HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-17-012 - Community Climate Action Plan Progress - Report
REPORT TO:EnvironmentalCommittee
DATE OF MEETING: May 18, 2017
SUBMITTED BY:Brandon Sloan, Manager, Long Range & Policy Planning
PREPARED BY:Sarah Brown, Senior Sustainability Planner, 519-741-2200 x.7068
WARD(S) INVOLVED:All
DATE OF REPORT:May 4 2017
REPORT NO.:CSD-17-012
SUBJECT:Community Climate Action Plan Progress Report
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RECOMMENDATION:
THATthe report, entitled “Our Progress, Our Path: An Update on Waterloo Region’s
Community Carbon Footprint”be submitted tothe Federation of Canadian Municipalities
as the City of Kitchener’s fulfillment of Community Milestone 4 and 5 of the Partners for
Climate Protection program, and further;
THATthe City of Kitchener continueto participate as acollaborative partner in the
upcoming engagement process to establish a community greenhouse gas reduction
target beyond 2020.
BACKGROUND:
In2013, the Region of Waterloo and Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo endorsed in
principle the CommunityClimate Action Plan to further reduce our community greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissionstowards a target of 6 per cent below 2010 levels by 2020(and satisfy a
number of other economic, environmental, social and cultural objectives). Several next steps for
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implementing the Plan were stipulatedin a portion of the November 25, 2013 Council
resolution:
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of a ClimateActionWR collaborative
approach between the Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Region of Waterloo along
with community and business groups, utilities, schools, universities and residents be explored to
achieve a community-wide GHG reduction target, and at minimum should include:
A Terms of Reference for an ImplementationGroup with any such terms and associated
agreements being prepared to the satisfaction of Legal Services and Purchasing, and
any associated costs being to the approval of Council;
Implementation strategies for moving forward with specific actions;
Prioritization, cost and resource requirements for actions;
Monitoring and an interim reporting of results before 2020;
Consideration of a Greenhouse Gas reduction target beyond 2020;
Submission to FCM as fulfillment of Community Milestones 4 (Implementation) and5
(Monitoring and Reporting)”
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
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On April 28, 2014, Council approved arecommendation to proceed with these next steps by
enteringinto a collaborative agreement between the City of Kitchener,City of Cambridge, City
of Waterloo, and Region of Waterloo for facilitation of Community Climate Action Plan
implementation in partnership withtwo non-profit organizations, Reep Green Solutions and
Sustainable Waterloo Region.These partners work together through a collaboration known as
ClimateActionWR tosupport actions and develop new opportunities which reduce greenhouse
gas emissions, as well as to monitor and report on the progress of the Plan.
This report provides an update onprogress achieved to date through thiscollaborative
approach particularlyregardingthe last three bullet points listed above.
REPORT:
The City of Kitchener recently adopted a corporategreenhouse gas reduction target of eight per
cent below 2016 levels by 2026 and is currently in the process of preparing a Corporate Climate
Action Plan which will specifically address emissions producedby municipal buildings and
operations.This report is focused on thebroadercommunity-scope Climate Action Plan which
covers greenhouse gas emissions from the activities of all residents, businesses and
organizations within the geographic boundary of the region.
Partners for Climate Protection program
Along with over 300 other Canadian municipalities, the City ofKitchener is a long-standing
member of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) programwhichisadministered by the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). PCP sets out a five-milestone framework to
reduce GHG emissionsfor both the corporate and community scopes,andFCMprovidesformal
approval and acknowledgement when each step is complete.Themunicipal partners of
ClimateActionWR (Region of Waterloo, Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo) are
pursuing the community scope milestones through a collaborative approach. The current status
of achieving those milestones is as follows:
Community Milestones
StatusNotes
(ClimateActionWR)
Creating a greenhouse gas
Milestone 1
emissionsinventory and Achieved in 2012
forecast
Setting an emissions 6%below 2010
Milestone 2
reductions targetby 2020
Achieved in 2013
Developing a local action AClimate Action Plan
Milestone 3planfor Waterloo Region:
Living Smarter in 2020
Implementing the local
Activities ongoing
Milestone 4
action plan or a set of Ready for submission
through2020
activities
(recommendation
within this report)
Monitoring progress and Next major progress
Milestone 5
reporting results report in 2021
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Monitoring and an interim reporting of results before 2020
In May 2017, ClimateActionWR completed acommunity GHG inventory and implementation
report that shows the progress that the community of Waterloo Region has made towards
reducing our “carbon footprint” between 2010 and 2015. The progress report, entitled Our
Progress, Our Path: An Update on Waterloo Region’s Community Carbon Footprint,and
associated appendices are provided as Attachment Ato this staff report.
Highlightsfrom the Our Progress, Our Pathreport include:
Overall GHG emissions decreased by 5.2% between 2010 and 2015 in Waterloo Region
Reductions in emissions related to workplaces and homes were responsible for most of
the decrease. This was driven bylocal efforts to improve efficiency and reduce
consumption along withthe significant impact of the provincial phase-out of coal from
our electricity grid.
If coal had not been phased out, our community would have experienced a 4.4%
increase in emissionsbetween 2010 and 2015.
Local transportation emissions grewsubstantiallyas vehicle ownership rose at twice the
rate of population growth and resulted in more vehicles on the road per person than in
2010.
While an overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is alone something to celebrate,
it is even more significant when compared against broader demographic trends for
Waterloo Region which show thatpopulation grew by 5.7% and the number of
employees increased by 7.5% over the same period of time.
Theprogress report provides a detailed updateon the key actions from the Community
Climate Action Plan, including partners involved, current status,challenges,and GHG
reduction results to date and/or anticipated by 2020.
Realizing a 5.2% reduction represents demonstrated progress towards the community target of
6%, however,if coal had not been phased out of the electricity grid, our overall emissions would
have increased by 4.4%. This means that unless action is accelerated at the local level, our
community will not likely see further reduction over the 2016 to 2020 period.
Through ClimateActionWR a number of actions and opportunities have been identified that
require support and further uptake from the organizations and residents of Waterloo Region to
result in greenhouse gas reductions andother community benefits. For example, atransition to
a lower-carbonlocaltransportation network has begun through long-term investments in public
transit, building new active transportationinfrastructure, and increasing prevalence of electric
vehicles, but continued focus on these and creation of other supporting actionswill be needed
to halt emissions from the transportationsector between now and 2020.
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The following graph depicts the change of community scope emissions between 2010 and 2015
across Waterloo Region as a whole:
The content of the attached Our Progress, Our Pathreport was prepared in order to meet the
requirements of PCP Community Milestones 4 and 5. The pending submissionof these
documentsto FCM will include confirmation that these milestones are now complete for the City
of Kitchener as well as theother partner municipalities.
As the community Climate Action Plan continues to be implemented through to 2020,Kitchener
will continue to work closely with the other ClimateActionWR partners through various roles.
Consideration of a greenhouse gas reduction target beyond 2020
At the Paris climate conference (COP21) in December 2015, 195 countries adopted the first-
ever universal, legally binding global climate deal. The agreement sets out a global action plan
to put the world on track to avoid dangerous climate change by limiting global warming to less
than 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to aim to limit the increase to 1.5°C. The agreement
recognizes the important role of cities in addressing climate change and invites them to scale up
their efforts and support actions to reduce emissions; build resilience and decrease vulnerability
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to the adverse effects of climate change; and uphold and promote regional and international
cooperation.
