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REPORT TO: Finance & Corporate Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: October 19, 2015
SUBMITTED BY: Environmental Committee
PREPARED BY: Dianna Saunderson, Committee Administrator, 519-741-2200 ext.
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WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: September 25, 2015
REPORT NO.: FCS-15-145
SUBJECT: Environmental Committee Recommendation —Waterloo Region
Green Solutions (REEP) Annual Request for Financial Support
RECOMMENDATION:
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has provided annual core funding for Waterloo Region
Green Solutions, Residential Energy Efficiency Project (REEP) since 2000; and,
WHEREAS the work that REEP does is valuable to the citizens of Kitchener; and,
WHEREAS core funding for registered charities and social enterprises such as REEP is
critical to such organizations' survival;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that subject to the 2016 budget deliberations, $30,000. be
allocated to the Waterloo Region Green Solutions, Residential Energy Efficiency Project
(REEP), as part of the Environmental Committee's 2016 Operating Budget.
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1998, the Residential Energy Efficiency Project (REEP) provides residents with
tools for sustainable resource use, energy conservation and efficiency, and renewable energy
applications through the facilitation of environmental programs and services, public education,
research and community partnerships. In early 2006, REEP became incorporated as a project
of Waterloo Region Green Solutions (WRGS), a community-based non-profit environmental
organization that is funded by a combination of local partners, provincial contracts, grants and
client fees.
In addition to the funding provided through the Environmental Committee's Operating Budget,
since 2002 Kitchener Utilities has contributed $60. towards the cost of each home energy
evaluation conducted by REEP; and, $40. towards the follow-up visit to reduce the cost to local
residents. The City has also provided REEP with the following Local Environment Action Fund
(LEAF) grants: in 2009 to assist with costs related to the REEP House for Sustainable Living; in
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2011 for the Kitchener Home Energy Improvement Program; and, a further allocation for the
RAIN Program, which was used to leverage funding from the Provincial Government.
REPORT:
At the September 17, 2015 Environmental Committee meeting, the Committee considered a
request from REEP for a grant of $30,000. which would represent the City of Kitchener's
contribution to the group's 2016 core operating budget. Ms. Mary Jane Patterson, Executive
Director and Mr. Dave Blake, Business Development Manager, REEP, reviewed the
organization's achievements in 2014/2015 and their goals for 2016.
Ms. Patterson indicated that consistent support from core funders makes it possible to sustain
the organization and bring forward innovative programs such as the new Home Energy Catalyst
program, which is a collaborative approach to changing the housing stock in Waterloo Region.
She acknowledged the City of Kitchener's newly adopted Strategic Plan, stating that the REEP
House for Sustainable Living helps implement the Plan in the following areas of focus: Water
Resources; Air Quality; Energy; and Environmental Education and Public Awareness.
Ms. Patterson stated for 2016, they are requesting an increase of $2,500. or 8.5 % over the
amount that Kitchener has contributed annually since 2011. She advised that after several years
at the same level of support from the Core Funders, and recognizing the increased costs of
sustaining the organization, REEP is requesting a modest increase from all of their Core funders
this year.
Core Funding Received in 2015 Requested for 2016
Region of Waterloo $50,000 $55,000
City of Kitchener $27,500 $30,000
City of Cambridge $15,000 $20,000
Waterloo North Hydro 30 000 35 000
Total $122,500 $140,000
The Environmental Committee expressed support for the request for the additional funding,
noting that core funders are essential to ensure the continued operation of REEP, and
acknowledged the important work they offer the community.
A copy of REEP's funding request and their 2014-2015 Annual report has been attached for
references.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city's strategic vision
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Starting in 2000, the City allocated a $5,000. grant to REEP through the Environmental
Committee's Operating Budget. Over the past 15 years the grant amount has increased to its
current level of $27,500.; and, as of the end of 2015 REEP has received a total of $295,000.
from the Environmental Committee.
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Currently $27,500 has been projected in the Environmental Committee's 2016 Operating
Budget. Any increase over and above this amount would need to be funded through the tax
base, as there is insufficient capacity within the Legislated Services budget to accommodate an
increased grant allocation.
The requested funding of $30,000. would represent the City of Kitchener's contribution to
REEP's 2016 core budget. The grant funding being recommended would require a $2,500
increase to the Environmental Committee Operating Budget for 2016.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM - As of September 3, 2015, the September 17, 2015 Environmental Committee
agenda, the Waterloo Regional Green Solutions (REEP) grant funding request and annual
report were available for review on the City's website
CONSULT - At the September 17, 2015 Environmental Committee meeting, the Chair informed
all those in attendance that any recommendation arising from the Committee would be
considered at the October 19, 2015 Finance & Corporate Services Committee meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services
Appendix A - REEP's funding reuest
Appendix B — REEP's 2014-2015 Annual Report
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Green Solutions,
September 3, 2015
Dear Kitchener Environmental Committee Members,
We write with grateful thanks for your support of REEP's work, and to report on the community benefits that we are
achieving with your help. Our Annual Report for 2014-2015 is at http://reepgreen.ca/what-is-reep/annual-re ports/and we are
proud to have the City of Kitchener's logo on the front page as a Core Funder of REEP.Together we have a wealth of
citizen action and environmental improvement to be proud of!
