HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law No. 2018-046 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2018-046
A BY-LAW TO ADOPT THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM MUNICIPAL ENERGY PLAN
LOCAL ACTION PLAN ON GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS
WHEREAS the Municipality of Bayham is supportive of reducing the per capita
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and being a leader in conservation and sustainability;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Bayham is desirous of adopting the goal of reducing
Bayham's Community per capita Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 20% over the next
15 years;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Bayham is desirous of adopting the goal of reducing
Bayham's Corporate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 20% over the next 10 years;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham adopts the
Municipality of Bayham Municipal Energy Plan — Local Action Plan on GHG
Emissions;
2. AND THAT this by-law shall come into full force and effect upon final passing.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 5t" DAY OF
APRIL 2018.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2018-046
A BY-LAW TO ADOPT THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM MUNICIPAL ENERGY PLAN
LOCAL ACTION PLAN ON GREEN HOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS
WHEREAS the Municipality of Bayham is supportive of reducing the per capita Green
House Gas (GHG) emissions and being a leader in conservation and sustainability;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Bayham is desirous of adopting the goal of reducing
Bayham's per capita Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by 20% over the next 15 years;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham adopts the
Municipality of Bayham Municipal Energy Plan — Local Action Plan on GHG
Emissions;
2. AND THAT this by-law shall come into full force and effect upon final passing.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 5t" DAY OF
APRIL 2018.
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Municipal Energy Plan and Local Action Plan
Prepared for the Municipality of Bayham
by IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc.
March 2018
C 2018, The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham. All Rights Reserved.
The preparation of this plan was carried out with assistance from the Green Municipal
Fund, a Fund financed by the Government of Canada and administered by the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Municipal Energy Plan Program a Fund
financed by the Government of Ontario and administered by the Ministry of Energy.
Notwithstanding this support, the views expressed are the personal views of the
authors, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Government of Canada,
Government of Ontario and the Ministry of Energy accept no responsibility for them.
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Table of Contents
ExecutiveSummary.....................................................................................................1
1 Introduction to Community Energy Planning....................................................2
1.1
Community Energy Planning Overview......................................................2
1.2
Municipal Energy Plan...............................................................................2
1.3
Local Action Plan.......................................................................................3
1.4
Climate Change.........................................................................................3
2 Community
Profile..............................................................................................4
2.1
Overview of the Municipality of Bayham....................................................4
2.2
Growth Forecasts......................................................................................4
2.3
Local Economy..........................................................................................5
3 Energy
Policy Context........................................................................................6
3.1
National Context........................................................................................6
3.2
Provincial Context......................................................................................6
3.2.1 Ontario's Climate Change Strategy (2017) .....................................7
3.2.2 Ontario's Five Year Climate Change Action Plan 2016-2020 ..........
7
3.3
Local Context.............................................................................................8
3.3.1 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan ...................9
3.3.2 Bayham's Official Plan..................................................................10
4 Municipality
of Bayham Consumption and Production..................................11
4.1
Energy Consumption...............................................................................11
4.1.1 Electricity......................................................................................11
4.1.2 Natural Gas..................................................................................11
4.1.3 Vehicle Fuel.................................................................................12
4.2
Energy Production...................................................................................12
4.2.1 Wind Energy - Erie Shores Wind Farm.........................................13
4.2.2 Solar Energy — AMBER Co-op, FIT Program................................13
4.2.3 Ethanol / Bio -fuels Energy - IGPC Ethanol Inc..............................13
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Table of Contents (continued)
4.3
Baseline Energy.......................................................................................14
4.3.1 Baseline Energy Profile................................................................14
4.3.2 GIS Mapping................................................................................17
4.4
Energy Topics and Trends.......................................................................22
4.4.1 Agriculture....................................................................................22
4.4.2 Alternative Land Use Service(ALUS)...........................................22
4.4.3 Land Use......................................................................................23
4.4.4 Transportation..............................................................................23
4.4.5 Public Health — Active Transportation...........................................23
4.4.6 Recycling/Waste Management.....................................................24
4.4.7 FIT and microFIT Program...........................................................25
4.4.8 Cap and Trade.............................................................................25
4.4.9 Energy Audits, Building Repairs and Redevelopment
...................26
4.4.10 Local Renewable Energy Coordination Opportunities
...................27
5 MEP
Vision and Goals......................................................................................28
5.1
Vision and Goals......................................................................................28
5.1.1 MEP Vision...................................................................................28
5.1.2 MEP Goals...................................................................................28
6 Local
Action Plan to Reduce GHG Emissions................................................33
6.1
Purpose...................................................................................................33
6.2
Business Case.........................................................................................33
6.3
Electricity Forecast/Projections................................................................33
6.3.1 Business as Usual........................................................................33
6.3.2 Reduction Target..........................................................................34
6.4
Corporate / Municipal...............................................................................35
6.4.1 Wastewater Treatment Operations...............................................35
6.4.2 Municipal Building Operations......................................................35
6.5
Goals and Actions....................................................................................37
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Table of Contents (continued)
6.5.1 Actions.......................................................................................37
6.5.2 Actions Timeframe and Status......................................................42
7 Implementation Strategy..................................................................................43
7.1 Community Based Strategic Plan 2018 ....................................................43
7.2 Administrative Responsibility...................................................................43
7.3 Capital Budget Criteria.............................................................................43
7.4 MEP and LAP Review..............................................................................43
7.5 MEP and LAP Communication Strategy..................................................44
Appendix A - Data Analysis Process........................................................................45
Appendix B - Summary of Stakeholder Engagement..............................................47
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Table of Contents (continued)
List of Fiaures
Figure 1: Bayham wind turbines and potential fuel crops .................................................... 8
Figure 2: Baseline 2015 - Electricity Consumption and GHG Emissions map .................. 19
Figure 3: Baseline 2015 — Natural Gas Consumption and GHG Emissions map ............. 21
Figure 4: Bayham Waste Treatment Plant......................................................................... 30
Figure 5: Electric Vehicle Charging Station....................................................................... 32
Figure 6: Bayham Fire Station No. 1, Port Burwell............................................................ 36
List of Tables
Table 1: Electricity consumption in Bayham 2015.............................................................
11
Table 2: Natural gas consumption in Bayham 2015..........................................................
12
Table 3: Municipality of Bayham Baseline Energy Profile, 2015 .......................................
16
Table 4: Comparison of electricity consumption and GHG emissions in the Rural Village
Area (RVA) vs. the Rural Area(RA)................................................................
18
Table 5: Comparison table for natural gas consumption and GHG emissions in the Rural
Village Area (RVA) vs. the Rural Area(RA)....................................................
20
Table 6: Municipality of Bayham recycling/waste diversion by year ..................................
24
Table 7: Total community Emissions Projections by Energy Type table ...........................
34
Table 8 Wastewater Treatment Emissions from 2011-2016 showing reduction in GHG
emissions since 2014's Municipality of Bayham Energy Conservation and
Demand Management Plan(EDCMP).............................................................
35
Table 9: Municipal Facilities Emissions from 2011-2016, showing reduction in GHG
emissions since 2014's(EDCMP)....................................................................
36
Table 10: Municipality of Bayham LAP Action Timeframe and Status Table ....................
42
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Executive Summary
The Municipality of Bayham Municipal Energy Plan (MEP) and Local Action Plan (LAP)
on GHG Emissions is a combined plan designed to help the community understand its
energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The MEP preparation included
stakeholder engagement, the gathering and analysis of baseline consumption data and
energy mapping and the creation of a plan. The LAP preparation included developing a
greenhouse gas inventory, setting emission reduction targets and outlining target
sectors, goals and actions to reduce GHG emissions. The preparation process and
deliverables for each plan overlapped and the plans complement each other and are
combined into one comprehensive energy planning document for Bayham.
Globally temperatures are rising and extreme weather events are occurring with greater
intensity and more often. In order to fight against climate change countries around the
world united in signing the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015, agreeing to strengthen the
response to limit global average temperature rise to 2°C and to pursue efforts to limit
the increase to 1.5°C by 2100. In order for Canada to meet its commitment action is
necessary at all levels of government and importantly at the local level. The Federal
and Provincial governments have focused significant policy effort on climate change,
sustainability, renewable energy production and energy efficiency to fulfill this
commitment.
The Municipality uses several energy sources including electricity, natural gas and
vehicle fuel. Consumption amounts were sourced from local service providers in order
to understand the community's energy use, establish an energy consumption baseline
and calculate total GHG emissions totals. The Plan preparation process included
stakeholder and community engagement to discuss Bayham's energy use and recent
topics and trends in various sectors of the community. The preparation of the MEP and
LAP was designed around these consultations, extensive research and analysis of
consumption data in a Baseline Energy Profile and GIS mapping. Bayham also
contributes to renewable energy production in the form of wind turbine, solar and
ethanol/bio-fuels.
The total GHG emissions across all sectors in 2015 was 24,389 t CO2e, or 3.34 t CO2e
per capita. According to GHG emission projections the community needs to reduce per
capita emissions by 20% to 2033 to accommodate growth and maintain 2015 levels.
However, after five years to 2038, an additional 519 people, even with a 20% reduction
in emissions, the community would move above the emissions baseline from 2015.
The MEP establishes a vision statement and goals while the LAP contributes actions to
implement these goals. The MEP and LAP combine to establish Bayham's current
energy use; provides projection calculations and GHG emission reduction targets; and
goals and actions designed to promote and encourage an energy efficient, thriving,
cost-effective, and healthy green community.
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1 Introduction to Community Energy Planning
1.1 Community Energy Planning Overview
The Municipality of Bayham Municipal Energy Plan (MEP) and Local Action Plan (LAP)
are designed to help the Municipality understand its' energy use and greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions through a community energy planning process. They are
comprehensive plans intended to support economic development, improve energy
efficiency, reduce GHG emissions and promote community sustainability solutions. The
main components of the Plan are to establish baseline energy use profiles across
different sectors of the community and prepare a local action plan for GHG reduction,
actions and initiatives.
Municipal staff initiated the Plan process in order to:
• Demonstrate the progressive approach of Bayham regarding renewable energy
production, energy conservation and GHG emission reductions
• Promote economic growth in Bayham
• Create baseline information of energy consumption and GHG emissions for use
in public and private sector initiatives to reduce baseline numbers
• Recommend possible implementation actions for each sector
• Provide direction to private investors for development initiatives based on
background energy and GHS data
• Improve GHG emission awareness through the illustration and description of
existing production and consumption patterns
The MEP and LAP are combined into one document because of significant overlap in
background research and baseline energy use information.
1.2 Municipal Energy Plan
The Municipality of Bayham received funding from the Ontario Ministry of the
Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) to complete a Municipal Energy Plan
(MEP) in January 2017. The MEP Program is designed to help Ontario Municipalities
understand and respond to their energy use. The MEP preparation requires stakeholder
engagement, the gathering and analysis of baseline data, energy mapping and the
creation of a plan. This document fulfills the requirements of the Ministry funding.
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1.3 Local Action Plan
In September 2017, the Municipality of Bayham entered into an agreement for funding
from the Green Municipal Fund, managed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities,
to complete this Local Action Plan (LAP). By adopting this document, the Municipality
will become a partner with hundreds of communities across Canada in the Partners in
Climate Protection Program. The LAP includes a greenhouse gas inventory and
emission reduction targets. It will provide the community guidance on actions to reduce
emissions.
1.4 Climate Change
A changing global climate has become evident in recent decades and is attributed to
human's use of fossil -fuel energy resources. Temperatures have steadily increased and
active weather events are becoming more frequent and extreme. Changing weather
patterns are causing extreme local weather events such as heavy rains and prolonged
droughts. Local actions are needed to mitigate and adapt to these climate changes.