Plans and targets for achieving greenhouse gas reduction at the corporate, community,
provincial, federal and international level all have acomplementaryrole to play in contributing to
accelerated actionon climate change and transformation to a low carbon economy.Asa
signatory to theinternational Paris Agreement, Canadahas made a national commitment to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To contribute to the nation-wide effort, the provincial
government created theOntarioClimate Change Action Planin 2016 to help cut greenhouse
gas emissions to 15 per cent below 1990* levels by 2020, 37 per cent by 2030 and 80 per cent
by 2050.(*Note that the baseline year of the province’s 2020 target is 1990 compared to a 2010
baseline for Waterloo Region. Baselineyearis one of many factors that go into deciding an
appropriate targetfor any given jurisdiction or organization).
To align with the long-term climate change goals of provincial and federal levels of government,
along with communities around the world,a target for beyond 2020 will need to be considered
by the community of Waterloo Region. While incremental action continues towards the 2020
target, setting a longer-term vision will allow for strategic investment decisionsand actions that
support transformation towards a smart, efficient and sustainable future for Waterloo Region.
Next Steps
To build on the successfulapproach which resulted inconsensus on a 2020 target, staff
recommend that the City of Kitchener continue to collaborate amongstmunicipal partnersand
participate in the community and stakeholder engagement to help set a beyond-2020 target.It is
anticipated that this process will occur in the second half of 2017 through various public
engagement methods led by ClimateActionWR. Similar to the previous approach, reports on a
recommended new target would be presented to Committees and Council of the local and
regional municipalities at a similar time and that is currently anticipated for early 2018.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENERSTRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city’s strategic vision
through the delivery of core serviceand is related to Strategic Priority #4 – Sustainable
Environment and Infrastructure.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The City of Kitchener’s contribution towards the ongoing facilitation by ClimateActionWR of
implementation, monitoring and reporting activities is funded by a confirmed budget allocation
through to 2021.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the
committee meeting.
COLLABORATE – ClimateActionWR facilitates three volunteer committees made up of local
residents and representatives of partner organizations. These committees meet monthlyto
support community action within the focus areas of: transportation, workplaces and homes.The
members of these committeeswere involved in the process of updating the key actions update
charts contained within the attached progress report. The Committee Chairs also participated in
reviewing the results and shaping the messaging forthe public-facing Our Progress, Our Path
report.
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ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Alain Pinard, Director of Planning, Community Services Department
Attachments:
AttachmentA- Our Progress, Our Path: An Update on Waterloo Region’s Community
Carbon Footprint
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An Update on Waterloo Region’s Community Carbon Footprint
Our Progress, Our Path
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Region
As you read this report, we hope you see this as your story – our community’s story. It is up to each and every one of us to chart our path forward while learning, collaborating, innovating,
and growing towards a more sustainable future.
Paul Willms
Tova Davidson
City Of Cambridge
Sustainable Waterloo
David Roewade
City Of Waterloo
Region of Waterloo
Anna Marie Cipriani
ClimateActionWR
Sarah Brown
Green Solutions
City Of Kitchener
MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE More than three years ago, our community set out to chart a course for living smarter in 2020. Collectively we proposed to reduce our community’s
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 6% below 2010 levels by 2020. A Climate Action Plan for Waterloo Region provided a foundation for action from private, halfway point toward 2020. It
outlines changes in our community’s carbon footprint between 2010 and 2015, and promotes further action by sharing opportunities for community members and local organizations to contribute
to reaching our target by 2020. We believe this target can be reached on the path to creating a better future for Waterloo Region. ClimateActionWR Management Committee 2
Mary Jane Patterson
Reep Green Solutions
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Our Progress, Our Path
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From 2010 to 2015: Changes in Our Community Carbon Footprint When creating the Climate Action Plan, we completed a community-wide GHG our carbon footprint: the amount of GHGs the community
of Waterloo Region emits. We have completed another inventory, this time for the year 2015, to compare with our 2010 footprint and to measure our progress towards our 6% reduction target.
Over the last six years, our community has experienced upward pressure on our carbon footprint from growth in population and employment, and more vehicles on our roads. Despite this
pressure, our carbon footprint has decreased, demonstrating that achieving economic growth and reducing emissions can go hand in hand. When our local efforts are combined with the
impact of the provincial phase-out of progress towards our 6% reduction target.What is CO Carbon dioxide equivalent (COand nitrous oxide (Nexample, 1 tonne of CHof CO
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We have witnessed a reduction in GHG emissions of 5.2% between 2010 and 2015, equivalent to 235,935 tonnes of COcars being taken off the road.
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Founder
Energy+ Inc.
Sustain-A-City
Grade 3 Student
President & CEO
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director
Katarina Milicic,
Ian Miles,
Mary Johnston Public School
Kari Richards,
Gordon Hatt,
Infrastructure Services, City of Kitchener
Justin Readman,
Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener and Area
Even though the impact of climate change is small now, it doesn’t mean it won’t grow. At school my class is doing some things to help reduce energy use, such as turning down the heat,
not using the smart board as much, and opening up the window blinds. My long term goal is to increase the “A cleaner, brighter, and sustainable future is what drives Energy+ to collaborate
with its customers businesses embrace the latest energy conservation technologies, and it will continue to offer ideas, portion of our strategic plan being dedicated to deliver on actions
that create a sustainable environment and sustainable infrastructure. As citizens migrate to cities there is an opportunity to
Why Take Climate Action?
ClimateActionWR Re-Inventory
ClimateActionWR
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WHO ARE WE? ClimateActionWR is a collaboration focused on supporting actions and developing new opportunities that will lead to a reduction in members and local organizations, our vision
is to achieve a community-wide GHG reduction target of 6% below 2010 levels by 2020, while supporting local economic development and a higher quality of life throughout the region.
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Our Progress, Our Path
Climate Town Hall WR More than 300 community members participated in roundtable discussions, sharing their strong desire for individuals, governments and collectively on climate change.
letters of supportyour needs
Partners for Climate Protection (PCP)Waterloo Region is among 300 Canadian municipalities that have made commitments to reduce GHG emissions. leadership and contribute to our provincial,
national, and international targets because up to half of Canada’s GHG emissions are under the control
cross-promotionpublic endorsementsdelegations of supportcommunity’s target
Types of Support
Momentum is building as the call for climate action transcends political ideologies, and provincial and national jurisdictions. Many jurisdictions have set forward plans and targets
and although each may be different, they are all mutually supportive to achieving a common goal of reducing GHG emissions globally.
Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan reduce GHG emissions and transition toward a low-carbon actions including funding for active and public transit, supporting the adoption of low-carbon
technologies in businesses, and home energy audits at time of sale.
Pan-Canadian Agreement on Clean Growth and Climate Change that action on climate change requires cooperation and collaboration across jurisdictions. It outlines nationwide actions, including
pricing carbon, net-zero building codes, supporting zero-emission vehicles, and supporting Canadian cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship.
How We Help You Take Action ClimateActionWR offers support to organizations whose actions are reducing GHGs in Waterloo Region and operates three committees that support community action
in the areas of transportation, experts and dedicated community members who act as connectors and catalysts to accelerate progress towards our community’s GHG that can be leveraged
to support your efforts.
Paris Agreement nations to date, the Agreement unites nations in a common cause to curb emissions and limit global temperatures from pre-industrial levels.