This letter is also our request to the City to renew its funding to REEP in 2016 in the amount of$30,000—an increase
of$2,500, or 8.5 %over the amount that Kitchener has contributed annually since 2011.Your contribution goes
directly to operating costs for REEP, and this year represents 6%of our revenue of approximately$470,000.
As we navigate the ups and downs of federal and provincial support for energy and the environment, we value
more and more the consistent support of a few core funders that make it possible to sustain the organization while
we seek the rest of the funding for our programs. In return, we can bring innovative programs such as the Home
Energy Catalyst at a fraction of the cost of the city taking up this work on its own.
Home Energy Catalyst: Changing the Housing Stock in Waterloo Region
An example of the work your core funding makes possible is our new Home Energy Catalyst program, a collaboration
of multiple partners including local businesses Mindscape Innovations and Scaled Purpose, as well as Kitchener
Utilities, the University of Waterloo and Green Communities Canada.
Together we propose to change the housing stock in our community by offering:
• training for builders of new homes
• a Home Energy Coach to guide homeowners through energy upgrades
• a local financing option to help with upfront capital costs.
We are excited about launching the new Energy Coach service this month, and the financing option early in the new
year.Working with the University of Waterloo, we'll evaluate the impact that hands-on coaching and alternative
financing can provide to homeowners during this funded pilot until March 31, 2016.
We thank Kitchener Environment Committee members, City Councillors, and staff for your strong support of REEP's
work in Kitchener, and look forward to working together in 2016.
Yours truly,
Mary Jane Patterson
Executive Director
Phone: 519-744-9799 Email: info @reepgreen.ea Website: www.reepgreen.ea
222 Frederick St.,Kitchener,ON N2H 2M8
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REEP — Registered Charity and Social Enterprise
REEP's model is to remain nimble as an organization, operating with a minimal overhead, adapting our infrastructure
as opportunities arise. We do this through a combination of:
a)funded public education and action,with REEP House as the focal point, and
b)fee-for-service and contract work, in keeping with our strategic goals.
Our local core funders represent approximately%of our revenue, and the rest we seek through contracts with
municipalities and utilities, and through grants that we bring to the community. For a number of years we have been
able to maintain the REEP House for Sustainable Living as a public demonstration and teaching centre with no direct
funding, through revenue from contracts. Our Core Funders give us the starting capacity to seek these opportunities.
After many years at the same level of support from our Core Funders, and recognizing the increased costs of sustaining
the organization,we are requesting a modest increase from each this year.
Core Funding Received in 2015 Requested for 2016
Region of Waterloo $50,000 $55,000
City of Kitchener $27,500 $30,000
City of Cambridge $15,000 $20,000
Waterloo North Hydro 30 000 35 000
Total $122,500 $140,000
Why support BEEP?
REEP's work directly aligns with Kitchener's newly approved Strategic Plan for 2015-2018.
Our energy and water programs help to build a "strong and resilient economy" by targeting older neighbourhoods
that have the most to gain from energy,water and stormwater upgrades.The improvements recommended by REEP's
programs are most often completed by contractors, enriching employment opportunities in Kitchener, and helping to
"develop and nurture a high quality of life and a powerful identity"to "attract investment and a talented creative
workforce".
Improving our older housing stock also contributes to "safe and thriving neighbourhoods"that draw more people to
choose downtown living, and thereby help to "manage growth" and "curb urban sprawl".
REEP began to "develop measures to manage storm water and improve water quality in the city's watersheds" in
2009 before Kitchener created its stormwater utility and credit program.We continue to provide evaluation and
implementation support to residential and non-residential property owners to help them manage stormwater where it
lands, thereby reducing urban flooding and reducing operations and maintenance costs for municipal stormwater
infrastructure (pages 6 and 7, Annual Report).
REEP's energy programs help Kitchener fulfill its Greenhouse Gas Emission reduction commitments
• Municipalities directly and indirectly affect 44%of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions.
• Kitchener has committed to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Partners for Climate Protection program at
both the community and corporate level.
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• Collectively the three cities and regional municipality in Waterloo Region have approved a climate action plan to
reduce our community greenhouse gas emissions to 6% below 2010 levels by 2020.
