in
Canada and worldwide, are presented below.
D.1 Best Practices Among Ontario Municipalities
D.1.1 Toronto
Toronto’s Corporate Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan commits to achieving GHG emissions
of 30% by 2020, 65% by 2030, and 80% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. Toronto aims to have all city-owned
facilities near zero GHG emissions by 2026 and all city-owned buildings retrofitted for an average of 40% energy
savings by 2050. Notable projects include:
•Increased building performance:
–LED lighting upgrades
–HVAC upgrades
–DHW heater upgrade to electric
–BAS upgrades
–Biomass boiler centre
•Renewable energy technologies:
–Solar PV
–Solar thermal DHW heating
–Solar thermal air technology
–Geo-exchange for building heating
–Solar PV with storage
–Biogas
–Deep lake water cooling
•Waste Strategy Programs and Initiatives:
–Reduce single-use and takeaway items
–Community reduce and reuse programs
–TOwaste app with information on the collection schedule, a sorting tool, and donation locations
–Waste reduction community grants
–Food waste reduction
TheseprojectshaveaidedtheCityofTorontotomakeprogresstowardsitsgoals. Forinstance, between2014and
2018, the City of Toronto operated 95 solar PV systems, and generated an average of approximately 3,600,000
kWh each year. Additionally, HVAC upgrades and LED retrofitting have contributed to a reduction in the natural
gas consumption of Toronto’s long-term care homes and performing arts theatres by 10% and 11%, respectively,
from 2014 to 2018.
Because the City of Toronto is growing, in certain sectors, the apparent energy savings appear to be less notable.
For instance, most of Toronto’s public libraries decreased their energy consumption by an average of 13%. How-
ever, in the public libraries sector, they observed an increase in electricity consumption between 2014 and 2018,
and the natural gas energy consumption was only observed to decrease by 2%. This is thought to be related to
the expansion of multiple libraries between 2014 and 2018.
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D.1.2 Peel
Peel’s Corporate Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan commits to achieving GHG emissions of
45% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 compared to 2010 levels. Notable projects include:
•Incentivized natural gas conservation projects
•Increased energy efficiency:
–LED lighting upgrades
–HVAC retrofits (e.g. heat pumps)
–Envelope improvements
•Renewable energy technologies:
–Combined heat & power generation
–Micro hydro turbine
–Solar PV
–Solar DHW heating
•Waste management:
–Design and deliver waste management services which meet the needs of the community
–Increase focus on lowering waste generation by developing and implementing a Waste Reduction Plan
–Increase focus on reuse activities by developing and implementing a Waste Reuse Plan
–Implement education programs to increase capture of recycling cart and organics cart material, and
decrease recycling and organics cart contamination
–Research and implement green procurement practices
Peel has performed several lighting retrofit projects, as well as incentivised natural gas conservation (e.g. DHW
heater electrification), which has contributed to a decrease in its electricity consumption by 9.7% and its natural
gas consumption by 1.9% from 2014 to 2019. In addition, through renewable energy projects - the most effective
ofwhicharecombinedheat&powergenerationandsolarDHWheating-theRegionofPeelhasgenerated21,280
MWh of electricity and offset 95,974 m3 of natural gas.
Due to the higher GHG emissions intensity of natural gas, the reduction in energy consumption does not de-
crease GHG emissions as much as it could have if there were a larger reduction in natural gas consumption. To
addressthis, inthe2019ECDMP,thereisanincreasedfocusonnaturalgasconservationmeasures, suchasHVAC
upgrades and envelope upgrades to reduce the natural gas consumed for space heating.
D.1.3 Durham
At this point in time, Durham Region’s goal is to achieve GHG emissions of 5% by 2015, 20% by 2020, and 80%
by 2050 compared to a 2007 baseline. The region has not currently set intermediate targets for 2025 and 2030,
but is in the process of establishing GHG emissions goals for these years. Notable projects include:
•Energy conservation in buildings:
–LED lighting upgrades
–Building Condition Assessments to identify opportunities for GHG emissions reduction
•Renewable energy technologies:
–Solar PV
–Biogas
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At this point in time, Durham Region has not made much progress towards meeting its climate goals, and has seen
an increase in both natural gas and electricity consumption from 2012 to 2018. This is thought to be because
the majority of projects which Durham Region has completed focus on assessments to identify new projects with
opportunities for GHG emissions.
D.1.4 Ottawa
The City of Ottawa has set goals to reduce emissions from City operations by 30% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and
100% by 2040 compared to a 2012 baseline. The City has also set goals to decrease community emissions by
45% by 2025, 68% by 2030, 96% by 2040, and 100% by 2050. Notable projects include:
•Energy conservation in buildings:
–LED lighting upgrades
–Integration of building automation systems
–HVAC improvements
–Occupancy control for lighting and environmental systems
–Pool covers on swimming pools to reduce evaporation
•Renewable energy technologies:
–Solar PV
–Alternative energy sources for transit
–Renewable natural gas
As of 2020, the City of Ottawa’s corporate GHG emissions had decreased by 36% compared to 2012 emissions.
The City attributes a significant portion of this to the efficiencies made at their Trail Road Waste Facility, where
they implemented a landfill gas capture system with 90% efficiency.
The City has identified sectors with an anticipated increase in emissions, such as their Trail Road Waste Facility
emissions,andareendeavouringtoaccountforthisintheiremissionsreductionplanning. Also, theCityofOttawa
noted that, despite their greater-than-planned reduction in corporate GHG emissions, the overall city emissions
(including community emissions) have only decreased by 14% since 2012. It is more difficult to reduce GHG
emissions associated with community action, but the City has implemented a framework intended to support the
municipality as needed to assist them in meeting the climate goals.
D.1.5 Mississauga
The City of Mississauga is currently aiming to reduce GHG emissions by 1% each year. Notable projects include:
•Energy conservation in recreational facilities:
–Pool heat recovery
–Ice plant energy upgrades
–Pool dehumidification energy upgrades
•Energy conservation in buildings:
–Lighting upgrades (including LED retrofits, occupancy controls, and daylighting)
–Energy management information system
–Controls upgrades
–Electrical upgrades to reduce distribution wastage
•Renewable energy technologies:
–Solar PV
–Solar DHW heating
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–Solar lighting
From 2014 to 2018, the City implemented measures such as lighting and control upgrades and saw a decrease in
GHG emissions of 8.1%. In the current ECDMP, recreational facilities (such as pools and ice rinks) were identified
as a large source of GHG emissions, and many of the actions focus on conserving energy in these facilities.
D.1.6 Caledon
The Town of Caledon aims to reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to a 2005 baseline. As an
intermediate goal, the Town has developed a target to conserve 15% of energy consumed by facilities by 2024,
and divert 30% of waste generated in Town buildings, compared to 2017 levels. In addition, the Town aims to
achieve a reduction in corporate emissions of 24% from 2017 to 2024. Notable projects include:
•Retrofit, renewal, and GHG reduction:
–Equipment asset management
–Whole systems approach to scoping projects
–Commissioning and performance verification
–Thermal energy conservation
–Lighting conservation
–Renewable energy strategy
•Facility operations and maintenance:
–Preventative maintenance
–Scheduling and set point optimization
–Building automation systems
•Purchasing, procurements, and standards:
–Corporate green building standard update
–Corporate energy revolving fund
–Energy procurement
–Energy incentives
•Fleet retrofit, replacement, and GHG reduction:
–Develop Green Fleet and Fuel Reduction Strategy
–Identify low-carbon fleet fuel conversion options
–Expand EV charging station network
•Waste data, reporting, and performance analysis:
–Waste data analysis, benchmarking, and reporting
–Conduct waste audits at Town-owned facilities
•Waste reduction and diversion:
–Paper reduction strategy
–Increase collection of organics
–Expand battery collection
–Reduce use of single-use plastics
From 2012-2018, the Town of Caledon implemented 140 energy conservation measures, including LED retrofits,
and managed to reduce facility energy consumption by 12.6% compared to 2012 levels. In addition, the Town of
Caledon achieved a corporate emissions reduction of 48% between 2007 and 2017.
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D.1.7 Markham
The City of Markham’s current goal stated in their 2019 Corporate Energy Management Plan is to achieve 5%
energy reduction from 2019-2024, to progress towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. A list of ongoing
projects is presented below:
•Energy and environmental management policies:
–Municipal Energy Plan
–Monarch friendly city
–Battle of Buildings
–Textile recycling
•Energy conservation measures:
–Markham district energy
–Develop and implement BAS
–Install Combined heat and power at Angus Glen Community Centre
–Design all new buildings to LEED Silver standard
–Solar PV energy
Markham implemented several ECMs from 2014-2019, developing corporate BAS design standards, increasing
their solar portfolio, and converting 50% of streetlights and 100% of arena lights to LEDs. This resulted in 8%
facility energy reductions and 29% street lighting energy reductions from 2014-2018.
D.1.8 York Region
York Region’s plan, with respect to a 2014 baseline, is to allow for a 4% increase in GHG emissions as it invests
in infrastructure to support future population growth, with targets of a 16% reduction in emissions by 2030 and
a 60% reduction by 2051. Some of York Region’s main projects include:
•Energy conservation to reduce demand:
–Deep energy retrofit of existing buildings
–Development of a Sustainable Buildings Policy to conserve energy in new buildings
–Water and wastewater facility energy conservation
–Adaptive streetlight technologies
•Improvements in energy efficiency to reduce fuel consumption:
–Transit service optimization
–Upgrade building technologies to improve energy efficiency
•Switching to renewable energy and low-emission fuel alternatives to aim for net-zero carbon:
–Solar PV and micro-hydro turbines
–Wind powered systems
–Renewable natural gas
–Electrification of the corporate fleet
•Reduce waste:
–Reduce use of single-use items
–Circular Economy Roadmap to identify opportunities to integrate the circular economy into its opera-
tions
–Providetoolsandeducationalresourcestoassistthecommunityinreducingwasteandrecyclingwhere
possible
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As of 2019, York Region had not seen significant reductions in its GHG emissions. The Region is balancing pop-
ulation growth against reduced emissions, which makes it challenging for York Region to reduce GHG emissions.
That being said, the Region has planned to undertake projects to allow it to reduce GHG emissions by 60% by
2051, even accounting for population growth.
D.1.9 Halton Region
Halton Region’s current plan is a 5% reduction in GHG emissions in most sectors from 2019 to 2023, with a 10%
reduction in GHG emissions related to the energy consumed to light street lights. Notable projects include:
•Reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions:
–Lighting retrofit
–Building control upgrades
–Building envelope upgrades
–Wastewater treatment plant optimization
–Artificial intelligence software for distribution system
–Alternative mixing for digesters
•Recover energy from operations:
–Combined heat and power (CHP) for biogas energy recovery at wastewater treatment plants
–SSO digestion facilities
•Shift away from fossil fuel-based energy:
–Solar PV systems
–Solar thermal energy
From2014to2018,HaltonRegionimplementedseveralECMs,includinglighting,control,andmechanicalretrofits,
street lighting conversion to LED, and water treatment plant improvements. These ECMs led to a 2% decrease
in GHG emissions over that time frame, despite the simultaneous growth in the region. That being said, the
growth of Halton Region poses a challenge to the Region’s ability to make significant progress in reducing its
GHG emissions, as a 2% decrease is only a slight improvement.
D.2 Best Practices Among Additional Municipalities
D.2.1 Vancouver
In Vancouver’s Strategic Energy Management Plan, they outline a framework to achieve net-zero GHG emissions
by 2050. Notable projects include:
•Reduce natural gas consumption and overall energy intensity:
–HVAC upgrades to heat pumps
–Lighting upgrades
–Controls upgrades
•Renewable energy technologies:
–Solar PV
–Solar DHW heating
–Wind
–Geothermal heat pumps
–Waste as an energy resource
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To date, Vancouver has reduced their emissions in municipal buildings by more than 25%. In addition, as of 2020,
67% of Vancouver’s corporate fleet is fully electric. Vancouver has also approved strategies to ensure that all new
buildings are low carbon, and is restricting single-use items.
D.2.2 Global Municipalities
A brief overview of the climate strategies in other municipalities worldwide is provided below:
•New York: Energy Management Program: Focuses on renewable energy sources, reduced energy con-
sumption through LED lighting retrofits, and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations to reduce
transport emissions.
•Madrid: RoadMaptoClimateNeutralityby2050: Targetshighenergyintensitycentres,newtransportation
technologies, and electrification of heating systems.
•Germany: MasterPlan 100% Climate Protection: Focuses on energy savings and use of renewable energy
sources and increased efficiency in mobility and transport sector.
•Melbourne: Climate Change Mitigation strategy by 2050: Emphasizes the priorities to be on 100% renew-
able, zero emissions buildings, zero emissions transport, and on reduction of impact of waste.
D.3 Recommendations
Based on actions being undertaken by other municipalities, some commitments that the Town could consider
adopting for its updated ECDMP are listed below:
•Energy conservation measures: Most municipalities have listed lighting and control upgrades as a measure
to reduce energy consumption, and the Town of Aurora is encouraged to complete their lighting and control
upgrades to achieve the full benefits of LED lighting and to reduce unnecessary energy consumption. In
addition, many municipalities have listed HVAC improvements and envelope upgrades among the measures
whichtheyareimplementing. ThesemeasurescansignificantlyreduceGHGemissionsduetospaceheating.
As space heating is the end use with the most GHG emissions in the Town of Aurora, we recommend
considering these measures in the upcoming ECDMP.
•Heat pumps: Heat pumps are a frequently investigated energy conservation measure as they are several
times more efficient than gas-fired space heating, and mitigate the emissions associated with natural gas
consumption. Space heating is commonly the largest source of GHG emissions, and replacing gas-fired
heaters with heat pumps can significantly decrease GHG emissions. The City of Toronto has identified
geothermal heat pumps as a technology of choice, as the heat from the ground can heat buildings year-
round. However, in cases where ground-source heat pumps are not practical, air-source heat pumps with
backup are also very promising options to reduce the GHG emissions associated with space heating.
•Renewable energy: solar: Many municipalities are considering solar energy (solar PV and solar thermal)
as a source of renewable energy. The Town of Aurora has existing plans for solar PV and has currently
implemented solar PV in four locations as a part of their strategy for reducing GHG emissions. In addition
to this, it could be beneficial to assess whether solar thermal DHW heating would be feasible.
•Measures focused on recreational facilities: In Mississauga, recreational facilities contributed to a signif-
icant portion of the City’s GHG emissions. To mitigate this, several measures - for instance, pool heat
recovery, and energy upgrades for the ice plants and pool dehumidification - focus on reducing GHG emis-
sions from recreational facilities. Roughly 60% of the baseline GHG emissions in the scope of analysis for
the Town of Aurora come from recreational facilities. This indicates that the emissions from recreational
facilities must be addressed for the Town to be able to meet its targets.
•Waste reduction: Many municipalities have established, or are developing, Waste Reduction Plans. This
couldbeabeneficialstrategyfortheTownofAuroraandhelpthemtoprogresstowardstheirGHGreduction
goals. Such plans entail the availability of and education to use recycling and organics bins, reduction of
single-use items, and considerations for green procurement and a circular economy.
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In addition, based on the best practices of other municipalities, to be a climate change leader, the Town of Aurora
should consider the possibility of achieving net zero GHG emissions instead of aiming for an 80% reduction in
GHG emissions, as well as an intermediate target. Based on the current status of the Town of Aurora’s GHG
reductions, we recommend setting a target of 50% GHG reductions by 2035. The Town of Aurora should also
consider implementing waste audits at Town-owned facilities, as the Town of Caledon reports doing, to be able
to set goals and continue to progress in the corporate PCP milestone framework.
D.4 Frameworks
Frameworks for measuring and benchmarking success in GHG emission reduction are identified below:
•ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability:
–Provides tools and resources to help local governments to measure and manage GHG emissions and
develop action plans
–Connects governments at the local, regional, national and global levels
–Partners for Climate Protection Framework:
*5-Milestone framework with resources to aid users in progressing towards their goals to meet
emissions targets
*Milestones: Create an inventory, Set a target, Develop a plan, Implement the plan, Monitor the
impact and advance the commitment
•Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy:
–International alliance of cities and local governments with a standardized approach to measuring, re-
porting, and verifying GHG emissions
–Offers support and more financial opportunities to fund measure implementation
–In this reporting framework, all emission sources from stationary energy, transportation, and waste
must be reported, and GHG emissions from industrial processes, agriculture, and forestry should also
be reported.
•The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP):
–A global disclosure system for companies, cities, states, and regions to report their GHG emissions, as
well as other environmental impacts
–Evaluates response to help to identify gaps and areas of opportunity
–Provides access to a range of additional services and tailored capacity building and support
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E Appendix E - Plans Background Information
E.1 Ontario Legislation: O.Reg. 25/23
A summary of the requirements for the O.Reg. 25/23 ECDMP is presented below.
1. A summary of annual greenhouse gas emissions for each of the public agency’s prescribed operations.
2. A description of the results of previous activities and measures to conserve the energy consumed by the
public agency’s prescribed operations.
3. The cost and saving estimates for the public agency’s current and proposed activities and measures.
4. A description of any renewable energy generation facility operated by the public agency and the amount
of energy produced on an annual basis by the facility.
5. A description of:
• the ground source energy utilized, if any, by ground source heat pump technology operated by the
public agency,
• the solar energy utilized, if any, by thermal air technology or thermal water technology operated by
the public agency, and
• the proposed plan, if any, to operate heat pump technology, thermal air technology or thermal water
technology in the future.
6. The estimated length of time the public agency’s current and proposed activities and measures will be in
place.
7. A confirmation that the energy conservation and demand management plan has been approved by the
public agency’s senior management.
E.2 PCP Milestone Framework Progress
A more detailed breakdown of the PCP Milestone framework is presented below:
1.Milestone 1: Creating an Inventory. A GHG emissions inventory can help you track and anticipate emis-
sions, energy use and energy spending as well as measure your progress over time. Having a forecast also
allows you to project future emissions based on assumptions about population, economic growth, fuel mix
and technological change.
2.Milestone 2: Setting a Target. A GHG emissions reduction target sets the tone and direction for your emis-
sion reduction efforts. Targets should be achievable, while also inspiring ambitious action. We encourage
you to adopt two targets: one for municipally owned operations and another for community-wide emis-
sions.
3.Milestone 3: Developing a Plan. A local climate action plan outlines how your municipality will achieve its
emissions reduction target through municipal operations and/or community-based initiatives. Stakeholder
engagement is critical to your plan’s development, and a feeling of joint ownership of the plan by both
municipal staff and the community can help ensure its long-term success.
4.Milestone 4: Implementing a Plan. After your municipality has completed a greenhouse gas emissions
inventory and forecast, set emissions reduction targets and created a local climate action plan, the focus
must turn to implementing your plan. Once your plan is integrated and linked to your municipal budgeting
process, elected officials and climate staff can make decisions based on short-term and long-term needs.
5.Milestone 5: Monitoring the impact. Monitoring helps you determine whether your initiatives are working
and whether you’ll meet your target. Use data you’ve collected to evaluate and adjust your activities. You
can also use reporting to connect with stakeholders and funders to solidify support for future initiatives.
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The following is a summary of the work the Town of Aurora has done for Milestone 4, Implementing the Action
Plan.
The Town of Aurora has completed the following actions with regards to implementing the 2021 CEP:
• Completion of Green Development Standards Phase 1. The GDS will help guide the Town’s new develop-
ments to incorporate higher accessibility for alternative modes of transportation.
• The Town of Aurora is developing an Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP), which is scheduled to be
completed in early 2023.
• EV Charging Station expansion across municipally owned facilities.
The Town of Aurora has completed the following actions with regards to implementing the 2021 GFAP:
• Purchased three hybrid SUVs.
• Re-fit trucks with LED lights and auxiliary batteries that reduced the need to idle a vehicle for long periods
to operate lights and other necessary tools and equipment.
• Replaced lower tier diesel equipment.
• Adopted a biodiesel 5 blend in diesel fuel.
• Installed electric vehicle charging stations at Town facilities.
• The Joint Operations Centre (JOC) has also been upgraded with DEF dispensing equipment to support the
new emission control technology in diesels.
• Resizing the Fleet which included disposal of antiquated equipment. (ongoing)
• Adopted Anti-Idling program
• Community anti-idling bylaw introduced.
• Implement driver education program, including anti-idling.
• Incorporate AGM batteries that do not emit gasses.
• Increasedtheuseofhotwaterpressurewashingtoreducethedependencyonsolvent-basedpartswashers.
• Incorporated ethanol fuel with a 10 percent ethanol blend in all its gasoline-fueled vehicles.
• AFS has incorporated green practices, such as using synthetic oils and extending the time between oil
changes.
• Purchase fuel efficient, right-sized vehicles as a standard practice, if they are commercially available and
meet operational needs.
• Replaced the oldest vehicles with cleaner, modern technology by continuing to accelerate the replacement
of overdue vehicles through efficient life cycling procedures.
• Install electric plugs for truck block heaters where feasible, and develop a policy to ensure they are used by
staff to reduce unnecessary vehicle idling.
• Automatic lubrication systems have been installed on all apparatus to extend the life of expensive parts,
create less waste, and actually use less grease.
The Town of Aurora has completed the following actions with regards to implementing the 2018 CEAP:
• Development of a Green Fleet Action Plan (GFAP)
• Improvement of energy efficiency measures at Town-owned facilities (refer to CEAP progress reports for
specific measures taken)
• Development of a Climate Change Adaptation Plan (CCAP)
• Development of Green Development Standards Phase 1
In addition, the Town of Aurora has made Council commitments to advance its progress towards meeting climate
goals:
• In 2019, the Town Council declared a Climate Emergency
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• The Town of Aurora joined the PCP program
• The Town joined the Blue Dot movement to commit towards maintaining a healthy environment for every-
one
For Milestone 5, Progress Monitoring and Reporting, the Town of Aurora has been implementing ECMs based on
recommendations from energy audits and engineering feasibility studies, leveraging incentives from local utility
distribution companies to implement ECMs, and monitoring hourly and monthly energy consumption of facilities
after ECMs are implemented.
E.3 2019 Energy and Conservation Demand Management Plan
(ECDMP)
The 2019 ECDMP’s mains objectives were:
• Examining historical energy consumption and GHG emissions, as well as energy conservation measures
(ECMs) that have been implemented since the 2014 ECDM plan.
• Examining whether the goals of the 2014 ECDM plan were met, and sets goals for the 2019 ECDM plan to
be met by 2024.
–The2014ECDMplanstatesthata10-15%reductioninenergyandGHGemissionsisachievablebased
on ASHRAE Level 1 energy audits completed by the Town at the time. However, the 2014 ECDM plan
did not establish an energy or GHG baseline so it cannot be confirmed if this goal was met.
• Examining what ECMs were already planned for the future, as well as additional ECMs which should be
completed from 2019 - 2023 in order for the Town of Aurora to meet the goals established within this plan.
The scope included facilities, water/waste water facilities, fleet, and renewable generation. The 2019 ECDMP
concludes with an action plan emphasizing the need to implement all in-progress and planned ECMs at the time,
and to conduct new energy audits of the facilities to identify new potential measures for the 2024 ECDMP and
to develop a green fleet plan. Additional strategies are also listed that include energy efficient behavioural recom-
mendations for municipal employees, implement life cycle cost purchasing practices, establish energy efficiency
equipment specifications, monitor savings progress, and improve communication and staff engagement.
The 2019 ECDM plan states that the overall goal is to reduce electricity consumption by 10.5% (990,963 kWh),
naturalgasconsumptionby9.7%(119,584m3), andGHGemissionsby15.9%(514mtCO2e)ofthe2018baseline
by the end of 2023. This is expected to require an investment of approximately $628,842.
The Town of Aurora is committed to a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 80% from 2018 levels by
2050. A part of this goal is the Town Fleet Division’s goal of electrifying the corporate fleet to produce zero
emissions by 2051.
E.4 2021 Green Fleet Action Plan (GFAP)
The 2019 ECDMP set a goal for fleet to reduce their GHG emissions by 50% by 2023. The ECDM Plan did not
capture all the 2018 fleet fuel data due to fuel dispensing equipment issues. As a result of the data discrepancy,
the Green Fleet Action Plan (GFAP) set what is believed to be a more accurate and realistic reduction target of
50% reduction by 2028, rather than by 2023, based on a complete year’s data. In the long term, the Fleet Division
is aligning with York Region’s goal of electrifying the corporate fleet to produce zero emissions by 2051.
The key objectives outlined in the GFAP are:
• Reducing demand and analyzing data to maximize performance and efficient resource use.
• Improving maintenance and management practices.
• Converting to alternative and renewable low carbon fuels.
• Continuing to provide efficient, cost-effective services with focus on Green Technologies.
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• Providing Education and Outreach Initiatives.
The GFAP details specific actions and their impact to help meet each of the above objectives.
E.5 2021 Community Energy Plan (CEP)
The following areas are evaluated and strategies suggested to reduce emissions.
•Homes. Firststrategyistocreateatieredbuildingcodeorgreenstandardfordeveloperstopromotegreater
energy efficiency in new homes. The second strategy is to encourage homeowners to undertake deep
energy retrofits of their existing homes.
•Businesses and Institutions. The same strategies to create a tiered building code or green standard and to
encourage deep energy retrofits are expected to be applied to businesses and institutions.
•Industrialbuildings. TheCEPexpectslocalindustriestoalreadybeimplementinggoodenergymanagement
practices because they are motivated to reduce their energy costs.
•Transportation. The first transportation strategy is "mode shifting" to encourage residents to walk, cycle, or
take public transit instead of personal vehicles. The second strategy is to improve electric vehicle charging
infrastructure to promote the purchase and use of electric vehicles.
•District Energy Systems (DES). The first step is to conduct a feasibility to assess where DES solutions are
practicalintheTownofAurora. TheplanalsoencouragesidentifyinggoodlocationsforsolarPVinstallations
on Town property. The Town is also encouraging homes, businesses, and the industrial sector to install solar
PV arrays.
