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The Colour of money… 1.Real Case Studies 2.Who we are 3.Program Summaries

Wellington Suites FRPO Environmental Excellence Award Accomplishments: Gas consumption reduced by 53% Water consumption reduced by 32.5% Electrical consumption reduced by 28% Waste diversion increased from 10% to 60% (industry standard is under 20%) Implementation of tenant awareness/education prg Implemented numerous initiatives to promote Environmental sustainability and resource conservation Consumption regularly tracked and reviewed

Wellington Suites

Key Initiatives: Replaced all windows Insulated roof to maximize efficiency Fresh air fans operate only as required Gas boilers replaced - modulating high efficiency units Ensuite bulbs replaced with CFLs bulbs Elevator motors/controls replaced Replaced all toilets with low-flow models Installed aerators/flow reducers in showers, taps Planted trees – block winds and provide shade Actively promoted conservation and recycling Introduced books/magazines/goods exchange, plus Safe Battery Disposal Compost all leaves and yard waste on site Made recycling easy instead of difficult

Upper Broadview Green Toronto Award winner 32 units – dates to 1930s Accomplishments from 2003: Gas consumption reduced by 38% Water consumption reduced by 56% Electrical consumption reduced by 15% Recycling (waste diversion) increased from 10% to 70% (industry standard is under 20%) Implemented numerous initiatives to promote environmental sustainability and resource conservation Consumption of gas, water and electricity regularly tracked and reviewed Actively promoted energy conservation and recycling awareness to staff and tenants

Upper Broadview

Key Initiatives: a)Replaced all windows b)Insulated attic to reduce heat loss c)Installed new controls on boiler d)Replaced all steam traps, eliminated leaks on system - reduced boiler pressure from 5 lbs to 1 lb e)Instituted on going preventive maintenance program f)Aerators/flow reducers installed on all kitchen taps g)Replaced all toilets with low flow models h)Promptly attended to leaky taps and other water leaks i)Replaced hallway corridor light fixtures with energy efficient fluorescent fixtures j)Installed low wattage CFL in common areas k)Retrofitted exit signs with LED (low energy) light bulbs

Upper Broadview Waste Management Initiatives: a)Made recycling easy b)Recycle cans, bottles, paper, cardboard and approved plastics c)Collect “returnables” (beer cans and bottles, wine and liquor bottles) and give proceeds to the less fortunate d)Pilot project for Green Bin program e)Actively promote Waste Reduction and Earth Week f)Actively promote/encourage tenant participation and suggestions g)Safe battery disposal h)Book/magazine exchange i)Used goods exchange (furniture, clothes, electronics) j)Items regularly given to hospitals and charities k)Exceptional “buy-in” of our tenants to our program

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Agenda 1.Real Case Studies 2.Who we are 3.Program Summaries

TowerWise Incentives Advisor 1.Unbiased guide on incentives 2.Hi-rise Condos & Rentals 3.All programs in 416 area code

Why am I here? Water Efficiency

Why am I here?

Agenda 1.Who we are 2.Real Case Studies 3.Program Summaries

At a glance 416Outside 416 Measure Audit Incentive Audit or Modelling Electricity (MEER) Audits Lighting Variable Speed Drives Gas (Enbridge) Enbridge Territory Audits Boilers Variable Speed Drives Building Automation Reflective Heat Panels Building Envelope Water  Toilets Showerheads Aerators

What is MEER? Province-wide electricity conservation Initiative Target sector: Multifamily apartment buildings – Includes condominiums, coops, non-profit, assisted social housing, senior residences, privately owned student housing Over $30 Million in incentives for: – Energy retrofits – Energy audits – Resident education Custom and prescriptive application process Conservation Goal: 100 MW reduced demand and 385,000,000 kWhr/year reduced consumption (Province-wide)

Rebates - Prescriptive Calculated on a per-measure basis Rebates range from $1.00 to $250 per measure (Some incentives have just increased by up to 500%!) Based on a predefined eligibility list No energy calculations required T5 and T8 Lighting fixtures Energy Star CFL’s Exit Signs (LED) Energy Star appliances Programmable Thermostats Ground Source Heat Pumps ECM motor for furnaces On-demand hot water heaters Central storage tank water heaters Solar hot water preheat Drain water heat recovery Occupancy Sensors (in suite)

Rebates – Custom or Calculated Incented at $0.07 per kWh ($.10 per kwh inside 416) of electrical savings or $800/kW for chillers (Just increased from $250/kw) Electricity savings calculations required Any proven technology can be approved as a custom measure Rebate can pay up to 50% of total eligible project costs

Important Dates Program Start Date: February 1, 2009* Work Completed by*: December 31, 2010 *Space cooling projects:April 30, 2011 *Retroactive Rebates: Applications can be submitted for projects completed after Jan. 1, 2008 (416 buildings can go back to 2006)

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