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Beat the Peak

Beat the Peak. Electricity S aving Campaign-OCAD 2010. Concept-Toronto Hydro. Toronto Hydro’s “Beat The Peak” campaign OPA integrates a greener, cleaner, smarter power system plan Message and tools of energy conservation taken to a broader audience - s tudents across GTA

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Beat the Peak

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  1. Beat the Peak Electricity Saving Campaign-OCAD 2010

  2. Concept-Toronto Hydro Toronto Hydro’s “Beat The Peak” campaign • OPA integrates a greener, cleaner, smarter power system plan • Message and tools of energy conservation taken to a broader audience - students across GTA • Students are major users of handheld electronics • Electronic devices, left plugged in, still draw power

  3. Campaign • 72 000 pre-preprogrammed power bars distributed • Power Bars = Collective energy savings EQUIVALENT TO annual average electricity consumption of 425 households • Ontario Ministry of Energy reports: energy demand has declined since reaching its peak for usage in 2005

  4. University Channel Campaign Involvement • One –on-One education & engagement • Free distribution of 7,966 pre programmed power bars to universities • OCAD U received 1,380 power bars • Potentially save up to 15% of total electrical use

  5. Toronto Hydro’s breakdown of household daily usage, plus the Time of Use comparison. Insert scanned hydro bill

  6. What is The Peak? • Peak demand is the greatest amount of electricity that must be supplied at one given time, analyzed according to climate, member usage patterns, and known seasonal trends. • In 2001, electricity usage in Ontario was divided into different times with different according rates: Off Peak 6.2 cents / kWh 7pm-7am all year On Peak 10.8 cents / kWh Winter 7am-11am, 5pm-7pm Summer 11am-5pm Mid Peak 9.2 cents / kWh Winter 11am-5pm 7am-11am Summer 5pm-7pm

  7. OCAD’s experience Success Failures Many students are disconnected to the knowledge of peak and off peak times if they don’t pay their own electricity bills Power bars were hardly used Little awareness was generated No activity has occurred since the one day event in Oct 2010 • Students lined up to receive their free power bar and ask questions • Somewhat raised awareness to conserve power • OCAD U IT department slowly managing heat and energy from Data Centre using PUE

  8. Other University’s energy initiatives • Wilfred Laurier has sub-meters that capture electricity usage, and transfer into a management system • York U created a residence competition to lower consumption for a month • McMaster’s solar panels power 40-60% of it’s recreation center

  9. Suggestions • Foster more events and education sessions on energy conservation at OCADU for in school or at home power efficiency. • Beat The Peak continuation: info on more tools and where to get them. • Engage more students through regular sessions of raising awareness. • Take initiative your self: use money saving timers and power bars, apps to tell you peak hours.

  10. References • OCADU Sustainability Office • Ontario Universities Going Green Report-2011-PDF • Community Electric Cooperative http://www.comelec.coop/BeatThePeak.htm • Toronto Hydro & Beat the Peak application http://www.iappfind.com/app/455762003 • Ontario’s Long Term Energy Plan-2010-PDF • www.ontariohydro.com-Ontario hydro rates-time of use pricing • www.cnw.com-Canadian Newswire-Toronto Hydro helps consumers earn a green belt in conservation

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