•Land Use Planning. Effective planning can have long term impacts on the environment. The CEP recom-
mends building compact, mixed-use communities where residents can live, work, and play.
The strategies outlined in the CEP are expected to reduce annual emissions in the Town of Aurora by 72,361
tonnes CO2e in 2030 and 212,364 tonnes CO2e in 2050. This is a 22 percent reduction in emissions from 2018
levels and a 65 percent reduction in emissions in 2050. However, this plan does not meet their goal of an 80%
reduction in GHG emissions by 2050 compared to a 2018 baseline.
E.6 Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) and progress
reports
The purpose of the Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) is to:
• Protect and enhance the natural environment
• Be a catalyst for local initiatives that promote environmental sustainability, integrity and conservation of
our resources and ecosystem; and,
• To enhance environmental stewardship within the community.
For context, in 2016, the Town Council passed the Blue Dot motion that stated that all people have the right to
live in a healthy environment, including:
• The right to breathe clean air;
• The right to drink clean water;
• The right to consume safe food;
• The right to access nature;
• The right to know about pollutants and contaminants released into the local environment; and
• The right to participate in decision-making that will affect the environment.
The five areas that the CEAP focuses on are Water Conservation, Sustainable Urban Development, Waste Reduc-
tionandDiversion, BiodiversityandNaturalHeritage, ClimateChangeandEnergy, andEnvironmentalAwareness.
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Water Conservation
Objective W1: Reduce corporate water consumption.
• Action 1: Reduce corporate water consumption.
• Action 2: Implement a water loss reduction strategy.
Objective W2: To reduce the uncontrolled and inadequately controlled stormwater areas with respect to both
qualityandquantitybyfollowingrecommendationsoftheTown’sComprehensiveStormwaterManagementMas-
ter Plan.
• Action 1: Investigate ways to enhance and optimize the functioning of the current stormwater management
facility inventory.
• Action 2: Improve stormwater quality in all new road reconstruction projects.
• Action 3: Encourage at source storm water management control measures on private property.
• Action 4: Investigate new practices that may enhance pollution prevention.
Sustainable Urban Development
Objective S1: Foster a sustainable green development and alternate methods of transportation to improve the
quality of life of Aurora’s residents and Town staff.
• Action 1: Promote Sustainable Transportation to Town staff.
• Action 2: Implement Sustainable features in the construction or reconstruction of Town infrastructure in-
cluding buildings, facilities and roads.
• Action 3: Set up new areas for additional community gardens in Aurora.
Waste Reduction and Diversion
Objective D1: Implement sustainable construction practices to reduce waste, incorporate sustainable design and
reclaim or recycle materials.
• Action 1: Implement sustainable construction and building practices for town buildings and facilities that
considers ‘Sustainable Sites Guidelines’.
• Action 2: Develop a Green Procurement Policy for the Town of Aurora and its contractors.
Objective D2: Reduce waste going to landfill disposal.
• Action 1: Implement Waste Reduction Strategies.
Biodiversity and Natural Heritage
Objective B1: Enrich Aurora’s ecology by protecting and preserving biodiversity.
• Action 1: Encourage ecological design in landscaping of parks and retrofit projects.
• Action 2: Improve natural heritage significant wildlife habitat.
• Action 3: Implement the Urban Forest Management Plan.
• Action 4: Implement the Invasive Species Act in partnership with York Region and the Province.
Climate Change and Energy
Objective C1: Prepare a Climate Change Adaptation Plan
• Action 1: Identify climate change risks by completing a vulnerability risk assessment of key departmental
priorities.
• Action 2: Develop a Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan that will assist the Town to mitigate the risks of
climatechange. ThePlanwouldbenefitfromclimatechangeplanningpartnershipswithothermunicipalities,
conservation authorities and York Region.
Objective C2: Implement the Provincial Climate Change Plan Actions
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• Action 1: Province Propose amendments to Municipal Act.
• Action 2: Require electric charging in surface lots.
• Action 3: Set green development standards.
• Action 4: Eliminate minimum parking requirements over the next 5 years for municipal zoning bylaws.
• Action 5: Make climate change mitigation and adaptation mandatory in municipal official plans.
Objective C3: Reduce the Town’s greenhouse gas emissions by town staff and at town facilities.
• Action 1: Implement an anti-idling initiative.
• Action 2: Develop a Green Fleet Plan.
• Action 3: Improve energy efficiency of existing building and business operations.
• Action 4: Consider all green infrastructure options as part of new corporate builds.
Environmental Awareness
Objective A1: Encourage the stewardship of Aurora‘s natural resources and advance green initiatives by promot-
ing community involvement.
• Action1: Promotetheuseofreusablewaterbottlesinconjunctionwiththenewwaterbottlefillingstations.
• Action 2: Increase overall community awareness of climate change.
• Action 3: Develop an urban forest communication plan that delivers key messages to target audiences
within the community.
• Action 4: Develop a community based communications strategy to help protect and enhance our biodiver-
sity.
Basedonthe2019,2020,and2021CEAPProgressReports,energyuseincreasedin2019andthenhasdecreased
by just over 20% compared to the 2018 baseline year. It is suspected that the majority of there energy saving are
due to COVID-19 building closures and working from home. It is suspected that energy use will have increased
again in 2022 and 2023 as building occupancy has increased again.
Here is the reported energy consumption for the Town of Aurora from 2018-2021 based on the CEAP Progress
Reports.
• 2018: 23,180,806 equivalent kilowatt-hours
• 2019: 24,641,678 equivalent kilowatt-hours
• 2020: 19,860,541 equivalent kilowatt-hours
• 2021: 19,828,350 equivalent kilowatt-hours
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The 2019-2022 progress made towards accomplishing the actions from the CEAP is presented in Table 8.Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesWaterConservationObjective W1:Reduce townowned facilitywaterconsumptionAction 1: Reducecorporate waterconsumption (CWC)CWC Facility Total.Tasks: Developannual CWCreduction targets.Town acquired RETScreenExpert software to track/monitor progress. Staff arecollecting water data foranalysis.No update for 2020 COVID relief fund included Nothing was done in terms ofnew water reduction methods.Coming in 2023 is Town Squarewhich will be conductingrainwater harvest throughunderground storage tankinstallations; water caputre willbe used for irrigation.Rainwater harvesting is aprocess/practice ofcollecting and storing rainfor reuse, rather than lettingthe water run off and beabsorbed into the ground.Benefits of HarvestingRainwater: Conserveswater, lowers demand onfreshwater resources, slowserosion in dryenvironments, reducesflooding in low-lying areas.Action 1: Reducecorporate waterconsumption (CWC).CWC Parks Total.Tasks: Add CWC toProgress ReportThe JOC desgin includeddrought resistant plantingsand H5rain water harvestingused in green houses and forvehicle and equipment washbayNo update for 2020 In ground holding tank beinginstalled at library square toharvast greywater off splashpadto water landscape/annualplanters.Nothing more implemented interms of Greywater systems;Town square system will beoperational next year (2024).Nothing else in terms of waterreduction strategies for 2022.Action 2: Implementa water lossreduction strategyNumber of Watermeters installed peryear. Tasks: Add KPIsto Progress Report600 residential meters and200 commercial metersThe Town changed 1150 watermeters in 202017,280 residential meter and602 commercials changedNumber of water metersinstalled (changed) in 2021: 315.Number of water metersinstalled (changed) in 2022:1000 (104.2% increasecompared to 2021)Number of water metersinstalled in 2022 (Comparedto 2021): 104.2% increasecompared to 2021Action 2: Implementa water lossreduction strategySanitary sewer Kmrelined per year.Tasks: Add KPIs toProgress Report0 km. The Town only relinesas needed and nothing hascome up in the last severalyears. Though some sanitarymains have been replacedthrough Capital Projects thatare managed be Engineering.0 km. The Town only relines asneeded and nothing has comeup in the last several years.Though some sanitary mainshave been replaced throughCapital Projects that aremanaged be Engineering. TheTown replaced 167 sanitarylaterals, which are the sewerpipes that carries wastewaterfrom homes property lines(toilets, sinks, showers, laundry,floor drains, etc.) to the publicsanitary sewer main.0 km. The Town only relines asneeded and nothing has comeup in the last several years.Though some sanitary mainshave been replaced throughCapital Projects that aremanaged be Engineering.Total kms of sewers relined in2022: Nothing from last year.Big project 2023, bid going outwith consultant to go overCCTV data, put a workplantogether, and put a packagetogether with specifications torepair those spots. Ongoingproject for the next 4 years.Maintaining the Town’s coreassets. Allow for moreefficient and effectivetransport of sewage fromresidential/commercialsources to treatmentplant/disposal.Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan TownofAurora 32Page 40 of 119
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesWaterConservationObjective W2:To reduce theuncontrolledandinadequatelycontrolledstorm waterareas withrespect toboth qualityand quantityby followingrecommenda-tions of theTown’s Com-prehensiveStorm waterManagementMaster PlanAction 1: Investigateways to enhance andoptimize thefunctioning of thecurrent storm watermanagement facilityinventoryNumber of stormwater pondsenhanced andoptimized from theircurrent function .Tasks: 1 to 2 pondsenhanced andoptimized from theircurrent functionA comprehensiveinvestigation undertaken byLSRCA is ongoing withrespect to the Town’s SWMpond inventory. This willresult in a series ofrecommendations related tothe ponds’ OandM, clean-up,retrofit and enhancement1) A comprehensiveinvestigation undertaken byLSRCA is ongoing with respectto the Town’s SWM pondinventory. This will result in aseries of recommendationsrelated to the ponds’ OandM,clean-up, retrofit andenhancement; 2) Tamarac SWMdry pond is currently underconstruction and is beingenlarged by York Region,completion anticipated in 20211) A comprehensiveinvestigation undertaken byLSRCA is ongoing with respectto the Town’s SWM pondinventory. 2) Tamarac PondRetrofit to enlarge its quanitycontrol capacity to handle largerstorm events should becompleted in 2022. 3) PondWC3 by Deerhorn and KennedyStreet is having sedimentremoved from it currently andshould be completed in 2022.The retrofit will reduce pondcleanout maintenancefrequency, causing lessdisturbance to the environmentand potentially improving waterquality released from the facility.Luigi maintains stormwaterponds.Maintenance includes:Fence repair, signage, drivewayentracences, phragmitespraying, cleanouts of inlets andoutlets, vegetation removal.LSRCA inspects ponds andprovides reports with identifieddeficiencines. Ongoing projects:Funding approved by Councilthis year ($400,000 total for2023); Snow disposal facilitysubstantially completed withnew quantity and qualitycontrols; Installation of OGSunit design completed in 2022and installation will beconducted in 2023; 2022engineering divisions withOperations completed a pondretrofit of SWM facility WC3near Deerhorn crecent andKenedy Street west; withupgrade - enlarged permanentpool provided and pond cleanedout. Total pondsenhanced/optimized: 1 SWPStormwater ponds includesa permanent pool of waterin its design, through thecollection of runoff fromrain and melted snow, and isused to manage stormwaterrunoff to prevent flooding,downstream erosion, andimprove water quality inadjacent bodies of water.Maintenance of Stormwaterponds is an importantprocess to help maintian thehealth of streams, lakes, andaquatic life as well asprovide opportunities forhuman uses of water bymitigating the effects ofurban development.Action 2: Improvestorm water qualityin all new roadreconstructionprojects.Km’s of road treatedby oil grit separatorsor Low ImpactDevelopmentcontrols. Tasks: Asopportunity arises asdetermined duringdesign of roadreconstructionprojectsNo update for 2019 Bio-swales are beingconstructed on Johnson Roadand Holman Crescent, DavidsonRoad and Bailey Crescent aswell as an enhanced oil/gritseparator on Davidson Road, aspart of 2020 roadreconstruction projects,completion anticipated in 2021Bio-swales have beenconstructed on Johnson Roadand Holman Crescent, DavidsonRoad and Bailey Crescent aswell as an enhanced oil/gritseparator on Davidson Road, aspart of 2020 roadreconstruction projects. Thesefeatures are currently underwarranty.Total Number of OGS CleanedOut in 2021: 10 units. TotalNumber of Catch Basin CleanedOut in 2021: 1,499 units. TotalNumber of OGS Cleaned Out in2022: 7 units (35.3% decreasecompared to 2021). TotalNumber of Catch Basin CleanedOut in 2022: 1,682 units (11.5%increase compared to 2021).Total Disposal in 2022: 105Tonnes (2.5% increase comparedto 2021). Unit represents: onestructure = 1 OGS structure and1 catch basin sump. Glen:oil/grit separator in LambertWilson Snow Disposal Facility.Oil/grit separators areunderground storage tankswith three chambersdesigned to remove heavyparticulates, floating debrisand hydrocarbons fromstormwater. Therefore, themore OGS installed the lessparticulate matter foundwithin stormwater.
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesAction 3: Encourageat source stormwater managementcontrol measures onprivate property.Number of sourcestorm watermanagement controlmeasures on privateproperty installedthat the Town isaware of / year.Tasks: Encourageresidents to installprivate LIDs such asrain barrels duringpublic engagementand design of roadreconstructionprojects0; Town is unaware of anystormwater managementcontrol measures on privateproperty being installed in20190; Town is unaware of any stormwater management controlmeasures on private propertybeing installed in 20200; Town is unaware of anystormwater managementcontrol measures on privateproperty being installed in 20212022 Operations providedmaintenace to LID (PermeablePavers) at the ACC parking lot.Operations will performmaintenance on LIDs thatrequire maintenance, and isbased on recommendationslisted by the LSRCA which isconducted every year, in termsof inspections.LIDs - development whichthrough its low negativeenvironmental impact eitherenhances or does notsignificantly diminishenvironmental quality.Action 4: Investigatenew practices thatmay enhancepollution preventionNumber of newpracticesimplemented toenhance pollutionprevention. Tasks: 5new practices toenhance pollutionprevention by 2023Staff investigated updatingthe Sewer Bylaw to includerestrictive provisions forpools/ hot tub discharge. Dueto limited staffing resourcesfor enforcing such an updateto the Bylaw, staff havepostpone the update untilresources come available.Town’s new Site AlterationBy-law was enacted inDecember of 2019 it regulatesthe quality of fill imported tosites and erosion and sedimentcontrols used on sites to ensureno sediment contaminatesadjacent properties or streams.1) Town’s new Site AlterationBy-law was enacted inDecember of 2019 it regulatesthe quality of fill imported tosites and erosion and sedimentcontrols used on sites to ensureno sediment contaminatesadjacent properties or streams.2)staff investigated updating theSewer Bylaw to includerestrictive provisions for pools/hot tub discharge. Due tolimited staffing resources forenforcing such an update to theBylaw, staff have postpone theupdate until resources comeavailable.Adopting access soil regulationsinto Engineering designs andconstruction tenders. O.Reg406/19 to improve the reuse ofsoils. York Region reduction ofIandI Standard (Infiltration andInflow of sanitary sewers), thiswill be adopted in Engineeringstandard for future projects.Bylaw on pool drainage controlsimplemented - Public Education.Upgraded snow disposal facilitybecame operational - LambertWilson Park, connects toTown-JOC.Purpose of the Standard: Tofocus on watertightness andminimizing or eliminatingInflow and Infiltration innew sanitary sewers.Benefits: Reduces cost oftreating stormwater assewage, helps maintain andextend the life of constlyinfrastructure; helps ensurethere is enough capacity forwastewater to movethrough system, reducesthe amount of externalwater sources from enteringthe sewage system.SustainableUrbanDevelopmentObjective S1:Foster asustainablegreendevelopmentand alternatemethods oftransportationto improve thequality of lifeof Aurora’sresidents andTown staff.Action 1: PromoteSustainableTransportation toTown staffAnnual SmartCommutedesignation Award(Maintain GoldStandard). Tasks:Annual update onProgress Report Q1The Town maintained GoldStandard status for 2019Update from HR on thedevelopment of flex work andtelecommuting policies. Staffpresented to ELT in 2020 anupdated flex work policy. Thedecision by ELT at the time wasnoting that most staff areworking remotely, we shouldre-assess our draft policy basedon the Future of Workpost-pandemic. Currently staffare working with York Regionmunicipalities to develop acommon framework for safereturn to work as well as for thedevelopment of policies that willinclude a telecommute or hybridmodel. We expect the updatedpolicies to be in place by the endof 2021. 2020 Smart CommuteGold Workplace DesignationThe Town maintained GoldStandard status for 2021Formal policy on AlternativeWork Arrangements wasapproved in Feb 2023. Thisincludes a Hybrid work optionfor those roles that are suitable.Approximately 65% of ouremployees are participating inhybrid which reduces theamount of commuting. A ProjectTeam is continuing to automateHR processes includingrecruitment and onboarding aswell as digitizing our HR files inan effort to create efficienciesand move away from paper /print environments to a digitalfile.Policy will provideopportunity for staff towork from home, limitingthe commute frequency.This in turn wil help reduceover all Scope 3 GHGemissions that the Town isresponsible for.
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesAction 2: ImplementSustainable featuresin the construction orreconstruction ofTown infrastructureincluding buildings,facilities and roadsNumber and types ofsustainable featuresinstalled onconstruction projects.Tasks: 1 sustainablefeature perconstruction project,when feasibleThe JOC design includeswater conservation low-flowhands-free plumbing fixtures,drought resistant plantings,rain water harvesting used ingreen houses and for vehicleand equipment wash bay. Tworoad reconstruction projectswill be tendered in 2020which will include the use ofLIDs. Town’s library squaredesign includes 20 greendesign features (in line withLEED Gold) such asdaylighting, high efficientHVAC, high water efficiencyfixtures, thermal comfort andcontrols, improved thermalefficiency in the buildingenvelope beyond the OntarioBuilding Code, low VOCs,electric vehicle chargingstations, and LIDs suchs aspermeable paving.Bio-swales are beingconstructed on Johnson Roadand Holman Crescent, DavidsonRoad and Bailey Crescent aswell as an enhanced oil/gritseparator on Davidson Road, aspart of 2020 roadreconstruction projects,completion anticipated in 2021The JOC design includes waterconservation low-flowhands-free plumbing fixtures,drought resistant plantings, rainwater harvesting used in greenhouses and for vehicle andequipment wash bay. Bio-swaleshave been constructed onJohnson Road and HolmanCrescent, Davidson Road andBailey Crescent as well as anenhanced oil/grit separator onDavidson Road, as part of 2020road reconstruction projects.Town’s library square designincludes 20 green designfeatures (in line with LEED Gold)such as daylighting, highefficient HVAC, low flowfixtures, envelope thermalefficiency beyond the OntarioBuilding Code, low VOCs, EVcharging stations, and LIDs suchas permeable paving. OGS Unitto be installed on Murray Drive.Promote active transportationby enhancing safety through theimplementation of trafficcalming measures on CentreStreet and Kennedy Street.Hallmark Ball Diamond Parkconstrcution includes LIDfeatures eg: bio swales.No construction projects otherthan Town square (still inprogress). Design of turtlecrossing on Henderson Drive forwildlife conservation efforts.Designing new sidewalk onEdward street promoting ActiveTransportation for residents.Design new sidewalk projects in2022 and construction plannedfor 2023; this is located atIndustrial Parkway North.Turtle Corssing: Promotesthe conservation of localecosystems, specifically theturtle population, as well asother wildlife. Sidewalkprojects promotes ActiveTransportation efforts.Action 3: Set up newareas for additionalcommunity gardensin Aurora.Number ofcommunity gardens.Tasks: Continue toexplore opportunitiesto add additionalcommunity gardensas appropriateNo new community gardensin 2019 however acommunity garden is plannedfor a new park construction inthe 2C lands.No updates for 2020 Community garden is plannedfor a new park construction inthe 2C lands - construction in2022Community garden is plannedfor a new park construction inthe 2C lands - construction in2022. Construction wasdeferred; Parks needs morefunding from Council tocommence construction.Hopefully 2023 startconstruction.Expansion of naturalfeatures to promoteconservation of wildlife andlocal habitats.Opportunity: Applyfor greeninfrastructure grantfunding.Number of Townprojects funded/year.Tasks: 2 Townprojects fundedThe Town signed an MOUwith OPG to seek NRCanfunding for the installation ofelectric vehicle chargingstations at Town properties(50% of the cost to install andprocure equipment).No projects in 2020 The Town signed an MOU withOPG to seek NRCan funding forthe installation of electricvehicle charging stations atTown properties in 2019 (50%of the cost to install and procureequipment) and the project wascompleted in 2021 with theinstallation of 18 public level 2electric vehicle charging stations(plus another 4 at Aurora TownSquare).The Town applied for a grantfrom the GMF for thedevelopment of a FeasibilityStudy on the implementation ofa Deep Energy Retrofit Program;Grant title: CommunityEfficiency Financing.
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesWasteReduction andDiversionObjective D1:Implementsustainableconstructionpractices toreduce waste,incorporatesustainabledesign andreclaim orrecyclematerials.Action 1: Implementsustainableconstruction andbuilding practices forall Towninfrastructureincluding buildings,facilities and roadsNumber and types ofsustainableconstructionpracticesimplemented that willreduce waste. Tasks:Development of bestpracticesNo update for 2019 Recycled concrete material wasincluded as a provisional itemthat Contractors could use aspart of 2020 roadreconstruction projects.However, no Contractor’sutilized this option in 2020.No update for 2021 Engineering: Right Turnconstruction (road widening)lane used recycled concreteused for granular at Yonge andWellingtonAction 1: Implementsustainableconstruction andbuilding practices forall Towninfrastructureincluding buildings,facilities and roadsNumber and types ofsustainableconstructionpracticesimplemented that willreduce waste. Tasks:Implementation ofbest practicesThe Town worked with a thirdparty company for thedisposal of Town Hallfurniture from the secondfloor renovation. The thirdparty works with localcharities to reuse amd recycleuseful furniture. Librarysquare is being built in linewith LEED Gold standard(including reduced wastestrategies based on LEEDsuch as minimum recycledcontent requirements and aconstruction waste plan).No update for 2020 No update for 2021 No updates in 2022.
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesAction 1: Implementsustainableconstruction andbuilding practices forall Towninfrastructureincluding buildings,facilities and roadsNumber and types ofsustainableconstructionpracticesimplemented that willreduce waste. Tasks:Update tenderspecifications topromote sustainableconstructionpractices and wastereduction wherefeasibleNo update for 2019 Roads continues to reuseconstruction materials as muchas possible. Contractors arerequired to reuse interlocking ondriveways, catch basin/manholeframes and lids and tactile platesif they are in good condition.Soil that is not disposed of bythe contractor is transferred tothe JOC where it is tested anddisposed of as waste or coverfor landfills. Other materialssuch as concrete and asphalt areall recycled at specific recyclinglocations.Project for replacement of aretaining wall at 28 WellingtonSt reusing existing stonematerial to rebuild the wall. Staffare continuing to use a stockpile of top soil for projects thatwas generated throughshredding stockpile of organicmaterial stored at ourcommunity gardens. The use ofApps for infrastructuremaintenance to reduce paperusage. The use of helical piles atYonge and Kennedy railingreplacement project to reducethe carbon foot print, producefewer disturbances to theenvironment, and use fewermaterials that will becomewaste upon structurereplacement. The helical pileswill be recyclable material. Theuse of CB shields for the WC3storm pond reconstruction. Thesidewalk inspection programand shaving of the trip hazardsto maintain a safe infrastructurewith less waste.Engineering: At the end ofDunning, asphalt grindings wereused to improve deterioratedpavement. Dan Nacarato lookfor additional information.When doing catch basin ormanhole repairs try to reuseexisting frames and lids. - DanAction 2: Develop aGreen ProcurementPolicy for the Townof Aurora and itscontractors.Develop KPI as partof the GreenProcurement Policy.Tasks: Prepare aGreen ProcurementPolicy for CouncilconsiderationProcurement is planning aModernization project forTown-wide procurementpractices. Green procurementwill be reviewed andincorporated into the newpolicy. Project expected tostart in 2021.Procurement is planning aModernization project forTown-wide procurementpractices. Green procurementwill be reviewed andincorporated into the newpolicy. Project expected to startin 2021.The Modernization project forTown-wide procurementpractices was kicked off in 2021.Green procurement policyincluded in the project,completion date in 2022.
