Improving Energy Efficiency in Atlantic Canada

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Improving Energy Efficiency in Atlantic Canada
Office of Energy Efficiency
Jeff Sward Industry Officer Industrial Programs
Division
Jessica Norup Senior Industry Analyst Industrial
Programs Division
November 18th, 2005
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Overview

• Energy Efficiency An Introduction
• Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development
• Economic
• Environmental
• Social
• Federal Efficiency Programs and Services

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Energy Efficiency A Definition

• Energy Intensity Energy used per unit of
  activity
• Ex GJ/KG of peeled shrimp or GJ/person
• As energy efficiency goes up, energy intensity
  goes down

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Energy Use in Canada
2003 Canadian Primary Energy Demand 12 055PJ
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Canadas Energy Efficiency Profile

• From 1990 to 2003, Canada's energy efficiency
  improved by an estimated 13 percent, or 883.3
  petajoules, saving Canadians almost 13.4 billion
  in 2003 alone

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Energy, Climate Change and the Environment

• Without the 13 percent improvement in energy
  efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions would have
  been 52.3 megatonnes higher in 2003.

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Energy Efficiency Job Creation and Personal
Income

• Since the establishment of energy management
  programs in the early 1980's, residents,
  businesses and agencies of San Jose, California
  have cut more than 5.5 million from annual
  energy bills and saved enough energy each year to
  power 7,600 homes. San Jose predicts its
  sustainable energy programs will produce a
  county-wide 33 million increase in wages and
  salaries, and a net employment gain of 1,753 job
  years over a ten-year period.
• Source Rocky Mountain Institute
• BC Sustainable Energy Association estimates that
  over the next 30 years Energy Efficiency can
  reduce consumption by 25, 000 GWh and create
• 145, 000 jobs.

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Energy Efficiency Better Workplace

• Many technologies that reduce energy consumption
  also enhance working conditions
• Air barriers a technology to create a laminar
  air flow in doorways or large cargo bays to
  separate the cold exterior from the warm interior
• Reduce space heating costs by as much as 90
• Avoid drafts and unpleasant conditions for plant
  workers and administration staff

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Federal Energy Efficiency Programs

• Buildings
• Equipment
• Housing
• Industry
• Transportation
• Outreach
• http//oee.nrcan.gc.ca

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Buildings

• The EnerGuide for Existing Buildings (EEB) helps
  commercial businesses and public institutions
  improve the energy efficiency of existing
  buildings. Eligible members can apply for funding
  of up to 250,000 for building retrofits.
• The Commercial Building Incentive Program
  provides financial incentives to building owners
  who incorporate energy efficiency features in the
  design of new commercial or institutional
  buildings. You can receive up to 60,000 if your
  building design meets the program's requirements.
• The Industrial Building Incentive Program
  provides incentives to building owners who
  combine energy-efficient features and processes
  into the design of new industrial buildings. You
  can receive up to 80,000 if your building or
  process design meets the program's requirements.

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Equipment

• EnerGuide for Equipment and HVAC is a rating,
  labelling and information initiative to promote
  the production, purchase and use of
  energy-efficient major household electrical
  appliances and heating, ventilating and
  air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
• Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations apply to
  specific energy-using products that must meet
  federal standards before they can be imported
  into Canada or shipped from one province or
  territory to another. The OEE is responsible for
  writing and enforcing these Regulations.
• The international ENERGY STAR symbol identifies
  the most energy-efficient products in their
  class. Most ENERGY STAR labelled products are 10
  to 50 percent more efficient than the minimum
  regulated standard in Canada.
• EnerGuide for Industry, an initiative based on
  the familiar EnerGuide name, offers interactive
  tools, tips, return-on-investment analysis and
  business cases to help energy-wise industries
  make the most energy-efficient choices.

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Housing

• The R-2000 Standard encourages the building of
  energy-efficient houses that are environmentally
  friendly and healthy to live in. R-2000 homes
  must meet the R-2000 Standard for energy
  efficiency. This means they are about 30 percent
  more energy efficient than a standard home built
  to code.
• EnerGuide for Houses offers Canadians
  individualized professional advice on how to
  improve the energy performance of their houses.
  An energy evaluation by a certified energy
  advisor will show you where and how you can
  improve your home's energy efficiency. An
  EnerGuide for Houses rating for your home could
  make you eligible for an energy renovation grant
  from the Government of Canada.
• EnerGuide for New Houses was developed to provide
  independent expert advice on energy-efficient
  home construction to homebuilders and new home
  buyers. An energy advisor works with the builder
  to assess its building plans and develop energy
  upgrades that have money-saving features that can
  be included in a new home. The builder can then
  offer different options to the home buyer, who
  makes the final choice about what to include in
  their new home.

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Industry

• The Canadian Industry Program for Energy
  Conservation is an industry-government
  partnership that helps Canada's industries
  improve their energy efficiency and reduce
  greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to
  climate change. It is a voluntary program made up
  of 25 sector task forces that involve more than
  45 trade associations.
• Industrial Energy Innovators have access to tools
  and services such as training programs, seminars
  and planning documents to help them become more
  energy efficient.

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Transportation

• Vehicle Efficiency Choosing the most
  fuel-efficient vehicle for your everyday needs
  can save you money and reduce greenhouse gas
  emissions that contribute to climate change.
• Personal Vehicles How you drive and maintain your
  vehicle can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
  save you money. Minimizing unnecessary engine
  idling, maintaining correct tire pressure and
  other energy-efficient practices can reduce fuel
  consumption.
• Commercial Vehicles The OEE's Transportation
  Program helps fleet managers find out how
  energy-efficient vehicles and business practices
  can reduce a fleet's operating costs, improve its
  productivity and increase competitiveness. Take
  advantage of the many tools and resources to help
  you save and reduce energy and reduce emissions.

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Energy Efficiency Outreach

• One-Tonne Challenge The Climate Change Plan for
  Canada challenges all Canadians to reduce their
  greenhouse gas emissions by one tonne about
  20 percent of what each Canadian produces on
  average every year. The One-Tonne Challenge
  offers numerous ways to save energy, save money
  and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that
  contribute to climate change.

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NRCan Coordinates

• Jeff Sward
• JSward_at_NRCan.gc.ca
• [phone]
• Jessica Norup
• JNorup_at_NRCan.gc.ca
• [phone]
• Natural Resources Canada Office of Energy
  Efficiency Industrial Programs Division
• 580 Booth St. Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E4