In order to mitigate and adapt, action is needed to reduce emissions and prepare for
changes. The Federal, Provincial and local governments are addressing climate change
by creating reports and policy documents aimed at reducing energy consumption and
GHG emissions. Federal and Provincial strategies and reduction targets aim to mitigate
and adapt to the effects of climate change including:
• Federal Sustainable Development Strategy for Canada: 2016-2019
• Ontario's Climate Change Strategy (2017); and
• Ontario's Five Year Action Plan 2016-2020.
As part of Ontario's efforts local municipalities, including Bayham, have prepared an
Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (ECDMP). This Plan includes
detailed municipal facility energy use, GHG emissions, energy intensity and establishes
reduction targets to
2020. The MEP and
LAP are designed to
complement this work
by identify the broader
emissions by economic
sector and actions to
reduce GHG emissions.
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2 Community Profile
2.1 Overview of the Municipality of Bayham
The Municipality of Bayham was established in 1998 through the amalgamation of three
separate municipalities formerly known as the Township of Bayham, the Village of Port
Burwell, and the Village of Vienna. It occupies 248 km2 (61,282 acres) of land on the
north shore of Lake Erie at the east end of Elgin County. It is bordered by the Township
of Malahide to the west, Norfolk County to the east and the Township of Southwest
Oxford and the Town of Tillsonburg, in Oxford County to the north. The 2016 Census
population was 7,396, an increase of 5.8% from the 2011 Census total of 6,989.
Bayham comprises of three Villages — Port Burwell, Straffordville and Vienna - and five
hamlets — Corinth, North Hall, Eden, Richmond, and Calton. The Municipality is home to
a large agricultural community of fruit and vegetable producers and other businesses in
manufacturing, tourism and business services.
2.2 Growth Forecasts
The 2016 Census shows a population increase of 407 people or 5.8% from 2011.
Assuming the population increases continue the forecasted population for the next
census years would be:
• 2021 - 7,825 persons
2026 - 8,278 persons
• 2031 - 8,758 persons
Assuming an average of 2.5 persons per dwelling, this would require approximately 946
new dwelling units to accommodate 2,365 additional people to the year 2031. The
increased population will increase future energy needs in Bayham.
In January 2017 municipal staff presented to Council the findings from a Vacant Lot
Inventory (VLI). The inventory reviewed lands within village and hamlet, settlement
area boundaries that have lands available for development. The review found that
approximately 1900 new dwelling units could be accommodated, with varying levels of
municipal services (public and/or privately owned and operated water and sewer
systems). The study found there is sufficient buildable land available in Bayham to
accommodate forecasted growth to 2031. The growth analysis was based on 2011
Census population in Elgin County and Elgin County Official Plan projects growth of
approximately 500 persons and 30 jobs in the Municipality to 2031. The 2016 Census
statistics show higher than projected growth in Bayham. Regardless of the difference in
projected growth from the County and 2016 Census population, Bayham has an
adequate supply of developable land available to accommodate growth.
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2.3 Local Economy
The local economy is based
primarily on agricultural activities
and there is a transition taking place
to a more creative economy. There
is employment in tourism, industry
and various service sectors.
Residents also commute regionally
to Tillsonburg, Aylmer, St. Thomas
and London for employment. In
2016 there were 3,360 people in the
labour force working in a variety of
occupations.
In September 2014 the Municipality of Bayham released Municipality of Bayham:
Economic Development Initiatives and Opportunities Plan. The strategic priorities and
recommendations identified the following key components to maintain and promote
economic success in Bayham:
• Marketing and investment attraction efforts must improve and dovetail with Elgin
County and other regional initiatives
• Enhancements to Bayham's quality of place experience are needed
• Continued support for small business and entrepreneurs
• More effort needs to be directed at investment readiness including a plan for
future investment
• Support and encourage a transition to value-added agriculture while improving
traditional agricultural activities
The preparation of this MEP and LAP is consistent with these economic development
initiatives establishing another avenue for the community to:
• Market itself and attract invest as a leader in energy and operating cost
efficiency
• Enhance the quality of place with more employment opportunities and a higher
quality of life
• Support small business through energy savings resources
• Support the agricultural industry by reducing energy costs on the farm and
encouraging the transition to value-added crop types
Bayham's economy is an important focus for the MEP and LAP due to increasing
energy costs and climate change risks. Businesses will thrive in a low energy cost and
high value community.
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3 Energy Policy Context
3.1 National Context
The Government of Canada continues to foster climate change adaption measures.
The Environment and Natural Resources department publishes resources for action on
climate change. The Federal Sustainable Development Act, 2008 provides the legal
framework for the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy for Canada: 2016-2019
(FSDS). This strategy for sustainable development planning and reporting, sets
priorities, establishes goals and targets and identifies actions to achieve them.
The strategy includes 13 Federal Sustainable Development Goals and Canada's
Second Biennial Report on Climate Change. Several the goals that align with the MEP
and LAP include:
• Effective action on climate change: creating a low carbon economy
• Low -carbon government: government leading by example
• Modern and resilient infrastructure: supports clean economic growth and
social inclusion
• Clean energy: access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy
• Safe and healthy communities: clean, sustainable communities that contribute
to health and well-being
Canada's Second Biennial Report on Climate Change presents projections of
greenhouse gas emissions in Canada from 2020 to 2030. It provides information on
actions undertaken to address climate change, information to support developing
countries and is presented every two years to the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). At the Paris Climate Conference (2015) the
majority of countries from around the world, including Canada, signed an agreement to
address climate change. The intent of the agreement is to strengthen the response to
limit global average temperature rise to 2°C and to pursue efforts to limit the increase to
1.5°C. The MEP and LAP align with federal initiatives to reduce the effects of global
warming.
3.2 Provincial Context
The Ontario government is a strong proponent of reducing GHG emissions and
encouraging energy efficiency initiatives. The extensive renewable wind and solar
energy production and the phase out of coal power production over the last decade has
positioned Ontario to be a national and international leader in reducing global warming
and climate change.
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3.2.1 Ontario's Climate Change Strategy (2017)
Ontario's Climate Change Strategy identifies ways to address climate change. The
strategy highlights five areas of transformation toward the goal of a high productivity low
carbon economy and society. The highlights relating to the MEP and LAP are
summarized as follows:
• A Prosperous Low -Carbon Economy with World -Leading Innovation
Science and Technology: Build Green Infrastructure — assistance to low
carbon fuel distributors and upgrades to infrastructure, e.g. getting biofuel to
households, electrical vehicle charging stations, support cycling and walking
• Government Collaboration and Leadership: Carbon Neutral Government —
reduce emissions and energy costs across government
• Reducing GHG Emissions Across Key Sectors: Climate Change in Long
Term Energy Plans
• A Resource -Efficient High Productivity Society: Zero Emission Vehicles
Actions, Create Incentive Programs — grants for energy audits and geothermal
systems
• Adaption and Risk Awareness: Climate Change and Agricultural Sector
Initiatives Alignment
The MEP and LAP are prepared using the Ontario Climate Change Strategy as a
guiding document. The strategy is an important step toward a low carbon economy and
society in Bayham.
3.2.2 Ontario's Five Year
Climate Change Action
Plan 2016-2020
Ontario's Five Year Climate Change
Action Plan is aimed to reduce GHG
emissions and fight climate change.
It introduces key actions that will
move the province further towards
its emissions reduction targets and
to ultimately realize the goals of
Ontario's Climate Change Strategy.
The Plan targets reducing 1990
GHG emission levels by 15% in
2020; by 37% in 2030; and by 80%
in 2050.
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The Plan includes actions based on the
following action areas and goals:
• Transportation: Becoming a North
American leader in low -carbon and
zero -emission transportation;
• Buildings and homes: Reduce
emissions from fossil -fuel use in
buildings;
• Land Use Planning: Support low -
carbon communities;
• Industry and business: Keeping Ontario competitive: a strong centre of
modern, clean manufacturing and jobs;
• Collaboration with indigenous communities: Partner to reduce emissions
and transition to a low -carbon economy;
• Government: Move toward a carbon neutral public service; and,
• Agriculture, forests and lands: Productive, sustainable, and a pathway to
creating offsets.
These action areas and goals inform the preparation of the MEP and LAP. The goals
for the MEP and LAP and the actions in the LAP align with this Provincial policy.
3.3 Local Context
Southwestern Ontario has
emerged as a leader in renewable
energy. There are many examples
of progress toward sustainable
energy production such as wind,
solar and biogas development.
There are several large renewable
projects regionally, including Erie
Shores Wind Farm and Integrated Figure 1: Bayham wind turbines and potential fuel crops.
Grain Processors Cooperative Ethanol Inc. (IGPC) — Aylmer, ON. Municipalities have
also prepared and adopted a number of MEP's and LAP's supporting a more
sustainable region.
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3.3.1 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan
Bayham owns and operates a number of facilities across the community, from libraries
to pumping stations. In order to monitor, analyze, publish and forecast energy
consumption for these operations Bayham has developed an Energy Conservation and
Demand Management Plan (ECDMP), as required under the Green Energy Act. The
Plan was implemented in 2015 and is based on operational energy consumption data,
which has been tracked and analyzed annually since 2011. The information includes:
total floor area; hours of operation; average flow (pumping stations for sanitary sewer);
electricity consumed; natural gas consumed; consumption intensity; and energy
intensity.
The purpose of the ECDMP is to: educate staff and the public; implement energy
efficiencies and best practices; and reduce energy consumption and its related
environmental impact. Council established the following targets:
• Reduce the greenhouse gas emissions (kg COze) of the Municipality by 10%
prior to January 1, 2020 (2% per annum)
Reduce energy consumption (ekWh/yr) of the Municipality by an average of
0.5% per year by January 1, 2020 (total
reduction of 2.5%)
Four objectives of the ECDMP include:
1. Maximize fiscal resources and avoid cost
increases through direct and indirect energy
savings.
2. Reduce the environmental impact of the
Municipality's operations.
3. Increase the comfort and safety of
occupants of Municipal facilities.
4. Promote a culture of energy conservation
within the Municipality and the community.
The following actions were identified in order to
achieve the objectives:
• Integrate monitoring and assessments of all corporate energy use of the
Municipality into the 2015 Energy Conservation and Demand Management
Plan.
• Conduct facility audits on all Municipal facilities that consume energy.
• Assess energy commodity procurement options.
• Communicate a corporate commitment to sustainability and responsible energy
use.
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• Train staff and council on energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Explore renewable energy generation opportunities in facilities that are energy
use optimized.
Bayham has made significant strides to
reduce GHG emissions since 2015.
Streetlights were converted to LED, there
have been numerous facility improvements
and a several surplus and aging facilities
have been offloaded to achieve these
results. Through GHG emissions
calculations, the ECDMP provides
significant insight into how local operations
impact the environment. The reduction
targets, purpose, objectives and actions
have informed the preparation of this MEP
and LAP.
3.3.2 Bayham's Official Plan
The Official Plan of the Municipality of Bayham (Official Plan) includes land use
designations, policies and objectives to guide land development over the short, medium
and long-term. It was approved in 2002, reviewed in 2012 and is currently under Five -
Year Review to incorporate provincial planning changes since the last update and to
align with community changes. The Official Plan includes policies on energy efficiency,
renewable energy systems and large- and small-scale renewable and alternative
energy systems. The policies on energy efficiency encourage innovative design and site
layout for building form and size, density, lot and building orientation, and on-site
landscaping. They recognize building and development certification programs that
increase energy efficiency and decreased impact on the environment. Renewable
energy policies support wind, solar and alternative energy projects of various scales
and are reviewed subject to applicable criteria and background studies.