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesWasteReduction andDiversionObjective D2:Reduce wastegoing tolandfilldisposal.Action 1: ImplementWaste ReductionStrategies.Percent reduction ofwaste from facilitiescommunity/ year.Tasks: Developbaseline to measurethe opportunities toreduce waste fromTown facilities/ yearThe Town is investigatingcosts to performa a wasteaudit of Town facilities.Council approved Strategiesto Reduce Single-Use PlasticStraws at all Town Facilitiesand Town-run events.Community Waste DiversionTracking: 2018 Aurora’sdiversion rate: 65%. 2019Aurora’s diversion rate: 65%.Front end multi-residentialrecycling program tracking:2019 Multi-res participation:28 buildings.2020 Aurora’s diversion rate:64%. 2020 Multi-resparticipation: 29 buildings.Education Campaign for 3 baglimit through, mobile signs, doorknockers, Website, in personevents, recycle coach app, localads, Town social media.Annually increasing the numberof multi-residential buildingswithin the Town’s recyclingprogram, through buildingsuperintendent (95 gallon toteservice or front end recycling),providing education material,through waste calendar,schedule of tote pickup andeducation flyers. Continuededucation through the RecycleCoach App which also providesinsight to staff into search itemsfor ongoing educationcampaigns. Current WasteBy-law requires residents tosource separate recyclables andorganic materials, includingelectronic waste and batteries.By-law amendment is looking toadd bag tag limit and textiles(2021). Bulky items andappliances being considered forfuture By-law update. Facilitieswaste audit is being requestedonce staff and programs arerunning again, possibly 2021.2021 Aurora’s diversion rate:66%. 2021 Multi-resparticipation: 30 buildings. TheTown is investigating costs toperforma a waste audit of Townfacilities (2021). January 2021 3bag limit started enforcement,complaints and enforcementbeing tracked. Counil approvedin July 2021 addig the bag tagpurchase option, starting inJanaury 2022. Due to COVID19pandemic, facilities waste auditwas not requested until staffand programs are running infacilities. Aurora Introduces BagTag Program. Town to startenforcement January 1, 2022.2022 Aurora’s diversion rate:70%. 2022 Multi-resparticipation: 30 buildings. BagTag Program: The total numberof bag tags purchased in 2021totalled 138. The total numberof bag tags purchased in 2022totalled 3,560 (Increase of 185%compared to 2021). The totalrevenue generated from the bagtag program in 2022 totaled$17,800, refund into GL accountand use it as needed forprograms in environment -Recycling Operations Grants GL.Stewardship Programs:Continue Ewaste events (3events per year) - Springcleaning. Event 1: ewaste Jan,May, Oct. Event 2: Cleanupevent: April and Sept/Oct - thisto be implemented in 2023.Event 3: Compost givawayprogram - Once a year. Event 4:Community garage sale; peopletake items and discount them ata better price. This is held inJune, and been running for 3-4years now. Still collecting bluebox for residents for blue boxprogram that will be done upuntil 2026.Waste Diversion: Asincluded in the Town’sCommunity Energy Plan,the target for wastediversion by 2030 is 80%.The Town is slowly on trackfor this amount. In 2021,York Region reported adiversion rate of 65% (TheTown of Aurora surpasedthis rate by 1%). Bag TagProgram: Where does therevenue go to? Doesdiversion rate includenumber of water bottleusage reduced throughthose water dispenserslocated across townfaciltiies? How many arethere? The revenuegenerated from the Bag TagProgram is deposited into aRecycling Operations fundand used when needed tofund future environmentalprograms.Biodiversityand NaturalHeritageObjective B1:Enrich Aurora’secology byprotecting andpreservingbiodiversity.Action 1: * Encourageecological design inlandscaping of parksand retrofit projects.Add 1 ecologicaldesign feature in newparks and parkretrofits / year. Tasks:Consideration ofecological design inall new park designand retrofits1 Park Naturalized Designed.New park in 2C designed tobe a natural park including,community gardens, pollinatorgardens, naturalizedplaygrounds and one of themain trail entry locations toWildlife Park.Grasslands in Arboretumactively maintained todiscourage tree growth1 Park Naturalized Designed.New park in 2C designed to be anatural park including,community gardens, pollinatorgardens, naturalizedplaygrounds and one of themain trail entry locations toWildlife Park - construction2022. - Hallmark Ball DoamondPark lanscaping designed toinclude minimal maitenance ofall surrounding landscapes otherthan playing fields - completionMay 2022. - Boardwalkconstuction across flood plain inpartnership with SAC to connectLakeview/WillowFarm Trail toYonge/St.Johns.Expanding second phase of theDavid Tomlinson NatureReserve located in the 2C lands.Includes trails, boardwalks,native plantings, ecologicalfeatures (all consistent ofsecond phase project).
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesAction 2: Improvenatural heritagesignificant wildlifehabitat.List existingpartnerships andnote partnerships asthey occur. Tasks:Ongoing partnershipswith schools,Arboretum,Adopt-aPark and birdbox programContinued the Adopt a ParkProgram and Partnershipdevelopment: two additionalpartnerships in 2019 (onepromoting butterfly habitat,one eradicating invasivespecies and planting nativespecies), making a total of 12total partnerships. EradicationEfforts of Invasive Species:successful removal of invasivespecies from Rotary Park withassistance from the Town’sAdopt a Park partner.Arboretum Committeecontinued work on phramitescontrol. Staff working tocontrol pharmites withinWildlife Park. Trees Plantedon Aurora lands.No updates for 2020 Continued the Adopt a ParkProgram and Partnershipdevelopment: one additionaladopt a park partnerships in2021 ( Herb McKenzie Park),making a total of 13 totalpartnerships. Trees Planted onAurora lands, included theTowns street tree plantingprogram, planting days withArboretum, LSRCA andNeighbourhood Network.Online promotions were madeto promote against feedingwildlife on town-property.Action 3: Implementthe Urban ForestManagement PlanTrack the number oftrees planted onTown property / year. Tasks: Plant anaverage of 1000trees or shrubs / yearon Town property.Planted 2600 trees andshrubs on Aurora lands,included the Towns street treeplanting program, plantingdays with Arboretum, LSRCAand Neighbourhood NetworkApproximately 1500 trees andshrubsPlanted 1900 trees and shrubson Aurora lands, included theTowns street tree plantingprogram, planting days withArboretum, LSRCA andNeighbourhood NetworkParks planted 1,933 trees in2022.Action 4: Implementthe Invasive SpeciesAct in partnershipwith York Region andthe Province.Complete 1 invasivespecies pilot projectper year. Apply for 1grants per 3 years.Tasks: Documentpartnership withother organizations.Eradication Efforts of InvasiveSpecies: successful removal ofinvasive species from RotaryPark with assistance from theTown’s Adopt a Park partner(species are Phragmites, Garlicmustard, Giant Hog Weed,European Buckthor).Arboretum Committeecontinued work on phramitescontrol. Staff working tocontrol pharmites withinWildlife Park.Region targeted Phragmites onregional frontage adjacent toAurora parkland. Arboretumcompleted extensive buckthornremoval in park.Eradication Efforts of InvasiveSpecies (species are Phragmites,Garlic mustard, Giant HogWeed, European Buckthorn):successful removal of invasivespecies from Rotary Park withassistance from the Town’sAdopt a Park partner.Arboretum Committeecontinued work on phramitescontrol. Staff working to controlpharmites within Wildlife Parkand SWMP’s.Parks department/ Councilapproved Phragmites strategy in2022, and operational fundingfor the next 4 years. Ongoingpartnerships withresidents/community Groups toremove invasive species;including Garlic mustard andBuckthorn; outreach programsimplemented as well too.ClimateChange andEnergyObjective C1:Prepare aClimateChangeAdaptationPlanAction 1: Identifyclimate change risksby completing avulnerability riskassessment of keydepartmentalpriorities.Completion date ofeach climate changerisk assessment .Tasks: Apply forfunding, documentproposal approvalsA risk and vulnerabilityassessment of Town assets ispart of the Climate ChangeAdaptation Plan. Staffrequested funds to retain aconsultant in 2019. Councilconditionally approved theproject, based on theoutcome of the York RegionClimate Change Action Planbeing released in 2020.A risk and vulnerabilityassessment of Town assets ispart of the Climate ChangeAdaptation Plan. Councilapproved the project in 2020with a project start date in 2021.The kicked-off the ClimateChange Adaptation Plan in2021, a risk and vulnerabilityassessment of the Town’sinfrastructure and creating aplan to increase the Town’sresilience to cliamte change.Impelmentation plan will includea divisional-based priorities list.Expected project completion in2022.Implementation Plan wasincluded as part of the ClimateChange Adaptation Plan.Preliminary follow-up meetingshave been conducted to allrelevant departments.
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesAction 2: Develop aClimate ChangeAdaptation ActionPlan that will assistthe Town to mitigatethe risks of climatechange. The Planwould benefit fromclimate changeplanning partnershipswith othermunicipalities,conservationauthorities and YorkRegion.The preparation of aclimate change actionplan approved byCouncil . Tasks:consultant fee - 2020budget2020 Budget wasconditionally approved byCouncil for a Climate ChangeAdaptation Plan in October2019.2020 Budget was approved byCouncil for a Climate ChangeAdaptation Plan to start in 2021.The Town kicked-off the ClimateChange Adaptation Plan in2021, a risk and vulnerabilityassessment of the Town’sinfrastructure and creating aplan to increase the Town’sresilience to cliamtechange.Expected projectcompletion in 2022.Implementation Plan wasincluded as part of the ClimateChange Adaptation Plan.Preliminary follow-up meetingshave been conducted to allrelevant departments.ClimateChange andEnergyObjective C2:Implement theProvincialClimateChange PlanActionsAction 1: *ProvincePropose amendmentsto Municipal Act.RMOY is theapproval authorityfor Official Plan,amendments andmunicipalconsolidation. Tasks:Update the Town ofAurora’s Official PlanOfficial Plan Review projectplanning occurred in 2019,with plans to start in 2020.The project plans toincorporate changes to theMunicipal Act.Official Plan Review projectplanning occurred in 2019, withplans to start in 2020. Theproject plans to incorporatechanges to the Municipal Act.Official Plan Review projectplanning occurred in 2019, withplans to start in 2020. Theproject plans to incorporatechanges to the Municipal Act.Action 2: *Requireelectric charging insurface lots.Develop KPI as partof GDS. Tasks: Addthis requirement tothe Town’sDevelopment PolicyTo be developed as part of theGreen Development Standard- project to start in 2021.To be developed as part of theGreen Development Standard -project to start in 2021.Minimum charginginfrastructure being addedunder the Green DevelopmentStandard - project completion in2022. Town Municipal ParkingLot Management Plancompleted in 2022 includesrequirement for any resurfacingor new parking lots to assess EVinfrastructure needs withinDesign phase.Minimum charginginfrastructure added under theGreen Development StandardTier 1 requirements - Phase 1project completed in 2022.Town Municipal Parking LotManagement Plan completed in2022 includes requirement forany resurfacing or new parkinglots to assess EV infrastructureneeds within Design phase. -Ask MichaelAction 3: *Set greendevelopmentstandards.Develop KPI as partof GDS. Tasks:Prepare GreenDevelopmentStandards (GDS) forCouncilThe Green DevelopmentStandard - project to start in2021.The Green DevelopmentStandard - project to start in2021.The Green DevelopmentStandard - project started in2021, completion in 2022.Green Development StandardsPhase 1 completed in July 2022.The GDS applies to most newdevelopment applications. TheTown’s GDS are developed onfive areas of focus includingEnergy, Ecology, Water,Complete Communities, andBuilding Materials. Based onthese five areas, and municipalbest practice review, a series ofcriteria have been developed tomeasure green developmentperformance.Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan TownofAurora 40Page 48 of 119
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesAction 4: *Eliminateminimum parkingrequirements overthe next 5 years formunicipal zoningbylaws.Develop KPI as partof GDS. Tasks: Addthis requirement tothe Official Planpolicy. EncourageTDM to replaceparking requirementswithin developmentapproval processOP Review will consider theparking requirement. Reducedparking in the Promenade dueto space restrictions.OP Review will consider theparking requirement. Reducedparking in the Promenade dueto space restrictions.OP Review will consider theparking requirement. Reducedparking in the Promenade dueto space restrictions.Not looking into this at all.Maybe look into eliminatingparking requirements in the DTarea. Mayor put a motion in forthis a few months back. Wantedto have zero parking in theAurora Promenade. This wasnot favored by Coucillors.Marketability of new andexisting developments would beaffected if parking requirementswere removed. This was said bythe developers too.Action 5: *Makeclimate changemitigation andadaptationmandatory inmunicipal officialplans.Develop KPI as partof GDS. Tasks: Addthis requirement tothe Official PlanpolicyOfficial Plan Review to start in2020 and will incorporaterecommendations from theCommunity Energy Plan,updates to the Municipal Actand the Green DevelopmentStandard.Official Plan Review to start in2020 and will incorporaterecommendations from theCommunity Energy Plan,updates to the Municipal Actand the Green DevelopmentStandard.Official Plan Review to start in2020 and will incorporaterecommendations from theCommunity Energy Plan,updates to the Municipal Actand the Green DevelopmentStandard.Yes this was devised in the newPlan that speaks to climatechange.ClimateChange andEnergyObjective C3:Reduce thetown’sgreenhousegas emissionsby town staffand at townfacilities. (*Actions pulledfrom theProvincialClimateChange Plan)Action 1: Implementan anti-idlinginitiative.Full time staffcompleting anti-idlingtraining / year. .Tasks: Year 1 includefull time staff whodrive Town vehicles.Train remainder ofstaff.Staff initiated stakeholderconsultation for a Town-wideAnti-Idling Policy, which aimsto limit idling from residents,businesses and Town staff.Town staff training for antiidling will be incorporated intothe Town’s Green Fleet ActionPlan, under development.Council approved the Anti-IdlingPolicy, which aims to limit idlingfrom residents, businesses andTown staff, public campaignkickoff in August 2021 to alignwith back to school. Town stafftraining for anti idling will beincorporated into the Town’sGreen Fleet Action Plan, underdevelopment.Town launched Fall 2021 theEvery Second Counts anti-idlingpublic education campaignbasedon Council-approved Anti-IdlingPolicy. Education campaignincluded: dedicated Townwebsite on anti-idling education,busniess and school resources,Quiz, ByLaws providededucation in the community,Mobile signs throughout thecommunity, social mdeiacampaign, etc. Town stafftraining for anti idling alsoincluded.Town launched Fall 2021 theEvery Second Counts anti-idlingpublic education campaignbasedon Council-approved Anti-IdlingPolicy. Education campaignincluded: dedicated Townwebsite on anti-idling education,busniess and school resources,Quiz, ByLaws providededucation in the community,Mobile signs throughout thecommunity, social mdeiacampaign, etc. Town stafftraining for anti idling alsoincluded. Social media outreachon Anti-Idling initiatives waspursued this year.
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesAction 2: *Develop aGreen Fleet Plan.Develop a KPI inprocess of preparingthe Green Fleet Plan.Tasks: Prepare aGreen Fleet Plan;Add to 2020 budgetUnder development, expectedin 2021.Under development, expectedin 2021.The Council approved theTown’s first Green Fleet ActionPlan in 2021 (completed) andstaff are in the implementationphase of this plan. Councilapproved the Electric VehicleCharging Station Policy andProcess to outline Townrequirements and best practicesin implementing and expandingEV charging stations at Townfacilities. Staff installed 8 dualhead level 2 EV chargers atTown-owned facilities including:SARC, AFLC, Town Hall, JOCand the Armoury. An addition 2dual head chargers will beinstlled as part of the LibrarySquare Project. The Town joinedOntario’s largest EV chargingnetwork, Ivy.Green Fleet Action Plan wasdeveloped in 2019. Fleet is inprogress of procuring an ElectricIce Re-surfacer and Ice Edger.The Fleet Division purchased apropane Ice Edger. Purchasedplow trucks with most advancedhigher Tier Diesel Engine. Allnew trucks are purchased withLED lights and auxiliarybatteries that reduced the needto idle a vehicle. Replaced lowertier diesel equipment. Disposedof antiquated equipment(ongoing). Incorporate AGMbatteries that do not emitgasses. Incorporated ethanol 10in gasoline-fuelled vehicles. AFShas incorporated greenpractices, such as usingsynthetic oils and extending thetime between oil changes.Purchase fuel efficient,right-sized vehicles as astandard practice. Replaced theoldest vehicles with cleaner,modern technology. Automaticlubrication systems have beeninstalled on all apparatus toextend the life of expensiveparts, create less waste, andactually use less grease.Participation in the SARITproject.Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan TownofAurora 42Page 50 of 119
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesAction 3: Improveenergy efficiency ofexisting building andbusiness operationsEstimated Annualenergy savings ofnewly implementedenergy retrofits inTown owned facilities. Tasks: Implementfacility energy andwater conservationmeasures within theCapital PlanBase year: 2018. Baseline2018: 23,180,806 equivalentkilowatt-hours. 2019 Update:24,641,678 equivalentkilowatt-hours. Councilapproved $50,000 for theimplementation of energyefficiency measures at Townfacilities under the 2020capital budget. Town acquiredan energy managementsoftware to track energy andwater use, analyze trends,estimate energy savings fromsignificant energy savingprojects, and track GHGemissions. Historic energyconsumption from TownFacilities were acquired fromutility companies for softwareinput.Energy Use Tracking at TownFacilities: 2020: 19,860,541equivalent kilowatt-hours.Monthly Building Performancemeeting setup with Facility staffand Energy and Climate ChangeAnalyst. Prepared TOR for LEDlighting retrofits at Townfacilities (2021 project).Integrated energy efficiency andwaste disposal wording/requirements in Facilities’procurement documents.Investigated a new technologyfor improving energy efficiencyat SARC using the BAS. Due toCOVID 19, facilities madeoperational changes to reduceenergy consumption during theshutdownn. Using the Town’senergy management software,there was an estimated4,000,000 equivalent kWhsaved from implementing ECMs(23% savings).2021: 19,828,350 equivalentkilowatt-hours. New propertiesadded into the Town’s portfoliothus increasing Town’semissions compared to previousyears, include: Sports Dome,Yonge Street properties. EnergyConservation Measuresimplemented including energymanagement software, historicenergy consumption dataacquisition, BAS technology,LED lighting retrofits, motionand occupancy sensors, naturalgas audit, and installed EVcharging stations.Facility Annual EnergyConsumption (NaturalGas/Electricity). 2022:19,386,242 equivalentkilowatt-hours (2.3% decreasecompared to 2021). MonthlyBuilding Performance meetingsetup with Facility staff andEnergy and Climate ChangeAnalyst (ongoing since 2020).EV Charging Station 2022 Data:A total of 1,300 EV chargingsessions and 12,244 kWh ofenergy were recorded, offsettingemissions of approximately5.3mTCO2e or 5,297 kgCO2efor 2022. Solar PV Systems: TheTown had generated 649,131kWh of energy through its solarPV systems across fourTown-owned facilities. BuildingProjects in 2022: BCA studiesincluded energy conservationmeasures to all facilities; BASprojects coming in 2023-2024;upgrades systems; Councilapproved $50,000 in 2022budget for capital projects forenergy conservation measuresat Town-owned facilities.Council approved budget 2023:Potentially $50,000Energy Consumption (2022compared to 2021): 2.3%decrease. EV Chargingsessions (2022 compared to2021): No data for 2021.Solar PV Systems (2022compared to 2021): 5.6%increaseAction 4: Consider allgreen infrastructureoptions as part ofnew corporate builds.Number of greeninfrastructure optionsincluded in newcorporate projects .Tasks: List chosengreen infrastructureitems implementedon Progress ReportTown’s library square projectis in line with LEED Gold andwill include the installtion ofelectric vehicle chargingstations.No update for 2020 Aurora Town Square project is inline with LEED Gold and willinclude the installtion of electricvehicle charging stations.No input for 2022 - Doug. LIDs,raingardens, permeable pavingare things Parks are constantlylooking at in respect todevelopment and applications.Also internal designs for newparks. - Sara Tienkamp. Treescut down during constructionprojects are replaced. Retainingwall project located at 28Wellington Street West toapease property owner, planted50 white cedars (these were notpresent before).
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesEnvironmentalAwarenessObjective A1:Encourage thestewardship ofAurora’snaturalresources andadvance greeninitiatives bypromotingcommunityinvolvementAction 1: Promotethe use of reusablewater bottles inconjunction with thenew water bottlefilling stations.Communicationcampaign is aimed atthe communityincluding staff andshould include butmay not be limited tothe following:Number of existingcommunity eventssharing reusablewater bottleinformation . Tasks:Prepare messaging toshare at existingcommunity basedevents.No update for 2019 No update for 2020 due toevents being canceled due tothe COVID19 Pandemic.No update for 2020 due toevents being canceled due tothe COVID19 Pandemic.Shared York region social mediamessaging related to waterquality. Partnered with theregion to access Water relatedprint materials that are given outat Access Aurora.Action 2: Increaseoverall communityawareness of climatechange:Number of existingcommunity eventssharing ClimateChange information .Tasks: Preparemessaging to share atexisting communitybased events.2 Events: Town Staffpresented the CommunityEnergy plan to the public attwo Farmer’s Markets in theSummer of 2019. Adesignated Town Webpagewas developed in 2019dedicated to all the Town’sclimate change initiatives,including public engagementon the Community EnergyPlan.Public consultation on CEPoccurred in October 2020.Council Approved the Anti IdlingPolicy in October 2020, whichincludes a robust publiceducation campaign forAnti-Idling, launching inSeptember 2021. Town Websiteupdated to include ClimateChange initiatives and TownClimate Change Plans.Participated in the ClimateWiseBusiness Network’s Mayor’sEnergy Challeng. The educationcampaign consisted of a videoby the Mayor, news conferencewith local municipalities, socialmedia promotion and thecreation of a Town Website tosupport businesses with theirreporting.Due to events being canceleddue to the COVID19 Pandemic,few public events occurred.Ongoing Town Website updatesto include Climate Changeinitiatives and Town ClimateChange Plans. Every SecondCounts Town Anti-Idlingeducation campaign in fall 2021,including public awareness, quiz,dedicated Website, quiz, Bylawproviding education material todrivers, social media campaign,Town staff education program,etc. Community Environmentalawareness challenge GO GreenChallenge in Summer 2021 -promoting and environmentalinitiatives at home. Town StaffEnvironmental awarenesschallenge GO Green Challengein Spring 2021 - promoting andenvironmental initiatives athome.Annual EmergencyPreparedness Social MediaCampaign, Annual Anti IdlingCampaign, First Annual EVShowcase, Community GreenChallenge. Aurora ChamberStreet Festival - Presence ofEnbridge Gas, as a PresentingSponsor, providing informationon Home Energy Rebate Plus(HER+) and HomeWinterproofing Program (HWP).KPIs from event: 210interactions; 45 signups forHER+.HER+ Program: is apartnership betweenEnbridge Gas and theGovernment of Canada andis a program that providesevery participant theopportunity to receive arebate for installing anelectric heat pump. HWProgram: is a programtargeting income qualifiedcustomers and is the onlyincentive program wedeliver that provides energyefficiency measures at nocost to the participant.Action 3: Develop anurban forestcommunication planthat delivers keymessages to targetaudiences within thecommunityannual Number oftrees planted. Tasks:Continue to promoteplanting andnaturalizationprojectsPlanted 2600 trees andshrubs on Aurora lands,included the Towns street treeplanting program, plantingdays with Arboretum, LSRCAand Neighbourhood Network.Streets trees are monitoredand have a survival rate of90-95%. Designed anaturalized park: New park in2C designed to be a naturalpark including, communitygardens, pollinator gardens,naturalized playgrounds andone of the main trail entrylocations to Wildlife Park.New adopt-a -park partnerestablished who created abutterfly/bee habitat garden onTown blvd to encourageneighbours to grow species intheir yards that can sustainbees/butterfliesPlanted 1900 trees and shrubson Aurora lands, included theTowns street tree plantingprogram, planting days withArboretum, LSRCA andNeighbourhood Network.Streets trees are monitored andhave a survival rate of 90-95%.Designed a naturalized park:New park in 2C designed to be anatural park including,community gardens, pollinatorgardens, naturalizedplaygrounds and one of themain trail entry locations toWildlife Park.Shared LEAF social mediamessaging regarding Backyardplanting program, as well asArboretum and LSRCA efforts.Parks always promotesadopt-a-park program to townresidents. Also supportedArboretum planting,Neighborhood work, and treeplanting and shrubs.
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesAction 4: Develop acommunity basedcommunicationsstrategy to helpprotect and enhanceour biodiversityNumber of publicoutreach campaignspromoting andprotectingbiodiversity. Tasks:Increase signageIncrease partnershipsNo update for 2019 No updates for 2020 Developed and enhanced LDDstrategy that includesmonitoring, robustcommunication plan, burlap kits,watering and injectiontreatments of select prominenttrees.Shared LEAF social mediamessaging regarding Backyardplanting program, as well asArboretum and LSRCA efforts.Parks always promotesadopt-a-park program to townresidents. Also supportedArboretum planting,Neighborhood work, and treeplanting and shrubs.CEAP Imple-mentationAction 1: CAO tosupport the ongoingrole of theEnvironmentalManagement Team(EMT) to manage theimplementation ofthe CEAP. Theimplementation teamwill includerepresentatives fromall departments andwill report to ELT.CAO and ELT. Tasks: No update Ongoing AMT reviews the CEAP progressreport annually for comment.IndividualDepartments, withthe assistance ofEMT, will considerthe implementationof this Plan whendevelopingdepartmentalpriorities andpreparing budgets.ELT and EMT. Tasks: No update As part of annual budgetprocessCEAP action items included intodivisional annual operation/capital budgets. Staring 2023budget cycle, all capital projectswill include a cliamte changeconsiderations section wherethe environmental plan in whichthe project supports will beidentified, including the CEAP.Implementation ofCEAP to flowthrough directors andCAO, who will beresponsible forassigning respectivedepartmental staff toimplement.CAO and ELT. Tasks: No update Ongoing CEAP stakeholder groupestablished for annual updatesand review to the annualprogress reportStaff are stronglyencouraged toreference therelevant CEAPobjectives in the Linkto the Strategic Plansection of all Councilreports.Staff report writers.Tasks:No update New / ongoing Climate Change ConsiderationsSection added to Staff reportsstaring in 2022, where staff toreference any environmentalplan in which reportrecommendations support,inclduing CEAP.
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesThe ProgramManager ofEnvironmentalInitiatives, to includea semi-annualinformal progressupdate of CEAP’simplementation toCouncil.PDS - Engineering.Tasks:No update *New / Annual in Q3 Annual Progress reportsprovided to EAC and Council.EMT, throughdepartment heads, toreport to council byway of annualProgress Reportregarding theprogress of theCEAP’simplementation.ELT and EMT. Tasks: No update Annually in Q1 Annual Progress reportsprovided to EAC and Council.
