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Briefing on Alternative Energy Special Project (AESP)

Building Operations UBC Sustainability Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) Stantec Infrastructure Development. Briefing on Alternative Energy Special Project (AESP). Introduction John Metras. Presenters: John Metras: Infrastructure Development

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Briefing on Alternative Energy Special Project (AESP)

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  1. Building Operations UBC Sustainability Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) Stantec Infrastructure Development Briefing onAlternative EnergySpecial Project(AESP)

  2. IntroductionJohn Metras • Presenters: • John Metras: Infrastructure Development • David Woodson: Building Operations • Orion Henderson: Sustainability Office • John Robinson: College for Interdisciplinary Studies • Nancy Knight: Campus & Community Planning • Andrew Collins: Infrastructure Development • Sid Siddiqui: Stantec • Blair McCarry: Stantec

  3. Why did we enter into the AESP?David Woodson • Aging infrastructure UBC’s four boilers were installed in 1950, 1960, 1962 and 1969. One boiler has reached the end of its useful life, two others have approximately seven years of reliable useful life remaining • Carbon Tax and Bill 44 offsets Additional operating liability $3.1M by 2012 • Increasingly volatile Natural Gas prices. Average annual real increase of 5% over the past 40 years and 10% over the past 9 years.

  4. Sustainability PerspectiveOrion Henderson • UBC Energy Management Plan • Reduce consumption of energy and water • Technology • Optimization • Behaviour • Reduce intensity of power consumption • Diminishing returns will eventually dictate a new energy platform • UBC Climate Action Plan • Demand side to supply side initiatives • ElecTrek → EcoTrek → AESP • De-couple GHG emissions from energy consumption to align goals of research intensity and conservation.

  5. Research / Academic PerspectiveJohn Robinson • Large potential for faculty and student engagement in research topics: e.g. behavioral aspects of DSM, lifecycle costing and analysis, commercialization potential • Direct links-CIRS research & partnership program: UBC as centre of excellence on sustainable buildings and planning • Integrated approach to campus: connects operations and academic sustainability - a key recommendation of SAS report

  6. Campus ImpactNancy Knight • Land consumption • Environmental and social impacts • Neighbouring community impacts

  7. Current RoadmapAndrew Collins Process to arrive at this point • Spring 2008 - EOI to solicit those interested: • Proprietary Responses – No Objective opinion • Consultant to Establish 3rd Party Feasibility for Alt Energy • To cover - Options; Policy; Budget; Master Plan • Fall 2008 - RFP prep & selection for Consultant: Appointment of Stantec Spring 2009 • Stantec to provide two stages of report: • Phase 1: master plan and long list down to short list • Phase 2: Options ID and Screen of preferred options. • Winter 2010 Feasibility Study complete

  8. ObjectivesAndrew Collins • Minimize Carbon Emissions • Minimize Energy Demand • Meet Current/Future Energy Demand at Lowest LCC • Minimize disruption and cost to users • Pay for Implementation thru avoided annual cost • Generate Net Positive Cash Flow • Surplus cash returned to University • Compatible with Future energy options campus wide

  9. Feasibility ReportSid Siddiqui • Phase 1: Project Initiation and Master Plan • Phase 1 – Step 1: • Demand side management opportunities • Long list of supply options • Phase 1 – Step 2: • Detailed technical, financial and environmental review of short-listed demand and supply options • Phase 2 – Step 3: • Preferred option • Conclusions and recommendations

  10. Current StatusBlair McCarry Heating and Electricity Loads Demand Side Management Options – Long List and Short List Usitall’s Visit/Review Implementation

  11. Campus Engagement X ContestDavid Woodson • Purpose. To engage the UBC community to help identify the most appropriate technology to reduce the Vancouver Point Grey Campus Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and overall energy demand. • Current Status. Top 4 winners have been selected. Celebration Ceremony to take place on the 10th of Sep. at the Old Barn community center.

  12. Next UpdateDavid Woodson • Study will provide • Recommended solution(s) • Timeline for implementation • High level feasibility financial plan to complete the work • Recommendations for policy based on economic criteria

  13. Discussion

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