Climate Action: Waterloo Region & Beyond
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2014
a permanent program and launches new online carpool matching and trip planning tool (gotravelwise.ca)Community CarShare pilots a Quantum Delivery Program to extend access to their service
with vehicle delivery by requestConstruction begins on
Under the Save on Energy Home Assistance Program, Reep Green Solutions provided 5,173 households and social housing units with audits between 2012-2015Unanimous approval of our community
Climate Action Plan and target by our local City and Regional Councils70 electric vehicles in community
2013
City of Waterloo sets 6% GHG reduction target for their corporate operations
Region of Waterloo sets 10% GHG reduction target for their corporate operationsCity of Cambridge sets 6% GHG reduction target for their corporate operations
between partners forms ClimateActionWRRegion of Waterloo and Sustainable Waterloo
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2012
Community-scale GHG inventory gives us our emissions baselineRegional Carbon Initiative welcomes its 50th member, with 45,000 tonnes of COcommitted across its membership
launches Community 7 stations
2011
City of Kitchener Operations Facility built to LEED Silver Standard includes Canada’s largest solar roof
Reep House for Sustainable Living opens to showcase energy and water innovations that any homeowner can adopt Conestoga Mall electric vehicle charging outlet in the region
2010
ClimateActionWR
Energy+, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and Waterloo North Hydro conservation programs saved businesses and residents 290 GWh of electricity between 2010-2014
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INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS, COLLECTIVE IMPACT: A TIMELINE
University of Waterloo Environment & Business students research climate action plans in cities across Canada
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construction of Canada’s largest net-positive multi-tenant commercial building, evolv1 launches season with 14 stations at the University of Waterloo and two other locations in Uptown
WaterlooCity of Kitchener sets 8% GHG reduction target for their corporate operations
2017
The Importance of a Network
Many organizations, programs and activities are helping to mitigate Waterloo Region’s climate who believe that Waterloo Region can achieve the vision of a smaller carbon footprint while
supporting a strong and competitive local economy and a
Community CarShare’s Quantum Delivery Program continues with a partnership Eco Couriers Over 42,000 streetlights will be converted to LED throughout the regionSystem evaluations, Reep
Green Solutions participants reduced an estimated 12,652 tonnes of GHGs through their more than 5,000 home
Community CarShare reaches 3,000 lifetime members Energy+, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro, Waterloo North Hydro and Union Gas launch a small business Home Reno Rebate returns and offers both
Union Gas and Kitchener Utilities customers rebates of up to $5,000City of Waterloo measures over 1.3 million active transit trips along their High Priority
2016
Regional Carbon Initiative expands to become the Regional Sustainability Initiative drive-alone reduction target for 2020279 electric vehicles in communityCommunity CarShare expands
to Cambridge
Sustainable Waterloo Region, the Cora Group, EY Canada, and the David Johnston Research + the common vision for a leading-edge sustainable building in Waterloo30th public electric vehicle
charging outlet is installed in the region
Reep Green Solutions launches Home Energy Coach service
2015
Veriform becomes Initiative member to become carbon neutral Community Access stations and over 150 members Energy+, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and Waterloo North Hydro were assigned energy
conservation targets to achieve 273 GWh of electricity savings in the community by 2020
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. In 2015,
there is still work to be done
Our current results are below Enhanced BAU. Community conservation efforts, improved energy efficiency and moving to lower emission vehicles have had a measurable impact on our community’s
carbon footprint. grid, have offset a portion of the expected increase in emissions from population growth.Although we are approaching our 6% reduction target, emissions were 5.2% lower
than 2010 levels and this reduction occurred during a period of growth in population, households, and employees in the region. Reducing emissions during a period of growth is commendable.
In order to maintain our current progress and reach our 6% reduction target, our consumption of fossil fuel must decrease, regardless of the population and economic growth to come.
As a community, we have many tools, resources, and strengths to achieve such reductions and some of them are our collective impact.
6% Lower
1.1% Higher
17.5% Higher
2020
Target
5.2% Lower
would grow as projected between 2010 and that coal would be phased out of the electricity grid and that vehicle fuel-efficiency standards would improve, while still assuming that those
external factors into consideration we expected emissions to increase 1.1% by 2020.
Actual
2015
Enhanced BAU
GHG Projections, Target and Actual Results
BAU
2010
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Our Climate Action Plan described two Business-As-Usual (BAU), would result in emissions being 17.5% higher by 2020. provincial or other macro-economic actions would be implemented,
and that population 8
ANALYSIS OF OUR RESULTS
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See page 19
Changes to the Carbon Footprint Methodology As part of the inventory process, the original baseline carbon footprint has been updated because of several improvements to the inventory
methodology. When these improvements were applied to the 2010 baseline, the total emissions in our community changed from 3.6 to 4.5 million tonnes of COmethodology also resulted in
a slight variation in the the methodology and associated changes are outlined in an Inventory Data Management Manual available at www.climateactionwr.ca.
See page 18
Energy use in residential buildings including electricity, natural gas, fuel oil and propane. See page 16
*
Energy use in industrial, commercial and institutional buildings including electricity, natural gas, fuel oil and propane.See page 14
Vehicle fuel consumption including gasoline, diesel, natural gas and propane. See page 12
TRANSPORTATIONWORKPLACESHOMESAGRICULTUREWASTE
The Impact of Coal Phase-Out between 2010 and 2015, decreasing GHG emissions from electricity by more than 60%. Without this change in the electricity supply, total GHG emissions in
our community would have been 4.4% higher in 2015 than in 2010. It is important to note that, although the coal phase-out is a major contributor to the GHG reductions we have seen in
also contributed to the GHG reductions in electricity. Local efforts to conserve electricity through smarter made a positive impact, allowing us to curb the growth of our carbon footprint
while increasing our local population and employment.
Five Focus Areas
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Reductions in emissions related to most of this decrease, as local efforts to have complemented the impact of the provincial phase-out of coal from our electricity grid. Countering these
reductions, local transportation emissions grew substantially as vehicle ownership rose at twice the rate of population growth and resulted in more vehicles on the road per person than
in 2010.
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OUR COMMUNITY’S PROGRESS
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Total Results
-17%
SUPERMARKET
Reduction in emissions by sector
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reduce your household
buy the smallest, most fuel-
test-drive an electric vehicle and learn about
Right-size your vehicle:Go electric: incentives and charging infrastructure from ChargeWR Become a 1 or 0 car household: costs by giving up a personal vehicle and try out Community CarShare
to help you transition
Challenge yourself:
encourage your
Our Progress on Transportation Emissions
Given that almost half of our community’s 2015 emissions are caused by how we move people and goods, transportation represents the largest challenge — and opportunity — that we face
in and 2015, while vehicle ownership rose at twice the rate of population growth. Personal vehicles represent a staggering 78% of that increase as a variety of factors have made personal
vehicle ownership more appealing, including lower fuel prices and interest rates. Despite this growth in per capita. A number of actions and investments in alternative transportation
emissions have
Buy a comfortable bike:riding it, you’ll use it more often Join TravelWise:can receive supports to green your commute
Keep going...
Transit VehiclesCommercialVehiclesPassenger Vehicles
TRANSPORTATION
2%
30%68%
Sources of Transportation Emissions
49%
turn off your car if you are going to be
encourage your local municipal government
FOCUS AREA:
Green your commute: 10-second rule: Show support: to prioritize active transportation investments
Start here:
What You Can Do
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Change In GHG Emissions 2010-2015
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(Goal)
%Number of Electric Vehicles in the Community 201020132014201520162020
Electric Vehicles (EVs)EVs are emerging as a popular vehicle in Waterloo Region with up to $14,000 available in incentives to buy an EV. EVs in the region by 2020. Organizations have
also installed 42 Public Charging Station Ports in the region. By using electricity rather than gasoline, EVs contribute to the reduction of GHGs while saving you $1,500-$2,000 annually
on gas and maintenance. EVs also have zero tailpipe emissions, which improves air quality.
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Bicycle and Vehicle Parking currently underway, both the City of Kitchener and City of Waterloo have requirements in some areas. prioritize active and public transit in densely populated
areas that are well served by transit.
TravelWise organizations with tools and services to reduce the number of employees driving alone to passes, an online carpool matching tool, and annual reporting and recognition. Cambridge
free memberships until the end of 2018!