Climate change is one of the items included in the current five-year Official Plan review.
New policies on climate change include changing crop types and agricultural practices,
identifying environmental and public risks. With policy changes, there is an opportunity
to promote specific programs and initiatives such as tree planting, energy efficiency and
active transportation to reduce GHG emissions.
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4 Municipality of Bayham Consumption and Production
4.1 Energy Consumption
It is important to establish a broad understanding of how energy is consumed in the
community in order to find ways to reduce energy use. Bayham's homes and
businesses consume electricity and fuel to use appliances, heat and cool buildings and
to travel in vehicles. Most of the consumption is through electricity and natural gas
consumption as detailed below.
4.1.1 Electricity
The Provincial electrical
network provides electrical
power to Bayham, distributed
by HydroOne, which one of
the largest electricity
transmission and distribution
service providers in Canada.
Bayham Electricity Consumption (KWh) by Sector
2014 2015
Sector Actual % Actual
Residential 25,145,866 48` 24,613,070 48
Industrial 13,328,959 26 12,742,070 - 25
13,383,090 26 13,639,004 27
51,857,915 50,994,144
Table 1: Electricity consumption in Bayham 2015.
The Independent Energy
Systems Operator (IESO) operates Ontario's power system. In 2014 the Ontario
government eliminated coal-fired electricity generation in order to reduce GHG
emissions.
HydroOne provided electricity consumption data for Bayham by sector — residential,
commercial and industrial - for the years 2014 and 2015. There was a slight difference
between the two years with approximately 860,000 KWh more consumed in 2014.
There was a reduction in consumption in the residential and industrial sectors and a
small increase in the commercial sector in 2015, as shown in Table 1. Further analysis
of the data for 2015 is included in the Baseline Energy Profile (BEP) and Geographic
Information System (GIS) maps in Section 4.3.
4.1.2 Natural Gas
Natural Gas is used in Bayham residences and businesses as a heat source for
furnaces, water heaters, appliances, fireplaces, etc. Natural Resources Gas Ltd.
(NRGL) provided Bayham consumption data for 2015 and 2016. They have been
providing natural gas to Bayham consumers since 2015.
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As shown in Table 2, there was a decrease in the total natural gas consumption of
312,764 cubic metres (3.6%) from 2015 to 2016. There were increases in the
residential, commercial, and
industrial sectors and declines in
the farm and institutional sectors.
Because the natural gas data
included accounts from postal
code areas crossing into
neighbouring municipalities, the
consumption data includes
assumptions and analysis to
match the municipal boundaries,
as detailed in Appendix A.
4.1.3 Vehicle Fuel
Natural Gas Consumption (m3) by Sector
Table 2: Natural gas consumption in Bayham 2015
Private / Community Consumption
According to the 2016 Census there were 2,705 personal vehicles traveling from a
place of residence to work. The baseline consumption and emissions in the BEP were
calculated assuming a work week of 5 days for 52 weeks (work year minus three weeks
of vacation and holidays) at an average vehicle consumption of 11.9 L per 100 km
(average from all personal vehicle models consumption in 2005 and 2016 models
sourced from National Resources Canada). The Census provides a break down into
five categories based on one -direction length of trip — less than 15 minutes, 15-29
minutes, etc. - from the residence to employment. The average driving speed was
assumed to be the speed limit. Based on the above calculations the total kilometres
driven in 2016 was estimated at 45.7 million, resulting in the production of an estimated
13,419 t CO2 GHG emissions. Consumption data is not available for personal trips.
Municipal / Corporate Consumption
The Municipality records the amount of fuel consumed by its fleet on a weekly basis.
These vehicles provide vital functions such as snow plowing and park/facility
maintenance. The total amount of diesel consumed in 2015 was 88,164 L resulting in
an estimated 242 t CO2e of emissions and the total amount of gas consumed was
32,884 L and 80 t CO2e. The Municipality has sourced bulk fuel from the Local Authority
Service (LAS). LAS provides consistent and predictable prices to Municipalities across
Ontario through co-operative procurement efforts. The Municipality of Bayham has
reduced operating costs by utilizing bulk fuel and other services from LAS since 2015.
4.2 Energy Production
Bayham is a leader in the production of renewable energy production since the Erie
Shores Wind Farm came into operation. There are a number of existing facilities in the
region producing electricity and fuel for energy use as described below.
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2015
2016
Sector
Actual
%
Actual
%
Residential
5,188,136
60
5,364,322
64
Farm
2,646,199
30
2,228,164
27
Commercial
211,272
2
254,551
3
Industrial
178,487
2
194,811
2
Institutional
452,632
5
322,115
4
Total
8,676,727
8,363,963
Table 2: Natural gas consumption in Bayham 2015
Private / Community Consumption
According to the 2016 Census there were 2,705 personal vehicles traveling from a
place of residence to work. The baseline consumption and emissions in the BEP were
calculated assuming a work week of 5 days for 52 weeks (work year minus three weeks
of vacation and holidays) at an average vehicle consumption of 11.9 L per 100 km
(average from all personal vehicle models consumption in 2005 and 2016 models
sourced from National Resources Canada). The Census provides a break down into
five categories based on one -direction length of trip — less than 15 minutes, 15-29
minutes, etc. - from the residence to employment. The average driving speed was
assumed to be the speed limit. Based on the above calculations the total kilometres
driven in 2016 was estimated at 45.7 million, resulting in the production of an estimated
13,419 t CO2 GHG emissions. Consumption data is not available for personal trips.
Municipal / Corporate Consumption
The Municipality records the amount of fuel consumed by its fleet on a weekly basis.
These vehicles provide vital functions such as snow plowing and park/facility
maintenance. The total amount of diesel consumed in 2015 was 88,164 L resulting in
an estimated 242 t CO2e of emissions and the total amount of gas consumed was
32,884 L and 80 t CO2e. The Municipality has sourced bulk fuel from the Local Authority
Service (LAS). LAS provides consistent and predictable prices to Municipalities across
Ontario through co-operative procurement efforts. The Municipality of Bayham has
reduced operating costs by utilizing bulk fuel and other services from LAS since 2015.
4.2 Energy Production
Bayham is a leader in the production of renewable energy production since the Erie
Shores Wind Farm came into operation. There are a number of existing facilities in the
region producing electricity and fuel for energy use as described below.
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4.2.1 Wind Energy - Erie Shores Wind Farm
Erie Shores Wind Farm opened in 2006 after two years of development. There are 66
turbines stretching along the north shore of Lake Erie between Copenhagen and Clear
Creek, extending inland two to three kilometres. The energy generated by the turbines
is collected and transported on 24 kilometres of underground cables and 28 kilometres
of overhead collector lines. The voltage is increased at the Port Burwell substation and
transmitted via a 30 -kilometre transmission line to Hydro One's grid near Tillsonburg,
contributing to Ontario's renewable energy supply.
The 24 turbines in Bayham account for 36% of the Erie Shores turbines. The total
production for baseline year 2015 was 66,175 MWh and in 2016 was 58,848 MWh.
Ontario's yearly wind turbine power output is 9.2 million MWh according to the
Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO). Therefore, Bayham accounts for
approximately 0.65% of the provinces wind power and supplying up to 8,200
households with electrical energy.
4.2.2 Solar Energy — AMBER Co-op, FIT Program
The Aylmer, Malahide, Bayham, and Elgin Renewables (AMBER) Co-operative
includes farmers and rural land -owners who are invested in a for-profit energy co-
operative in Elgin County. It was created to help local farmers and interested groups
with Provincial FIT program applications (see Section 4.4.7 for more information). The
initial investment focus was on rooftop solar installations and operations with future
developments directed at bio -fuels and hydro
generation and large procurements. Rooftop
space for solar panels is leased and financing is
exclusively from its members. AMBER generates
the electricity and manages the systems through
a management group for the 20 year term of the
contracts.
Through the FIT program there are two solar
rooftop and a biogas contracts in Bayham. The
biogas and one of the solar projects were
contracted through the AMBER co-op.
4.2.3 Ethanol / Bio -fuels Energy - IGPC Ethanol Inc.
Established in 2007, Integrated Grain Processors Cooperative Ethanol Inc. (IPGC) is an
ethanol producer located in the nearby town of Aylmer, ON. The plant is located
approximately 10 km from the municipal limits of Bayham and produces denatured fuel
grade ethanol and distillers grains (high protein feed supplement) from grade two corn.
The plant is currently in the process of doubling its operations.
The corn is locally sourced from a 150 km radius, including farms within Bayham. IGPC
produced 100 million Litres (L) of ethanol and 170,000 Tonnes of distillers' grains in
2016. Bayham makes up approximately 25% of the sourced corn and thereby
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contributes 50,000,000 L of renewable ethanol fuel and 42,500 T of livestock feed.
IGPC also produces their own power with a steam turbine generator and a natural gas
fired internal combustion electric generator.
4.3 Baseline Energy
Baseline Energy Studies (BLS) measure how and where energy is used within a
municipality and analyzes opportunities for energy reduction. Consumption data was
provided by the local natural gas and electricity providers. The BLS includes:
• A profile of how energy is supplied and distributed in Bayham
• Spatial analysis of energy consumption statistics in each sector to identify
opportunities for energy conservation within each sector
• Greenhouse Gas emissions resulting from energy consumption
The data analysis process is outlined in Appendix A.
4.3.1 Baseline Energy Profile
The Baseline Energy Profile (BEP) is integral to the development of the MEP and LAP.
The BEP includes the consumption and emissions for a specific year to be used for
comparison and monitoring and determining progress toward reduction targets. The
2015 baseline year was chosen because it had the most data available. The BEP is
based on analysis and calculations of data collected from the following sources:
• HydroCine — electricity consumption
• Natural Resources Gas Limited — natural gas consumption
• Transport Canada — vehicle emissions
• Census Canada — population, number of households and employment travel
• The Municipality of Bayham Energy and Demand Management Plan — municipal
consumption
The BEP chart, Table 3, comprises the energy consumption type and emission
calculations that comprise the baseline energy year of 2015 based on sector. The
consumption amounts are multiplied by an emissions factor (a representative value that
relates the quantity of a greenhouse gas released to the atmosphere with an activity
associated with the release of that greenhouse gas) in order to determine the amount
of GHG emissions released.
The total 2015 GHG emissions for Bayham was just over 24,000 tonnes of carbon
dioxide equivalent (CO2e) being emitted. The transportation sector (vehicle fuel
consumption) represents well over half of the total GHG emissions with 13,000 t CO2e.
The second highest GHG emissions came from the residential sector with 6,007 t
CO2e representing nearly a third of total emissions. Vehicle fuel and residential
buildings are the key target sectors for reducing GHG emissions.
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The Total Emissions section of the BEP breaks down the emissions by fuel type per
capita and per household. The total emissions of 3.3 t CO2e per capita in Bayham is
lower than the national average of 20.1 t CO2e per capita in 2015 (Environment and
Natural Resources Canada). Ontario's emissions in 2015 of 12.8 t CO2e per capita
(calculated from Environment and Natural Resources Canada and Statistics Canada
data). Overall, Bayham's per capita emissions are well below the national and
provincial levels. The lower amount could be attributed to many things, including a
small industrial base compared to other parts of the country and province or factors in
the dependability (data overlapping into neighbouring municipalities) and/or availability
(personal vehicle trip fuel consumption) of the data. Regardless, the state of Bayham's
energy use is better than other places in Canada and Ontario.
Another important aspect is Bayham's local renewable energy production including
wind turbines (more than 8,000 households supplied by Bayham turbines), solar power
installations, and ethanol production (up to 50,000,000 L of renewable ethanol fuel and
42,500 T of livestock feed per year) that effectively offset GHG emissions. These
offsets are not included in the BEP. Bayham is in a great position to be a leader in
reducing GHG emissions and renewable energy production for years to come.