(pages 12 and 13,Annual Report)
REEP is one of very few organizations that work with the residential sector to promote and empower home energy
efficiency in Waterloo Region (pages 4 and 5, Annual Report). Our energy and water conservation programs as well as
rainwater harvesting initiatives have a direct impact on the ability of residential property owners to reduce their
greenhouse gas emissions: 21,332 tonnes reduced to date through home energy retrofits recommended by REEP
energy advisors.
The REEP House for Sustainable Living helps implement Kitchener's Strategic Plan for the Environment
The REEP House, one of the few home renovations that is LEED Platinum certified, is where homeowners and students
go to see green technologies in action.With water conservation, stormwater management and energy efficiency
features demonstrated throughout, it is the focal point of REEP's mission to make sustainability the norm (pages 10
and 11, Annual Report).
Focus Area 2,Water Resources
• "to build public awareness, educate and provide expertise to the community on conserving and enhancing
water resources"
Focus Area 3,Air Quality
• "to improve air quality and thus to minimize the associated risk to public health"
Focus Area 5, Energy
• "to achieve continual reducations in per capita energy consumption and to promote a sustainable energy use
lifestyle through public education and the increased use of renewable energy sources and new technologies"
• "to achieve continual reductions in per capita energy consumption and to promote a sustainable energy use
lifestyle through public education and the increased use of renewable energy sources and new technologies"
Focus Area 7, Environmental Education and Public Awareness
• "to promote an environmentally healthy lifestyle through the development of strategies to increase
environmental literacy, the implementation of effective monitoring programs and the introduction of
cooperative public outreach initiatives"
REEP celebrates citizen action and our collective achievements (pages 8, 9, and 16, Annual Report)
Join us Thursday, November 12 at the Victoria Park Pavilion for Celebrating Community Action, our annual awards
event to recognize outstanding energy, education and stormwater achievements by residents and businesses in
Waterloo Region.
Conclusion
Our Mission at REEP is"working together to make sustainability the norm". We are proud to be part of a community
that sees the importance of taking action on climate change, and to be working together with Kitchener city staff on
climate change mitigation and adaptation, through ClimateAction WR, RAIN, the REEP House Home Energy Catalyst,
and all our programs.
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RAIN Business Visit and Educational Workshop Participants
A.R.Kaufman YMCA Gord Kaster Automotive Mennonite Central Committee Trinity Village
Ball Service Group Grand Valley Institution Menu for your Venue Triovest Realty Advisors
Cadillac Fairview Hacienda Sarria Oak Bridge Properties Valet Car Wash
Chicopee Tube Park Heffner Toyota Ontario Die International Voisin Developments Ltd.
Christie Digital System Henry Walser Funeral Home Ontario Seed Compan Walper Hotel
Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Jagmeet Metal Products PlasdFab Waterloo Region Museum
Crawford and Company Keytech Water Management Provincial Truck Lift Weber Group of Companies
Dance Adventures Kitchener Auditorium(City of Kitchener) Reid's Heritage Homes The Working Centre
DeMan&Hoediono Health Facility Kitchener Horticultural Society Saab KW University of Waterloo
Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario Kitchener Kia Solid Ground Ministries Wilfrid Laurier University
Fischer Canada Stainless Tubing Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Stantec
First Capital Realty Kingsdale Community Centre(City of Kitchener) ST.0.P.Restaurant Supply
Forest Group Gemini Motorsitchener Ltd. MarcoonrCCuustomnMetals The CorasGroup Control
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REEP Workplace Lunch `n Learn Participants ClimateActionWR Community Presentations
Calvin Men's Group Fererro Canada Huron Heights ECO Summit
Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty Region of Waterloo Scouts Canada
Knox Presbyterian Church Teledyne Dalsa University of Waterloo:GEM 675-Climate Compatible Development course
Leadership Waterloo United Way of Kitchener Waterloo University of Waterloo:GEOG 675-Climate Change Governance course
Mennonite Economic Development Agency University of Waterloo:PSCI 428-Current Debates in Political Economy course
Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan
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Schools that visited Benedict
REEP House(April 11, 2014 to March 311, 2015)
District Elmira
John F.Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute(Guelph) Saint David Catholic Secondary School
Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School Saint Mary's High School
Resurrection Catholic Secondary School
Thanks to our In-Kind Contributors
Conestoga College Public Relations students rare Charitable Research Reserve Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Credit Valley Conservation Authority Region of Waterloo Transition KW
Grand River Conservation Authority Stantec WalterFedy
Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Swanson's Home Hardware Building Centre Waterlution
Kitchener in Bloom Thompson Environmental Wilfrid Laurier University:BU 610 Project Team
Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce TNT Property Maintenance Wilfrid Laurier University:NFP Practicum students
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