2031 as the population grows.
from 27,000 passengers per day to 56,000 passengers by
be in operation by 2018. ION ridership is expected to increase
ION Light Rail Transit includes the development of the ION rapid transit line, which will
Local Action
Carsharing available from Community CarShare (below) provides an affordable and hassle-free alternative to owning a car. Carsharing is a lower cost alternative to satisfy your driving
needs, and studies have shown that carshare members drive less.
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draft-proof your
gather fellow
Start a green team: employees to brainstorm and champion for your organization Regulate your heat: building, add insulation and optimize your building heating controls
Challenge yourself:
encourage your
add motion sensors to your
Our Progress on Workplace Emissions
During a period of economic growth in our community, the GHG emissions produced been a slight increase in electricity consumption in this area (0.3%), but a large Ontario’s electricity
generation mix. Additionally, we saw a modest rise in natural gas consumption (4.9%), which is lower than the rate of job creation (7.5%). With a deeper switching, local organizations
are leading the way toward a low-carbon economy.
Turn off the lights: lights so they turn off when no one is around, and consider upgrading to LEDs at the same time Become a sustainability leader:employer to join the Regional Sustainability
Initiative and gain recognition for your
Keep going...
PropaneFuel OilElectricityNatural Gas
6%6%
16%73%
Sources of Workplace Emissions
WORKPLACES
contact your
27%
encourage people in your
FOCUS AREA:
Inspire a stair culture: stairs instead of the elevator when they are able Take advantage of utility incentives: where to start and how to save money
Start here:
What You Can Do
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Clean Economy Innovation Hub Canada’s largest net-positive multi-tenant commercial building. Set to open in 2018, the innovation hub will serve as a meeting place for Waterloo Region’s
innovators to grow their ideas into globally transformational products, companies, and research focused on growing Canada’s clean economy.
Regional Sustainability Initiative helps organizations transform their sustainability interests and ambitions report an organization’s environmental impact, develop policies, and engage
employees. It also hosts events to help employees learn from experts and peers on sustainability initiatives.
10%
On TrackOn Track
6%
Local Action Conservation and Demand-side Management Programs Our local electricity distributors — Energy+, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and Waterloo North Hydro, along with Union Gas and
Kitchener Utilities — have up to $50 million in incentives to help local include: reimbursement of up to 50% of your project costs for and process improvements; lighting and refrigeration
upgrades for small businesses and free smart thermostats for small businesses
8%
Newly set in 2017
On Track
6%
Municipal Corporate GHG Reduction Plans Our area municipalities have shown leadership by setting Kitchener, and Waterloo, as well as the Region of Waterloo have all achieved promising
emissions reductions by implementing projects that reduce energy use while maintaining or growing services. Area Municipalities’ 10-Year Corporate Reduction Targets
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add attic insulation to your house
consider how a heat pump or solar
when searching for a home or
Put a hat on your house: Right-size your home: apartment, consider if living in a smaller space could still meet your needs Install new technology: panels might meet your energy needs
Challenge yourself:
reach out to your local utility
Our Progress on Emissions From Homes Our community is growing. We have seen a 5.7% increase in population and the addition of 12,800 new households between 2010 and 2015. Over the next
15 years we also expect to see 20-30% population growth. Comparing 2010 and 2015, we see a small increase in electricity consumption (1.2%) and a larger increase in natural gas consumption
(10.1%) in homes. Despite these increases, cold weather days in 2015 than 2010, which means that lower outdoor temperatures increased the in the price of natural gas and other fuel
oils, we expect to see a continued interest in improving encourage the building of new homes to an even higher standard. Residents of Waterloo Region individual choices can contribute
to achieving our community target.
Get an energy evaluation: Solutions, to show you where you can Find savings:provider or evaluation provider to determine what incentives are available to help you
Keep going...
PropaneFuel OilElectricityNatural Gas
3%7%
10%80%
Sources of EmissionsFrom Homes
HOMES
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share what you are doing and why, and
get Save on Energy coupons from your
FOCUS AREA:
Grab a coupon:electricity provider for LED lights, fans, weather stripping, programmable thermostats, and more Talk to your neighbour: Feel the seasons:to reduce energy use and save
money
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Start here:
What You Can Do
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Our Progress, Our Path
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Change In GHG Emissions 2010-2015
InsulationWindowsFurnace
%
10
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get up to
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EnerGuide Home Evaluations EnerGuide is a home evaluation service designed homeowners. Results from an evaluation can renovating, or purchasing a home. Reep Green Solutions also has
a home energy coach who can help you understand the options for saving energy at home.Home Renovation Rebate available to homeowners in Waterloo Region who heat with natural gas, wood
or another home, helps reduce the cost of renovations while supporting the installation of energy-
.
Local Action
Municipality of Waterloo is offering local homeowners water audits for free. Delivered by Reep Green Solutions, residents can have to reduce household water consumption across the community
from an average of 205L to 160L per person, per day as a part of
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ditch the meat
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shop at local farmers
Change In GHG Emissions 2010-2015
Meatless Mondays:Eat local: and meat to limit your waste Manure management: practices that reduce GHG emissions when using and storing manure Poop to Power: bioenergy might support the
energy needs of our rural communities
Local Action
We Need Your Ideas small part of our community’s carbon footprint, it has a large global impact. actions to support the reduction of GHG emissions in this sector. If you how to reduce
GHG emissions from the agriculture sector, we encourage you to reach out.
What You Can Do
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3
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Our Progress on Agriculture Emissions
Agriculture emissions made up roughly 5% of community GHG emissions in both 2010 and 2015 and have decreased slightly since 2010; however, this reduction in agriculture emissions Region,
which means there is less local food production for a larger population. A healthy agricultural sector is important as it is the largest economic sector within our region by use of
a bioenergy resource are methods of reducing GHGs from the agricultural sector that would contribute to our overall goal.
AGRICULTURE
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put organic waste and
Use the blue and green bins: recyclables to the curb every neighbours to do the same Expand your Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle, but products that produce waste at the point of purchase
and rot or compost all organic material Set up a backyard composter: waste to nourish your garden
Our Progress, Our Path
Change In GHG Emissions 2010-2015
What You Can Do
Local Action
Green Bin Organics Diversion At least 50% of municipal waste is organic matter that could be is a waste diversion program that decreases the amount of organics organic matter collected
with Green Bins is composted into a reusable soil resource for farmers.
%
11
+
). Methane is produced from waste when
2
Our Progress on Waste Emissions Emissions from waste are in the form of methane, which is a potent GHG that has over 25 times the global warming potential as carbon dioxide (COorganic
materials decompose in an environment without oxygen, increase in GHG emissions from community waste between 2010 and 2015 is largely due to population growth, but has been offset bin
program.
WASTE
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In-kind report design provided by:
Our vision for Waterloo Region is an innovative and forward-thinking community, where we work together to achieve environmental sustainability.
/ClimateActionWR
P.226.476.1659E.connect@climateactionwr.cawww.climateactionwr.ca
The Challenge Ahead The results in this report are a cause for celebration. Our community’s carbon footprint has decreased by 5.2% from 2010. We are on the path to a lower carbon future.
The work that has contributed to reducing our community carbon footprint has been workplaces and homes. We have also been supported by the move to cleaner energy We cannot rest on
our laurels. Our community has made progress on the path towards a lower carbon footprint, but there is room for improvement. With anticipated growth in our community and the upward
trend in vehicle ownership, the carbon footprint in our region is at risk of growing, undoing the 5.2% reduction we have achieved in the to reach beyond this target to create an even
better Waterloo Region for current and future generations.ClimateActionWR is issuing a call to action to you. We call on our community members to show leadership with change, investments
in infrastructure, and community-wide action are required to create the future we envision. Join us on this journey as a forward-looking and innovative community that can sustain a
high quality of life.Contact Us
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CLIMATEACTIONWR IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW
ClimateActionWR is a collective partnership jointly led by two local non-profits, Reep Green
Solutions and Sustainable Waterloo Region, and directly supported and managed by the Cities
of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo, as well as the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
Together with community members and local organizations, these partners aim to achieve a
community-wide greenhouse gas reduction target of 6% by 2020 while supporting local
economic development and a higher quality-of-life throughout the region. ClimateActionWR
supports the implementation and further development of A Climate Action Plan (CAP) for
Waterloo Region: Living Smarter in 2020, hereafter referred to as the CAP, by accelerating
climate action through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.