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Municipality of Bayham Municipal Energy Plan - Baseline Energy Profile (BEP) - 2015
Electricity
I
Consumption (kWh)
Commercial
( 13,383,090
Industrial
13,328,959
Residential
25,145,866
Municipal Buildings
961,007
Total
1 52,818,922
Natural Gas
Consumption (m3)
Residential
2,594,068
Agriculture
1,323,100
!Commercial
105,636
Industrial
89,243
Institutional
226,316
,Municipal Buildings
71,865
TOta1
4,410,228,
,Transportation
Fuel Consumption (L)
Employment Trips (Gas)
5,450,368
Municipal (Gas)
32,884
Municipal (Diesel)
88,164
Notal
5,571,415
Total Emissions (t CO2e)
Emissions Factor
(kg CO2e/kWh)
0.043
0.043
0.043
0.043
Emissions Factor
(kg CO2e/m3)
Mar -18
Emissions (kg CO2e)
2,271,214;
Emissions Factor
(kg CO2e/L)
2.46
2.46
2.75
Emissions (kg CO2e)
13,418,806t
80,893:
242,804=
13,742,503)
Electricity Natural Gas Fuel Total
Total Emissions 2,271 8,375 13,743 24,389.
Emissions per household* 0.96 3.53 5.80 10.29;
Emissions Per Capita** 0.31 1.15 1.88 3.34'
Source of Consumption data: Electricity - HydroOne, Natural Gas - Natural Resources Gas Ltd., Fuel - Statistics Canada and Local
Authority Service
Emissions Factor = value factoring varrying degrees of GHG emission (methane, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide)
Emissions Factors source: Ontario Climate Change Action Plan Municipal GHG Challenge Fund: Program Guide
COTe = Carbon Dioxide Equivalent - consumption multiplied by the emission factor CO_= Carbon Dioxide
kWh =1 kilowatt of power per hour m3 = metre cubed kg = kilogram t = tonne (metric) L = litre
Distance traveled for non -employment trips information not available.
*2,371 Private Dwellings Occupied by Usual Resdients (assuming 20% of growth over previous 5 years to Census 2016)
°•7,311 Residents in 2015 (assuming 204. of growth over previous 5 years to Census 2016)
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Table 3: Municipality of Bayham Baseline Energy Profile, 2015.
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Emissions (kg CO2e)
1.899
4,926,135,
1.899
2,512,567
1.8991
200,603
1.899
169,472;
1.899
429,774;
1.899
136,472'
Emissions Factor
(kg CO2e/L)
2.46
2.46
2.75
Emissions (kg CO2e)
13,418,806t
80,893:
242,804=
13,742,503)
Electricity Natural Gas Fuel Total
Total Emissions 2,271 8,375 13,743 24,389.
Emissions per household* 0.96 3.53 5.80 10.29;
Emissions Per Capita** 0.31 1.15 1.88 3.34'
Source of Consumption data: Electricity - HydroOne, Natural Gas - Natural Resources Gas Ltd., Fuel - Statistics Canada and Local
Authority Service
Emissions Factor = value factoring varrying degrees of GHG emission (methane, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide)
Emissions Factors source: Ontario Climate Change Action Plan Municipal GHG Challenge Fund: Program Guide
COTe = Carbon Dioxide Equivalent - consumption multiplied by the emission factor CO_= Carbon Dioxide
kWh =1 kilowatt of power per hour m3 = metre cubed kg = kilogram t = tonne (metric) L = litre
Distance traveled for non -employment trips information not available.
*2,371 Private Dwellings Occupied by Usual Resdients (assuming 20% of growth over previous 5 years to Census 2016)
°•7,311 Residents in 2015 (assuming 204. of growth over previous 5 years to Census 2016)
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Table 3: Municipality of Bayham Baseline Energy Profile, 2015.
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4.3.2 GIS Mapping
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping combines data and analysis to
produce maps that represent information geographically. The mapping illustrates
characteristics of different areas in the municipality to tailor energy use and GHG
emissions reduction initiatives to specific areas or sectors. Compared to other MEP
mapping examples, the majority if not all were from geographically larger, more
populated areas or densely populated city regions than Bayham's low population and
smaller area. After extensive analysis two maps were produced for Bayham based two
distinct areas, the Rural Area (RA) and the Rural Village Area (RVA) based on natural
gas and electricity consumption categories.
The maps illustrate the percentage of the consumption and emissions for each sector in
one of two areas in Bayham - the RA vs the RVA. These two areas are based on the
postal code boundaries in Bayham, further data analysis information is included in
Appendix A. The RA is based on areas on the north, east and west of Bayham and
postal codes starting with NOJ, N5H, N4G, and N5R. The RVA is based on data
received for postal codes starting with NOJ. The RVA area delineation became evident
as it included all three villages in Bayham — Straffordville, Vienna and Port Burwell. This
distinction was chosen as the best way to illustrate the differences in consumption and
emissions by sector and as a way to understand the challenges for reduction of
emissions in the two areas.
4.3.2.1 Electricity Mapping
Table 4 shows electricity consumption and GHG emissions by sector for two separate
years based on the RA and RVA areas. This information forms the Baseline 2015 -
Electricity Consumption and GHG Emissions by Sector GIS map, Figure 1 below. The
comparison showed that there was small difference between the two years and so the
mapping focuses on 2015 to correspond with the BEP baseline year.
Figure 2 shows consumption and GHG emissions by sector and the percentage of each
for the RA and RVA. It is evident from the map that the electricity consumption in the
RVA has a higher proportion of residential than the RA and conversely industrial and
commercial make up a larger proportion of the RA. There are typically higher population
densities in villages versus rural lands and more parcels of land for larger industrial and
commercial uses in rural areas. Therefore, the mapping exercise for electricity
consumption in Bayham supports the conclusion that energy efficiency and GHG
emissions reduction initiatives for residential uses should be focused on RVA's and
industrial and commercial initiatives should be focused on RAs.
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Comparison Table - Electricity Energy Use Rural Village Area (RVA)vs. Rural Area (RA)
Rural Village Area (RVA) Rural Area (RA)
Electricty GHG Electricty GHG
Consumed Emissions Consumed Emissions
(kWh) (t CO2e) % of RVA (kWh) (t CO2e) %
2014 1 1 1
1
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Residential 19,039,305 819 52%
6,106,561
263
41%1.
Commercial 9,125,953 392 25%
4,257,137
183
28%
Industrial 8,714,368 375 23%
4,614,591
198
31%';
Total 36,879,626 1,586
14,978,289
644
2015
Residential 18,711,280 805 52%
5,901,790
254
40%
Commercial 9,253,843 398 25%
4,385,161
189
30%
Industrial 8,284,071 356 23%
4,457,999
192
30%`'
Total 36,249,194 1,559
14,744,950
634
Notes: Electricity data provided by Hydro One.
Rural data compiled from postal code Forward Sortation Areas NOL, NSH, N4G &
NSR.
Rural Village data compiled from Forward Sortation Area NO].
Table 4: Comparison of electricity consumption and GHG emissions in the Rural Village Area (RVA) vs. the
Rural Area
(RA).
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Baseline 2015 - Electricity Consumption and GHG Emissions By Sector:
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4.3.2.2 Natural Gas Mapping
Table 5 shows natural gas consumption and GHG emissions by sector for two separate
years based in the RA and RVA areas forming the basis of the Baseline 2015 — Natural
Gas Consumption and GHG Emissions by Sector GIS map, Figure 2 below. The
comparison shows there was a relatively small difference between the two years and so
focusing on 2015 mapping is acceptable corresponding with the BEP baseline year.
Figure 3 map shows consumption and GHG emissions by sector and the percentage of
each for the RA and RVA. It is evident from the map that the natural gas consumption in
the RVA has a higher proportion of residential and institutional uses than the RA. There
is typically higher residential population densities in villages versus rural lands and
more schools and churches in villages. Farms and residences make up most of the
consumption in the RA. The commercial consumption in the RA more than doubled in
2016. Therefore, the mapping exercise for natural gas consumption in Bayham infers
that agricultural initiatives should be the focus in RAs and residential and institutional
intiatives should be the focus in the RVAs. The comparison table and GIS map for
natural gas will be useful for future monitoring.
Comparison Table - Natural Gas Energy Use Rural Village Area (RVA)vs. Rural Area (RA)
Rural Village Area (RVA) Rural Area (RA)
Electricty I GHG Electricty GHG
Consumed Emissions Consumed Emissions
(kWh) (t CO2e) % of RVA (kWh) (t CO2e) % of RA
2015
Residential
1,975,911
3,752 68%
618,157
1,174
43%'
Farm
632,184
1,201 22%
690,915
1,312
48%
Commercial
72,402
137 2%
33,234
63
2%'
Industrial
27,785
53 1%
61,458
117
4%
Institutional
202,684
385 7%
23,632
45
2%
Total
2,910,966
5,528
1,427,396
2,711
2016
Residential
2,080,581
3,951 74%
601,580
1,142
43%
Farm
490,114
931 18%
623,968
1,185
45%'
Commercial
60,038
114 2%
67,237
128
5%
Industrial
23,046
44 1%
74,359
141
5%
Institutional
139,764
265 5%
21,293
40
2%
STotal
2,793,543
5,305
1,388,437
2,637
Notes: Natural Gas data provided by Natural Gas Resources Ltd.
Rural data compiled from postal code Forward
Sortation Areas NOL, NSH, N4G & N5R.
Rural Village data compiled from Forward Sortation Area NOJ.
Table 5: Comparison table for natural gas consumption and GHG emissions in
the Rural Village Area
(RVA) vs.
the Rural
Area (RA).
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Baseline 2015 - Natural Gas Consumption and GHG Emissions By Sector:
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Figure 3: Baseline 2015 — Natural Gas Consumption and GHG Emissions map.
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RVA RA
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4.4 Energy Topics and Trends
In order to understand the challenges and opportunities related to reducing Bayham's
energy use significant research and stakeholder engagement was completed. The
challenges and opportunities that were identified include the following topics and trends.
4.4.1 Agriculture
Farming makes up a significant portion of the economy in Bayham and therefore is one
of the main energy consumers and GHG emitters. Farmers are continually confronted
with rising operation costs due to energy needs. New technologies are being introduced
in order to improve efficiency and lower operating costs. For instance, tractors are now
equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to work every square metre
of the fields as efficiently as possible, reducing fuel consumption. The following
opportunities need to be explored to reduce GHG emissions in farming operations:
• Generating renewable electricity through wind, biogas, solar, etc.
• Geothermal construction/installations - capturing energy from the ground and
using it for heating and cooling
• Growing energy crops that can be used to heat buildings or fuel vehicles
• Saving energy by installing more efficient equipment and creating less energy
waste
The majority of farming in the area is for oilseed and grain farming crops, making up
approximately 45% of the farms. Corn farming represents 30% of the oilseed and grain
farming category, used for energy/ethanol. There are a number of resources available
for farmers included on the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs
(OMAFRA) and Ontario Farmers Association to improve efficiency and reduce
emissions.
4.4.2 Alternative Land Use Service (ALUS)
ALUS Canada is a not-for-profit program funded
by individuals, governments, foundations and
corporations to invest in farm lands. A pilot project
began in Bayham in 2012. In January of 2016,
ALUS Bayham expanded to include the
Municipalities of Malahide, Central Elgin,
Southwold, Dutton-Dunwich and West Elgin to
establish ALUS Elgin. ALUS Elgin partners with
local Conservation Authority's (Catfish Creek,
Kettle Creek and Long Point) and other
organizations in the region to develop projects and
ideas that are best suited to the landowners'
needs and the priorities of Elgin County.