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesThe Green InitiativesReserve Fund (theFund) is herebyestablished to receiveand hold donationsor budgetarycontributions forpurposes of fundingor lending funding forprojects or initiativeswhich further theobjectives or supportthe strategicdirections of theTown’s CorporateEnvironmental ActionPlan as amendedfrom time to time.Council may directthat portions ofrevenues or savingarising from certainprojects are to becontributed to theReserve Fund.Balances in the Fundwill be planned forspecific projectsrecommended to orby Council during theannual budgetprocess, or othertimes throughout theyear, havingconsulted with theEnvironmentalAdvisory Committee.The Green InitiativesReserve Fund wasestablished inSeptember of 2012.FS- Finance. Tasks: No update Ongoing Ongoing
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesDuring the next(second) review andenhancement of thisplan, Stakeholdersare seeking tostrengthen thecommunitycomponent whichwill include athorough and variedcommunityconsultation processwhich engagescommunity members,local businesses, staffand council with therenewal of this Plan.PDS-Engineering;CAO-Communications.Tasks:No update CEAP update to be added to2022 capital budgetCapital project planningincluded for 2024 to hire aconsultant to put CEAP renewaltogether, with strong public andtown stakeholder consultationelements.Develop, distributeand promote a staffEnvironmentalHandbook; to bemaintained andupdated on theintranet and printedand distributed tonew and existingstaff during EarthWeek annually. Thehandbook willhighlight some newenvironmentalinitiatives as well assome basic energysaving andenvironmentallyfriendly living tips.PDS-Engineering;CAO-Communications.Tasks:No update Complete version 1 ofhandbook by Q2 2020Pending return to work todevelop a Green Team at theTown, in which a handbookwould be part of the work of theGreen TeamSet up a green teamof staff who arepassionate aboutspecificenvironmentalinitiatives to advisethe project lead untilthe project is beingimplemented. Thisteam should also helpraise awareness,promote variousenvironmentalprograms and chooseto help at variousenvironmental eventsthroughout the year.PDS-Engineering;CAO-Communications.Tasks:No update Form green team by Q1 2020 Pending return to work todevelop a Green Team at theTown.Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan TownofAurora 48Page 56 of 119
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Table 8: CEAP Progress (2019-2022)(continued)Area Actions Key PerformanceIndicator (KPI) andTasksKPI Results for 2019 KPI Results for 2020 KPI Results for 2021 KPI Results for 2022 Significance of KPI /OutcomesYouth Engagementon EnvironmentalTopicsPDS-Engineering;CAO-Communications.Tasks:No update Ongoing The Community Energy Planhad local grade 8 studentsreview, comment and presenttheir comments on the CEP in2021, delegated to Council.
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E.7 Climate Change Adaptation Plan
In the Town of Aurora’s Climate Change Adaptation Plan (CCAP), the Town identified adaptation actions to ac-
climatize to these changing conditions. The CCAP was created to guide asset management planning and better
prepare for the impacts of climate change. Short term priorities for adaptation actions are summarized as follows:
•ForLinear Engineered Assets, actions are focused on improving the flood resilience of the stormwater
system through proactive maintenance, evaluating future projected precipitation impacts to the system,and
applying lot-level runoff controls. Other specific short-term actions include preparing road signage and
traffic signals for increased power outages and maintaining stormwater management ponds in dry summer
conditions.
•ForWater Infrastructure, actions relating to flood management are important in reducing risks to the san-
itary system. Otherwise, continued emergency response and increased surveillance planning are recom-
mended to help reduce the worst impacts of flood risks to water infrastructure if issues can be detected
and repaired quickly.
•ForParks and Natural Heritage, actions focus on preventing and repairing debris hazards through proactive
landscape maintenance. An important recommendation from this study is to incorporate natural capital
assets into asset management planning so that these can be monitored, maintained, and protected, and the
benefits to climate adaptation and mitigation can be measured.
•ForFacilities, actions relate to ensuring sufficient cooling capacity in critical buildings as temperatures and
heatwaves increase, ensuring backup power is in place at facilities as needed, inspecting domed (bubble)
roofs proactively and after high wind events, and considering flood preparedness and drainage systems of
facilities.
Medium and long-term priorities for adaptation actions focus on three key themes:
• Incorporating climate change projections into asset management planning to ensure that infrastructure de-
signs, operations and maintenance procedures are prepared for future conditions,
• Managing risks through updated operation and maintenance procedures based on identified risks, and
• Planning for and implementing resilience interventions upon asset renewal, during major retrofits, or as
needed when new risks are identified.
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F AppendixF-Communications Strategy
To implement the plan outlined in the ECDMP, a communications strategy is presented in this section.
As per the 2019 ECDMP, a Steering Committee should be formed to ensure the successful implementation of
the 2024 ECDMP. This committee should be make up of the following individuals:
•Energy and Climate Change Analyst
–Oversee energy management within all facilities, and act as central resource and contact for energy
efficiency matters.
–Monitor and track energy use in Town of Aurora facilities.
–Lead implementation of ECMs identified in the ECDM plan and otherwise.
–Facilitate implementation of staff training programs and employee engagement strategies.
–Oversee the implementation of Level 3 Energy Audits for facilities in corporate portfolio.
•Water/Waste Water Supervisor
–Assist with monitoring and tracking of energy consumption.
–Request input from Steering Committee Lead on decisions which may have energy impact.
–Advise Energy and Climate Change Analyst on strategies to reduce energy consumption and GHG
emissions.
–Assist Energy and Climate Change Analyst with implementation of ECMs.
•Fleet Supervisor
–Assist with monitoring and tracking of energy consumption.
–Request input from Steering Committee Lead on decisions which may have energy impact.
–Advise Energy and Climate Change Analyst on strategies to reduce energy consumption and GHG
emissions.
–Assist Energy and Climate Change Analyst with implementation of ECMs.
–Oversee Green Fleet Action Plan progress and ensure that the Town stays on track to meet their fleet
GHG reduction targets.
•Facilities Manager
–Assist with monitoring and tracking of energy consumption.
–Request input from Steering Committee Lead on decisions which may have energy impact.
–Advise Energy and Climate Change Analyst on strategies to reduce energy consumption and GHG
emissions.
–Assist Energy and Climate Change Analyst with implementation of ECMs.
–Assist Energy and Climate Change Analyst with implementation of Level 3 Energy Audits.
•Waste Supervisor
–Assist with monitoring and tracking of energy consumption.
–Request input from Steering Committee Lead on decisions which may have energy impact.
–Advise Energy and Climate Change Analyst on strategies to reduce energy consumption and GHG
emissions.
–Assist Energy and Climate Change Analyst with implementation of ECMs.
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–Oversee the regular conduction of corporate solid waste audits.
–Assist with development and implementation of Waste Reduction Plan.
–Oversee the communication and coordination with York Region to reduce waste GHG emissions by
improving the landfill and incineration systems.
•Engineering and Capital Delivery Manager
–Request input from Steering Committee Lead on decisions which may have energy impact.
–Advise Energy and Climate Change Analyst on strategies to reduce energy consumption and GHG
emissions.
–Assist Energy and Climate Change Analyst with implementation of ECMs.
–Assist with development of energy efficiency oriented procurement policies.
–Assist with incorporation of life cycle analysis in budgeting, planning, and asset management.
•Procurement Manager
–Assist with development of energy efficiency oriented procurement policies.
–Assist with incorporation of life cycle analysis in budgeting, planning, and asset management.
•Corporate Communications Manager
–Assist with improving communication of energy efficiency initiatives within the organization.
–Assist with implementing staff engagement strategies.
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G AppendixG-FundingOpportunitiesFCM offers multiple funding opportunities through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF). Some of the funding opportunities which may help the Town ofAurora to fund the recommended ECMs are presented in Table 9 below. Note that these funding opportunities were obtained from the GMF website.Table 9: FCM Funding OpportunitiesFundingOpportunitySummary Description Maximum Award TargetCapital project:GHG impactretrofitRetrofit a local recreational orcultural facility to reduce GHGemissions. Finance your upgradewith capital project funding.Achieve a minimum 30 percent GHG emissions reductionthrough a retrofit of a community building when compared tobaseline emissions. Eligible projects may be a singlecomprehensive community building retrofit, or a portfolio ofbuildings.Maximum of $5 million per project.Up to 25% as a grant and theremainder as a loan. Combined loanand grant for up to 80% of eligibleproject costs.Projects must aim to achieve a minimum 30percent GHG reduction from current orbaseline performance. Eligible projects maybe a single building retrofit, or a portfolio ofbuildings (across a single municipality orgroup of municipalities).Study: GHGreductionpathwayfeasibilityAssess the feasibility to supportnear-term and long-termprojects that reduce energy andGHGs, extend asset life andreduce cost of ownership forlocal recreational and culturalfacilities. Determine the bestapproach to achieving near netzero buildings with a studygrant.Integrate energy and GHG reductions into longer-termmanagement plans for local recreational and cultural facilities.Studies will include feasibility work to support near-term andlong-term capital projects while mapping out a course toextend asset life and reduce cost of ownership (i.e., the totalcapital, operating and maintenance costs over the building’sremaining useful life).Single building: Grant for a maximumof $65,000 to cover up to 80% ofeligible costs. Portfolio of buildings:Grant for a maximum of $200,000 tocover up to 80% of eligible costs(cost per building cannot exceed$65,000).This grant enables the identification ofmeasures to be addressed in a GHGreduction pathway retrofit capital project.Studies will consider the unique objectivesand constraints of the building owner (e.g.,building condition, capital budgets,equipment renewal cycles, etc.), and providea detailed exploration of multipleoptimization scenarios.Capital project:GHG reductionpathway retrofitRetrofit a local recreational orcultural facility, or group offacilities, using anoutcomes-oriented approach toachieving near-net zero carbonbuildings over time. Financeyour upgrade with capitalproject funding.Make significant reductions in energy-use and GHG emissionsby retrofitting community buildings over time. This fundingenables the implementation of longer-term, multi-measureretrofit capital projects that contribute to a GHG reductionpathway.Maximum of $5 million per project.Up to 25% as a grant and theremainder as a loan. Combined loanand grant for up to 80% of eligibleproject costs.Study: Newconstruction ofenergy-efficientfacilitiesConstruct a net-zero municipalfacility. Assess potentialsolutions with a study grant.GMF funds feasibility studies of initiatives that target net zeroenergy performance in new municipal facilities. This fundinghelps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes use lessenergy, which reduces their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsand improves their air quality.Grant: Up to 50% of eligible costs toa maximum of $175,000.Your initiative must aim for net zero energyperformance. That means any energy itrequires should be generated throughon-site, renewable or recovered powersources.Pilot project:Newconstruction ofenergy-efficientfacilitiesEvaluate net-zero efficiencymeasures in a new municipalfacility. Develop a smaller-scaleversion of your project inreal-life conditions with a pilotproject grant.GMF funds pilot projects of initiatives that target net zeroenergy performance in new municipal facilities. This fundinghelps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes use lessenergy, which reduces their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsand improves their air quality.Grant: Up to $500,000 to cover upto 50% of eligible costs.Your initiative must aim for a net zero energyperformance. That means any energy itrequires should be generated throughon-site, renewable or recovered powersources.Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan TownofAurora 53Page 61 of 119
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Table 9: FCM Funding Opportunities(continued)FundingOpportunitySummary Description Maximum Award TargetCapital project:Newconstruction ofenergy-efficientfacilitiesConstruct a net-zero municipalfacility. Finance a new buildwith capital funding.GMF funds capital projects of initiatives that target net zeroenergy performance in new municipal facilities. This fundinghelps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes use lessenergy, which reduces their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsand improves their air quality.Regular loans and grants: Receive alow-interest loan of up to $5 millionand a grant worth up to 15% of theloan; cover up to 80% of your eligiblecosts. High-ranking project loans andgrants: These qualify for alow-interest loan of up to $10 millionand a grant worth up to 15% of theloan; cover up to 80% of your eligiblecosts.Your initiative must aim for net zero energyperformance. That means any energy itrequires must be generated through on-site,renewable or recovered power sources.Municipal fleetelectrificationReduce fuel costs and fleet GHGemissions.GMF funds feasibility studies and capital projects to supportthe electrification of municipal and/or transit fleets - thetransition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) that have thepotential to produce no tailpipe emissions, includingbattery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric and hydrogen fuel cellvehicles.Study: Reducefossil fuel use infleetsReduce or avoid the use of fossilfuels in municipal servicedelivery vehicles. Assesspotential solutions with a studygrant.GMF funds feasibility studies for projects that reduce or avoidfossil fuel use in any vehicle that delivers municipal services.This funding helps Canadian cities and communities of all sizesundertake environmental sustainability projects that reduceenergy consumption/greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) andimprove their air quality. Your study may compare severaloptions or assess the capacity of one option to reduce or avoidusing fossil fuel in any vehicle that delivers municipal services.Grant: Up to 50% of eligible costs toa maximum of $175,000.Your project should reduce GHG emissionsby 20% compared to an existing or modeledbaseline measurement.Capital project:Reduce fossilfuel use in fleetsReduce or avoid the use of fossilfuels in municipal servicedelivery vehicles. Finance agreener fleet solution withcapital funding.GMF offers combined loan and grant funding for capitalprojects that reduce or avoid fossil fuel use in any vehicle thatdelivers municipal services. This funding helps Canadian citiesand communities of all sizes undertake environmentalsustainability projects that reduce energyconsumption/greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and improvetheir air quality. Your capital project should reduce or avoid theuse of fossil fuel in your municipal fleet and should reduceGHG emissions by 20% compared to an existing baseline.Regular loans and grants: Receive alow-interest loan of up to $5 millionand a grant worth up to 15% of theloan; cover up to 80% of your eligiblecosts. High-ranking project loans andgrants: These qualify for alow-interest loan of up to $10 millionand a grant worth up to 15% of theloan; cover up to 80% of your eligiblecosts.Your project should reduce GHG emissionsby 20% compared to an existing or modeledbaseline measurement.Study: Retrofitof municipalfacilitiesRetrofit a municipal building toimprove energy efficiency.Assess potential solutions with astudy grant.GMF funds feasibility studies of retrofits that improve energyefficiency by at least 30% in municipal facilities. This fundinghelps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes use lessenergy, which reduces their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsand improves their air quality. Study a combination of energyefficient retrofits that together, reduce a municipal facility’senergy consumption by 30% (minimum of 20% through energyefficiency and maximum of 10% through on-site, renewableenergy).Grant: Up to 50% of eligible costs toa maximum of $175,000.Your combination of retrofits must have thepotential to reduce a building’s energy useby at least 30%. A minimum of 20% mustcome from energy efficiency and a maximumof 10% can come from on-site, renewableenergy. The 10% maximum does not applyto geothermal exchange systems. Retrofitchanges must meet or exceed the nationaland provincial building codes (NECB 2011 orprovincial derivatives).
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Table 9: FCM Funding Opportunities(continued)FundingOpportunitySummary Description Maximum Award TargetCapital project:SignatureinitiativeOur signature initiative funding (combined loans and grants)helps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes implementbold environmental projects that reduce GHG emissions andprotect the air, water or land. This funding is designed toaccommodate transformative, best-in-class municipal projects,meaning they’re highly innovative and impactful.Regular loans and grants: Receive alow-interest loan of up to $5 millionand a grant worth up to 15% of theloan; cover up to 80% of your eligiblecosts. High-ranking project loans andgrants: These qualify for alow-interest loan of up to $10 millionand a grant worth up to 15% of theloan; cover up to 80% of your eligiblecosts.Signature initiatives do not have pre-setenvironmental targets/thresholds becausethe projects are unique and evaluated on acase-by-case basis. We prefer projects thathave built-in mechanisms to encouragereplication and widespread adoption (e.g.,innovative business models, partnershipmodels, new financing mechanisms).Study: Wastereduction anddiversionDivert municipal solid wastefrom a landfill. Assess potentialsolutions with a study grant.GMF funds feasibility studies for initiatives that have thepotential to help you divert at least 60% of municipal solidwaste from your landfill, no matter how much you’re alreadydiverting (i.e., 0-59%). If your municipality has already achievedthe 60% target, your project must demonstrate the potential tomove beyond it. If you are from a remote community, yourdiversion project must target a diversion rate of 15% over yourcurrent baseline. This funding helps Canadian cities andcommunities of all sizes reduce, reuse and recycle material thatwould otherwise enter the waste stream.Grant: Up to 50% of eligible costs toa maximum of $175,000.Divert at least 60% of municipal solid wastefrom your landfill, or move beyond the 60%mark if you have already achieved it. If youare from a remote community, achieve adiversion rate of 15% over your currentbaseline.Pilot project:Waste reductionand diversionEvaluate a solution for divertingmunicipal solid waste from alandfill. Develop a smaller-scaleversion of your project inreal-life conditions with a pilotproject grant.GMF funds pilot projects for initiatives that have the potentialto help you divert at least 60% of municipal solid waste fromyour landfill, no matter how much you’re already diverting (i.e.,0-59%). If your municipality has already achieved the 60%target, your project must demonstrate the potential to movebeyond it. If you are from a remote community, your diversionproject must target a diversion rate of 15% over your currentbaseline. This funding helps Canadian cities and communitiesof all sizes reduce, reuse and recycle material that wouldotherwise enter the waste stream.Grant: Up to $500,000 to cover upto 50% of eligible costs.Divert at least 60% of municipal solid wastefrom your landfill, or move beyond the 60%mark if you have already achieved it. If youare from a remote community, achieve adiversion rate of 15% over your currentbaseline.Capital project:Waste reductionand diversionDivert municipal solid wastefrom a landfill. Finance a wastereduction and diversion projectwith capital funding.GMF funds capital projects for initiatives that divert at least60% of municipal solid waste from your landfill, no matter howmuch you’re already diverting (i.e., 0-59%). If your municipalityhas already achieved the 60% target, your project must moveyou beyond 60%. If you are from a remote community, yourdiversion project must target a diversion rate of 15% over yourcurrent baseline. This funding helps Canadian cities andcommunities of all sizes reduce, reuse and recycle material thatwould otherwise enter the waste stream.Regular loans and grants: Receive alow-interest loan of up to $5 millionand a grant worth up to 15% of theloan; cover up to 80% of your eligiblecosts. High-ranking project loans andgrants: These qualify for alow-interest loan of up to $10 millionand a grant worth up to 15% of theloan; cover up to 80% of your eligiblecosts.Divert at least 60% of municipal solid wastefrom your landfill, or move beyond the 60%mark if you have already achieved it. If youare from a remote community, achieve adiversion rate of 15% over your currentbaseline.Study: WastestreammanagementAddress specific waste streamchallenges to improve localwaste management. Assesspotential solutions with a studygrant.GMF funds feasibility studies of initiatives that address specificwaste stream challenges (e.g., biosolids, specific types ofconstruction, renovation and demolition (CRD) waste,household hazardous waste, textiles, furniture, diapers,polystyrene, certain plastics, other substances). This fundinghelps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes improve theirwaste stream management.Grant: Up to 50% of eligible costs toa maximum of $175,000.Address a particular type of item (e.g.,diapers, polystyrene, gypsum), improve itswaste stream diversion rate (by weight orvolume) and offer other environmentalbenefits.Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan TownofAurora 55Page 63 of 119
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Table 9: FCM Funding Opportunities(continued)FundingOpportunitySummary Description Maximum Award TargetPilot project:Waste streammanagementEvaluate a solution foraddressing specific waste steamchallenges to improve localwaste management. Develop asmaller-scale version of yourproject in real-life conditionswith a pilot project grant.GMF funds pilot projects for initiatives that address specificwaste stream challenges (e.g., biosolids, specific types ofconstruction, renovation and demolition (CRD) waste,household hazardous waste, textiles, furniture, diapers,polystyrene, certain plastics, other substances). This fundinghelps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes improve theirwaste stream management.Grant: Up to $500,000 to cover upto 50% of eligible costs.Address a particular type of item (e.g.,diapers, polystyrene, gypsum), improve itswaste stream diversion rate (by weight orvolume) and offer other environmentalbenefits.Capital project:Waste streammanagementAddress specific waste streamchallenges to improve localwaste management. Finance awaste stream managementproject with capital funding.GMF funds capital projects for initiatives that address specificwaste stream challenges (e.g., biosolids, specific types ofconstruction, renovation and demolition (CRD) waste,household hazardous waste, textiles, furniture, diapers,polystyrene, plastics, other substances). This funding helpsCanadian cities and communities of all sizes improve theirwaste stream management.Regular loans and grants: Receive alow-interest loan of up to $5 millionand a grant worth up to 15% of theloan; cover up to 80% of your eligiblecosts. High-ranking project loans andgrants: These qualify for alow-interest loan of up to $10 millionand a grant worth up to 15% of theloan; cover up to 80% of your eligiblecosts.Address a particular type of item (e.g.,diapers, polystyrene, gypsum), improve itswaste stream diversion rate (by weight orvolume) and offer other environmentalbenefits.Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan TownofAurora 56Page 64 of 119
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H AppendixH-10YearProject CostsTable 10 presents the annual costs of replacing relevant assets (HVAC equipment, roofs, etc.) with like-for-like substitutes, and Table 11 presentstheannual costs of implementing the measures recommended in each scenario.Table 10: Annual BCA Implementation CostsFacility Replacement 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033Aurora Community Centre Optimum start/stop 7,284Aurora Family LeisureComplexDemand control ventilation 11,485Aurora Family LeisureComplexOptimum start/stop 7,990Aurora Town Hall Demand control ventilation 6,367Aurora Town Hall Interior CFL to LED retrofit 106,112Aurora Town Hall Interior pot light to LEDretrofit2,746Aurora Town Hall Optimum start/stop 14,981Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexLow-E ceilings 146,061Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexOptimum start/stop 5,118Aurora Community Centre Drywall celings renewal 50,000Aurora Community Centre Occupancy sensors 8,364Aurora Cultural Centre Interior LED Retrofit 24,968Aurora Cultural Centre Occupancy sensors 5,992Aurora Cultural Centre Programmable thermostat 4,369Aurora Public Library LED exterior lighting retrofit 28,713Aurora Public Library Occupancy sensors 6,367Aurora Public Library Optimum start/stop 7,624Aurora Seniors Centre Domestic hot water heaterrenewal5,000Fleet: Equipment Vehicle replacement 206,100Fleet: Heavy duty Vehicle replacement 300,000Fleet: Light duty Vehicle replacement 160,000Fleet: Medium duty Vehicle replacement 400,000Aurora Community Centre Domestic hot water storagetanks renewal12,000Aurora Community Centre Modified bitumen roofrenewal30,000Aurora Community Centre TPO roof membrane renewal 175,000Aurora Seniors Centre Replacement of rooftopHVAC133,500Aurora Town Hall Replace HVAC 119,000Fleet: Equipment Vehicle replacement 175,000Fleet: Heavy duty Vehicle replacement 775,000Fleet: Medium duty Vehicle replacement 203,300Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexPackaged A/C unit renewal 8,000Victoria Hall Interior LED retrofit 250Victoria Hall Replacement of roofingshingles26,000Aurora Community Centre Acoustic ceiling tiles renewal 12,500Aurora Public Library Boiler replacement 120,000Fleet: Equipment Vehicle replacement 516,400
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Table 10: Annual BCA Implementation Costs(continued)Facility Replacement 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033Fleet: Heavy duty Vehicle replacement 730,000Fleet: Medium duty Vehicle replacement 280,000Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexLifecycle replacement ofmodified bitumen roof515,000Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexReplace asphalt flat roof 1,051,000Aurora Seniors Centre Low-flow lavatories 250Fleet: Equipment Vehicle replacement 921,600Fleet: Heavy duty Vehicle replacement 817,500Fleet: Light duty Vehicle replacement 206,700Fleet: Medium duty Vehicle replacement 67,900Victoria Hall Occupancy sensors 375Fleet: Equipment Vehicle replacement772,800Fleet: Heavy duty Vehicle replacement400,000Fleet: Medium duty Vehicle replacement69,100Victoria Hall Low-flow lavatory fixtures999Victoria Hall Programmable thermostat375Fleet: Equipment Vehicle replacement432,400Fleet: Heavy duty Vehicle replacement438,800Fleet: Light duty Vehicle replacement70,200Fleet: Medium duty Vehicle replacement203,400Aurora Community Centre Make-up air unit renewal25,000Aurora Family LeisureComplexWater heaters renewal40,000Fleet: Equipment Vehicle replacement350,900Fleet: Heavy duty Vehicle replacement875,200Fleet: Light duty Vehicle replacement71,400Fleet: Medium duty Vehicle replacement555,600Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexDomestic water heaterrenewal120,000Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexPackaged AHU renewal120,000Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexPackaged HVAC unit renewal80,000Aurora Town Hall Ashphalt shingles (upperlevel) renewal100,000Fleet: Equipment Vehicle replacement175,400Fleet: Heavy duty Vehicle replacement786,100Fleet: Medium duty Vehicle replacement410,000Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexPackaged HVAC unit renewal40,000Aurora Seniors Centre Packaged RTU renewal200,000Fleet: Equipment Vehicle replacement1,135,300Fleet: Heavy duty Vehicle replacement868,900Fleet: Medium duty Vehicle replacement173,400Fleet: Equipment Vehicle replacement542,400Fleet: Heavy duty Vehicle replacement1,489,100Fleet: Medium duty Vehicle replacement232,200Total Costs 308,144 1,207,497 1,657,050 3,224,900 2,014,325 1,243,274 1,144,800 2,238,100 1,511,500 2,377,600 2,263,700
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Table 11: Annual Measure Implementation Costs for GHG Reduction Plan ScenarioFacility ECM 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033Aurora Community Centre Remaining low-flow waterfixtures499Aurora Family LeisureComplexRemaining exterior lights toLED16,853Aurora Family LeisureComplexRemaining interior lights toLED41,821Aurora Family LeisureComplexRemaining low-flow waterfixtures1,373Aurora Public Library Remaining interior lights toLED64,292Aurora Seniors Centre Remaining exterior lights toLED2,497Aurora Seniors Centre Remaining low-flow waterfixtures125Aurora Town Hall Remaining exterior lights toLED24,343Aurora Town Hall Remaining interior lights toLED53,056Aurora Town Hall Remaining low-flow waterfixtures312McMahon Clubhouse Remaining lights to LED 624Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexRemaining interior lights toLED159,169Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexRemaining low-flow waterfixtures1,623Victoria Hall Remaining low-flow waterfixtures499Aurora Family LeisureComplexPool cover 4,619Aurora Public Library High efficiency boilerreplacement159,124Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexPool cover 3,246Aurora Community Centre Demand control ventilation 8,489Aurora Seniors Centre Demand control ventilation 6,866Aurora Town Hall Occupancy sensor in meetingrooms18,726Fleet: By-Law - Light duty Decarbonize two vehicles 400,000Fleet: Facilities - IceResurfacersIce resurfacer vehicledecarbonization1,250,000Fleet: Parks - Equipment Decarbonize 10 pieces ofequipment1,200,000Aurora Seniors Centre Optimum HVAC scheduling6,492Aurora Community Centre Arena low-e ceiling, if feasible73,654Aurora Community Centre DHW to heat pump1,000,000Aurora Community Centre HVAC to heat pump3,000,000Aurora Family LeisureComplexDHW to heat pump800,000Aurora Family LeisureComplexPool heat to heat pump3,250,000Aurora Seniors Centre HVAC to heat pump800,000Aurora Town Hall HVAC to heat pump1,500,000Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexDHW to heat pump6,000,000Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan TownofAurora 59Page 67 of 119
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Table 11: Annual Measure Implementation Costs for GHG Reduction Plan Scenario(continued)Facility ECM 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexHVAC to heat pump8,000,000Stronach Aurora RecreationComplexIncrease roof insulationthickness7,950,000Victoria Hall Increase roof insulationthickness150,000Aurora Town Hall Increase roof insulationthickness2,025,000Fleet: Arboretum - Equipment Equipment decarbonization240,000Aurora Community Centre Electrification of iceresurfacing boiler250,000Aurora Family LeisureComplexElectrification of iceresurfacing boiler250,000Aurora Seniors Centre VVT or VAV system13,607Fleet: Water/Wastewater -EquipmentEquipment decarbonization480,000Fleet: Parks - Equipment Equipment decarbonization2,280,000Total Costs 0 0 367,086 166,989 0 2,884,081 6,492 32,523,654 2,265,000 993,607 2,280,000
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MANAGEMENT PLAN
2024-2029 UPDATE
TOWN OF AURORA
April 11, 2024
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Table of Contents
Page
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
1 Background 6
1.1 Climate Change Overview ........................................... 6
1.1.1 Climate Emergency .................................. 6
1.2 Ontario Legislation: O.Reg. 25/23 ...................................... 6
1.3 FCM’s Partners for Climate Protection Milestone Framework ...................... 7
1.4 Town of Aurora’s Strategic Planning Review ................................. 7
2 Methodology 9
2.1 Analysis Methodology ............................................. 9
3 Targets 11
4 Overall Corporate Emissions Analysis 12
4.1 GHG Emissions Analysis ............................................ 12
4.1.1 GHG Emissions Breakdown ..............................12
4.1.2 GHG Emissions Discussion ..............................13
4.2 2019-2023 Performance Review ....................................... 13
4.2.1 Historical Utility Use Discussion ............................14
5 Facilities 15
5.1 Asset Information ................................................ 15
5.2 Historical Utility Use .............................................. 15
5.3 Best Practices .................................................. 17
5.4 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)................................... 19
5.4.1 Previous ECMs ....................................19
5.4.2 Recommended ECMs .................................21
5.4.3 Measure Descriptions.................................24
5.4.4 Additional Recommendations .............................25
5.5 Targets...................................................... 26
6 Fleet 27
6.1 Asset Information ................................................ 27
6.2 Historical Utility Use .............................................. 27
6.3 Best Practices .................................................. 29
6.4 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)................................... 30
6.4.1 Previous ECMs ....................................30
6.4.2 Recommended ECMs .................................31
6.4.3 Measure Descriptions.................................32
6.4.4 Additional Recommendations .............................32
6.5 Targets...................................................... 32
7 Solid Waste Sector 34
7.1 Asset Information ................................................ 34
7.2 Historical Utility Use .............................................. 34
7.3 Best Practices .................................................. 34
7.4 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)................................... 35
7.4.1 Recommended ECMs .................................35
7.4.2 Additional Recommendations .............................35
7.5 Targets...................................................... 36
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8 Water and Wastewater 37
8.1 Asset Information ................................................ 37
8.2 Historical Utility Use .............................................. 37
8.3 Best Practices .................................................. 37
8.4 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)................................... 37
8.4.1 Previous ECMs ....................................37
8.4.2 Recommended ECMs .................................37
8.5 Targets...................................................... 38
9 Lighting 39
9.1 Asset Information ................................................ 39
9.2 Historical Utility Use .............................................. 39
9.3 Best Practices .................................................. 39
9.4 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)................................... 39
9.4.1 Recommended ECMs .................................39
9.5 Targets...................................................... 39
10 Summary of Recommendations and Implementation Plan 40
10.1 Project plans ................................................... 40
10.1.1 Short Term Plan (2025-2030).............................40
10.1.2 Short Term Implementation Plan............................42
10.1.3 Medium Term (2030-2035) and Long Term (2035-2050) Plans .............43
11 Plan Results 46
11.1 GHG Emissions ................................................. 46
11.2 Utility Cost .................................................... 47
11.3 Scenario Discussion ............................................... 48
11.4 Plan Results Summary ............................................. 48
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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 (Town), 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 vision for
a sustainable future. It sets ambitious GHG reduction targets for Town operations beyond the five-year cycle
initiating a vision of net-zero emissions by 2050, recommending medium and long term planning initiatives to
meet this goal. The energy and GHG emissions plan is centred on Town-owned assets, including emissions from
buildings, fleet, corporate solid waste, public lighting and 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 community buildings, transportation and corporate waste.