This appendix provides an overview of key elements of the implementation process including
governance and funding structure, iterative assessment model, support services, ongoing
challenges and a status update on key initiatives.
GOVERNANCE AND FINANCING STRUCTURE
As a collective partnership, ClimateActionWR receives support from a variety of organizations
and individuals through participation in various levels of its governance structure. The following
outlines various elements of the ClimateActionWR governance and financial structure. The
graphic below outlines the current stakeholders of ClimateActionWR.
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Funding & Program Funders
ClimateActionWR benefits from the direct support of four funders, and two in-kind partners.
The Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo as well as, the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo provide equal contributions (approx. $25,000 each)
budget of approx. $100,000. This funding and support has been secured until July 2021 through
collaborative agreements between the municipalities and ClimateActionWR to provide stability
in the implementation of the CAP. Reep Green Solutions and Sustainable Waterloo Region
provide in-kind support including meeting space, volunteer teams, administrative support and
regular support from co-op students and staff members. During the first year of
implementation, ClimateActionWR also received funding from the three local electric
distributors (LDCs): Energy+, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and Waterloo North Hydro in the amount
of approx. $10,000 each.
The implementation of actions within the CAP is supported by various sources of financing
which will be outlined in the chart below.
Plan Manager & Volunteer Team
full-time staff member and acts as the
coordinating hub for all activity of ClimateActionWR. The Plan Manager works directly with a
team of volunteers who support ClimateActionWR with a commitment of 5hrs/week.
Executive Directors & Staff Team
The Executive Directors of both Sustainable Waterloo Region and Reep Green Solutions provide
ongoing support and guidance to keep the program implementation advancing. Several staff
members from each organization also provide administrative support to ClimateActionWR.
Sector Committees
ClimateActionWR facilitates three committees that meet monthly to support community action
within the emissions focus areas of: transportation, workplaces, and homes. Each Sector
Committee takes a birds-eye view of their sector, being aware of all initiatives related to
climate change mitigation within the boundaries of Waterloo Region, in order to identify and
accelerate progress
committees are comprised of local experts and dedicated community members who support
the achievement of the 6% community GHG reduction target by acting as connectors and
catalysts. As connectors, they endeavour to introduce those who are working on similar
projects, or who have similar goals. As catalysts, they encourage those taking action to reach
deeper reductions and identify those who have not yet taken action and prompt them to do so
by engaging with enabling partners and supporting them in accessing implementation
resources. Each Sector Committee has an appointed Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson who
lead the monthly Sector Committee meetings and attend regular Management Committee
meetings.
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Management Committee
The Management Committee is comprised of a representative from each municipality (Cities of
Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo) as well as the
Executive Directors of both Reep Green Solutions and Sustainable Waterloo Region. The
Management Committee monitors and evaluates the ClimateActionWR program structure, and
progress towards its strategic goal while providing strategic direction and support for
ClimateActionWR and the Sector Committees. This Committee meets bi-monthly, for a total of
6 meetings per year and the Sector Committee Chairs join Management Committee Members
for every second meeting.
Action Owners
Action Owners are organizations that are implementing or investigating actions that reduce
community greenhouse gas emissions. ClimateActionWR monitors and supports the progress of
actions through regular communication and meetings with action owners.
ITERATIVE ASSESSMENT MODEL
ClimateActionWR monitors local initiatives and uses an iterative assessment model to
determine where support is required. Initiatives are identified as either:
not implemented;
further development required;
under consideration;
in progress; or
complete
based on the level of
support they require from ClimateActionWR. Actions that are self-sustaining, and require no to
Actions that require additional
support to reach their estimated GHG reduction
. ClimateActionWR completes this monitoring semi-annually through
informational interviews or written updates from the organizations implementing each local
community initiative.
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SUPPORTSERVICES
, ClimateActionWR offers support to
organizations (known as action owners) whose actions are measurably contributing to GHG
emission reductions in Waterloo Region. Support can be provided through our Sector
Committees or directly from the program staff and volunteers depending on scope. We have
developed a support services package that outlines a few of our ongoing supports including:
cross-promotion of events and activities;
public endorsements;
delegations of support;
connectiwithin tie-in to provincial,
national, and international contexts;
letters of support for funding applications; and
connections with a network of individuals working on similar or inter-connected projects
In our ongoing meetings with action owners, we also strive to identify customized approaches
to help them overcome their challenges.
ONGOING CHALLENGES
Informed by a four-day event series that brought together ClimateActionWR action owners and
sector committee members, as well as our ongoing implementation of the CAP, we have
identified several reoccurring challenges faced by organizations that are implementing GHG
reduction initiatives in Waterloo Region.
Transportation initiatives face ongoing challenges including:
the interconnectedness of different types of transportation services and supports;
difficulty in sustaining behaviour change; and
low political will when seeking to implement new actions or expand existing actions
Initiatives that seek to address GHG emissions from Workplaces face the following challenges:
competing priorities for resources;
communications gaps across initiatives;
resistance from customer groups; and
transitioning from product to process-based efficiency measures
Reducing GHG emissions from our Homes faces similar challenges including:
financial motivations and overcoming cost constraints;
-the-homeowner communication;
advertising and promotion;
commercial vs. residential cost effectiveness; and
capitalizing on government budget opportunities
Overall, we have identified three common themes across these areas where a coordinated
approach to addressing the challenges may support increased impact for various initiatives.
These areas for collaboration included:
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coordinated communication between diverse initiatives;
active mobilizing of public support for new initiatives; and
the creation of a common vision for the future
STATUS OF ACTIONS
The following table (Appendix B) provides an update on the progress and status of several key
actions, opportunities and further considerations identified in our 2013 community CAP.
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has been supported through Sustainable Waterloo.Waterloo Region to plan and impincrease the number of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations in the Region. These collaborations
include EV test drive events and charging infrastructure support.Growth in EV public charging ports has been driven by both prifunding for 17 its first level 3 (not yet installed as
of Dec 2016). Timing:Status: Items in progress include: Grant River Transit (expansionManagement (TDM)support for one of the major projects of the RTMP has been delayed,
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etc.).Regional Transportation Master Plan (RTMP): Projected shifts in transportation modes (i.e. decrease in SOV trips) as a result of the
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designed for alternative transportation modes, etc.)RegionCampaign/Bylaw: Projected impacts from a regioncampaign or by Goal:idling time from 7 minutes to 3 minutes per day.Community
Bike Share System:Community Access Bikeshare is building on a
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to expand to 14 stations with more flexible hours, buddy program, and and in Uptown Waterloo. In 2016, the area municipalities began pursuing the expansion of bike sharing to support
the ION.Timing:(Since our 2013 plan, Community Access Bikeshare has become the only Grand River Bike Share was not able to gain the financial support to expand in the community.)Status:
street lights (approx. 42,500) in the community will be converted to LEDs in 2018. Timing:Community CarshareWaterloo Region and 30 stationary cars. Their membership has expanded to
over 900 members, including 20 corporate memberships.pilot which delivered cars to their 5demand This program is continuing in 2017 with the support of
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successful pilot program in 2011, The Working Centre aims to further expand and test a bike share program with 100 bikes and 10 distribution stations. It's estimated that the program
will engage 200 members in the first year. LED Streetlight Retrofit: Conversion of streetlights to energyefficient LED fixtures. Local Car Share System: Expand privatelyoperated shared
vehicle systems, such as Community CarShare, in order to provide alternatives/supplements to personal vehicle
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The TravelWise project has been successfully expanded from a pilot to a full and ongoing program jointly run by the Region of Waterloo and Sustainable Waterloo Region. At the end of
2016, the program had 28 member organizations, representing approximately employees. In 2015, the program measured a mode split of 72% drive alone and has set a target to reduce that
by 5% by 2020.
