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CCC#81 - “The Barclay” Huge windows, huge balconies,... and electricity bills!
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CCC#81 - “The Barclay” The Barclay’s Energy Conservation Plan Presentation to owners with the participation of the Corporation counsel and Hydro Ottawa representatives January 2012
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CCC#81 - “The Barclay” The Board recommends implementing the Barclay’s Conservation Energy Plan. This will be done in three steps: Step 1 -- Suite metering 2012 Step 2 -- Gasification Step 3 -- Replacement of windows starting in 2015 (Reserve Fund) Steps 1&2 cannot be funded through the Reserve Fund
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Facts of Life - Then This building was designed in the '70s Electrical energy was cheap Electrical baseboard heaters were installed Huge windows and balconies were “features” Natural gas - more expensive than electricity Commercial rates lower than residential
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Facts of Life – Now Compare other balconies and windows to ours Windows are more energy-conservative New condo units are individually metered “Demand charges” levied on our bulk supply Natural gas prices now much lower
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CCC#81 - “The Barclay” Based on the findings of several studies done over the years and hydro escalating costs, the Board is recommending to implement Suite Metering as Step 1 of the Energy Conservation Plan. Let’s review the findings.
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First Energy Audit - 1989 (Sponsor - Ontario Hydro) Note the amount of the demand imposed by “Apartments 69%”
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Measures Implemented since 1989 Gas Water Heater (displacing 96 kW electric) Pool Heat Recovery (from 24 kW + 37.5 kW) Dryer heat Recovery (estimated at 75 kW) Corridor Lighting (from 100W to 13 Watt) Further recommendation – Use natural gas for corridor heating (not implemented).
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Follow-up Energy Audit - 2004 Performed by Energy Ottawa Subsidized by Natural Resources Canada Again: Assigns more than 50% of electricity to use in suites; and Suggests use of Natural Gas for heating Actions taken by CCC#81: Garage lighting upgrade; and Garage exhaust system upgraded.
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Energy Demand in 2004 Since this is summertime, “Heating 59%” is more likely suite stoves, dryers
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Natural Gas Feasibility Study -- 2011 August 8, 2011, in a report to CCC#81 by GOODKEY, WEEDMARK & ASSOCIATES Ltd “Utilizing natural gas heating vs. electric baseboards offers potential annual savings of $59,000.00” for CCC#81, assuming that the electric baseboard heaters in each residence are not used during the heating season, and that the gas-heated hot water system supplies 100% of the space heating in the residences.
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GOODKEY, WEEDMARK & ASSOCIATES Ltd Study Results Note: residence usage for stoves, dishwashers, clothes dryers, lights, televisions etc. falls within that 48%
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Suite Metering Feasibility -- 2011 The present situation The Corporation: pays for all of the energy demanded and consumed; and pays a $7/kW Demand Charge for every kW above 50 kW; and Pays $0.0065/kWh for everyone’s consumption. Suite metering will…
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Reduce Consumption Charges From CCC#81 Hydro billing for year 2010: Electricity Consumption charges were (before HST) $138,000. Assigning 50% of these charges to Suites could reduce condo fees by about $69,000.
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... and Reduce Demand Charges From CCC#81 billing for year 2010, “Delivery” = Demand x (sum of several charges). For January to December period, Delivery charges = $43,180 Assigning about 50% to Suites would reduce the CCC#81 bill by $21,500, without this charge appearing on Suites' billing. i.e. this will further reduce condo fees, w/o increasing owners' individual Hydro bills!
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Total Fee Reduction Estimate (and with HST) “Electricity” -$69,000 “Demand” -$21,500 Sub-Total - $90,500 With HST -$102,265
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Summary Suite Metering is expected to reduce owners' expenses because: CCC#81 bills will be lowered by elimination of demand charges ($7/kW) by over 50% ; Experience has shown that residents will reduce their consumption when they receive 100% of their resulting savings; and It encourages further savings by a follow-on project for suite heating by forced-air, using the already-fitted air-conditioning system. Gasification is Step 2 of the Barclay Energy Conservation Plan
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Next Energy-related Project 1. Gasification for the Barclay 2. Replacement of windows -- 2015/2018 (Modern glazing and window frames could lead to energy savings for residents, ranging from 20% to 50%). This will be covered by the Reserve Fund.
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Owners' Funding Preference Note:The Reserve Fund cannot be used for the Suite Metering and the Gasificationprojects. To fund these projects, our options are: a Special Assessment; or a Bank Loan
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