The Town joined the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program in 2018, which consists of a five-step Mile-
stone Framework that guides action against climate change. The 2024 ECDMP fulfills the first three PCP Mile-
stones for the first time by expanding emission sources being reported on to include lighting and waste, in addi-
tion to buildings, fleet, and water/wastewater stations. Milestone 1 to 3 includes 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 ECDMP 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 in-
novation. From the Town’s previous 2019 ECDMP, which included the planning 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.
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Table 1: Summary of Measures Implemented During 2019 ECDMP
Status Measure
Complete Aurora Community Centre: Installation of new condensers and hot water boilers
Aurora Community Centre: Upgrade ice plant motor controls, replace shell and tube chillers
Aurora Cultural Centre: Demand control ventilation
Aurora Cultural Centre: Occupancy sensors
Aurora Cultural Centre: Programmable thermostat
Aurora Public Library: Demand control ventilation
Aurora Public Library: Interior lighting retrofit
Aurora Public Library: Occupancy sensors
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
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex: Low-flow lavatories and showerheads
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex: Replace screw compressor
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex: Replacement of pool liner
Various: Lighting retrofits to LED
In progress Aurora Community Centre: Replace compressors
Aurora Community Centre: Replace fan coil units
Aurora Community Centre: Replace two heating boilers with higher efficiency
Aurora Family Leisure Complex: Replace humidicon equipment
Aurora Town Hall: Replace forced air and gas furnaces
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex: Replace plumbing fixtures in arena change rooms
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex: Replace screw compressor
Various: Lighting retrofits to LED
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 update in 2029.
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Table 2: Summary of Planned Actions to Undertake in the Short Term Planning Window (2024-2029)
Action Reduction in
GHG emissions
(tCO2e/yr)
Investigate and implement demand control ventilation 6
Remaining lights to LED -23
Remaining measures from 2019 ECDMP 58
Remaining occupancy sensors to optimize lighting and HVAC use 0
Remaining water fixtures to low-flow 196
High efficiency boiler replacement 4
Optimum HVAC scheduling 4
Decarbonize two light-duty vehicles 18
Ice resurfacer vehicle decarbonization 1
Decarbonize 10 pieces of equipment 15
Pool covers at recreation facilities 25
ASHRAE Level 3 Energy Audits for all facilities Unquantifiable
Net-Zero Pathway Feasibility Study - Facilities Unquantifiable
Fleet electrification feasibility study Unquantifiable
Renew Green Fleet Action Plan and continue to make operational improvements from
following the plan
19
Perform solid waste audits and develop a Waste Reduction Plan Unquantifiable
Employee training for operation and maintenance of new technologies for energy savings
(annual budget)
Unquantifiable
Energy performance monitoring (annual budget) Unquantifiable
Undertake Phase 2 of the Green Procurement Policy Unquantifiable
Investigate opportunities to convert public lighting fixtures to LED Unquantifiable
Note that a negative ("-") reduction in GHG emissions indicates that the Town’s GHG emissions are anticipated to increase
for that measure, although overall energy use would decrease. "Unquantifiable measures are those which either are not
anticipated to result in a direct reduction in GHG emissions, or whose reduction in GHG emissions is difficult to quantify.
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 ”quick-win” 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 technolo-
gies and renewable energy sources that often require major investment. Outlined in the 2024 ECDMP are crucial
feasibility studies required to be completed in the short term to successfully consider newer, more complex tech-
nologies in the medium and long term such as infrastructure upgrades and employee training for implementation.
Achievingthecarbonreductiongoalsrequiresconcertedeffortsinchangemanagement, ensuringseamlesstransi-
tions towards greener practices. Deep engagement of stakeholders, including working groups with regular touch-
points, will be instrumental in fostering ownership and support. Active tracking of progress is essential to monitor
the Town’s carbon reduction initiatives’ effectiveness and make timely adjustments as required.
Based on the measures identified in Table 2, the estimated cost to implement the draft 2024 ECDMP is approxi-
mately $4.77 million (Table 3).
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Table 3: Cost Summary for the proposed 2024 ECDMP projects
Measure Description Short-term
cost (0 to 5
years)
Available grant
funding
Studies
Energy Audits (every
5 years)
Perform energy audits for all facilities being
considered for ECM implementation (12 facilities) to
determine opportunities for net-zero retrofits,
determine the feasibility of the ECMs detailed in this
report, and generate more detailed design information
for feasible ECMs.
$254,500
Net-Zero Pathway
Feasibility Study -
Facilities
Perform a facilities feasibility study for the
identification of measures to be addressed in a GHG
reduction pathway retrofit capital project. Studies will
consider the unique objectives and constraints of the
building owner (e.g., building condition, capital
budgets, equipment renewal cycles, etc.), and provide
a detailed exploration of multiple optimization
scenarios.
$150,000 FCM: GHG reduction
pathway retrofit
grants
Fleet Electrification
Feasibility Study
Investigate the feasibility of fleet electrification by
assessing the corporate electrical capacity. Upgrade
electrical service as needed to install additional EV
charging stations and vehicle replacement costs.
$150,000 FCM: Municipal Fleet
Electrification
Waste audit and
waste reduction
strategy
Perform regular waste audits to track GHG emissions
from waste. In addition, develop a Waste Reduction
Plan to determine strategies to reduce waste-related
GHG emissions.
$50,000 FCM: Waste
reduction and
diversion grants
Green Fleet Action
Plan renewal
Renew the Green Fleet Action Plan to reflect current
best practices and the current status of the fleet, and
continue to take actions dictated by the plan.
$25,000
TOTAL Proposed
ECDMP (Studies)
$629,500
Capital Projects
Facilities - retrofits The focus of these measures is on lighting and controls
measures, such as converting all remaining lights to
LED, investigating and implementing demand control
ventilation and occupancy sensors, adding pool covers
to the pools, high efficiency boiler replacement.
$574,649 FCM: GHG impact
retrofit and FCM:
GHG reduction
pathway retrofit
grants
Fleet decarbonization Replace the ice resurfacers with electric options (five
ice resurfacers to replace), electrification of two light
duty vehicles and 10 pieces of equipment (exact types
of vehicles and equipment to be chosen by fleet
manager based on which assets are feasible to
decarbonize).
$2,850,000 FCM Study: Reduce
fossil fuel use in
fleets
Employee training
and capacity building
Train staff on energy efficiency and operation of new
technology implemented during facility ECMs. Train
staff on operation of new vehicles purchased during
fleet decarbonization.
$15,000
Energy performance
monitoring
Monitor each asset’s energy consumption to verify
that assets are meeting the targets from implementing
ECMs.
$7,500
TOTAL Proposed
ECDMP (Capital
Projects)
$3,447,149
TOTAL Proposed
ECDMP (Studies and
Capital)
$4,768,349
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Table 4 summarizes the baseline (2018) GHG emissions for each asset type, the current state of GHG emissions,
and the projected GHG emissions if all the proposed actions are undertaken according to the 2024 ECDMP.
Table 4: 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 2,073 1,321 909 27 27 54 68
Fleet 556 556 507 445 343 -0 9 20 38
Lighting 59 56 123 137 171 5 -110 -133 -192
Solid Waste 416 416 416 374 0 0 0 10 100
Water and Wastewater 11223 11 -97 -118 -173
Total 3,889 3,100 3,121 2,279 1,426 20 20 41 63
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 4 is that the carbon emission factor of the Ontario grid, also considered the emis-
sion 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, its GHG emissions nevertheless increase. This can be seen when looking at electricity consumed by
public lighting and the water/wastewater pump stations. The electricity consumed by these assets 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 intent of the 5-year vision of this plan is to foster a more sustainable community by reducing electricity
consumption by 11%, natural gas consumption by 10%, propane consumption by 100%, ethanol 10 by 10%, and
biodiesel 5 by 8%. Despite the projected increase in grid carbon intensity, it is anticipated that a GHG reduction
of 20%from 2018 by 2029 can be achieved as well as a decrease to the Town’s the annual utility costs of 10%.
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 41%by 2035 and 63%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 bringing the Town closer to a net-zero future.
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1 Background
1.1 Climate Change Overview
GHG emissions have resulted in an increase in temperature and in extreme weather events in southern Ontario.
This has caused heat waves, strong winds, and flooding in the Town of Aurora, and these effects are projected
to grow more common and more intense if climate change continues to progress. Under the Town’s risk and
vulnerability assessment performed in the Climate Change Adaptation Plan in 2022, the most likely trend to
occur is an increase in temperatures. This is expected to impact several climate and weather parameters between
2021 and 2050:
• Mean summer maximum temperatures are projected to increase by 9%.
• The number of heat waves are projected to increase from 1.2 to 3.6 per year.
• Cooling Degree Days (used for cooling system design and planning) are projected to almost double (increase
of 86%).
• Heating Degree Days (used for heating system design and planning) are projected to decrease as winter
temperatures are expected to increase, leading to a reduction in extreme cold risks, snow depth, and annual
freeze-thaw cycles.
• Precipitation, wind, and low air quality events associated with wildfires are also projected to increase in the
future.
These changes impact the Town’s GHG emissions, as a projected decrease in heating degree days reduces the
facilities’ heating load (and accordingly the GHG emissions associated with heating energy use) in winter months,
but a corresponding increase in cooling degree days would increase their cooling load.
Changes in winter conditions such as snow depth, and annual freeze-thaw cycles also impact Town fleet opera-
tions, with the number of snow and ice events requiring road and sidewalk clearing and re-icing.
1.1.1 Climate Emergency
In October 2019, Town Council joined 457 Canadian municipalities and declared a Climate Emergency and follow
the principles from the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCOM). Over 13,000 cities are part
of this movement as of 2024, and growing. Those cities have established a goal of accelerating ambitious, mea-
surable climate and energy initiatives that lead to an inclusive, low-emission and climate resilient future, helping
to meet and exceed the Paris Agreement objectives.
The Paris Agreement’s central aim is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by keeping
a global temperature rise this century below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts
to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
1.2 Ontario Legislation: O.Reg. 25/23
Ontario Regulation 25/23, Broader Public Sector: Energy Reporting and Conservation and Demand Management
Plans(whichhasreplacedOntarioRegulation507/18)undertheElectricityActrequirespublicagencies, including
municipalities, to report on their building energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually, and
todevelopandimplementanEnergyConservationandDemandManagementPlan(ECDMP),tobeupdatedevery
five years.
O.Reg. 25/23alsooutlinesspecificitemsthatmustbeincludedintheECDMP.Thisincludesasummaryofannual
GHG emissions, a description of previous activities and saving estimates for the municipality’s previous measures,
and the cost and saving estimates for the current and proposed activities and measures. Further details regarding
the O. Reg. 25/23 ECDMP requirements are outlined in Appendix E.1.
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The Town completed its first ECDMP in 2014. An update was undertaken in 2019 and now its third revision
under the 2024 ECDMP update.
1.3 FCM’s Partners for Climate Protection Milestone Framework
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) created the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) to support
municipalities with acting against climate change by reducing their emissions. Council committed the Town to
joining PCP program in 2018. The programs fills a five step milestone framework for Community and Corporate
GHG emissions. The milestones include:
1. Completing a GHG emission inventory and forecast
2. Setting a GHG reduction target
3. Developing a local action plan
4. Implementing the plan, and
5. Monitoring progress and reporting results
The Town has completed Milestones 1, 2, and 3 for the community through the development of Aurora’s Com-
munity Energy Plan (CEP), endorsed by Council in January 2021. The Town is now working on Milestones 4 and
5, Implementing the Action Plan and ECDMP renewal, and Progress Monitoring and Reporting.
The 2024 ECDMP update fulfills, for the first time, the PCP Milestones 1-3 at the corporate level by including
additional assets and utilities in the ECDMP.
FurtherdetailsaboutthePCPMilestoneframeworkandregardingtheworkdonebytheTowntowardscommunity
Milestone 1 to 3 are presented in Appendix E.2.
1.4 Town of Aurora’s Strategic Planning Review
1.2014 and 2019 Energy and Conservation Demand Management Plans (ECDMP)
As required by O. Reg. 25/23, the Town has prepared an ECDMPs in 2014 and updated this document in
2019. These documents provide an overview of the Town’s annual GHG emissions, examine the impact
of the previous measures undertaken to reduce GHG emissions, and outline proposed measures to reduce
GHG emissions in the next five year period.
The Town’s 2014 ECDMP focused on six of the Town’s facilities and aimed to reduce their GHG emissions
by 10-15% by taking actions such as upgrading lighting fixtures to LED and replacing equipment with more
efficient models.
The 2019 ECDMP broadened the scope to include more facilities, including water/wastewater facilities,
fleet, and renewable generation. The 2019 ECDMP included an action plan emphasizing the need to im-
plement all in-progress and planned energy conservation measures identified, and to conduct new energy
audits of facilities to identify new potential measures for the 2024 ECDMP. Additional strategies are also
listed that include energy efficient retrofits, developing a green fleet plan, implementing life cycle cost pur-
chasing practices, establishing energy efficiency equipment specifications, monitoring savings progress, and
improving communication and staff engagement.
More information regarding the 2019 ECDMP is presented in Section 4.2 and in Appendix E.3.
2.2021 Green Fleet Action Plan (GFAP)
The Town’s GFAP is a plan which outlines the GHG emissions associated with the corporate fleet and
presents a series of actions to undertake which were intended to reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2028.
These strategies were incorporated into the fleet recommendations in the 2024 ECDMP to recommend
strategies to reduce the Town’s fleet GHG emissions in short, medium, and long term planning. Further
information on this plan is presented in Appendix E.4.
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3.2021 Community Energy Plan (CEP)
The Town’s 2021 CEP provides strategic direction to 2050 to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy
consumption and GHG emissions, and foster a culture of conservation. The CEP focuses on community
emissions, while the scope of the ECDMP covers the Town’s corporate emissions. The ultimate goal for the
Town of Aurora is reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from 2018 levels by 2050. The Com-
munity Energy Plan outlines a series of strategies that achieve a 22% reduction by 2030 from 2018 levels
and a 65% reduction by 2050. These put Aurora on a path towards an 80% emissions reduction by 2050.
Some of the completed and planned actions from the CEP (particularly actions taken to achieve objectives
related to the area of climate change and energy) are relevant to the Town’s annual GHG emissions, and
planned actions from the CEP were considered while preparing the short, medium, and long term plans to
reduce the Town’s emissions in the 2024 ECDMP. More information on the CEP is presented in Appendix
E.5.
4.Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) and progress reports
The Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) is a Town plan that captures all the Town’s operations’
environmental goals developed in 2018. The CEAP serves to protect and enhance the natural environ-
ment, promote environmental sustainability, integrity and conservation of resources and create a practice
of environmental stewardship within the community. The purpose of the CEAP is to:
• Protect and enhance the natural environment
• Be a catalyst for local initiatives that promote environmental sustainability, integrity and conservation
of our resources and ecosystem; and,
• To enhance environmental stewardship within the community
The 2024 ECDMP meets CEAP Objective C3: “Reduce the Town’s greenhouse gas emissions by Town staff
and at Town facilities."
The CEAP is reported on annually for its progress, details pertaining to this plan. For a more complete list
of the objectives and actions included in the CEAP, refer to Appendix E.6.
5.Climate Change Adaptation Plan (CCAP)
In the Town of Aurora’s Climate Change Adaptation Plan (CCAP), the Town identified adaptation actions to
acclimatizetothesechangingconditions,suchasimprovingfloodresilience,performingproactivelandscape
maintenance to reduce debris hazards, and increasing the cooling capacity of public facilities. In addition to
this, the Town is developing strategies to reduce its corporate GHG emissions to decrease its contribution
towards climate change. The CCAP was created to guide asset management planning and better prepare
for the impacts of climate change; more details are presented in Appendix E.7.
6.Town of Aurora Strategic Plan: 2011-2031
The Town’s Strategic Plan to identifies and assesses growth and development opportunities that ensure the
future economic, social and environmental sustainability and health of Aurora. This Strategic Plan empha-
sizes the development of local assets which capitalize on the many strengths and opportunities in the area.
The ECDMP aligns with the Town’s strategic goal of “Supporting environmental stewardship and sustain-
ability”. This encourages the stewardship of Aurora’s natural resources, and promotes and advances green
initiatives.
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2 Methodology
2.1 Analysis Methodology
The 2024 ECDMP follows municipal best practices in the development of its energy and GHG emission inventory
by following the PCP Protocol while also meeting methodology outlined under the O. Reg. 23/25. To complete
the analysis, the following methodology was applied.
1.Measurement boundary. The utility use baseline analysis measurement boundary was defined by the fol-
lowing baseline year and assets, and encompasses the utility use of the utilities identified below.
(a)GHG emissions baseline year. The GHG emissions baseline year of the Energy Conservation and De-
mand Management Plan is as follows.
• 2018.
(b)Assetidentification. The assets considered in the ECDMP are those that are owned by Town of Aurora
within the following sectors. The assets are reviewed in greater detail in Sections 5 to 9.
• Buildings
• Fleet (propane use new to 2024 ECDMP)
• Water and wastewater facilities
• Lighting (new to 2024 ECDMP)
• Solid waste (new to 2024 ECDMP)
• Solar photovoltaic energy
(c)Utility identification. The utilities considered in the Energy Conservation and Demand Management
Plan are as follows.
• Electricity
• Natural gas
• Gasoline
• Ethanol 10 (new to 2024 ECDMP)
• Diesel
• Biodiesel 5 (new to 2024 ECDMP)
• Propane (new to 2024 ECDMP)
2.Historical utility use. The historical utility use was provided by the Town and serves as the primary data
source for establishing baseline metrics (i.e. baseline GHG emissions and utility costs are calculated by ap-
plying assumed factors and rates to the actual measured utility use). The historical utility use data provided
was analyzed and summarized in Sections 5.2 and 6.2. Note that the data presented in these sections in-
cludes all relevant utility use data received from the Town (i.e. no relevant utility use data that was received
was omitted unless explicitly noted). For the corporate fleet’s fuel consumption, it is assumed that the fleet
consumed gasoline and diesel up until 2020, when the Cleaner Transportation Fuels regulation (O. Reg.
663/20) required a transition to ethanol 10 and biodiesel 5.
3.GHG emissions analysis. The baseline GHG emissions were analyzed to understand which assets, asset
types, utilities, and sectors have the greatest contributions to yearly GHG emissions. Results are presented
in Section 4.1.
4.Waste GHG emission calculation. GHG emissions due to solid waste are calculated according to the guide-
lines established by the PCP protocol. The Town does not own a landfill or waste incineration facility,
ultimate management of solid waste is the responsibility of York Region. Two of these sites are landfill sites,
and the other three are energy from waste centres. It is assumed that 50% of the waste is sent to a landfill
site, and the other 50% is sent to a energy from waste centre. The GHG emissions from landfilled waste are
calculated as per the PCP protocol, and the methodology is outlined in Appendix B. The PCP protocol does
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not provide a methodology to calculate GHG emissions for waste-to-energy centres, so the approach used
by the GHG Protocol for municipalities is followed: because the waste is exported for energy generation
outside of the boundaries of the Town, these emissions are excluded from this report.
5.Inclusion and exclusion protocols for GHG sources. The PCP inclusion and exclusion protocols for each
asset are listed below.
•Facilities.
– Inclusion:All facilities owned and/or operated by the municipality, including any which are leased to
another entity.
•Fleet.
– Inclusion:All direct and indirect emissions generated by using motor fuels to operate corporate vehi-
cles and equipment, including on and off-road vehicles owned and/or operated by the municipality.
– Exclusion:If the electricity consumed by a vehicle or piece of equipment cannot be distinguished from
electricity consumed by a building, the electricity consumed by these vehicles can be reported with
the facility emissions.
– Business travel using personal vehicles:Will be considered in a future ECDMP update.
•Waste Sector.
– Inclusion:All GHG emissions generated from the Town’s corporate solid waste, including from the
following sources: facilities receptacles, park receptacles, and other public receptacles in which the
Town directly collects.
– Exclusion:Allresidentialandlocalbusiness’wasteisexcludeastheyarecollectedthroughtheRegional
Municipality of York’s waste system and GHG emissions from those sources are accounted for under
the Community-level emissions inventory.
•Water / Wastewater.
– Inclusion:All Town-owned water and wastewater pumping stations.
– Exclusion:Emissions from water and wastewater infrastructure owned by a neighbouring municipality
or York Region.
•Public Lighting.
– Inclusion:All indirect emissions generated from the use of electricity for outdoor lighting, including
streetlights, traffic signals, and park lighting owned and/or operated by the municipality.