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ALUS is an incentive program that recognizes the role farmers play in a healthy
environment as well as in producing food and creates incentive programs to conserve
and restore natural features such as wetlands, creeks, shorelines, native grasses and
trees, and unique ecosystems like tall grass prairie and oak savannah. The main aim in
the region is to reduce sedimentation and phosphorus loading in rivers and lakes
through gully and bank erosion mitigation.
4.4.3 Land Use
Land use planning policies are an important way to address the effects of climate
change, promote energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions. The Official Plan
directs development to settlement areas in order to create compact development,
among other things reducing expensive and resource consuming expansion of water
and sewer service delivery. It also encourages environmentally friendly design of
buildings and streetscapes through opportunities such as Community Improvement
Plan policies. Agriculture, resource protection and energy policies are included to
ensure the long-term sustainability of the community and local ecosystems.
4.4.4 Transportation
Bayham is a rural community that relies heavily on automobile transportation in
resident's daily lives. The rural nature of the community limits possibilities for
introducing transportation/transit systems. The South Western Ontario Transportation
Alliance (SWOTA) is a passenger rail and bus service expansion advocate looking to
re-establish vital links for people that either do not have access to an automobile or
prefer to take transit. The only potential connection that SWOTA has identified in the
area is in neighbouring Tillsonburg. Bayham does not have the population density to
establish a connection. Bayham staff and the Elgin and St. Thomas Public Health
(ESTPH) are in the process of evaluating options for establishing a local transportation
system, such as a ride -sharing network.
Adding public electric vehicle charging stations is a way to encourage residents to buy
electric vehicles and reduce GHG emissions. Tourism is important to the local
economy. London, Kitchener -Waterloo, Brantford and the greater Toronto area are all in
close proximity to Bayham for tourism attraction. Eco -conscious tourists would be
motivated and enabled to travel to Bayham if there was a reliable charging station for
their vehicles. Some municipalities are also transitioning vehicle fleets to electric or
blended natural gas or bio -diesel, including installing fueling/charging stations at
municipal facility locations.
4.4.5 Public Health — Active Transportation
Elgin St. Thomas Public Health (ESTPH) provides health care service and general
health promotion programs in Bayham. Active Transportation is a constant topic of
conversation of ways to improve public health outcomes. Promotion of walking and
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cycling improves health and reduces fuel consumption and GHG emissions, further
improving health with cleaner air and water. Transit is another opportunity to improve
health and reduce GHG emissions. Bayham has a relatively small and dispersed
population making it more challenging to establish a transit system which operates
efficiently and services the needs of the population. Active transportation infrastructure
is sometimes out of reach for persons lacking the ability to get to and from recreation
facilities and activities. ESTPH and the Municipal administration are looking at ways to
coordinate a ride -sharing system to provide transportation alternatives to the
community.
4.4.6 Recycling/Waste Management
The Municipality of Bayham, the Municipality of Central Elgin and the Township of
Malahide Waste Management Master Plan Final Report (Report), which also includes a
Waste Recycling Strategy (Strategy), was approved in October 2011 and covers a
twenty-year period (2012-2032). The Municipalities provide residents with garbage
collection/disposal, Blue Box collection/processing and limited collection/processing of
organics, municipal household special waste and waste electrical and electronics
equipment. The focus of the plan is to reduce the amount of waste directed to landfill
and increase the amount of waste diverted to 40%. Most of the waste under the
Municipalities' control comes from the residential sector.
The collection amounts in Bayham are included in Table 6. The Municipality has
increased diversion rates since 2016, improving by three percentage points with an
increase of collected recycling. In 2011 as outlined in the Report/Strategy Bayham's
total materials diverted from the waste stream was at 31 %, including additional
diversion not captured in Table 6. The Report/Strategy goal was a 40% diversion rate
by January 1, 2016. In 2017 the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
identified an interim diversion goal of 30% by 2020 as part of the Strategy to Achieve a
Circular Economy. The 2015 Curbside Waste Audit found that the diversion rate was at
39%. So Bayham is on track to meet or exceed diversion targets.
Currently there is no green bin collection program in Bayham which represents an
opportunity to collect organic waste from homes and businesses, diverting unnecessary
waste from the landfill.
Municipality of Bayham - Recycling/Waste Management Collection
Mar -18
Collection Year
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Waste Collected (Tonnes)
1,132
1,195
1,164
1,123
994
982
Recycling Collected (Tonnes)
413
394
410
394
411
419
Total
1,545
1,589
1,574
1,517
1,405
1,400
Waste Diverted (%)
27%
25%
26%
26%
29%
30%
Table 6: Municipality of Bayham recycling/waste diversion by year
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4.4.7 FIT and microFIT Program
Ontario's Feed -in Tariff (FIT) was launched in 2009 to encourage the development of
renewable energy technology, attract investment and create new clean energy jobs in
Ontario. The FIT program allows homeowners, communities, business owners and
private developers to generate renewable energy and sell it to the province at a
guaranteed price for a fixed contract term. The FIT program applies to the use of one or
more forms of renewable energy, including: wind, water power, biomass and biogas,
solar photovoltaic (PV) power and landfill gas. It is administered by the Independent
Electricity System Operator (IESO) and is divided into two streams depending on the
number of kilowatts of electricity that can be generated by a project. FIT 5 was the most
recent version. The application portion of FIT 5 is complete and is adding 150 MW of
renewable energy in the Province. This may be the last round of contracts under the
FIT program as the Provincial Government has not announced any new FIT versions.
4.4.8 Cap and Trade
Ontario launched a cap and trade program on January 1, 2017. It places a cap (or limit)
on the amount of GHG emissions that Ontario's homes and businesses can emit by
incentivizing them to find innovations and make investments to lower emissions.
Companies can trade (buy or sell) allowances. Credits become available for purchase
from a company that reduced its greenhouse gas emissions and has surplus credits.
The capital that is collected is reinvested into projects that reduce GHG pollution such
as social housing retrofits, electric vehicle incentives and public transit. Job creation is
expected in clean technologies for researchers, entrepreneurs and start-ups as a result
of this reinvestment in energy conservation and GHG reductions.
The expected impacts from the cap and trade program on the average Ontario home
are likely an additional $13 per month to fuel a car and heat a home. It will not affect
electricity costs as the power supply in Ontario is mostly carbon emissions free. The
retail price of gasoline estimated to increase about 4.3 cents a litre and about 5 cents a
litre for diesel in 2017.
Cap and trade proceeds will be put into a new dedicated Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Account. The funding will be used for projects and priorities identified in Ontario's Five
Year Climate Change Action Plan 2016-2020, including funding programs that:
• lower the carbon emissions from transportation fuels
encourage uptake of electric vehicles
expand public transit
Also under the Climate Change Action Plan, some of the proceeds from cap and trade
will be invested in programs to help homeowners and businesses save money by
improving energy -efficiency. Actions include to:
Improve efficiency in multi -residential buildings and public institutions
Widen low -carbon energy choices for homeowners
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Help consumers manage their energy use
Establish long-term greenhouse gas reduction targets in the Building Code
Introduce low -carbon content requirements for natural gas
Cap and trade programs are an opportunity to increase investment in reducing GHG
emissions in Bayham.
4.4.9 Energy Audits, Building Repairs and Redevelopment
There are several programs available through the provincial government designed to
help Ontarians improve energy performance of buildings and facilities. Energy audits
are a way to better understand what improvements are possible and what the cost -
benefit of improvements might be. Furthermore, some incentive programs based on
community improvement plans are
available to provide retrofit grants.
Save on Energy
The Save on Energy program provides
energy audit funding incentives for
buildings and facilities. It is offered
through HydroOne and the IESO. The
program offers audits to find cost savings
through equipment upgrades or
replacements, operational practices or
other building system and envelope
projects. There are several audit types
such as electricity survey and analysis
and detailed analysis of capital intensive
modifications for up to 50% of audit
costs. Bayham has utilized this program
for recent upgrades at the Port Burwell
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Green Ontario Fund
The Green Ontario Fund helps Ontarians
take action on climate change and is
operated with proceeds from the cap and
trade carbon market. It is a not-for-profit
provincial agency tasked with reducing
GHG pollution in buildings and industry to
meet Ontario's emission reduction
targets. The program offers resources to
take advantage of programs and rebates
to reduce energy costs and fight climate
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into sections for homes, small business and organizations and may include installing
smart thermostats, improved insulation and windows, and/or ground -source heat pumps
(home geothermal).
Elgincentives
Elgin County offers an incentive program through Community Improvement Plans
(CIPs) for the redevelopment and enhancement of urban design in settlement areas.
The Elgincentives CIP provides financial assistance to businesses and property owners
for repairs, restorations and redevelopment projects. The aim of the program is to
improve the downtowns, waterfronts, agricultural and tourism areas in the lower -tier
municipalities in the County. A CIP is a tool that enables municipalities to direct funds
and implement policy initiatives in specific areas. Elgincentives provides an energy
efficiency retrofit grant to improve the overall energy efficiency of a building for up to
25% of the costs to a maximum of $10,000.
This type of funding is integral to enabling
small business owners to improve facilities A 9
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Community Improvement Program
revitalizing downtown areas.
4.4.10 Local Renewable Energy Coordination Opportunities
In order for Bayham to optimize GHG emission reduction efforts it is important to
identify possible partnerships with local businesses in the renewable energy field. A few
options for collaboration are detailed below.
KBR Energies
Kent Brothers Renewable Energies (KBRE) is a renewable energy generation company
based out of Aylmer, ON, just west of the municipal limits of Bayham. Their primary
focus has been to help interested parties, mostly farmers, through the FIT program and
is under contract with AMBER Co-op to manage its FIT 2.0 projects. KBRE supported
the CEP plan preparation by providing valuable input into the stakeholder engagement
process.
Erie Thames Powerlines
Erie Thames Powerlines is a regional energy company representing the amalgamation
of seven Public Utilities Commissions (PUCs) within the municipalities of Port Stanley,
Aylmer, Belmont, Ingersoll, Thamesford, Otterville, Norwich, Burgessville, Beachville,
Embro and Tavistock. It was launched in 2000 and has expanded across the region
since, servicing more than 18,000 customers. In the long-term Erie -Thames could be
involved in setting up a private community scale electricity grid or other large scale
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5 MEP Vision and Goals
5.1 Vision and Goals
5.1.1 MEP Vision
Identifying key community priorities and what is intended to be achieved is captured in
the MEP vision statement. The vision of the Municipality of Bayham Municipal Energy
Plan is to:
Attract and maintain businesses and enhance residents' quality of life
by using energy conservation and GHG emission reductions to create a
cost-effective, high quality, healthy community.
5.1.2 MEP Goals
The goals of the Municipality of Bayham MEP and LAP were informed by consultation
and the establishment of the vision statement. The goals are as follows:
Goal 1 Encourage residents and businesses to improve the energy
efficiency of buildings in Bayham
Goal 2 Promote and expand Bayham's contribution to renewable energy
production
Goal 3 Provide leadership to the community by continuing to improve
energy efficiency in municipal government operation and ensure planning
policies promote sustainable development practices
Goal 4 Support and encourage sustainable agricultural practices, the
transition to more energy efficient farms, and adaptation of farm lands to
address the risks of climate change
Goal 5 Reduce personal vehicle transportation emissions
Target Sectors
Through the preparation of the MEP and LAP several important sectors of the
community have been identified for action on energy efficiency and GHG emission
reduction. These sectors include: agricultural; industrial, commercial and institutional
(ICI); residential; municipal; and, transportation. The following paragraphs include target
sectors and a brief description for each of the MEP goals.