Ecothe vehicles.Region in available in Kitchener. Timing: Timing:
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and on EmployerOutreach: Recognizing the significant influence that employers play in shaping employee travel patterns, TravelWise was established as a longterm program with measurable
impact across member organizations to reduce SOV commuting.
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for approval
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of Kitchener
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Status: City of Cambridge undergoing comprehensive review.City undergoing a comprehensive review and are expected to go to Council by the end of 2017. The draft zoning bycurrently proposes
minimum bicycle parking rates and reductions to minimum vehicle parking rates. TheWaterloo is also undertaking Light Rail Transit Station Planning for the areas around future rapid
transit stations. The draft station area plans propose further changes to the zoning bymaximum parking rates around rapidDetailed planning around Ion Light Rail transit stops will incorporate
maximum vehicle parking requirements and limitingCityundergoing a comprehensive Cinclude minimum bicycle parking provisions as well as maximum vehicle parking in some areas as well
as other measures that support Transportation and Demand Management including electric vehicle parking spaces and provisions for sharin
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to prevent overparking in orientedzoning byaddress minimum bicycle parking requirements, including shortvisitor, and longersecure resident and employee bicycle parking infrastructure.
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properties Timing: No update available No update available Status: residential programs to help reduce greenhemissions heater rebates; home assistance program; retailer events promoting
energy saving kits and shower head rebates. Overall the programs have informed the residents about energy conservation, and cushave become more conscious
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Union Gas Commercial and Industrial Conservation & Demand Management (CDM) Initiatives 2011 Reductions in energy consumption through initiatives commercial and industrial sectors.Union
Gas Residential Conservation & Demand Management (CDM) Initiatives 2011 Reductions in energy consumption through CDM initiatives targeting the residential sector.Kitchener Utilities
Residential CDM Initiatives 2011 Reductions in natural gas consumption through Kitchener Utilities Residential& Demand Management
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will reduce their energy consumption. Status:commercial and industrial customers to identify solutions and equipment upgrades that will help reduce energy use and improve the operation
of their facilities.In 2015, the three utilities each released new CDM plans Conversation First Framework. Their combined targefor this program are 273 GWh of electricity savings, there
is no peak demand savings target. As of the end of 2015, they had achieved 50 GWh of savings, 18% of their combined targets.Timing:
Status: North Hydro achieved 290 GWh of electricity savings between 2010 and 2014, representing 126% of their combined conservation targets. They also acMW of peak demand savings during
the same period, 65% of their combined targets.
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Kitchener UtilitiesEnergy+, KitchenerWilmot Hydro, Waterloo North Hydro
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nd industrial sectors,
Kitchener Utilities Commercial and Industrial CDM Initiatives 2011 Reductions in natural gas consumption through Kitchener Commercialn & Demand Management Local Distributor Energy Conservation
& Demand Management (CDM) Initiatives 2011 Reductions in electricity consumption and demand through the conservation programs targeting the residential, commercial, institutional adelivered
by local electricity distribution companies (LDCs).
B
X
I
D
N
E
ClimateActionWR
Status
P
Iterative
P
Assessment
A
1-38
at
1
33
560
2020
e)
52,599
to BAU
2 forecast
Projected
Reduction
compared
Annual GHG Potential
(tonnes CO
forecast
N/A
date
42,394
in 2016
Impacts & Benefits
Reductions
achieved to
Annual GHG
compared to
BAU
T
-
The
.
394
,
2
Labs
-
N
A
L
ductions will
P
N
O
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organizations advance the
C
A
February 2018, tender,
through its new "Environment
Emission reductions will improve
mbers who have committed over
E
T
A
Status & Timing
M
I
of reductions and have achieved 4
L
C
OngoingREA approval is expected in October 2017, design
Y
The Regional Carbon Initiative transformed into This project is in progress, Renewable Energy
to date.
tonnes
T
(items in brackets major explain changes from 2013 CAP)
I
N
Status: the Regional Sustainability Initiative in September 2016.The new initiative helps local sustainability of their operations through setting reductions targets in greenhouse gas
emissions, waste diversion, and / or water footprint reductions. The program also measures, benchmarks, and reports on embedded sustainabilityScore" that we developed in partnership
with Bnew program has 75 me42,599tonnes Timing: Status: Approval applications have been prepared (Dec 2016) for the Galt, Kitchener, and Waterloo WWTP facilities and public consultations
are ongoing. Timing: is expected March 2017 contract and construction are expected to occur between July 2018 and July 2020.over time as more biogas is available from the WWTPs and
processes are optimized. Emission reimprove over time as more biogas is available from the
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2017 of
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Financing
, OTF funding
Mechanisms
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mbership fees,
S
Mecorporate sponsorship for eventsbetween 2016approx. $200k
N
O
I
T
C
A
Partners Involved
Y
Sustainable Waterloo RegionRegional Sustainability Initiative Region of Waterloo
E
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A
Installation of
:
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Waste Waterloo
)
P
Description
U
Action Name &
:
WWTPs
Corporate (commercial/business) Sector Reduction Commitments: The Regional Sustainability Initiative enables organizations to make ambitious yet realistic GHG emission reduction targets.Installation
of CHP/cogeneration units at three Treatment Plants (new biogas combined heat and power units at three of the Region's WWTPs.
B
X
I
D
N
E
ClimateActionWR
Status
P
Iterative
P
Assessment
A
1-39
at
1
34
625
2020
1,0001,042
e)
2
Projected
Reduction
Annual GHG Potential
(tonnes CO
800250
date
Unknown
Impacts & Benefits
Reductions
achieved to
Annual GHG
N
A
L
P
, this action is
N
O
I
reduction and Energy
T
014 and 2015.
C
they have achieved 4.8%
A
E
date
The City of Cambridge continues to
T
A
Status & Timing
the residential side
M
water audit, provided by Reep Green
I
On
.
L
2
C
Y
In 2013, the City set of a corporate GHG reduction The City of Kitchener set a corporate GHG
of CO
T
(items in brackets major explain changes from 2013 CAP)
I
N
WWTPs and processes are optimized.An updated Master Plan was completed in 2015. By 2020, the plan would expect an annual GHG impact of 625 tonnessupported by aSolutions, that includes
the provision of installing water efficiency measures to high use homes.Status:target of 6% by 2020. implement their corporate GHGManagement Plan. To reduction in GHG emissions.Status:
reduction target in February 2017. Their corporate target is an 8% reduction below 2016 levels by 2026. Prior to setting this target, they had achieved GHG reduction of approximately
4% between 2
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tions funded
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Financing
Mechanisms
N
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elated ac
S
Rthrough user rates
N
O
I
,
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C
A
Partners Involved
Y
Region of WaterlooReep Green Solutions City of CambridgeCity of Kitchener
E
K
O
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E
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A
Corporate
undertaken
per day (1.8
D
P
Description
Reduction
U
Action Name &
:
Water Efficiency Target: The 2006 Water Efficiency Master Plan Update has set out to achieve a cumulative water savings target of 8,146 m3 million gallons per day) by 2015.City of Cambridge
Corporate (municipal) GHGInitiatives:Corporate GHG reductions by the City of Cambridge.City of Kitchener Corporate (municipal) GHG Reduction Initiatives: GHG reductions undertaken by
the City of Kitchener.