– Exclusion:Streetlight emissions from streetlights owned by a neighbouring municipality or York Re-
gion.
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3 Targets
The original target outlined in the Town’s 2019 ECDMP aimed to reduce GHG emissions by 16% by 2023, with
no established medium or long-term objectives. However, in 2021, following the introduction of the Town’s
Community Energy Plan, a comprehensive Town-wide target was established to achieve an 80% reduction in
GHG emissions by 2050, using 2018 as the baseline year.
Since the 2021, an increasing number of entities, including the Federal Government of Canada, the Intergovern-
mental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), York Region, and numerous municipalities such as the City of Ottawa
and the City of Markham, have committed to achieving net-zero emissions. The Town is urged to align with these
best practices. To position itself as a climate change leader, it is recommended that the Town should commit to
net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 and establish intermediate targets accordingly. To accomplish this, the Town
should set the following GHG emissions targets, compared to the 2018 Baseline:
• Short term (2024-2029): 20%
• Medium term (2030-2035): 50%
• Long term (2035-2050): net-zero emissions by the end of 2050
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4 Overall Corporate Emissions Analysis
4.1 GHG Emissions Analysis
The GHG emissions analysis is presented in the form of various plots, each representing the contributions to the
Town’s corporate GHG emissions for the year of 2022. Commentary on the findings of the GHG emissions anal-
ysis is provided in Section 4.1.2. Note that "Other" GHG emissions are assets which collectively contribute less
than 1% to corporate GHG emissions, including EV charging stations, park lights, traffic lights, water/wastewater
stations, ice resurfacers, and roads waste disposal.
4.1.1 GHG Emissions Breakdown
67%
18%
2%
13%
<0.1%
Asset Type
Buildings
Water and Wastewater
Fleet
Lighting
Solid Waste
Figure 1: GHG Emissions Baseline by Sector.
Recreation Facility
Administrative Office
Buildings Waste Disposal
Public Facility
Fleet: Heavy duty
Fleet: Light duty
Fleet: Medium duty
Parks Waste Disposal
Fleet: Equipment
Lights (Street)
Other
0 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750
GHG emissions (tCO2e yr)
Utility Biodiesel 5
Electricity
Ethanol 10
Natural gas
Propane
Waste GHG
Figure 2: GHG Emissions Baseline by Type.
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4.1.2 GHG Emissions Discussion
The following discussion summarizes observations that were made in analyzing the data presented in Section
4.1. The discussion focuses on identifying the most significant contributors to GHG emissions to inform the
development of the GHG reduction roadmap scenarios.
•Sectors
–Buildings have the greatest contribution to GHG emissions, followed by fleet and solid waste. Com-
paratively, the GHG emissions from lighting and water/wastewater stations is minor. Because of this,
the GHG roadmap should prioritize reducing building, fleet, and waste GHG emissions.
•Types
–Types refer to the various asset types within each sector. The type is used to break down the buildings
sector based on the building’s purpose and is used to break down the fleet sector into the departments
that use the vehicles.
–Indoorrecreationfacilities(whichhavearenasandpools)havethegreatestcontributionstoGHGemis-
sions among the building types. Most of their GHG emissions are due to natural gas consumption from
ice resurfacing, water and space heating.
•Utilities
–NaturalgasusehasthegreatestcontributiontoGHGemissions. Naturalgas useispredominately used
in buildings. The largest contribution coming from indoor recreation facilities. As such, significantly
reducing GHG emissions associated with natural gas use will involve retrofitting multiple buildings,
focusing on recreation facilities.
–Fleet GHG emissions come from a variety of utilities (i.e. fuels). Collectively, these utilities represent
the second-greatest contribution to total GHG emissions. As such, significantly reducing corporate
GHG emissions will require a reduction in fleet fuel use / fleet asset decarbonization.
4.2 2019-2023 Performance Review
In 2019, the ECDMP considered Town-owned facilities, water/wastewater facilities, and the corporate fleet. The
objectives of this plan were to reduce electricity consumption by 10.5%, natural gas by 9.7%, and GHG emissions
by 15.9% by 2023. The majority of the measures considered by this plan were the remaining control measures
identified by the 2017 energy audits, including LED retrofits, low-flow water fixtures, occupancy sensors, and
optimum start/stop ventilation.
However, since the 2019 ECDMP, the Town has acquired new assets (Aurora Sports Dome and the buildings on
Yongestreet), andnewGHGemissionsourceshavebeenaddedintothetarget(lightingandsolidwasteemissions)
to comply with the PCP Protocol. To establish a fair basis of comparison, the 2018 Baseline was recalculated in
this 2024 update.
For assets which did not have utility data available in 2018, it is assumed that the utility consumption in 2018 was
the same as the utility consumption in the earliest year in which utility use data is available. This is accounted for
in the adjusted baseline data, as well as the historical utility use trends.
Baseline GHG emissions were calculated by multiplying the annual consumption by the respective GHG emis-
sions factor (see the assumed GHG emissions factors in Appendix B). Baseline utility costs were calculated by
multiplying yearly utility use by the respective utility cost rates (see the assumed utility cost rates in Appendix B).
TheoriginalbaselineGHGemissions, recalculatedGHGemissions, andmostrecentutilityuseandGHGemissions
data is presented in Table 5. Note that the "current" utility use is taken as the utility use in 2022, as this is the
most recent year with complete utility use data available.
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Table 5: Utility Use Comparison From Baseline Year2018 (Original) 2018 (Recalculated) 2022 Reduction from baselineUtility UnitConsumption GHG emissionsConsumption GHG emissionsConsumption GHG emissionsConsumption GHG emissions Percentage--[unit listed] [tCO2e/yr][unit listed] [tCO2e/yr][unit listed] [tCO2e/yr][unit listed] [tCO2e/yr] %Electricity [kWh/yr]9,399,415 36411,571,403 34711,368,706 341202,697 6 2Natural gas [m3/yr]1,234,539 2,3721,337,896 2,570930,583 1,788407,313 782 30Gasoline [L/yr]91,544 211144,831 33400144,831 334 -Ethanol 10 [L/yr]0000136,804 305-136,804 -305 -Diesel [L/yr]104,238 27982,185 2200082,185 220 -Biodiesel 5 [L/yr]000096,252 250-96,252 -250 -Propane [L/yr]00705 1655 150 0 7Waste GHG [tCO2e/yr]00416 416416 41600-Overall [tCO2e/yr]3,2263,8893,100788 20Note that a negative reduction in consumption or GHG emissions indicates that the consumption or GHG emissions increased. Also note that "-" is used toindicate caseswhere the percent change is not applicable (used for the fleet fuels, which was changed from gasoline and diesel in 2018 to ethanol 10 and biodiesel 5 in 2022)4.2.1 Historical Utility Use DiscussionThe following summarizes observations from the change in GHG emissions. Note that utility use data from 2023 is not included in the analysis becausenot all data from 2023 was available at the time that this report was written.• GHG emissions decreased in 2022 compared to 2018.• There is a slight decrease (1.8%) in the electricity consumption when comparing 2018 and 2022 utility use, and a much larger decrease (30.4%)in the natural gas consumption, with a corresponding decrease in GHG emissions.• In 2022, it appears that certain buildings consumed less natural gas and more electricity, which could contribute to the decreased emissions dueto natural gas usage.• The reduced natural gas consumption in 2022 appears to be a result of reduced space heating. In 2018, approximately 1,300 tCO2e are emitteddue to space heating, whereas in 2022, only 1,000 tCO2e are emitted for space heating. This is believed to be primarily the impact of energyconservation measures implemented from the 2019 ECDMP.
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5 Facilities
5.1 Asset Information
The buildings considered under this ECDMP are summarized in Table 6. Central York Fire facilities have been
accounted for as a third-party entity and are being excluded from this report at this time, although this can be
re-assessed for future reports. Electric Vehicle charging stations are included but considered as a separate end
use. See Appendix A.1 for aerial photos of each facility under consideration.
Table 6: Facilities Asset Summary
Type Building name Address Construction Gross floor area (ft2)
Administrative Office 15165 A Yonge 15165 A Yonge 2000 10,520
15171 Yonge 15171 Yonge 1991 750
Aurora Town Hall 100 John West Way 1991 49,280
Joint Operations Centre 229 Industrial Parkway N 2016 63,152
EV Charging Stations Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Varied 2022 -
Public Facility Aurora Cultural Centre 22 Church Street 1885, 2024 17,500
Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge Street 2000 44,375
Aurora Seniors Centre 90 John West Way 2005 13,934
McMahon Clubhouse 76 Maple Street 1930, 1970 1,400
The Armoury 89 Mosley Street 1874, 2018 8,400
Victoria Hall 27 Mosley Street 1883 900
Recreation Facility Aurora Community Centre 1 Community Centre Lane 1966, 1996 81,100
Aurora Family Leisure Complex 135 Industrial Parkway North 1985 61,000
Aurora Sports Dome 115 Industrial Parkway North 2005, 2018 89,485
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex 1400 Wellington Street East 2007 104,000
Solar PV Solar Photovoltaic Energy Joint Operations Centre, Aurora
Public Library, Aurora Town Hall
Various -
Note that SARC also has a solar array, but this does not belong to the Town, and it is omitted from this study.
5.2 Historical Utility Use
The Facilities historical utility use is presented in Figure 3.
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Figure 3: Facilities Historical Utility Use.
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Electricity:
• Electricity use increased from 2015 to 2016 but has largely stayed consistent since then.
• There is a decrease in electricity consumption in 2020, which is likely a factor of reduced energy use due to
the COVID-19 pandemic. This was increased in 2021, and electricity use returned to pre-COVID-19 levels
in 2022.
• The number of cooling degree days, a measure of cooling demand for facilities, was 8% less in 2022 com-
pared to 2018.
Natural gas:
• Metered natural gas consumption increased from 2015 to 2019. This is likely the result of certain buildings
that did not have utility use information until 2016 or later.
• Natural gas usage drops significantly in 2020, which is the result of reduced operation due to COVID-19.
• Natural gas usage does not return to pre-pandemic levels, which is thought to be the result of implementing
measures to reduce GHG emissions.
• In 2022, heating degree days, which measure heating demand for facilities, decreased by 2% compared to
2018. Although the heating demand was reduced in 2022, this alone cannot not explain the reduction in
natural gas use observed in 2022.
Solar PV:
• The energy generated through each solar PV system has stayed relatively constant. In 2021 to 2022, the
AuroraPublicLibraryunderwentrenovationsandthesystemwasdisconnected. Inaddition, in2022, thePV
systems at the Aurora Town Hall had issues with the energy generating tracking meter, but did not impact
the energy generation at that site. This decreases the apparent solar energy generated in 2022, although
the actual energy generation was likely similar to what it had been in 2021. The library had a similar issue
in 2019, only impacting metering and not any generation.
Table 7: Building Energy Use Intensity in 2018 and 2022
Asset Building type Gross floor
area
Total energy
use (2018)
Energy use
intensity
(2018)
Total energy
use (2022)
Energy use
intensity
(2022)
- - [ft2] [kWh] [kWh/ft2] [kWh] [kWh/ft2]
15171 Yonge Administrative Office 750 58,000 78 62,000 83
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex Recreation Facility 104,000 8,411,000 81 7,777,000 75
Aurora Family Leisure Complex Recreation Facility 61,000 4,263,000 70 2,508,000 41
Joint Operations Centre Administrative Office 63,152 2,065,000 33 2,054,000 33
Aurora Public Library Public Facility 44,375 1,436,000 32 1,378,000 31
Aurora Cultural Centre Public Facility 17,500 413,000 24 541,000 31
Aurora Seniors Centre Public Facility 13,934 424,000 30 390,000 28
Aurora Community Centre Recreation Facility 81,100 4,201,000 52 2,246,000 28
Victoria Hall Public Facility 900 72,000 80 22,000 24
Aurora Town Hall Administrative Office 49,280 1,292,000 26 858,000 17
Aurora Sports Dome Recreation Facility 89,485 861,000 10 1,227,000 14
The Armoury Public Facility 8,400 109,000 13 106,000 13
15165 A Yonge Administrative Office 10,520 82,000 8 115,000 11
McMahon Clubhouse Public Facility 1,400 2,000 1 4,000 3
5.3 Best Practices
A study of best practices employed by other municipalities was referenced in the development of this ECDMP.
Thereareavarietyofmeasuresandstrategiesbeingemployedbymunicipalities,showninmoredetailinAppendix
D. Some of the best practices which it is recommended that the Town consider, excluding those which have
already been implemented by the Town, are listed below:
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•Controlsupgrades:ControlsupgradessuchasHVACimprovements(demandcontrolventilation,occupancy
sensors, HVAC scheduling, etc.) are often simple measures to implement to reduce energy with a low cost
per GHG reduction.
•Fuel switching:Many municipalities are switching away from natural gas-fueled heating and implementing
more and more electric equipment to reduce GHG emissions. Heat pumps are a popular technology to
accomplish this, as in addition to reducing GHG emissions by replacing gas-fired equipment, air-source heat
pumps usually have an average COP (Coefficient of Performance, a measure of efficiency) of at least 2.5
(corresponding to 250% efficiency), reducing the amount of energy consumed to maintain the temperature
in a space.
•Recreational facilities:Recreational facilities often make up a large portion of a municipality’s GHG emis-
sions; to address this, many municipalities have measures to reduce the energy consumed by processes
within these facilities. For instance, adding pool covers, arena e-ceilings, and implementing cold water
flooding within ice rinks are often considered as measures to reduce GHG emissions from recreational facil-
ities. Municipalities are increasingly seeking a whole-building retrofit approach as a way to achieve quicker
emission reduction goals, instead of on an individual equipment asset renewal timeframe. Recreational cen-
ters, the highest intensity emitting municipal buildings, are being retrofitted to meet net-zero performance
goals at the facility level.
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5.4 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)5.4.1 Previous ECMsThe following facility ECMs were completed under the first ECDMP between 2014 and 2019, and their status and estimated energy savings arepresented in 8.Table 8: Estimated Annual Energy Savings for Measures Implemented During ECDMP 2019Status Building Measure Completion Year Electricity Savings Natural Gas Savings- - - - [kWh] [m3]Complete Aurora Community Centre (ACC) Interior LED retrofit 2017 172,576 -15,949Aurora Community Centre (ACC) Arena LED retrofit 2017 6,599 0Aurora Community Centre (ACC) Upgrade ice plant motor controls,replace shell and tube chillers2017 - -Aurora Community Centre (ACC) Installation of new condensers and hotwater boilers2017 - -Aurora Cultural Centre Occupancy sensors 2023 14,536 20,685Aurora Cultural Centre Programmable thermostat 2023 26,771 2,969Aurora Cultural Centre Demand control ventilation 2023 1,478 2,244Aurora Cultural Centre Exterior lights to LED 2023 2,369 0Aurora Cultural Centre Interior LED retrofit 2023 10,035 229Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) LED parking lot lights 2014 - -Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Arena LED retrofit 2019 45,000 0Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Interior LED retrofit 2019 57,624 -3,606Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Pool LED retrofit 2019 28,048 -2,211Aurora Public Library Interior lighting retrofit 2018 182,784 -2,352Aurora Public Library Replace rooftop HVAC 2022 - -Aurora Public Library Demand control ventilation 2023 -7,038 2,541Aurora Public Library Occupancy sensors 2023 12,447 -281Aurora Seniors Centre Interior CFL and T8 to LED retrofit 2021 43,041 -2,628Aurora Town Hall LED parking lot lights 2014 - -Aurora Town Hall CFL pot light to LED (floors 1-2) 2023 11,729 -2,719Aurora Town Hall T8 Light to LED (floors 1-2) 2023 88,917 -2,719Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) LED parking lot lights 2014 - -Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) Interior LED retrofit 2017 139,995 0Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) Arena LED retrofit 2017 293,599 0Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) Pool MH to LED 2017 240,416 0Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) LED retrofit: exterior 2017 - -Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) Replace screw compressor 2017 - -Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) Replacement of pool liner 2017 - -Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) Low-flow lavatories and showerheads 2018 0 91,459In progress Aurora Community Centre (ACC) Replace fan coil units 2020 - -Aurora Community Centre (ACC) Replace compressors 2021 - -Aurora Community Centre (ACC) Replace two heating boilers with higherefficiency2021 - -Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Exterior LED retrofit 2020 21,440 0
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Table 8: Estimated Annual Energy Savings for Measures Implemented During ECDMP 2019(continued)Status Building Measure Completion Year Electricity Savings Natural Gas SavingsAurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Replace humidicon equipment 2020 - -Aurora Public Library LED exterior lighting retrofit 2024 194,520 0Aurora Seniors Centre Exterior LED retrofit 2019 5,790 0Aurora Town Hall LED exterior lighting retrofit 2021 17,957 0Aurora Town Hall Replace forced air and gas furnaces 2021 - -Aurora Town Hall CFL pot light to LED (3rd floor) 2023 11,729 -2,719Aurora Town Hall T8 light to LED (3rd floor) 2023 88,917 -2,719Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) Replace screw compressor 2019 - -Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) Replace plumbing fixtures in arenachange rooms2020 0 45,730Planned Aurora Community Centre (ACC) Low-flow lavatory and shower 2022 0 19,487Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Low-flow lavatory and shower 2022 0 9,867Aurora Seniors Centre Low-flow lavatories TBD 0 1,710Aurora Town Hall Low-flow lavatory and shower 2022 16,850 0Victoria Hall Interior LED retrofit TBD 1,313 -104Victoria Hall Low-flow lavatory fixtures TBD 916 0Victoria Hall Occupancy sensors TBD 224 0Victoria Hall Programmable thermostat TBD 76 420On hold pendingbuilding automationsystem (BAS) upgradesAurora Community Centre (ACC) Building system optimization - start/stop 2023 -10,166 10,585Aurora Community Centre (ACC) Occupancy sensors TBD 10,945 -309Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Upgrade of climate control 2021 - -Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Demand control ventilation 2023 6,862 8,383Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Building system optimization - start/stop 2023 9,655 1,645Aurora Public Library Building system optimization - start/stop 2023 3,588 3,894Aurora Town Hall Demand control ventilation 2023 29,108 5,820Aurora Town Hall Building system optimization - start/stop 2023 9,376 2,207Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) Building system optimization - start/stop 2023 7,889 911On hold pendingfeasibility investigationAurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Arena low-E ceilings 2020 125,000 0Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) Arena low-E ceilings 2023 123,000 0Additional actions undertaken from the 2019 ECDMP are listed below:• Conducted a life-cycle audit of Town-owned infrastructure and equipment, and assessed opportunities for energy efficiency upgrades: BCAswere completed in 2022, providing a high-level energy assessment, though limited energy conservation measures were provided.• Implemented a minimum green building standard of LEED Silver for all new town facilities: the Aurora Town Square is meeting a LEED Goldstandard (without certification).• Quarterly staff meeting to discuss building energy performances, best practices, operational changes, innovative technologies, and incentives.• Explored strategic partnerships with Energy Services Company (ESCO) to identify and fund energy efficiency projects.
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• Participated in the Enbridge Run it Right incentive program which provided free training to staff on operating changes to reduce natural gas useand incentives for ECMs which were installed in 2021-2022. It is estimated that natural gas use was reduced by 8% at participating facilities• Developed the Green Procurement Policy.• Implemented a Town-wide energy management system (EMS) that tracks energy use, trends, GHG emissions, and building performance. Theimplementation of life cycle cost purchasing practices was not completed but the development of the Green Procurement Policy was initiated.Staff are looking to develop supporting documents for this process.Basedonthemeasureswhichhavebeenimplemented, orareintheprocessofbeingimplemented, thenaturalgasusagehasbeenconsiderablyreducedsince 2018, in part due to the ECMs put in place in that time and the operational changes that occurred through staff education and building operations.In particular, the upgrades at the Aurora Public Library, Aurora Community Centre, and Aurora Family Leisure Complex have decreased the natural gasconsumption.The objectives in the 2019 ECDMP were to reduce electricity consumption by 10.5%, natural gas consumption by 9.7%, and overall GHG emissionsby 15.9%. It was found that the electricity consumption decreased by 1.8%, which does not meet this goal. However, the natural gas consumptiondecreased by 30.4% since the 2018 baseline, contributing to an overall decrease of 20.3% in corporate GHG emissions from 2018 to 2022, whichmeets the overall target from the 2019 ECDMP. Not all items from the 2019 ECDMP have been actioned having faced challenges during this time:COVID-19 impacting Town priorities and staff allocation for ECM implementation and some measures are dependent on first upgrading or installing aBuilding Automation System (BAS), such as building climate controls and optimization of the start and stop of HVAC equipment.5.4.2 Recommended ECMsRecommended measures are summarized in Table 9. With respect to the possible measures, please note the following.• Many of the building-specific measure concepts and data, including project cost estimate and utility use impact estimates, were obtained fromEnergy Audits completed in 2017. These measures were included to provide greater granularity and flexibility in scenario development. Pleaserefer to Energy Audit reports for more detail. Note that for these measures, the cost was taken from the audits, updated to 2024 costs assumingan average inflation rate of 3.2measures, such as "Remaining lights to LED", the retrofits were partially completed (for instance, Town Hall LEDretrofits occurred on the first and second floors, and are pending for the third floor), and the cost is halved compared to what was reported inthe Energy Audits.• Some measures were also taken from the 2022 BCAs. Note that energy audits were not completed alongside the BCAs in 2022, so cost andutility reduction information for these measures is assumed as it is in other recommended measures, as detailed in the next point.• Some measures were also taken from the 2022 BCAs. Note that energy audits were not completed as part of the BCAs in 2022, so cost andutility reduction information for these measures is assumed as it is in other recommended measures, as detailed in the next point. ASHRAE Level3 energy audits are recommended.• In addition to measures obtained from the 2017 Energy Audits and 2022 BCAs, additional measures were developed within the scope of thisECDMP with the specific intent of reducing GHG emissions. Such measures typically involved fuel conversion initiatives to reduce fuel utility useand associated GHG emissions. While many measures from the Energy Audits reduce GHG emissions, measures for minimizing GHG emissionswere not analyzed in some of the 2017 Energy Audits. For these additional measures, the cost and utility reduction information is assumedbased on recent projects done on similar buildings. The cost estimates include all anticipated fees of implementing the project, including thedesign, equipment, installation, and electrical upgrades (where applicable). These costs include a design contingency of 25% and a construction
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contingency of 10% to account for uncertainty in the cost. It is recommended that in the next ECDMP update, more accurate costs are takenbased on the feasibility studies undertaken over the next five year period.• The "Source" column in Table 9 indicates where the ECM data was obtained. "Energy Audit" entries come from the 2017 Energy Audit, "BCA"refers to the 2022 BCAs, and "Recommended" measures are the additional ECMs recommended for consideration.Table 9: Recommended MeasuresFacility Measure Project cost GHGreductionUtility costreductionCost per GHGreductionImplementationperiodSource- - [$] [tCO2e/yr] [$/yr] [$/tCO2e] - -Aurora Community Centre Arena low-e ceiling, if feasible 73,654 1 6,896 49,845 Medium Term Energy AuditAurora Community Centre Demand control ventilation 8,489 1 242 6,500 Short Term Energy AuditAurora Community Centre DHW to heat pump 1,000,000 32 -2,031 31,629 Medium Term RecommendedAurora Community Centre Electrification of dehumidification 400,000 26 -13,109 15,119 Long Term RecommendedAurora Community Centre Electrification of ice resurfacing boiler 250,000 26 -13,109 9,450 Medium Term RecommendedAurora Community Centre HVAC to heat pump 3,000,000 77 -4,945 38,971 Medium Term RecommendedAurora Community Centre Increase roof insulation thickness 4,575,000 5 904 938,334 Long Term BCAAurora Community Centre Remaining low-flow water fixtures 499 9 1,748 53 Short Term Energy AuditAurora Community Centre Solar PV electricity generation 1,687,500 13 59,787 131,718 Long Term RecommendedAurora Cultural Centre HVAC to heat pump 2,000,000 57 -3,636 35,337 Long Term RecommendedAurora Cultural Centre Solar PV electricity generation 1,012,500 8 35,872 131,718 Long Term RecommendedAurora Family Leisure Complex DHW to heat pump 800,000 14 -903 56,905 Medium Term RecommendedAurora Family Leisure Complex Electrification of ice resurfacing boiler 250,000 4 -2,128 58,212 Medium Term RecommendedAurora Family Leisure Complex HVAC to heat pump 6,500,000 63 -4,034 103,513 Long Term RecommendedAurora Family Leisure Complex Increase roof insulation thickness 4,950,000 4 737 1,244,601 Long Term BCAAurora Family Leisure Complex Pool cover 4,619 9 22,565 502 Short Term Energy AuditAurora Family Leisure Complex Pool heat to heat pump 3,250,000 12 -783 266,744 Medium Term RecommendedAurora Family Leisure Complex Remaining exterior lights to LED 16,853 1 2,749 28,605 Short Term BCA, Energy AuditAurora Family Leisure Complex Remaining interior lights to LED 41,821 -4 24,271 -9,529 Short Term BCA, Energy AuditAurora Family Leisure Complex Remaining low-flow water fixtures 1,373 5 935 272 Short Term Energy AuditAurora Family Leisure Complex Solar PV electricity generation 1,012,500 8 35,872 131,718 Long Term RecommendedAurora Public Library High efficiency boiler replacement 159,124 4 693 42,555 Short Term Energy AuditAurora Public Library HVAC to heat pump 2,000,000 27 -1,750 73,406 Long Term RecommendedAurora Public Library Remaining interior lights to LED 64,292 -5 29,356 -12,112 Short Term BCA, Energy AuditAurora Seniors Centre Demand control ventilation 6,866 4 1,473 1,565 Short Term Energy AuditAurora Seniors Centre DHW to heat pump 10,000 3 -164 3,922 Long Term RecommendedAurora Seniors Centre HVAC to heat pump 800,000 29 -1,884 27,282 Medium Term RecommendedAurora Seniors Centre Optimum HVAC scheduling 6,492 4 1,954 1,748 Medium Term Energy AuditAurora Seniors Centre Remaining exterior lights to LED 2,497 0 602 19,370 Short Term BCA, Energy AuditAurora Seniors Centre Remaining low-flow water fixtures 125 0 37 618 Short Term Energy AuditAurora Seniors Centre Solar PV electricity generation 337,500 3 11,957 131,718 Long Term RecommendedAurora Seniors Centre VVT or VAV system 13,607 1 -94 9,281 Medium Term Energy AuditAurora Sports Dome HVAC electrification 2,000,000 167 -82,984 11,942 Long Term RecommendedAurora Town Hall HVAC to heat pump 1,500,000 40 -2,544 37,875 Medium Term Recommended
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Table 9: Recommended Measures(continued)Facility Measure Project cost GHGreductionUtility costreductionCost per GHGreductionImplementationperiodSourceAurora Town Hall Increase roof insulation thickness 2,025,000 3 465 807,302 Medium Term BCAAurora Town Hall Occupancy sensor in meeting rooms 18,726 0 220 68,398 Short Term Energy AuditAurora Town Hall Remaining exterior lights to LED 24,343 1 2,462 46,151 Short Term BCA, Energy AuditAurora Town Hall Remaining interior lights to LED 53,056 -2 11,273 -26,028 Short Term BCA, Energy AuditAurora Town Hall Remaining low-flow water fixtures 312 0 1,864 781 Short Term Energy AuditJoint Operations Centre DHW to heat pump 15,000 20 -1,309 736 Long Term RecommendedJoint Operations Centre HVAC to heat pump 3,000,000 234 -15,054 12,802 Long Term RecommendedJoint Operations Centre Increase roof insulation thickness 3,375,000 15 2,751 227,384 Long Term BCAMcMahon Clubhouse Remaining lights to LED 624 -0 40 -86,743 Short Term BCAStronach Aurora Recreation Complex DHW to heat pump 6,000,000 450 -28,921 13,327 Medium Term RecommendedStronach Aurora Recreation Complex Electrification of dehumidification 400,000 8 -3,786 52,350 Long Term RecommendedStronach Aurora Recreation Complex HVAC to heat pump 8,000,000 379 -7,849 21,127 Medium Term RecommendedStronach Aurora Recreation Complex Increase roof insulation thickness 7,950,000 13 2,447 602,202 Medium Term BCAStronach Aurora Recreation Complex Pool cover 3,246 16 10,431 206 Short Term Energy AuditStronach Aurora Recreation Complex Remaining interior lights to LED 159,169 -12 68,846 -12,786 Short Term BCA, Energy AuditStronach Aurora Recreation Complex Remaining low-flow water fixtures 1,623 180 33,440 9 Short Term Energy AuditThe Armoury DHW to heat pump 8,000 1 -93 5,519 Long Term RecommendedThe Armoury HVAC to heat pump 500,000 17 -1,071 29,997 Long Term RecommendedThe Armoury Increase roof insulation thickness 622,500 1 196 589,650 Long Term BCAVictoria Hall HVAC to heat pump 45,000 3 -200 14,422 Long Term RecommendedVictoria Hall Increase roof insulation thickness 150,000 0 37 759,008 Medium Term BCAVictoria Hall Remaining low-flow water fixtures 499 0 69 33,533 Short Term Energy AuditTotal70,087,409 1,975 180,811
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5.4.3 Measure Descriptions
Arena low-e ceiling
A low-e ceiling can be installed in arenas to block radiant energy from the ceiling structure. This reduces the
amount of heat introduced to the arena, lowering the cooling load required to maintain the ice and reducing the
energy consumption of the ice plant.