Supporting Materials
The MEP goals are informed by the background research and guiding documents
described in the previous sections of the Plan. Through the plan development process
relevant goals, objectives, actions, etc. are incorporated and are outlined in each Goal
section below.
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Goal 1 Encourage residents and businesses to improve the energy
efficiency of buildings in Bayham
Target Sectors: Agricultural, ICI, Residential, Municipal
Agricultural operations use a lot of energy for barns and other facilities as well as
planting, harvesting and processing of crops. Although farmers are already well aware
of energy/operating costs and work toward optimizing efficiency, agricultural facilities
and land still hold immense potential for the installation of renewable energy
infrastructure and energy efficiency initiatives.
ICI businesses and institutional organizations can save money by reducing their energy
use but they need to be encouraged and enabled to see significant community -wide
reduction.
Residential buildings are of key importance to reduce energy use and GHG emissions
in Bayham. Residents need to be encouraged, enabled and educated in order to
significantly reduce energy use community -wide.
Municipal government can provide education and guidance to residents and
businesses; provide leadership through example and encourage energy efficiency
efforts.
Supporting Materials:
Ontario's Climate Change Strategy (2017)
• Reducing GHG emissions across key sectors: climate change in long term
energy plans
• A resource efficient high productivity society: zero emission vehicle actions,
create incentive programs
Ontario's Five Year Climate Change Action Plan 2016-2020
• Buildings and homes: reduce emissions from fossil -fuel use in buildings
Provincial Cap and Trade — energy audit grants/funding
• Help consumers manage their energy use
Goal 2 Promote and expand Bayham's contribution to renewable energy
production
Target Sectors: Agricultural, ICI, Residential, Municipal, Transportation
Agricultural activity is the strength of Bayham's economy and cultural identity. Wind
turbines and solar panels currently produce renewable energy in Bayham and past
efforts to install renewable capacity should be better recognized. Farms in the
community need to continue to be a focus of renewable energy expansion.
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ICI businesses and organizations have an important role to identify and sponsor
renewable energy projects. Businesses and organizations that invest in renewable
energy should be recognized for their efforts
Residential buildings consume a large portion of energy use and building stock in
Bayham and the buildings provide opportunities for small-scale renewable energy
installations.
Municipal government, in coordination with Provincial agencies and Ministries, provide
the authorization to install/construct renewable energy projects. In the past Bayham has
supported large-scale wind energy production and policies are included in the Official
Plan to guide development.
Transportation fuels are a major source of GHG emissions and in order to reduce the
impact from vehicular travel alternative fuel sources are needed. Electricity for electric
vehicles and renewable ethanol fuel are already produced in Bayham. There is an
opportunity to increase Bayham's share by increasing agricultural production of corn,
developing bio -diesel capacity and expansion of renewable electricity generating
infrastructure — wind, solar, etc.
Supporting Materials:
Municipality of Bayham: Economic Development Initiatives and Opportunities Plan
Bayham's quality of place experience enhanced by recognizing the community's
contribution to renewable energy
Municipality of Bayham Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan
• Explore renewable energy generation opportunities in facilities that are energy
use optimized
Goal 3 Provide leadership to the community by continuing to improve
energy efficiency in municipal government operation and ensure land use
planning policies promote sustainable, energy efficient development
practices
Target Sectors: Municipal
Municipal efforts to reduce
energy use in government
operations needs to be
recognized and continued in
order to promote Bayham as
an energy -conscious Figure 4: Bayham Waste Treatment Plant
community and continue to foster community -wide reduction efforts. Land use planning
policies help guide new development proposals to ensure a high-quality and energy -
optimized building standard.
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The continued efforts of Council and staff are an example of leadership for the
community and for potential residents and businesses to be encouraged to locate in
Bayham. Reducing energy costs saves taxpayers money that can be used elsewhere,
such as community improvement efforts. Municipal sector progress can be
communicated to business and organizations how energy savings were achieved
Supporting Materials:
Federal Sustainable Development Strategy for Canada: 2016-2019)
• Promote a low -carbon government — government leading by example
Ontario's Climate Change Strategy (2017)
• Government collaboration and leadership: carbon neutral government — reduce
emissions and energy costs across government
Ontario's Five Year Climate Change Action Plan 2016-2020)
• Land Use Planning: support low -carbon communities
• Government: Move toward a carbon neutral public service
Municipality of Bayham Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan
• Maximize fiscal resources and avoid cost increases through direct and indirect
energy savings
• Reduce the environmental impact of the Municipality's operations
• Promote a culture of energy conservation within the Municipality and the
community
• Communicate a corporate commitment to sustainability and responsible energy
Goal 4 Support and encourage sustainable agricultural practices, the
transition to value-added agriculture, and adaptation of farm lands
Target Sector(s): Agricultural, Municipal
Agricultural activity is the strength of Bayham's economy and cultural identity. Farms
in the community need to be supported and strengthened in order to transition in an
evolving market and changing climate. Agricultural lands comprise a significant portion
of vulnerable natural hazard lands as well as renewable energy project potential.
Municipal government can provide education and guidance to residents and
businesses to raise awareness and encourage energy efficiency efforts.
Supporting Materials:
Municipality of Bayham: Economic Development Initiatives and Opportunities Plan
• Support and encourage a transition to value-added agriculture while improving
traditional agricultural activities
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Ontario's Climate Change Strategy (2017)
• Adaptation and risk awareness: climate change and agricultural sector initiatives
alignment
Ontario's Five Year Climate Change Action Plan 2016-2020
• Agriculture, forests, and lands: Productive, sustainable, and a pathway to
creating offsets
Goal 5 Reduce personal vehicle transportation emissions
Target Sectors: ICI, Residential, Municipal and Transportation
ICI businesses and organizations require workers and volunteers to travel to and from
their locations, generating energy consumption and GHG emissions in most cases
based on vehicle fuel consumption. Businesses and organizations should promote
ways for people to reduce dependence on non-renewable fuels and they should be
recognized when their efforts achieve significant success.
Residential Personal vehicle travel makes up a significant portion of fuel consumption
and GHG emissions. People should be encouraged and enabled to locate nearer to
employment and services, reducing reliance on business as usual fossil fuel
combustion vehicles. New residential developments should include electric vehicle
charging infrastructure.
Transportation consumption of
vehicle fuels is a key contributor
to GHG emissions. Encouraging
businesses and residents to
reduce travel and/or transition
to alternative fuels is important
to reduce Bayham's GHG
emissions.
Supporting Materials:
Figure 5: Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Federal Sustainable Development Strategy for Canada: 2016-2019
Safe and healthy communities — clean sustainable communities that contribute
to health and well-being
Ontario's Five Year Climate Change Action Plan 2016-2020
• Transportation: Becoming a North American leader in low -carbon and zero -
emission transportation
• Lower the carbon emissions from transportation fuels and encourage the uptake
of electric vehicles (cap and trade)
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6 Local Action Plan to Reduce GHG Emissions
6.1 Purpose
The Local Action Plan (LAP) expands on the vision and goals of the MEP. It advances
opportunities to evaluate and implement GHG emissions reduction goals from the MEP
by establishing action items separated into target sectors.
6.2 Business Case
The community of Bayham will benefit from reduced energy costs in several ways
Local Job Creation: By using renewable energy production methods, i.e. biogas, solar,
biofuels, jobs are created to support new energy sources through the operation of
technology, construction and labour-intensive in terms of direct employment.
Support for Local Businesses: Dollars spent for energy saving renovation
improvements will have a ripple effect: saving jobs and/or creating new jobs;
supporting local businesses such as hardware, contractors, equipment, etc.
Increased Community Investment: the municipal government will save through
energy efficient operations. Reduced operation costs save money that can be spent on
community improvements such as bicycle paths or on further energy efficiency
measures. Improving and promoting active transportation will reduce the dependence of
using automobiles which will reduce traffic congestion, provide lower GHG emissions,
promote clean air, and healthier lifestyles.
6.3 Electricity Forecast/Projections
6.3.1 Business as Usual
Business -as -Usual (BAU) is a term used to describe when projections are made without
change to the existing situation. BAU calculations have been made, as shown in Table
7, based on per capita calculations from the BEP for electricity (0.31 t CO2e), natural
gas (1.15 t CO2e) and vehicle fuel (1.85 t CO2e) emissions. The population of Bayham
in the 2016 Census was 7 396 people up from 6 989 in the 2011 census representing a
5.8% increase, with approximately 7 311 people in 2015. The emissions projections
shown in Table 7 are based on a continued 5.8% increase over five year periods
(population increases in Bayham in five year increments consisted of 5.5% from 2001-
2006 and 3.9% from 2006-2011, so 5.8% assumed solid growth) over the 10, 15 and 20
timeframes beginning in 2018. The analysis includes assumptions based on BAU (no
GHG emission reductions) 10% and 20% reduction in per capita emissions.
If Bayham continues to use energy at the current rate per person the total emissions of
the community will continue to rise, i.e. business -as -usual. The projected population
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increase is 2,169 people from 2015 to 2038. That would result in an increase in
consumption emissions by energy type of:
• Electricity 668 t CO2e;
• Natural gas 2,527 t CO2e; and
• Fuel emissions 4,023 t CO2e;
• Totalling 7,218 t CO2e.
Compared to the 2015 total emissions of 24,161 t CO2e, the BAU case to 2038
represents a 30% increase in emissions.
Emissions Projections by Energy Type - 5.8% Population growth per 5 years
Emission totals based on population projections of 5.8% over 5 years and per capita
emissions calculated in the BEP.
Table 7: Total community Emissions Projections by Energy Type table.
6.3.2 Reduction Target
According to projection calculations in Table 7, in order to remain below current
community -wide emission amounts, the community would need to reduce emissions by
20% per capita to 2033. By decreasing emissions per capita by 20% over 15 years,
Bayham could accommodate a population increase of over 1,500 people with no
increase in total emissions. However, after another five years to 2038, the additional
519 people, would push the total emissions above the baseline 2015 total.
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2015
2028
2033
20.3.8
Electricity BAU
F 2,2711
2,626
2,7781
2,939
- i 10%
2,363':.
2,5001
2,645
_ 20%
2,101
2,2221
2,351
Natural Gas
BAU
I
8,375;
9,7411
10,3051,
10,902
10%
8,766
- 9,275 11
9,812
20%"
7,792
8,2441
8,722
Fuel BAU
13,743
15,924
3
16,847]
17,822'
10%
14,331
_
15,162;
16,040+
20%
12,739'
13,477,
14,258:
Emission totals based on population projections of 5.8% over 5 years and per capita
emissions calculated in the BEP.
Table 7: Total community Emissions Projections by Energy Type table.
6.3.2 Reduction Target
According to projection calculations in Table 7, in order to remain below current
community -wide emission amounts, the community would need to reduce emissions by
20% per capita to 2033. By decreasing emissions per capita by 20% over 15 years,
Bayham could accommodate a population increase of over 1,500 people with no
increase in total emissions. However, after another five years to 2038, the additional
519 people, would push the total emissions above the baseline 2015 total.
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6.4 Corporate / Municipal
6.4.1 Wastewater Treatment Operations
The Municipality manages a number of wastewater treatment facilities. The Port Burwell
Wastewater Treatment Plant is the largest consumer of energy along with a system of
pumps to send the wastewater to the wastewater plant. Table 8 shows emission
volumes for the diversion of wastewater based on consumption and emissions tracking
in the ECDMP since 2011. There has been a noticeable reduction in consumption since
2015 across operations, largely due to renovations and upgrades at the Wastewater
Plant but evident in the other operations. The reduction coincides with the introduction
of the ECDMP. In order to illustrate the recent reduction, Table 8 includes calculations
for average emissions from 2011-2014 and 2015-2016 and the difference between the
two averages. The results show that only the Richmond Road Pump emitted slightly
more emissions since 2015 and the rest of the operations show marked reduction in
emissions.
