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CCC#81 - “The Barclay”

CCC#81 - “The Barclay”. Huge windows, huge balconies, ... and electricity bills!. 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”

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  1. CCC#81 - “The Barclay” Huge windows, huge balconies, ... and electricity bills!

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. First Energy Audit - 1989(Sponsor - Ontario Hydro) Note the amount of the demand imposed by “Apartments 69%”

  8. 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).

  9. 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.

  10. Energy Demand in 2004 Since this is summertime, “Heating 59%” is more likely suite stoves, dryers

  11. 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.

  12. GOODKEY, WEEDMARK & ASSOCIATES Ltd Study Results Note: residence usage for stoves, dishwashers, clothes dryers, lights, televisions etc. falls within that 48%

  13. 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…

  14. 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.

  15. ... 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!

  16. Total Fee Reduction Estimate(and with HST) • “Electricity” - $69,000 • “Demand” - $21,500 • Sub-Total - $90,500 • With HST - $102,265

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. Owners' Funding Preference Note: The Reserve Fund cannot be used for the Suite Metering and the Gasification projects. To fund these projects, our options are: • a Special Assessment; or • a Bank Loan

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