Boiler replacement
Replace boilers with high efficiency models (95% efficiency).
Daylighting
Add daylighting sensors to spaces with natural light. These sensors can detect how much light is in the space to
dim or turn off the lights in the space when they are not needed and save electricity by reducing how often the
lights are on.
Demand control ventilation
In demand control ventilation, CO2 sensors can be added to spaces or return ducts to measure the CO2 in a space
and determine whether additional outside air is required. This reduces the amount of outside air brought into the
building, as unoccupied rooms will not need as much ventilation to maintain comfortable CO2 levels, and reduces
the amount of energy which must be used to heat or cool the outside air being introduced to the facility.
Electrification measures
Replace gas-fired equipment with electric equipment. Electricity from the Ontario grid has a lower GHG impact
than natural gas and is often more efficient than gas-fired equipment.
Heat pumps
Replace heating system (DHW, boiler, HVAC, etc.) with heat pumps. In these measures, air-source heat pumps
are considered, but each building can be surveyed to check whether a geothermal heat pump would be a suitable
alternative. As with the general electrification measures, if the original equipment is gas-fired, the switch to
electric equipment can reduce GHG emissions. Additionally, heat pumps are a high efficiency alternative to most
existing heating systems, as air-source heat pumps typically have an average coefficient of performance (COP) of
around 2.5 (corresponding to 250% efficiency), and geothermal heat pumps often have an average COP above
3.5.
Increase roof insulation thickness
Increase the insulation thickness in the roof to reduce heat lost to the outside air and decrease the heating load
on the facility.
Occupancy sensors
Occupancy sensors can be added to rooms and connected to the HVAC and lighting system to improve HVAC
efficiency and reduce the lighting when the room is unoccupied, saving energy in temperature control and in
lighting.
Optimum HVAC scheduling
An optimum start/stop program can be integrated with the BAS and use sensors in the building, as well as the
occupancy schedule from the BAS, to optimize the HVAC schedule within the building. This program will re-
calculate the optimal time to start heating the building to maintain the space set point at the beginning of the
day, and the optimal time to switch to a relaxed temperature setpoint at the end of the day, to reduce the amount
of energy expended to maintain space conditions in an unoccupied building.
Pool cover
Add a pool cover to the main and therapy pools for use when the pool is unoccupied to reduce heat lost through
evaporation. This will reduce the heating load of the pool, as well as the dehumidification load of the pool area,
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reducing the energy required to operate the pool. Both a standard pool cover and a liquid pool cover can be
considered as options in this measure.
Remaining lights to LED
Determine which lights in the facility have not yet been converted to LED, and replace them with LEDs.
Remaining low-flow water fixtures
Determine which water fixtures have not been converted to low-flow, and change to low-flow fixtures.
Solar PV
Implement solar PV arrays to generate renewable energy, to reduce GHG emissions by reducing electricity con-
sumption.
Variable Volume and Temperature (VVT) or Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems
Retrofit constant air volume systems with variable volume and temperature (VVT) or variable air volume (VAV)
systems. Variable volume systems can modulate the amount of air sent to different zones in the building, de-
creasing the amount of air which needs to be heated or cooled to reduce the energy used by the building.
5.4.4 Additional Recommendations
Inadditiontothemeasureslisted, itisrecommendedthattheTowninvestigatethefollowingactions, listedbelow.
TheseactionsareeithernotanticipatedtoresultindirectGHGemissionsreductions(althoughmanyareexpected
to result in an indirect reduction in GHG emissions), or the reduction in GHG emissions is difficult to quantify.
•American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Level 3 Energy Au-
dits:These Energy Audits should also entail an assessment of the electrical infrastructure to determine
if upgrades are necessary to support the additional electricity demand from implementing heat pump or
electrification ECMs.
•Net-zero pathway feasibility study:Assess the feasibility to support medium-term and long-term projects
that reduce energy and GHGs, extend asset life, and reduce cost of ownership for local recreational and
cultural facilities. Determine the best approach to achieving near net zero buildings with a study grant.
FCM grants should be pursued for the feasibility study portion and any capital projects identified. It is
particularly recommended that this is done for recreational facilities.
–ExplorevariousholisticGHGmitigationstrategies/scenarioswithagreaterlevelofdetail. FCMframe-
work includes multiple stakeholder engagement workshops throughout; this allows stakeholders to
provide feedback upfront and have it be considered when making final recommendations.
–The FCM funds such feasibility studies under the Community Building Retrofit (CBR) program, and is
designed for municipal buildings such as these ones.
–The designs from these studies can be used to provide more accurate estimations of cost and GHG
emissions reductions from implementing measures, as well as recommend new measures based on
facility operation.
•Assetrenewalconsiderationforroofs:Energyretrofitsarethemosteconomicalatthetimeofassetrenewal.
Roof upgrades are particularly cost prohibitive due to their high costs. The following measures should be
considered at the time of replacement, assessed for feasibility, cost, and incorporated into the design:
–Increasing roof insulation thickness.
–Installation of a photovoltaic system, system upgrade or expansion.
–Envelope repair and enhancement.
–White and green roof features.
•Design
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–Basedontheoutcomesofthefeasibilitystudies,engagedesignconsultantstoprovideadetaileddesign
for each measure.
•Staff training and capacity building:Provide energy management training to support staff in their efforts
to reduce energy waste and maximize efficiency through building system control strategies and other op-
erational measures, and training required to operate and maintain any new technologies identified in the
feasibility study.
•Complete measures from previous ECDMP iterations:In addition to the measures outlined above, the
measures currently listed as planned or in progress from the previous ECDMP should be completed over
the next five years.
•Building Automation System (BAS) installation and upgrades:the Town’s 10 year capital budget is priori-
tizing BAS installation and upgrade at the following facilities: ACC, AFLC, SARC, Town Hall and the Library.
A building automation system (BAS) is a software program that uses data to automatically adjust building
performance. Installing a BAS gives enhanced control over various building systems, including heating, ven-
tilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, electrical grids, security systems and much more. They can
vary in complexity, depending on the structure and purpose of the building. Smart HVAC controls help limit
energy use in unoccupied building areas, detect and diagnose faults, and reduce HVAC usage overall, par-
ticularly during times of peak energy demand. After BAS upgrades, planned building control optimization
measures from the 2019 ECDMP can be implemented.
•Prepare for upcoming ECMs:Steps should also be taken to plan the implementation of the measures set
to be implemented shortly after this time frame (e.g. 2030-2034). For instance, the Town should reach out
to the staff at Victoria Hall to discuss the construction required to increase the roof insulation thickness,
currently planned for 2032.
5.5 Targets
In the short term, the Town’s corporate electricity consumption is projected to be reduced by 11%, which is
primarily a result of the measures recommended for the Town’s facilities. This corresponds to a decrease of 18%
since the 2018 baseline. In the medium term, the electricity consumption will be 4% lower than the baseline, due
to the increased implementation of electrification measures in facilities and in fleet. In the long term, electricity
use will be 3% higher than in the baseline year, although the corresponding reductions in the utilities with higher
emissions factors will reduce the overall GHG emissions.
For natural gas consumption, in the short term, natural gas use should be reduced by 10%, corresponding to a
decrease of 39% since the baseline year. In the medium term, the natural gas consumption should be 75% lower
than the baseline, and in the long term, it should be 99% lower than the baseline year.
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6 Fleet
6.1 Asset Information
The corporate fleet vehicles considered under this ECDMP are summarized in Table 10. A more detailed break-
down is presented in Appendix A.2. Note that vehicles from the Central York Fire Services are owned by the
Town of Newmarket, and thus are not included in this study.
Table 10: Fleet Vehicle Distribution
Department Equipment Light duty Medium duty Heavy duty
Fleet: Arboretum 2 1 00
Fleet: By-Law 0 6 00
Fleet: Facilities 10 4 20
Fleet: Parks 30 1 12 7
Fleet: Roads 13 7 517
Fleet: Water/Wastewater 4 4 30
6.2 Historical Utility Use
The Fleet historical utility use is presented in Figure 4.
Gasoline, ethanol 10, diesel, and biodiesel 5:
• It is assumed that the fleet consumes gasoline and diesel up until 2020, when the Cleaner Transportation
Fuels regulation required a transition to ethanol 10 and biodiesel 5, respectively.
• Gasoline and ethanol 10 consumption remains fairly constant from 2019 to 2022.
• Biodiesel 5 consumption appears to have been gradually increasing from 2020-2022.
• Light duty vehicles are responsible for the largest portion of ethanol 10 consumption, and heavy duty ve-
hicles are responsible for the majority of biodiesel 5 use.
• Note that the "Other" vehicles category refers to fuel consumed from jerry cans, as it is unknown which
category of vehicle was served by these cans.
Propane:
• Propane is used for the arena ice resurfacers.
• The overall annual propane use appears to have gradually decreased over the past 5 year period.
• There is a considerable drop in the propane consumption in 2020 and 2021, due to arena closures during
COVID-19.
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Figure 4: Fleet Historical Utility Use.
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6.3 Best Practices
The most common strategy to reduce GHG emissions from the corporate fleet is fleet electrification (replacing
vehicles with electric alternatives where possible). Additional strategies being implemented are:
• Fuel-efficient maintenance equipment
• Anti-idling policy
• GPS and route optimization
• Vehicle sizing to assign vehicles based on need instead of preference, to reduce unnecessary fuel consump-
tion
• Active and sustainable transportation options (i.e. investigate opportunities to carpool or use public transit
where possible)
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6.4 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)6.4.1 Previous ECMsThe 2019 ECDMP set a target of reducing fleet GHG emissions by 50% by 2023, which has not been done. As detailed in the Green Fleet Action Plan(developed as one of the actions recommended by the 2019 ECDMP), the 2019 ECDMP did not capture all fleet fuel data, and the GFAP set a moreachievable plan of reducing fleet emissions by 50% by 2028. Additional actions undertaken from the 2019 ECDMP are listed below:• Implement an anti-idling initiative.• Measure distance traveled and fuel consumed of fleet vehicles at regular intervals to track progress.• Consider opportunities to upgrade town-owned fleet vehicles to reduce costs and energy consumption.• Develop a Green Fleet Action Plan.Additional measures completed in this time include:• Purchased three hybrid SUVs.• Re-fittedtruckswithLEDlightsandauxiliarybatteriesthatreducedtheneedtoidleavehicleforlongperiodstooperatelightsandothernecessarytools and equipment.• Replaced lower tier diesel equipment.• Adopted a biodiesel 5 blend in diesel fuel.• The Joint Operations Centre (JOC) has also been upgraded with DEF dispensing equipment to support the new emission control technology indiesels.• Resizing the Fleet which included disposal of antiquated equipment. (ongoing)• Implemented driver education program, including anti-idling.• Incorporated AGM batteries that do not emit dangerous gasses.• Increased the use of hot water pressure washing to reduce the dependency on solvent-based parts washers.• Incorporated ethanol fuel with a 10 percent ethanol blend in all its gasoline-fueled vehicles.• Incorporated green practices, such as using synthetic oils and extending the time between oil changes.• Purchased fuel efficient, right-sized vehicles as a standard practice, if commercially available and meet operational needs.• Replaced the oldest vehicles with cleaner, modern technology by continuing to accelerate the replacement of overdue vehicles through efficientlife cycling procedures.• Installation of electric plugs for truck block heaters where feasible, and developed a policy to ensure they are used by staff to reduce unnecessaryvehicle idling.• Automatic lubrication systems have been installed on all apparatus to extend the life of expensive parts, create less waste, and actually use lessgrease.Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan TownofAurora 30Page 101 of 119
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6.4.2 Recommended ECMsRecommended measures are summarized in Table 11. With respect to the possible measures, please note the following.• Measures were developed within the scope of this ECDMP with the specific intent of reducing GHG emissions. Such measures typically involvedfuel conversion initiatives to reduce fuel utility use and associated GHG emissions. The cost and utility reduction information is assumed basedon recent projects done.• Vehicle electrification measures are intended to be done gradually, while replacing vehicles at their end of useful life. This measure representsthe completion of fleet electrification.• Costs were estimated based on the number and size of the vehicles being replaced in each department.• Negative GHG emissions reduction / utility cost reduction implies an increase in GHG emissions / utility cost.Table 11: Recommended MeasuresFacility Measure Project cost GHGreductionUtility costreductionCost per GHGreductionImplementationperiodSource- - [$] [tCO2e/yr] [$/yr] [$/tCO2e] - -Fleet: Arboretum - Equipment Equipment decarbonization 240,000 0 85 766,324 Medium Term RecommendedFleet: Arboretum - Light duty Light vehicle decarbonization 200,000 0 99 1,203,814 Long Term RecommendedFleet: By-Law - Light duty Decarbonize two vehicles 400,000 18 10,874 21,962 Short Term RecommendedFleet: By-Law - Light duty Light vehicle decarbonization 800,000 55 32,953 14,495 Long Term RecommendedFleet: Facilities - Ice Resurfacers Ice resurfacer vehicle decarbonization 1,250,000 1 282 1,305,073 Short Term RecommendedFleet: Facilities - Light duty Light vehicle decarbonization 800,000 10 5,985 79,811 Long Term RecommendedFleet: Parks - Equipment Decarbonize 10 pieces of equipment 1,200,000 15 4,103 79,592 Short Term RecommendedFleet: Parks - Equipment Equipment decarbonization 2,280,000 44 12,179 51,592 Medium Term RecommendedFleet: Parks - Light duty Light vehicle decarbonization 200,000 15 8,888 13,436 Long Term RecommendedFleet: Roads - Equipment Equipment decarbonization 1,560,000 39 13,976 39,813 Long Term RecommendedFleet: Roads - Light duty Light vehicle decarbonization 1,400,000 37 21,817 38,313 Long Term RecommendedFleet: Water/Wastewater - Equipment Equipment decarbonization 480,000 0 160 1,788,845 Medium Term RecommendedFleet: Water/Wastewater - Light duty Light vehicle decarbonization 200,000 19 11,633 10,265 Long Term RecommendedTotal11,010,000 254 123,033
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6.4.3 Measure Descriptions
6.4.4 Additional Recommendations
Inadditiontothemeasureslisted, itisrecommendedthattheTowninvestigatethefollowingactions, listedbelow.
TheseactionsareeithernotanticipatedtoresultindirectGHGemissionsreductions(althoughmanyareexpected
to result in an indirect reduction in GHG emissions), or the reduction in GHG emissions is difficult to quantify.
•Renewablefuelcontent:Incorporatefuelwithhigherblendsofrenewablecontent(e.g. biodiesel-20)during
the summer months when this is feasible.
•Renew the Green Fleet Action Plan:Renew the Green Fleet Action Plan based on current practices and the
existing state of the Town’s assets. Examples of items to consider are:
–Gradual decarbonization: As vehicles in the corporate fleet reach their end of useful life, they should
be replaced with less GHG-intensive replacements where possible.
–The year of implementation of decarbonization measures is meant to indicate the completion of these
measures, based on the planned years of replacement of some of the vehicles, but it is recommended
that this change be undertaken gradually, as each vehicle is replaced.
–Plan the actions required to upgrade the Town’s electric infrastructure to support the decarbonization
of fleet vehicles.
–Analyze the utilization factors of the fleet and check whether any further actions can be performed to
right-size the fleet.
–This plan should include a more detailed analysis of low-carbon vehicle options to replace existing
assets, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative for different asset types.
–Continue to take the actions listed in the Green Fleet Action Plan (reduce kilometres travelled by ve-
hicle, perform preventative maintenance on vehicles to improve engine efficiency, etc.).
•Fleet electrification feasibility study:Investigate the feasibility of fleet electrification by assessing the cor-
porate electrical capacity. Upgrade electrical services as needed to install additional EV charging stations.
–Assess and upgrade electrical infrastructure to support the addition of electric vehicles as part of fleet
decarbonization. Plan the actions required to upgrade the Town’s electric infrastructure to support
decarbonization.
–Assess the available low carbon options for each vehicle being replaced. For equipment and light duty
vehicles, there are typically many electric options available for purchase. Electric and hybrid vehicles
caneffectivelyreduceGHGemissions,althoughinsomecasestheremaybeissueswiththebatterylife,
and this would require building the Town’s infrastructure to support charging these vehicles. Another
option is hydrogen fuel cell technology; this can also reduce GHG emissions, although care should be
takentoensurethatusinggreyhydrogen(hydrogenproducedfromnaturalgaswithnocarboncapture)
as a fuel is avoided where possible.
•Additional fuel consumption:Construction Administrators in Engineering and Capital Delivery use their
own vehicles to travel between sites, which is not accounted for in this report. It is recommended that this
be added to the scope of future reports to provide a more complete understanding of GHG emissions due
to corporate activities.
6.5 Targets
Based on selective fleet decarbonization and ethanol 10 and biodiesel 5 consumption will decrease by 10% and
8% in the short term, respectively. Propane use should be nearly eliminated in the short term due to the ice
resurfacer vehicle electrification measures currently being implemented.
In the medium term, fleet equipment should be replaced with low-carbon (e.g. electric) alternatives where pos-
sible. Ethanol 10 consumption should be decreased by 14%, and biodiesel 5 should be decreased by 31% by
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2035. In the long term, the use of these utilities should be decreased as much as possible with existing fleet
decarbonization technology. With existing technology, light duty vehicles should be replaced with low carbon
alternatives, which is projected to result in an overall decrease in utility use of 52% for ethanol 10, and 31% for
biodiesel 5. In the long term, when replacing medium and heavy duty vehicles, low carbon alternatives should
also be chosen if available.
By 2050, GHG emission reductions from the fleet measures are estimated to be decreased 40% from the 2018
baseline. In 2050, the ethanol 10 and biodiesel 5 emissions are anticipated to account for roughly 22% of overall
GHGemissions. Currently,thereislimitedtechnologytoelectrifymediumorheavydutyfleetvehicles,limitingthe
extent to which these emissions can be reduced. To mitigate this, the Town should seek opportunities to reduce
the usage of medium and heavy duty vehicles where possible, and should stay aware of current technology to
replace these vehicles with low-carbon options when possible.
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7 Solid Waste Sector
7.1 Asset Information
The corporate solid waste sector tracks methane emissions that enter the air directly as waste decomposes at
landfills as well as nitrous oxide and non-biogenic carbon dioxide emissions associated with the combustion of
solid waste at incineration facilities.
York Region manages and processes the solid waste from the Town. The Region uses two landfill sites with
methane gas collection systems and three energy from waste systems.
The Town estimates GHG emissions from its corporate waste based on the amount of solid waste collected from
waste bins during the inventory year. This includes waste collected at corporate-owned buildings, as well as
parks and public receptacles, and excludes waste collected at residences or local businesses. The composition
and quantities of corporate Town waste going to each site is currently unknown and requires a detailed waste
audit for more information.
For Town buildings, as well as parks and public receptacles, the annual volume of waste is estimated based on
the number and capacity of waste receptacles, approximate fraction that it is filled at pickup, and frequency of
pickup times. The expected GHG emissions for this volume of waste are approximated using the calculation
methodology specified by the PCP protocol, outlined in Appendix B.
Waste diverted through composting and recycling initiatives are treated as zero emissions based on the PCP
Protocol. Currently, corporate solid waste from Town facilities, parks and public receptacles are not diverted
(composting nor recycling) due to the high contamination rate in the waste stream.
In 2022, a Dog Waste Diversion Program was implemented as a pilot project to divert dog waste to a facility
where it can be repurposed to fuel, and the Town intends to gradually add more receptacles to the program.
This initiative supports the reduction of contamination into the park waste receptacles, while also reducing GHG
emissions by repurposing dog waste.
7.2 Historical Utility Use
Table 12: Solid Waste GHG Emissions Summary (2022)
Waste receptacle type GHG emissions Percentage of waste GHG emissions
- [tCO2e/yr] [%]
Buildings Waste Disposal 294 71
Parks Waste Disposal 114 28
Roads Waste Disposal 7 2
Waste data prior to 2022 is not available; the annual trends are unknown. Based on the recent audit data, the
majorityofthecontributiontocorporatesolidwastecomesfromwastedisposedofincorporate-ownedbuildings.
7.3 Best Practices
Many municipalities have incorporated various strategies for waste reduction into their plans. Some of the best
practices for waste reduction are listed below, and are incorporated into the recommendations from this plan:
• Perform regular waste audits.
• Develop a Waste Reduction Plan.
• Reduce the use of single-use items.
• Divert corporate solid waste with composting and recycling programs.
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• Educate staff to decrease contamination and increase waste diversion to recycling and organics bins.
• Promote a circular economy.
• Commit to net-zero waste by 2050.
7.4 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
7.4.1 Recommended ECMs
There are no quantifiable measures for the waste sector, due to the uncertainty pertaining to the extent to which
the recommended actions will mitigate waste emissions. Instead, the GHG reduction plan estimates the progress
expected to take place in reducing GHG emissions due to waste based on implementing the additional recom-
mendations outlined below.
7.4.2 Additional Recommendations
It is recommended that the following actions be further investigated:
• Incorporate mandatory green bin and recycling collection at all Town facilities when tendering out the next
waste collection contract in 2028.
• Continue expansion and support for the dog waste program at Town parks which reduces contamination of
the waste stream at park receptacles, while also reducing GHG emissions by repurposing the dog waste.
• Perform regular waste audits to get a more detailed breakdown of how much waste is generated from
corporate activities and where to focus efforts on reducing waste. These audits can also be used to identify
new opportunities to reduce waste.
• Develop and implement a Waste Reduction Plan to raise awareness through community education and
reduce emissions from corporate waste. The plan might entail the following:
–Increase focus on reuse activities, possibly through an additional Waste Reuse Plan.
–Ensure that recycling and organics bins are available at corporate buildings and public receptacles to
enable waste diversion through organics and recycling.
–Implement community and staff education to increase the amount of waste diverted through recycling
and organics programs, and decrease recycling and organics contamination.
–Consider hiring staff to separate waste and ensure that waste is in the proper bins, so that all waste
that can be diverted is diverted.
–Work with York Region to improve waste separation processes to improve recovery and reduce the
amount of reusable materials which are landfilled or incinerated.
–Reduce the utilization of single-use items.
–Where possible, purchase goods which can be upcycled or recycled instead of landfilled.
–Continuously research best green procurement practices which can be implemented to reduce the
negative impact of waste.
–Monitor the industry to remain aware of best practices.
–Investigateopportunitiestopromoteacirculareconomytoreducewaste. Forinstance,supportcircular
procurement processes where possible.