Wastewater Treatment Emissions (kg COZe)
Avg 2011-1 Avg 2015-
Reduction
2011
2012 2013
2014
2015
2016
2014
2016
Since ECDMP
Pumping Stations
1 3,746
5,342 3,386
2,063
1,000
1,105
3,634
1,053
2,582
2 1,699
1,915 1,558
1,633
760:
1,061
1,701
911
791
3 315
320 250
233
121
119
279
120
159
4 113
115E 82
87
48
S4
99
51
48'
5 2,568
3,653 4,277
3,419
1,856
1,887
3,479
1,872
1,608
6 4,461
6,641 5,924
2,976
2,521'
2,558
4,863
2,540
2,323
7 315
308 391
270
111
114
321'
113
209
8 661
746 863
426
282
313
674
298
376
Centre Street Booster Pump
381
509 326
276
56
146
373
101
272
Richmond Road Pump
2,421'
6,377 1,633
2,020
3,096
3,197
3,113
3,147
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41,128
52,188 18,033
38,299
19,157
17,234
37,412
18,196
19,217
Total
57,808
77,564 36,723
51,702
29,008'
27,788
55,949
28,398
27,551
Source: Municipality of Bayham
Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan_
Table 8 Wastewater Treatment Emissions from 2011-2016 showing reduction in GHG emissions since 2014's Municipality of
Bayham Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (EDCMP).
6.4.2 Municipal Building Operations
The ECDMP includes consumption and emissions information on municipal facilities
from 2011 to 2016. Each buildings/facilities hours of operation, electricity consumption
and natural gas consumption are shown for each year along with calculations of
emissions and electricity intensity. Table 9 shows the emissions for each facility as
calculated in the ECDMP. The table is divided into two sections, the municipal facilities
and four facilities that were recently removed from municipal ownership for various
reasons. The facilities with the most consumption and resultant GHG emissions are the
public works garage, Straffordville and Eden Community Centres and the two fire
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stations. Reduction efforts
should focus on exploring
ways to reduce
consumption in these five
operations.
The municipal office
operations have been
moved to the Straffordville
Community Centre building
in January 2017. The
Council Chambers and Figure 6: Bayham Fire Station No. 1, Port Burwell.
conference rooms are also
located in the same building. As a result the Municipal Office will no longer be included
in the municipality's energy use numbers in the ECDMP, transitioning energy use to the
new location. The Edison Museum, Bayham Fire Station and Port Burwell Public Works
facilities have also been recently sold or dispositioned due to consolidation and
reorganization. Combined the removal of these facilities will result in reduction of at
least 20,000 kg CO2e per annum.
Municipal Facilities Emissions (kg COZe)
Source: Municipality of Bayham Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan.
'2011 emissions for the Eden Community Centre have been omitted from the Average 2011-2014.
"The Municipality of Bayham has consolidated operations of several facilities including disposition of these facilities. Although some
consumption will be transferred the Municipality estimates a minimum emission reduction of 20,000 kg CO=e in 2017.
Table 9: Municipal Facilities Emissions from 2011-2016, showing reduction in GHG emissions since 2014's (EDCMP).
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2011
2012
Staffordville Garage
40,632;
28,673
Bayham/Staffordville CC
22,704
19,978
Eden Community Centre"
423
16,328
Vienna Community Centre
5,896]
7,861
Port Burwell Library
4,886'
3,596
Staffordville Library
3,657,
3,606
Port Burwell Marine Museum
8,437,
7,591
Port Burwell Fire Station
979
7,943
Straffordville Fire Hall
18,442'
16,739
Total
106,056'
112,315
Municipal Operations - Recent Dispositions"
3,178;
Bayham Fire Station
14,121'1
8,918'
Edison Museum Vienna
5,233,
6,054
Port Burwell Public Works
9,912'
6,218
Municipal Office
12,473,
11,351
Total
41,739,
32,541
Source: Municipality of Bayham Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan.
'2011 emissions for the Eden Community Centre have been omitted from the Average 2011-2014.
"The Municipality of Bayham has consolidated operations of several facilities including disposition of these facilities. Although some
consumption will be transferred the Municipality estimates a minimum emission reduction of 20,000 kg CO=e in 2017.
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Avg 2011-
Avg 2015-,
Reduction
2013
2014
2015
2016
2014
2016
Since ECDMP
41,262
46,341
40,757
34,952
39,227,
37,855
1,373'
28,218
19,384
11,594
15,048
22,5711
13,321
9,250`
18,714
19,669
16,550
13,569
18,237,
15,060
3,178;
6,623
6,666
3,716
3,937
6,762,
3,827
2,935;
4,193
4,520
4,119
3,560
4,299
3,840
459`
3,809
3,996
3,068
2,790
3,767
2,929
8381
8,714
9,909
283
275
8,663
279
8,3841
11,216
23
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17,093
5,040
8,550
-3,509
19,013
23,890
21,251
15,812
19,521
18,532
990'
141,762
134,398
101,344
107,036
123,633
104,190
19,443;
19,698`
21,222
17,Q04'
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15,990'
8,502`
7,488;
14,090
5,524
6,038
3,921
7,725
4,980
2,7464.
8,935
9,831
10,378
7,465
8,724
8,922
-198;
12,277
14,937
10,417
10,210
12,760
10,314
2,446`;
55,000,
51,514,
43,837
21,596
45,199,
32,717
12,482;
Source: Municipality of Bayham Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan.
'2011 emissions for the Eden Community Centre have been omitted from the Average 2011-2014.
"The Municipality of Bayham has consolidated operations of several facilities including disposition of these facilities. Although some
consumption will be transferred the Municipality estimates a minimum emission reduction of 20,000 kg CO=e in 2017.
Table 9: Municipal Facilities Emissions from 2011-2016, showing reduction in GHG emissions since 2014's (EDCMP).
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6.5 Goals and Actions
The Goals and Actions section provides the framework for GHG emission reduction to
reduce Bayham's per capita GHG emissions by 20% over the next 15 years. The
following sections are divided into each of the five goals identified in the MEP Goals
Section 5.1. Actions and opportunities and constraints are outlined separately for each
goal.
6.5.1 Actions
Goal 1 Encourage residents and businesses to improve the energy efficiency in
Bayham
Action 1.1 Retain existing businesses and attract new businesses
• Coordinate with local businesses and organizations to establish and market
energy efficiency initiatives
o Create promotional resources for businesses
o Educate businesses and institutions on the opportunities and benefits of
Cap and Trade
• Establish an incentive program for businesses to install renewable energy or
energy efficiency upgrades
o Encourage the installation of alternative energy technologies such as solar
and geothermal
Action 1.2 Promote community -wide education on the benefits of energy efficiency and
GHG emissions reduction
• Educate existing and encourage future/new residents and businesses on energy
efficiency and GHG emission reduction
o Provide energy efficiency information to homeowners and businesses by
adding resources to the Municipality of Bayham website
o Ensure citizens are aware of the potential cost savings and health benefits
to being energy efficient and reducing GHG emissions
• Promote the business case for GHG emission reduction
o Local job creation in renewable energy and construction
o Support for local businesses and increased community investment
o Work with SCOR to collaborate on distributing/publishing information to the
business community
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Action 1.3 Improve energy efficiency of buildings
• Incentivize residents and businesses to audit and upgrade existing buildings
o Explore ways to fund incentive programs
• Establish an incentive program for residential homes to install renewable energy
or energy efficiency upgrades
o Encourage the installation of alternative energy technologies such as solar
and geothermal
• Incorporate energy efficiency measures into new buildings
Action 1.4 Increase waste diversion and use waste as an energy resource
• Develop a residential green bin program to divert organic waste from landfills
o Explore opportunities to use organic waste in bio -diesel production
o Support initiatives that reduce the amount of household and business waste
Opportunities and Constraints
Save on Energy, Green Ontario Fund and Elgincentives: energy audits, retrofit funding,
installing smart thermostats, improved insulation and windows, ground source heat
pumps.
Some areas of the community have limited internet availability and some residents lack
the computer skills to access online resources.
Goal 2 Promote and expand Bayham's contribution to renewable energy
production
Action 2.1 Promote local renewable energy production to entice environment and cost -
savings conscious businesses to locate in Bayham
• Produce a renewable energy production tracking resource on the Municipality of
Bayham Website
o Collaborate with SCOR and other agencies to promote Bayham's
contribution to renewable energy production
Action 2.2 Promote Bayham's contribution to renewable energy production
• Advertise educational awareness resources on the Municipality of Bayham
website, at the Municipal Office in Straffordville, community centres and at
community events
• Use organic waste as an energy resource
o Explore opportunities to use organic waste in bio-diesel/gas production
• Support the development of a bio -diesel production facility
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o Any such facility would require at least 500 cattle in close proximity to the
production due to challenges of transportation of manure.
o Logistically possible on the west/central side of Bayham with coordination
between farmers, investors and the Municipality of Malahide
Opportunities and Constraints
Low population size limits ability to secure independent funding for incentive programs,
search for regional collaboration opportunities.
Provincial procurement programs FIT/MicroFlT appears to be coming to an end.
Large-scale wind turbine procurement projects were not expanded.
Goal 3 Provide leadership to the community by continuing to improve energy
efficiency in municipal government operation and ensure planning policies
promote sustainable development practices
Action 3.1 Create a carbon -neutral government
• Reduce GHG emissions and energy costs across government
o Continue to progress with energy efficiency and GHG emission reduction
efforts as included in the Municipality of Bayham Energy Conservation and
Demand Management Plan
Explore renewable energy generation opportunities in facilities that are energy
use optimized
Action 3.2 Ensure development policies promote a high standard of construction
• Review land use planning policies and regulations to ensure sustainable
development practices are promoted
o Official Plan includes policies on energy, climate change, community design
and development pre -application meetings and complete applications
• Establish design standards for new land development projects that encourage
sustainable development by building to a high standard of construction
• Incentivize building low to zero emission homes and subdivisions
Opportunities and Constraints
Installing renewable energy generation at Municipal facilities requires up -front
investment costs.
Land use planning policies are currently being updated and the existing versions
already encourages compact complete communities, encouraging sustainable
development.
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Goal 4 Support and encourage sustainable agricultural practices, the transition
to more energy efficient farms, and adaptation of farm lands to address the risks
of climate change
Action 4.1 Improve energy efficiency of farms
• Develop energy retrofit incentives for farm buildings
o Explore options to incentivize facility upgrades
• Provide energy efficiency information to farmers
o Post energy efficiency resources on the Municipality of Bayham website
• Enable local energy champions for farmers to contact for information
o Explore opportunities to collaborate with Elgin Farmers Association, Ontario
Federation of Agriculture and OMAFRA
Action 4.2 Encourage and incentivize farms to install renewable energy systems
• Explore options to incentivize installation of renewable energy infrastructure
o Small-scale wind, solar, bio -gas opportunities
o Collaborate with local renewable energy companies and co-ops — KBRE and
AMBER Co-op
• Promote carbon sequestration development on agricultural land
o Encourage local farmers to consider collaboration on establishing a local
bio -diesel production facility
o Collaborate with local renewable energy companies and co-ops — KBRE and
AMBER Co-op
Action 4.3 Encourage agricultural practices that help to reduce GHG emissions and
adapt to the risks of climate change
• Grow more crops for energy production
o Encourage local farmers to collaborate with IPGC for expansion of
corn/ethanol renewable energy production — IPGC is currently doubling
production capacity
• Promote and expand sustainable farming and ecosystems initiatives
o Include resources on Municipality of Bayham website
Opportunities and Constraints
Low population size limits ability to secure independent funding for incentive programs,
search for regional collaboration opportunities. Volunteers or funding for employees for
information programs necessary.