B
X
I
D
N
E
ClimateActionWR
Status
P
Iterative
P
Assessment
A
1-40
at
1
35
2020
1,0002,855
e)
15,032
2
Projected
Reduction
Annual GHG Potential
(tonnes CO
date
1,3082,855
23,000
Impacts & Benefits
Reductions
achieved to
Annual GHG
N
A
L
set a 10%
P% absolute
.
based on
o
The Region of
N
O
I
T
reduction in emissions as of
C
A
E
T
A
Status & Timing
he Region of Waterlo
M
reduction target of 6% by 2021 (from its
I
rporate GHG emissions
ntario electricity coefficients.
L
C
Y
e City of Waterloo reported a 14
In 2013 the City of Waterloo set an absolute In 2013, t
T
(items in brackets major explain changes from 2013 CAP)
end 2015 compared to 2009 levels
I
-
N
Status: corporate GHG2011 baseline). The City of Waterloo continues to implement its Corporate Energy and GHG Action Plan. In 2016 threduction in copreliminary O Status:reduction below
2009 levels by 2019. Waterloo has achieved a 15% yearProject Complete.
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Financing
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N
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funded through departmental capital (debentures) and operating budgets (tax revenues)N/A
N
O
I
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C
Green
A
Partners Involved
Y
City of Waterloo Region of Waterloo ReepSolutions
E
K
O
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E
2012:
waste
-
T
include:
A
Corporate Corporate
D
of Waterloo
P
treatment plant.
Description
U
Action Name &
:
City of Waterloo Corporate (municipal) GHG Reduction Initiatives: GHG reductions undertaken by the City of Waterloo.RegionCorporate (municipal) GHG Reduction Initiatives: GHG reductions
undertaken by the Region of Waterloo.Key projects LEED buildings, organics diversion, and water Reep/ecoEnergy Residential Energy Retrofits 2011 Energy savings from home energy retrofits
undertaken in 2011 and 2012 through the ecoEnergy program.
B
X
I
D
N
E
ClimateActionWR
Status
P
Iterative
P
Assessment
A
1-41
at
1
36
2020
6,8907,105
e)
2
Projected
Reduction
Annual GHG Potential
(tonnes CO
7,122
date
2,490
annually
Impacts & Benefits
Reductions
achieved to
Annual GHG
ranged from 0
and a
Due to
N
tonnes
A
L
However, these
P
N
In 2017, the Region
O
I
T
C
unit residential properties
-
nic waste diversion and
A
E
ss report as the practice started
T
A
Status & Timing
weekly garbage collection and weekly
M
-
I
dule.
L
wide scale since 2010.
Region of Waterloo has been diverting
-
organic waste from the landfill at a
C
Most large multi
Ongoing
Y
The The Region of Waterloo has operated portable
T
(items in brackets major explain changes from 2013 CAP)
I
N
Status: householdcommunityimplemented bigreen bin and recycling collection, a change that is expected to increase the uptake of the green bin program. currently do not have orgatherefore
this material is likely ending up in the landfill. However, annual GHG emissions achieved from the improve by the year 2020 from the enhanced curbside collection sche Timing:Status:
and solar flares at the Waterloo Landfill from 2010 to 2014. The impact has not been consistent, with the height of the annual impact in 2012 of 7,112 low in 2013 and 2015 when no flaring
occurred. practical landfill operational management, gas has been prioritized for the existing LFG power plant that produces electricity instead of flaring the methane.emission reductions
from energy generation cannot be counted in this progrelong before the baseline GHG inventory.
U
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O
Financing
Mechanisms
N
I
S
funded through Property tax revenuesN/A
N
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A
Partners Involved
Y
Region of WaterlooRegion of Waterloo
E
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:
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2020
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A
D
P
Description
U
Action Name &
:
Green Bin Organics Diversion:GHG reductions achieved as a result of expanding Green Bin/organics diversion 2010which helps reduce methane production landfill.Landfill Gas Flaring Portable
flaring of methane at landfill before it reaches concentrations suitable for energy generation.
B
X
I
D
N
E
N/A
ClimateActionWR
Status
P
Iterative
P
Assessment
A
1-42
at
1
37
200
N/A
2020
e)
2
Projected
Reduction
Annual GHG Potential
(tonnes CO
N/AN/A
date
Impacts & Benefits
Reductions
achieved to
Annual GHG
and
managed
N
A
articulation
and
L With the
LEED platinum,
onstruction in
P
programming
N
owned,
O
I
learned
T
2018.
built,
C
A
tenant building.
-
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A
Status & Timing
M
I
, which will be
structure
L
energy multi
odel refinement, learnings and
C
uilding monitoring and assessment
nnovation hub development,
IexecutionBinfraMand sharing of lessons
no longer being implemented, repurposed for evolv1 is expected to be under cDependent on external funding
Y
evolv1
: The partners are developing a partnership
T
(items in brackets major explain changes from 2013 CAP)
I
positive
-
N
Timing:energy generation Status: by The Cora Group,netsupport of a publically available feasibility study, the model is designed to be replicable and financially viable for developers
and tenants. Timing:2017 and open by the end of Status strategy with the provincial and federal government to enable:Timing:
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of
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provincial
R
he Cora
seeking local
t
with $175k in
U
from FCM GMF
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investment
Financing
Mechanisms
rloo
N
I
S
Feasibility study completed funding through the City of WatePrivate $35M from GroupUnknown commitments, and federal funds
N
O
I
T
Laurier,
C
A
Partners Involved
Y
ark,
The Cora Group, EY, David Johnston Research + Technology PSustainable Waterloo Region, City of Waterloo Accelerator Centre, University of Waterloo, Sustainable Waterloo Region, City
of Waterloo, Region, Waterloo EDC
E
K
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pment
E
building
T
A
D
P
positive
Description
-
Positive
U
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Action Name &
:
NetDemonstration Building: A netdemonstration that showcases sustainable building technologies.Clean Economy Innovation Hub Similar in concept to the Accelerator Centre and Communitech
Hub/Tannery model, this space would become a sustainable business catalyst that would provide an opportunity for networking and collaboration to spur economic develo
B
X
I
D
N
E
ClimateActionWR
Status
P
Iterative
P
Assessment
A
1-43
at
1
38
2020
2,300
e)
13,796
2
Projected
Reduction
Unknown
Annual GHG Potential
(tonnes CO
date
750+
12,652
Unknown
Impacts & Benefits
Reductions
achieved to
Annual GHG
of
uld
ntives
everal
N
evaluations
A
tonnes
L
up
-
their fleets to
P
N
follow
O
I
ably, the City of Kitchener
turnover
T
C
A
E
T
Between 2013 and 2015 only 76
A
Status & Timing
M
I
L
C
efficient hybrids.
evaluations were performed, as no ince
-
Ongoing, highly dependent on incentive funding Unknown
Y
Since 2010, Reep Green Solutions has completed No program has been implemented to support Several small and medium size solar installs have
up
-
T
(items in brackets major explain changes from 2013 CAP)
I
e per household.