–Explore additional strategies to reduce contamination in recycling and organics bins.
• To reach net-zero GHG emissions, we recommend that the Town strive to achieve net-zero waste by 2050,
in alignment with York Region’s plan.
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7.5 Targets
In the next five years, the goal for waste is to perform regular waste audits to identify the trends for waste and
the most significant contributors. A Waste Reduction Plan should also be developed, and some of these actions
should be implemented, in the short term. In the medium term, plans should be implemented to start decreasing
the GHG emissions due to waste (it is assumed that this will reduce emissions due to waste by about 10%), so
that in the long term, net-zero GHG emissions due to waste can be achieved.
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8 Water and Wastewater
8.1 Asset Information
The water and wastewater sector tracks energy consumption and the corresponding GHG emissions generated
by Town-owned municipal water and wastewater infrastructure: lift and pumping stations. Emissions in this
sector can be produced directly from the combustion of fuels (e.g. natural gas used in boilers and furnaces) or
indirectly from the use of grid electricity or district energy. All infrastructure owned and operated by York Region
are excluded from this inventory, as per the PCP Protocol.
Water and wastewater stations considered under this ECDMP are summarized in Table 13.
Table 13: Water and Wastewater Pumping Station Locations
Station name Address
Ballymore Lift Station 560 St Johns Sideroad East
Brentwood Lift Station 3 Woodland Hills Boulevard
Elderberry Trail Lift Station 12 Equestrian Drive
Mattamy Phase 4 Lift Station 25 Forest Grove Court
Mattamy Phase 5 Lift Station 39 Bridgepoint Court
Shimvest Phase 1 and 2 Lift Station 90 Scrivener Drive
State Farm Lift Station 24 State Farm Way
Temperance Street Lift Station 15140 Yonge Street
Vandorf Lift Station 385 Vandorf Sideroad
Vandorf Water Booster Station 85 Vandorf Sideroad
8.2 Historical Utility Use
There is very little water/wastewater station data available prior to 2022; this data constitutes a small portion of
the overall electricity consumption and it is assumed that the electricity consumed by water/wastewater stations
has remained relatively constant.
8.3 Best Practices
Generally, GHG contributions from pumping stations are minor; consequently, few municipalities have under-
taken measures for water and wastewater stations. The most common measures considered for pumping stations
are measures to add VFDs to the pumps, or upgrade the lighting and HVAC within the corresponding buildings.
8.4 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
8.4.1 Previous ECMs
The 2019 ECDMP statedthatelectricity consumption forwater/wastewater facilitiesshould continueto bemon-
itored and tracked as new facilities were brought online; no additional actions have been taken.
8.4.2 Recommended ECMs
Itisrecommendedthatthewaterandwastewaterstationsbeinvestigatedforopportunitiestoreducetheirenergy
use(e.g. installingVFDsonthepumps). Inaddition, itisrecommendedthattheTowninvestigatemethaneleakage
at pumping stations. This effort should aim to quantify any identified leakage, which can be reported in future
iterations of this plan.
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8.5 Targets
Due to the critical nature of the pumping stations and minor emissions impact, no significant reduction in GHG
emissions is expected for the water/wastewater stations under the 2024 ECDMP. For these facilities, the elec-
tricity consumption should be monitored annually to ensure that it does not increase beyond what is expected
from population growth and opportunities for cost saving energy measures investigated.
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9 Lighting
9.1 Asset Information
The streetlights and traffic signals sector tracks GHG emissions generated by the use of energy for streetlights,
traffic signals and other types of outdoor public lighting, such as park and recreational area lighting. Emissions in
this sector are typically produced indirectly from the use of grid electricity.
Public lighting assets represent the electricity use from streetlights, park lights, and traffic lights used by the Town
of Aurora. There are 4,800 street lights within the jurisdiction, all of which were retrofitted to LED in 2018.
ParkinglotsatTownfacilities: Alltown-ownedparkinglotsatmajorfacilitieswereretrofittoLEDlightingbetween
2014 and 2018.
Public lighting assets represent the electricity use from streetlights, park lights, and traffic lights used by the Town
of Aurora. There are 4,800 street lights within the jurisdiction, all of which were retrofitted to LED in 2018.
9.2 Historical Utility Use
Energyusefromoutdoorpubliclightingwasnotpreviouslytrackeduntil2022; thisdataconstitutesasmallportion
of the overall electricity consumption and it is assumed that the electricity consumed by streetlights, traffic lights,
and park lights has remained relatively constant.
9.3 Best Practices
The most common ECM pursued by municipalities to reduce the electricity consumed by public lighting is to
switch out the bulbs to LED.
As a best practice, energy and emissions data should be sufficiently disaggregated so as to enable comparisons
of defined streetlight grids or different lighting types (e.g. park lights, traffic signals, etc.). Reporting energy and
emissions data according to defined streetlight grids enables more detailed comparisons based on the average
performance of fixtures in a select group of lights (e.g. tonnes CO2e/fixture), and can reveal opportunities to
invest in energy efficiency initiatives.
9.4 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
9.4.1 Recommended ECMs
Most of the Town of Aurora’s street lights have already been converted to LED, but it is recommended that all
remaining street lights, park lights, stadium lights, and traffic lights are retrofitted to LED lights when possible.
9.5 Targets
No significant reduction in GHG emissions is expected for street lighting. The remaining outdoor public lights,
such as lights in sports fields, should be retrofitted to LED. The electricity consumption should be monitored to
ensure that it does not increase beyond what is expected from population growth.
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10 Summary of Recommendations and Implementation Plan10.1 Project plansTo achieve the Town’s goals, a GHG Reduction Plan is developed, and compared to the Business As Usual plan, which is the projected scenario for ifno recommended measures are implemented. Where possible, the year of implementation for a measure in the plan was selected based on the end ofuseful life for the equipment being replaced, obtained from the ten-year asset management plan as well as the most recent BCAs. The specific year-by-year implementation plan used in scenario development is presented in Appendix C.1. A communications strategy with more detail on a SteeringCommittee made up of Town staff to ensure the successful implementation of this ECDMP is presented in Appendix F.10.1.1 Short Term Plan (2025-2030)A five year project plan to reduce GHG emissions is outlined in Table 14. Incremental costs are based on costs from the 10 year asset management planand 2022 BCA, where available. Note that "N/A" in columns for utility reduction indicate measures which will not have a direct impact on the utility. Toimplement these measures, consider funding opportunities such as Capital project: GHG impact retrofit and Capital project: GHG reduction pathwayretrofit (See Appendix G for more information about funding opportunities). Ten-year project costs comparing those in the current asset managementplan with those proposed by this plan are presented in Appendix H. Note that in the short term, the focus is on performing energy audits to developthe framework necessary to implement more effective ECMs in future years.Additional steps to complete in the next five-year period are listed below. These steps are intended to provide the necessary framework so that theTown of Aurora can meet their GHG reduction goals in the medium-term and the long-term. More information on these actions is available in Sections5.4, 6.4, and 7.4.• Complete remaining measures from 2019 ECDMP.• ASHRAE Level 3 Energy Audits for all facilities being considered for ECM implementation, including an assessment of electric infrastructure, tobe used to determine opportunities for net-zero retrofits. The "Study: GHG reduction pathway feasibility" funding opportunity can help coverthe costs of these audits.• Continue to take the actions listed in the Green Fleet Action Plan.• As vehicles in the corporate fleet reach their end of useful life, replace them with electric alternatives. Consider the Capital project: Reduce fossilfuel use in fleets funding opportunity for financial support.• Perform regular corporate solid waste audits.• DevelopandimplementaWasteReductionPlan. The"Study: Wastereductionanddiversion"and"Capitalproject: Wastereductionanddiversion"funding opportunities could help in the development and implementation of this plan.• Conductenergyefficiencytrainingforstaffasrequired. TrainingonenergyandenergyefficiencyshouldbeaddedaspartoftheTown’sonboardingprocess, and additional training and refreshers can be performed as-needed.• Implementation and monitoring–Implement measures according to the designs agreed upon by design consultants and stakeholders.
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–Currently, theTownhasanenergyperformancesystemforitsfacilities, updatedandmonitoredquarterlyandreportedonannually. Allassetsunder this ECDMP should be included into this energy monitoring and performance system, including fleet, water/wastewater facilities,propane use, waste and public lighting (when feasible). Each asset’s energy consumption should be monitored with time and comparedagainst historical data to verify that the assets are meeting the targets from the ECMs which have been implemented.–Once the BAS have been upgraded, building conditions and system function should be monitored through the BAS. Through this, it canbe verified that building conditions are being maintained as they should, and that no energy is wasted through system inefficiencies (e.g.different HVAC zones fighting each other, no energy is being consumed to heat the building if it is hot outside, etc.).–StarttrackingfuelconsumedbypersonalvehiclesownedbymembersoftheConstructionAdministratorsinEngineeringandCapitalDeliverydepartment.• It is recommended that life cycle cost analysis be incorporated into the Town’s budgeting, planning, and asset management procedures. Life cyclecosting can account for reduced costs over time due to lower energy use of more efficient equipment, to help justify purchasing energy-savingequipmentwithahighercapitalcostthatmightresultincostsavingsinthelongrunwhilehelpingtheTownofAuroratomeettheirGHGreductiongoals in the long run while helping the Town of Aurora to meet their GHG reduction goals.• Develop sustainable building standard for new and major renovations.• Investigate opportunities to reduce energy consumption from the lighting and water/wastewater sectors (i.e. opportunities to convert remainingpublic lighting to LED).Table 14: Short Term ECMs to Implement (2024-2029)Facility Measure description ProjectcostDesigncostIncrementalcostGHGreductionElectricityreductionNatural gasreductionUtility costreductionSimplepayback- - [$] [$] [$] [tCO2e/yr] [kWh/yr] [m3/yr] [$/yr] [yrs]All facilities Remaining measures from 2019 ECDMP 0 0 0 58 658,935 20,046 99,388 -All facilities Remaining lights to LED 362,655 0 362,655 -23 1,070,012 -28,655 139,599 2.6All facilities Remaining water fixtures to low-flow 4,432 0 4,432 196 13,809 101,562 38,094 0.1All facilities Investigate and implement demand controlventilation15,355 0 15,355 6 4,910 2,887 1,715 9.0All facilities Remaining occupancy sensors 18,726 0 18,726 0 1,256 123 220 >20Aurora Family Leisure Complex Pool cover 4,619 0 4,619 9 155,150 2,369 22,565 0.2Aurora Public Library High efficiency boiler replacement 159,124 0 159,124 4 0 1,946 693 >20Aurora Seniors Centre Optimum HVAC scheduling 6,492 0 6,492 4 9,412 1,786 1,954 3.3Fleet: By-Law - Light duty Decarbonize two vehicles 400,000 0 400,000 18 -19,458 0 10,874 >20Fleet: Facilities - Ice Resurfacers Ice resurfacer vehicle decarbonization 1,250,000 0 222,500 1 -1,151 0 282 >20Fleet: Parks - Equipment Decarbonize 10 pieces of equipment 1,200,000 0 383,400 15 -19,296 0 4,103 >20Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex Pool cover 3,246 0 3,246 16 55,862 7,330 10,431 0.3Additional Recommendations ASHRAE Level 3 Energy Audits for allfacilities254,500 0 254,500 N/A N/A N/A N/A -Additional Recommendations Net-Zero Pathway Feasibility Study -Facilities150,000 0 150,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A -Additional Recommendations Fleet electrification feasibility study 150,000 0 150,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A -Additional Recommendations Renew Green Fleet Action Plan andcontinue to make operationalimprovements from following the plan25,000 0 25,000 19 -8 N/A 12,045 -Additional Recommendations Perform solid waste audits and develop aWaste Reduction Plan50,000 0 50,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A -
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Table 14: Short Term ECMs to Implement (2024-2029)(continued)Facility Measure description ProjectcostDesigncostIncrementalcostGHGreductionElectricityreductionNatural gasreductionUtility costreductionSimplepaybackAdditional Recommendations Employee training for operation andmaintenance of new technologies forenergy savings (annual budget)15,000 0 15,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A -Additional Recommendations Energy performance monitoring (annualbudget)7,500 0 7,500 N/A N/A N/A N/A -Additional Recommendations Undertake Phase 2 of the GreenProcurement Policy0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A -Additional Recommendations Investigate opportunities to convert publiclighting fixtures to LED0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A -Total (Accounts for interactive effects andchanges in the electricity grid emissionsfactor)4,076,647 0 2,232,547 156 1,812,072 112,818 341,962Note that the focus of the short term plan is to implement "quick wins" (e.g. remaining LED retrofits and low-flow water fixture measures), and to setup the infrastructure required to implement more aggressive measures in the medium and in the long term. For instance, up-to-date Energy Audits arerequired for the facilities to assess the feasibility of the ECMs recommended in this report, suggest additional ECMs, and determined more detaileddesigns for the ECMs. In addition, for fleet, the Town needs to improve their electrical infrastructure (i.e. install EV chargers at more locations andperform upgrades to the electrical infrastructure as needed) before they can electrify the fleet. Because of this, there is not projected to be a largedecrease in GHG emissions in the short term.10.1.2 Short Term Implementation PlanThe short term implementation plan is outlined in Table 15. Further information regarding the funding opportunities is available in Appendix G.Table 15: 5 Year Implementation PlanAction Description Lead divi-sion/departmentProject cost Cost unit FundingopportunitiesKPIsFacilities - retrofits and buildingoptimizationThe focus of these measures is on lighting and controls measures,such as converting all remaining lights to LED, investigating andimplementing demand control ventilation and occupancysensors, and adding pool covers to the pools. Details of theindividual measures, anticipated GHG reduction, and estimatedcost are outlined in Section 5.4.CommunityServices-Facilities574,649 $ FCM: GHGimpact retrofitand FCM: GHGreductionpathway retrofitgrantsAnnual energy use(electricity andnatural gasconsumption)Fleet decarbonization The Town should continue to implement actions according to theGreen Fleet Action Plan, and when possible, decarbonize thefleet where possible (e.g. replacing the ice resurfacers withelectric ones). Details of the individual measures, anticipatedGHG reduction, and estimated cost are outlined in Section 6.4.OPS-Fleet 2,850,000 $ FCM: Reducefossil fuel use infleetsAnnual fuel use(ethanol 10 andbiodiesel 5consumption)Energy audits Perform energy audits for all facilities being considered for ECMimplementation to determine opportunities for net-zero retrofits,determine the feasibility of the ECMs detailed in this report, andgenerate more detailed design information for feasible ECMs.CommunityServices-Facilities254,500 $ Completion dateof each energyauditEnergy Conservation and Demand Management Plan TownofAurora 42Page 113 of 119
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Table 15: 5 Year Implementation Plan(continued)Action Description Lead divi-sion/departmentProject cost Cost unit FundingopportunitiesKPIsNet-Zero Pathway Feasibility Study -FacilitiesPerform a facilities feasibility study for the identification ofmeasures to be addressed in a GHG reduction pathway retrofitcapital project. Studies will consider the unique objectives andconstraints of the building owner (e.g., building condition, capitalbudgets, equipment renewal cycles, etc.), and provide a detailedexploration of multiple optimization scenarios.CommunityServices-Facilities andPDS-Engineering150,000 $ FCM Study:GHG reductionpathwayfeasibilityCompletion dateof each energyauditElectrical capacity assessment andupgradeInvestigate the feasibility of facility and fleet electrification byassessing the corporate electrical capacity. Upgrade electricalservice as needed to support the medium and long termfeasibility of electrification measures.OPS-Fleet andPDS-Engineering300,000 $ FCM Study:Reduce fossilfuel use in fleetsElectrical capacityof main facilities(kW)Green Fleet Action Plan renewal Renew the Green Fleet Action Plan to reflect current bestpractices and the current status of the fleet, and continue to takeactions dictated by the plan.OPS-Fleet 25,000 $ Development ofGFAP and annualfuel useWaste audit and waste reduction strategy Perform regular waste audits to track GHG emissions fromwaste. In addition, develop a Waste Reduction Plan to determinestrategies to reduce waste-related GHG emissions.PSD-Engineering orOPS-Waste50,000 $ FCM: Wastereduction anddiversion grantsDevelopment ofWaste ReductionPlanEmployee training Train staff on energy efficiency and operation of new technologyimplemented during facility ECMs. Train fleet staff on operationand maintenance of new vehicles purchased during fleetdecarbonization.CommunityServices-Facilities,OPS-Fleet, andPDS-Engineering, asneeded15,000 $/yr Number ofemployees trainedEnergy performance monitoring Data tracking to monitor and report on the ECDMP emissionsources.PDS-Engineering7,500 $/yr Number of assetsbeing monitoredIncorporate life cycle cost analysis intoprocurementIncorporate life cycle cost analysis to account for reduced costsover time due to lower energy use of more efficient equipmentto encourage the purchase of energy-efficient equipment whichcan result in cost savings in the long run.Finances -Procurementand PDS-Engineering0 $ Incorporation oflife cycle costanalysisDevelopment of Sustainable BuildingStandard for new municipal builds andmajor retrofitsDevelop a Sustainable Building Standard to ensure that newfacilities are built while considering best practices regardingenergy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions.PDS-Engineering0 $ Development ofSustainableBuilding StandardInvestigate and Develop a Carbon OffsetPolicy/ProcedureDevelop a Carbon Offset Policy/Procedure to prepare for thepurchase of carbon offsets in the medium and long term.0 $ Development ofCarbon OffsetPolicy10.1.3 Medium Term (2030-2035) and Long Term (2035-2050) PlansIn the medium and long term, it is necessary to pursue more aggressive actions to significantly reduce GHG emissions. Using the feasibility studiescompleted in the short term, the medium and long-term strategies should focus on implementing measures such as HVAC upgrades to heat pumps infacilities and adopting more aggressive fleet decarbonization initiatives. Additionally, other ECMs identified in the Net-Zero Pathway studies shouldEnergy Conservation and Demand Management Plan TownofAurora 43Page 114 of 119
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be prioritized for implementation.If the recommended measures prove insufficient to achieve the Town’s GHG reduction targets in the medium and long term, the consideration ofcarbon offsets is warranted. Carbon offsets involve indirect GHG emissions reductions, often through activities like land restoration or tree planting toenhance global carbon storage. However, it is essential to recognize that carbon offsets do not directly reduce the Town’s GHG emissions and shouldonly be used if other measures fall short of meeting the Town’s goals. Additionally, it should be noted that as more organizations adopt carbon offsetsto address climate change, the cost of purchasing carbon offsets may rise significantly.Projections suggest that by 2035, the Town may need to allocate approximately $35,000 for carbon offsets to achieve a 50% reduction in GHGemissions, with an estimated annual expenditure of around $110,000 by 2050 to achieve net-zero emissions. These estimates are based on quotesfrom the Quebec carbon offsets program, which currently prices carbon offsets at $30.05 per tCO2e, projected to increase to $45.10 per tCO2e by2030, and assuming a general inflation rate of 2.2% beyond 2030.General implementation plans for the medium and long term are outlined in Tables 16 and 17, respectively.Table 16: Medium Term ECMs to Implement (2030-2034)Facility Measure description GHG reduction ElectricityreductionNatural gasreductionUtility costreduction- - [tCO2e/yr] [kWh/yr] [m3/yr] [$/yr]Aurora Community Centre Arena low-e ceiling, if feasible 1 49,255 0 6,896Various Facilities DHW to heat pump 496 -920,617 272,521 -31,855Aurora Community Centre Electrification of dehumidification 26 -133,980 15,864 -13,109Various Facilities Electrification of ice resurfacing boiler 31 -155,729 18,440 -15,237Fleet Equipment decarbonization 84 -105,140 0 26,400Various Facilities HVAC to heat pump 525 -851,304 286,367 -17,222Various Facilities Increase roof insulation thickness 16 0 8,281 2,948Aurora Family Leisure Complex Pool heat to heat pump 12 -22,619 6,696 -783Aurora Seniors Centre VVT or VAV system 1 -2,722 806 -94Additional Recommendations Implement additional ECMs identifiedfrom the Energy AuditsN/A N/A N/A N/AAdditional Recommendations Continue to take actions listed in theGreen Fleet Action PlanN/A N/A N/A N/AAdditional Recommendations Continue to take the actions determinedby the Waste Reduction Plan42 N/A N/A N/AAdditional Recommendations Energy performance monitoring (annualbudget)N/A N/A N/A N/AAdditional Recommendations Continually research low-carbon electricitygeneration opportunities and feasibilityN/A N/A N/A N/AAdditional Recommendations If necessary, purchase carbon offsets in2035 to meet GHG reduction targetsN/A N/A N/A N/ATotal (Accounts for interactive effects andchanges in the electricity grid emissionsfactor)842 -1,624,230 479,125 -42,055
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Table 17: Long Term ECMs to Implement (2035-2050)Facility Measure description GHG reduction ElectricityreductionNatural gasreductionUtility costreduction- - [tCO2e/yr] [kWh/yr] [m3/yr] [$/yr]Various Facilities DHW to heat pump 24 -45,256 13,397 -1,566Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex Electrification of dehumidification 8 -38,695 4,582 -3,786Aurora Sports Dome HVAC electrification 167 -848,156 100,428 -82,984Various Facilities HVAC to heat pump 401 -744,027 220,247 -25,745Various Facilities Increase roof insulation thickness 25 0 12,885 4,588Fleet Light vehicle decarbonization 136 -145,602 0 81,374Various Facilities Solar PV electricity generation 31 1,024,920 0 143,489Additional Recommendations Implement additional ECMs identifiedfrom the Energy AuditsN/A N/A N/A N/AAdditional Recommendations Continue to take the actions determinedby the Waste Reduction Plan416 N/A N/A N/AAdditional Recommendations Energy performance monitoring (annualbudget)N/A N/A N/A N/AAdditional Recommendations Research new technology to identifyadditional opportunities to reduce GHGemissionsN/A N/A N/A N/AAdditional Recommendations Continue to purchase carbon offsets asneeded until medium term (2035) GHGreduction target is met (annual budget:$35,000 until 2040)N/A N/A N/A N/AAdditional Recommendations If necessary, purchase carbon offsets in2050 to meet long term (2050) GHGreduction target of net zero GHGemissions (annual budget)N/A N/A N/A N/ATotal (Accounts for interactive effects andchanges in the electricity grid emissionsfactor)853 -718,171 330,727 115,369
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11 Plan ResultsThe projected GHG emissions and utility costs for the GHG reduction plan compared to the business-as-usual case are presented below. For additionalutility use plots, see Appendix C.11.1 GHG Emissions2018 Baseline30% Reduction50% Reduction80% Reduction2018 Baseline30% Reduction50% Reduction80% ReductionBusiness as PlannedGHG Reduction PlanGHG emissions
26 31 36 41 46 5126 31 36 41 46 5105001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,000GHG emissions [tCO2e/yr]UtilityBiodiesel 5ElectricityEthanol 10Natural gasPropaneWaste GHGFigure 5: GHG Emissions Projection for Each Scenario
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11.2 Utility CostBusiness as PlannedGHG Reduction PlanUtility cost
26 31 36 41 46 5126 31 36 41 46 5101,000,0002,000,0003,000,0004,000,0005,000,000Utility cost [$/yr]UtilityBiodiesel 5Electricity (blended)Ethanol 10Federal carbon chargeNatural gas (blended)PropaneFigure 6: Utility Cost Projection for Each Scenario
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11.3 Scenario DiscussionThe following results are observed from the scenario analysis:• The Business as Planned scenario is considered inviable, because it does not take specific action to achieve GHG targets. In 2050, it exhibitsannual utility costs roughly $781,907 (19%) higher than those in the GHG reduction pathway, due to the greater energy use and due to thefederal carbon charge.• The maximum GHG emissions that can be achieved by pursuing the ECMs outlined previously is 63%. This is contingent on being able to achievenet-zero waste emissions by 2050.• Most of the significant reductions in GHG emissions are a result of measures taken in the medium and long term to reduce the consumption offossil fuels through process electrification.• There is also a projected increase in the electricity grid emissions intensity with time. The electricity emissions factor is still considerably lowerthan fossil fuel emissions factors, but this phenomenon will still make it more difficult for the Town to meet their GHG reduction targets throughelectrification ECMs. To counter this, the Town is encouraged to implement energy-efficient and renewable energy technology where possible.• Remaining ethanol 10 and biodiesel 5 emissions are anticipated to account for roughly 22% of GHG emissions in 2050. Currently, there is limitedtechnology to electrify medium or heavy duty fleet vehicles, limiting the extent to which these emissions can be reduced. To mitigate this,the Town should seek opportunities to reduce the usage of medium and heavy duty vehicles where possible, and should stay aware of currenttechnology to replace these vehicles with low-carbon options when possible.11.4 Plan Results SummaryBased on the plans identified, the anticipated progress towards reducing GHG emissions is presented in Table 18.Table 18: Plan Results SummaryTerm GHGEmissionsUtility Cost ElectricityConsumptionNatural GasConsumptionGHGEmissionsReductionAdditional PercentReduction (FromBaseline)CumulativeGHG PercentReduction- [tCO2e/yr] [$/yr] [kWh/yr] [m3/yr] [tCO2e/yr] [%] [%]Baseline 3,889 2,307,083 11,571,403 1,337,896 - - -Current 3,100 2,133,708 11,368,706 930,583 788 20 20Short Term Plan 3,121 2,502,895 9,518,549 817,766 -21 -1 20Medium Term Plan 2,279 2,704,088 11,142,779 338,641 842 22 41Long Term Plan 1,426 3,419,019 11,860,949 7,914 853 22 63Note that the stagnating reduction in GHG emissions during the short term is because the focus of the short term plan is to establish the infrastructureneeded to perform more aggressive measures, as was outlined in more detail in Section 10.1.1. Additionally, in the short term, there is a projectedincrease in the GHG emissions factor of the electricity grid (shown in Appendix B), which makes it more difficult to decrease GHG emissions in theshort term.
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