2
N
Status: 2,453 initial evaluations and 3,914 and experienced an average savings of 3.26 COfollowfor homeowners were available during this period. In 2016, incentives up to $5,000 were
reintroduced and demand for evaluations has risen again.Timing: expire as early as 2018. Status: the shift to low emissions or hybrid electric taxi vehicles. However, this shift has
been occurring as part of the natural business cycle within the community for sexisting taxi companies as they more fuel Timing:Status: occurred in the community. Nothas installed 500kW
of solar panels for its Operations
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support
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co
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U
model financing
O
Financing
Mechanisms
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Fee for service, rebate available under Union program as of Summer 2016Private financing,by provincial incentive programPrivate financing, FIT Contracts and operative
N
-
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Op,
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C
A
Partners Involved
Y
Reep Green Solutions, various other private service providersSeveral private companiesLIFE CoVigor Clean Tech, CED CoOp, Cities of
E
K
O
T
E
and
T
:
A
D
taxies
P
Description
U
Action Name &
:
emerging sustainability cluster and in the area of clean tech.Home Energy Evaluations Delivery of EnerGuideEnergy Evaluations to support energy efficiency retrofits in the existing home
stock.Low Emission or Hybrid Taxis & Limousines Develop a program to shift all limousines operating in the region to low emission or hybrid electric models.Renewable Energy Generation
Support and monitor the
B
X
I
D
N
E
N/A
ClimateActionWR
Status
P
Iterative
P
Assessment
A
1-44
at
1
39
N/A
2020
e)
2
Projected
Reduction
Annual GHG Potential
(tonnes CO
N/A
date
Impacts & Benefits
Reductions
achieved to
Annual GHG
Region of
Cop has
-
N
A
There are
The
L
of solar
P
N
O
I
T
approx. 600kw utilizing
C
250kW in size.
A
a strategic framework on how to
E
totaling
T
stakeholder engagement to help
across the roofs of several industrial
proposition for renewables for many
A
Status & Timing
M
Op jointly owns a 960kW
I
-
L
metering which will change the incentive
C-
d 1,660kW of capacity with almost a dozen
undertaken
Y
The project has undergone baseline energy study
T
(items in brackets major explain changes from 2013 CAP)
I
N
aterloo also has 1.5 MW of installed rooftop solar PV
Facility; Life Cogeneration capacity buildings in the City of Cambridge; and CED Codevelopeprojects ranging from 100 Wincluding two systems the electricity on site within their buildings.also
countless other small and medium size projects developed by private and public sector organizations. Timing:shift to netstructure and value organizations and individuals Status: and
mapping in the community which determined the has also understand and set local priorities. The project is now working to develop andevaluate investment opportunities and which types
of energy projects to prioritize based on financial, technical,social and environmental factors.
U
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h
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Financing
cial Ministry of
Mechanisms
N
I
S
funded by 9 local partners leveraged with 50% funding througProvinEnergy
N
O
I
-
T
C
A
Partners Involved
Y
Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Region of WaterlooRegion of Waterloo, Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo, Energy+, Kitchener Utilities, KitchenerWilmot Hydro, Waterloo
E
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,
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E
T
A
opportunities
D
effectively and
-
P
Description
U
Action Name &
:
development of local renewable energy generation.Community Energy Investment Strategy: Develop a plan that identifies to costreliably meet local energy needs, enhance economic prosperityand
promote sustainable development
B
X
I
D
N
E
ClimateActionWR
Status
P
Iterative
P
Assessment
A
1-45
at d
1
40
Not Not
2020
e)
2
Projected
Reduction
calculatecalculated
Annual GHG Potential
(tonnes CO
N/AN/A
date
Impacts & Benefits
Reductions
achieved to
Annual GHG
and was
,building
N
ural
A
L
jurisdictions
were explored
P
of green
Green Solutions
2018.
-
but not LIC
completed initial
N
(LIC),
O
Reep
on deeper retrofits and
I
T
nt since 2014.
ices within
proposal to Nat
sed
C
A
focus
E
T
A
Status & Timing
financing programs
M
I
in large commercial buildings.
L
ons submitted a
C
Draft strategy expected in Fall of 2017.Pilot to be implemented 2017No further developme
Y
Local Improvement ChargesSustainable Waterloo Region
T
(items in brackets major explain changes from 2013 CAP)
I
N
Timing:Status:by Reep Green Solutions and local area municipalities and determined to be not feasible at this time. In 2014, Reep Green SolutiResources Canada that using innovative unsuccessful
in securing funding.continues to explore other means of local innovative financing for residential energy retrofits and is currently exploring a small pilot with Waterloo North Hydro
and the IESO. Timing: Status:research to identify best practthat are leading in the implementation standard policies as mechanisms for driving energy conservation Timing:
U
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O
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R
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O
Financing
Mechanisms
N
I
S
UnknownUnknown
N
O
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T
C
A
Partners Involved
Y
North Hydro, Union GasReep Green Solutions, Waterloo North Hydro Sustainable Waterloo Region
E
K
,
O
T
E
T
:
Checklists
A
D:
P
Innovative
Description
U
Action Name &
:
Local Financing for Energy Retrofits Develop local financing tools that support homeowners with the upfront costs of deep retrofits and renewable energy installations.Green Building
Standards, and Toolkits Develop strategies for encouraging new developments and building retrofits to achieve performancesbeyond the building code.
B
X
I
D
N
E
ClimateActionWR
Status
P
Iterative
P
Assessment
A
1-46
at
1
41
Not Not Not
2020
e)
2
Projected
Reduction
calculatedcalculatedcalculated
Annual GHG Potential
(tonnes CO
N/AN/AN/A
date
Impacts & Benefits
Reductions
achieved to
Annual GHG
unit
-
in
N
proposal to
A
L
P
N
O
I
T
C
Sector Committee is exploring
A
E
T
Homes
A
Status & Timing
for engagement activities
M
I
L
C
eep Green Solutions is working on a
Early 2018 implementation if successful Dependent on funding, funding response due No further development at this time
Y
Project Neutral recently received MOECC funding RInitial conversations with WRHBA leadership and
T
(items in brackets major explain changes from 2013 CAP)
I
N
Status:to expand to several new communities.how to optimize engagement in such a program in Waterloo Region. Timing:securing funding Status:pilot composting or a green bin solution for
multiresidential buildings in the community. Timing: Spring 2017 Status:NRCan revealed a lack of interest from the local Home Builders Association.Timing:
U
M
M
O
C
R
U
O
Financing
Mechanisms
N
I
S
UnknownUnknownUnknown
N
O
I
T
C
A
Partners Involved
Y
Project Neutral, Reep Green SolutionsReep Green Solutions, Region of WaterlooWRHBA, NRCan
E
K
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:
-
T
E
nto the
T
A
more clean
D
Organic
P
unit residential
Description
for New
-
U
Action Name &
:
hrough workshops,
Neighbourhood Carbon Footprint Campaign Develop a campaign that provides homeowners information about their carbon footprint and energy usage.MURB Diversion: Provide green bin or composting
services to multibuildings to divert organic waste from the landfill.LEEPConstruction: Introducetechnologies ihomebuilding industry tforums, technology deployment, and trials, LEEP
hopes to move the industry toward Net
B
X
I
D
N
E
ClimateActionWR
Status
P
Iterative
P
Assessment
A
1-47
at
1
42
Not
2020
e)
2
Projected
Reduction
calculated
Annual GHG Potential
(tonnes CO
N/A
date
Impacts & Benefits
Reductions
achieved to
Annual GHG
is
N
A
Committee
L
P
N
O
I
T
C
A
E
T
A
Status & Timing
M
I
has approached local leaders in our
L
C
ClimateActionWR Homes Sector
Potential for a local pilot in 2018
Y
NRCan
T
(items in brackets major explain changes from 2013 CAP)
I
N
Status:community to help develop a LEEP for Renovators program,currently supporting the development of a working group. Timing:
U
M
M
O
C
R
U
O
Financing
Mechanisms
N
I
S
Unknown
N
O
I
T
C
A
Partners Involved
Y
NRCan, Reep Green Solutions
E
K
O
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.
E
T
A
clean
D
P
Description
U
Action Name &
:
ero Energy home
Zconstructions. LEEP for Renovators: Introducetechnologies to renovators so they can carry out deep energy retrofits (40% reduction in energy use). Goals are to reduce time, cost, and
risk in carrying out deep energy retrofits
B
X
I
D
N
E
ClimateActionWR
Status
P
Iterative
P
Assessment
A
1-48