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Provincial procurement programs FIT/MicroFlT appears to be coming to an end. Large-
scale wind turbine procurement projects were not expanded.
Goal 5 Reduce personal vehicle transportation emissions
Action 5.1 Install public electric vehicle charging station(s) locations
• Encourage locals to purchase electric vehicles
o New homes should include electric charging capabilities in the garage or in
close proximity to the driveway/parking
• Increase tourism by marketing availability of public electric charging stations
o Proximity to the Greater Toronto Area, London, Waterloo Region and
Brantford presents the opportunity to market Bayham as a more viable
destination for environment -conscious tourists
Action 5.2 Expand active transportation opportunities
• Expand and improve walking and cycling routes in and around settlement areas
to encourage active transportation
Action 5.3 Improve rural transportation options
• Incentivize businesses and institutions to create or improve carpool/active
transportation options
o Incentivize businesses to support cyclists by installing secure bike parking
and shower facilities
o Recognize/promote businesses and institutions that initiate carpooling
• Explore opportunities to create an alternative to personal vehicle travel such as
a ride -sharing program
o Move people around Bayham more efficiently and reduce GHG emissions
o Encourage community interaction and get people to and from active
transportation destinations to improve accessibility and health
Opportunities and Constraints
With Bayham's population being dispersed rurally, ride -sharing initiatives need to be as
inclusive and accessible as possible.
Significant funding is required for implementing these actions.
Active transportation investments encourage residents to improve their health and
presents significant opportunity to reduce GHG emissions by reducing vehicle trips.
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6.5.2 Actions Timeframe and Status
In order to monitor the progress of the above actions, an Actions Timeframe and Status
Table has been created and included below as Table 10. The table lists the goals and
actions, sets out a timeframe for each action and includes space for comment on the
status of the action.
Bayham LAP Actions Timeframe and Status
Mar -18
Goal 1
Encourage residents and businesses to improve the energy efficiency in Bayham
Action
# Action
Timeframe
Status
1.1
Retain existing businesses and attract new businesses
Immediate
Ongoing
Promote community -wide education on the benefits of energy
1.2
Immediate
Ongoing
efficiency and GHG emissions reduction
1.3
Improve energy efficiency of buildings
Immediate
Ongoing
1.4
Increase waste diversion and use waste as an energy resource
Medium/Long
Coordinate, Regionally
Goal 2
Promote and expand Bayham's contribution to renewable energy production
Action
# Action
Timeframe
Status
Promote local renewable energy production to entice
2.1
environment and cost -savings conscious businesses to locate
g
Immediate
Ongoing. Coordinate,
in Bayham
Regionally/SCOR
-..,,.E
Promote Bayham's contribution to renewable energy
Coordinate, Publish
2.2
production
Immediate
( Resources
Goal 3 Provide leadership to the community by continuing to improve energy efficiency in municipal A
government operation and ensure planning policies promote sustainable development practices
Action # Action Timeframe Status
3.1 Create carbon -neutral government Immediate Ongoing
Ensure development policies promote a high standard of Ongoing, update/add
3.2 constructionImmediate
policies
Goal 4 Support and encourage sustainable agricultural practices, the transition to more energy
efficient farms, and adaptation of farm lands to address the risks of climate change
Action # Action Timeframe Status
4.1
improve energy efficiency of farms
Encourage and incentivize farms to install renewable energy
4.2 systems
Encourage agricultural practices that help to reduce GHG
4.3 emissions and adapt to the risks of climate change
Goal 5 Reduce personal vehicle transportation emissions
Action # Action
5.1 Install public electric vehicle charging station(s) locations
5.2 Expand active transportation opportunities
5.3 Improve rural transportation options
Timeframes - Immediate (1-2 years), Medium (3-7 years), Long (8-20 years)
Table 10: Municipality of Bayham LAP Action Timeframe and Status Table.
Ongoing_ Coordinate
Immediate/Medium Elgin Farmers
Assoc./AFC, OMAFRA
Medium/Long Coordinate /
collaborate, funding
Immediate Ongoing
Timeframe
Long
Immediate
Medium/Long
Status
Coordinate, Funding
Ongoing
Coordinate /
collaborate, ESTHU
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7 Implementation Strategy
The implementation strategy provides direction for both the MEP and the LAP to initiate
and achieve the actions described in Section 6 above. The strategy will be integrated
into the policies and administrative actions to make energy conservation and GHG
reductions normal day to day activities in the municipality. The following are key
components of the implementation strategy.
7.1 Community Based Strategic Plan 2018
A key component of the community based strategic plan will be the Municipal Energy
Plan and the Local Action Plan. The Municipality is undertaking a community based
strategic plan in 2018. It will provide residents, business, council and staff with direction
to enhance business opportunity, improve community quality of life and improve the
natural environment. By including the two Planning initiatives, it will maintain a focus on
energy conservation and GHG emission reductions going forward.
7.2 Administrative Responsibility
Effective implementation of the MEP and LAP requires clear assignment of roles and
responsibility across the municipal administration. Responsibility for overall
implementation of the Plans will be assigned to the CAO. Through the CAD's annual
review, targets and outcomes related to the two plans will be discussed with Council.
Responsibility for specific projects and initiatives will be assigned to appropriate senior
staff reporting directly to the CAO. This action will ensure greater accountability for
implementing the Plans.
7.3 Capital Budget Criteria
An effective approach to change energy consumption and GHG emissions is to
establish criteria in the procurement process that measures these items. Through the
10 year capital budget and operating budgets, Council and staff make choices about
the impact of the capital and operating purchases. To implement these actions, the
budgeting and procurement process will be revised include criteria for energy
conservation and GHG emissions. Where there are measureable criteria comparing the
differences energy consumption and emissions Council can make informed decisions.
Council will lead change by example through their decisions on 10 year capital budgets
and operating budgets.
7.4 MEP and LAP Review
The Municipality will review and update the MEP and LAP in 2020, being five years
from the baseline energy consumption data. This will provide a measure of success
and achievement for the goals and objectives of the Plans. It will also provide an
opportunity to revisit\adjust goals and\or actions related to the Plans. At the same time
the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (ECDMP) will continue to
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track and review municipal energy consumption annually. This monitoring will be
expanded to track other energy consumption\GHG emission data in the community.
7.5 MEP and LAP Communication Strategy
A key element in the implementation process is communicating the purpose and intent
of the plans to the community and business. The effect of good communication is to
change attitudes, increase investment in energy conservation and GHG emissions,
effectively making these actions part of every day activities. The communication must
be to and from the public as part of the evaluation process for the Plans. All sectors of
the community are encouraged to comment on either of the two plans. The municipality
will adopt a consultation strategy to engage key groups in working towards a
sustainable energy future. This may include annual communication updates, public
participation in workshops or discussion groups raising the awareness of the Plans.
The MEP and LAP will be posted on the Municipal website (www.bayham.on.ca) and
available in hard copy at the municipal offices and all Bayham branches of the Elgin
County libraries. The public is invited to contact the Municipality to comment on the
plan, actions by Council or their own initiatives to reduce energy consumption or GHG
emissions. Communication may be by mail, e-mail, or call:
Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line
Straffordville ON NOJ 1YO
Phone: 519-866-5521
E-mail: bayham@baham.on.ca
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Appendix A - Data Analysis Process
Electricity Consumption — HydroOne
HydroOne, the regional electricity provider, contributed electricity consumption data for
both 2014 and 2015. The amount of electricity consumed in Kilowatt hours (kWh) for
commercial, industrial and residential sectors by postal code was provided. The postal
codes were NOJ 11-10, NOJ 1T0, NOJ 1Y0, NOJ 1Z0, NOL 1 CO, N4G 4G7, N4G 4G8,
N4G 4G9, N5H 2R1, N5H 2R3, and N5H 2R5.
From a review of a GIS postal code boundary file and google maps searches, it was
evident that the data received by postal code overlapped into neighbouring jurisdictions.
Postal codes NOL 1 CO and N4G 4G7 were omitted because they are not located within
Bayham. In order to extract the relevant consumption totals specifically for Bayham a
percentage was estimated.
The estimation was based on an aerial photo survey of approximate settlement area
density in each postal code area. For instance, postal code area N4G 4G9 included
lands in the northeast area of Bayham and in Norfolk County. On the Norfolk County
side are a section of lands abutting the southern boundary of Tillsonburg; and lands
farther south, roughly west of County Road 30 from Vanderhoeven Side Road to 1St
Concession Road and west to the Bayham-Norfolk boundary.
Bayham lands east of these lands made up approximately 45% of the built-up areas
within the boundary, so a percentage of the electricity consumed for each sector was
included in the Baseline Energy Profile. The consumption totals were then divided into
Rural Area (RA) and Rural Village Area (RVA) for the GIS maps. A copy of the received
data and calculated totals and percentages for Bayham is available for review from the
Municipal Officies(titled HydroOne-kWh-2014-2015 RevisedPercentage.pdo.
Natural Gas Consumption — Natural Resources Gas Ltd. (NRGL)
NRGL, the regional natural gas distributor, contributed natural gas consumption data for
both 2015 and 2016. The consumption data was received with account information
based on postal code. A desktop survey was conducted to identify buildings based on
sector - industrial, commercial, institutional and (larger) farms — and were
mapped/digitized in GIS. The total of each sector per postal code, within Bayham's
boundaries, were determined.
As with the HydroOne data, the postal code data overlapped the municipal boundaries,
except for forward sortation area (first 3 characters of the postal code) NOJ where all
the records were included because the vast majority is within Bayham (and consists of
the Rural Village Area (RVA) on the GIS maps). Further analysis and assumptions were
necessary of the other forward sortation areas (N4G, N5H and NOL). The data was
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sorted by consumption volume, including business/institution name and by the number
of houses identified in recent aerial photography. The larger consumers were assumed
to be either large farms or industrial, commercial or institutional buildings. Residential
totals were assumed based on the number of houses identified from a range of low to
medium consumption totals within the postal code area.
Not all buildings in Bayham use natural gas for heating and air conditioning. This was
evident, and accounted for in the assumptions, from: the total number of accounts; the
differences in number of accounts within each postal code; and from 2016 census data
for the total number of households in Bayham. For instance, there were 17 potential
large consumers identified from the aerial photography in the N4G forward sortation
area, however, there were only 9 substantial natural gas accounts with large
consumption totals. Also 192 houses were identified but there were only 91 similar
records in the received account data. It was assumed that there were several large
consumers and half the houses that did not source heat (or air conditioning) from
natural gas, but some other fuel source such as furnace oil. The finalized data was
incorporated into the Baseline Energy Profile and GIS mapping data included in the
Plan.
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Appendix B - Summary of
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Meeting #1 — March 23, 2017
Representatives from the Elgin St. Thomas Public Health (ESTPH) and South
Central Ontario Region economic development corporation (SCOR) and
Municipal staff attended a stakeholder meeting held at the Bayham Municipal
office in Straffordville on March 23, 2017. The discussion opened with the
consultant, IBI Group, providing an overview of: the Municipal Energy Plan and
Local Action Plan projects; provincial and national context; and several
important issues - energy efficiency, GHG emission reduction and the business
case.
The second part of the meeting included each attendees role in the community
and their thoughts on initiatives, programs, etc. that came to mind during our
introduction to the project. Kimberly Earls (SCOR) described her organizations
role in business retention and attraction at the regional and local level. SCOR
has been working with various agencies on resource management and
sustainability, not directly related to energy and GHG emission reduction.
Andrew Powell (ESTPH) provided an overview of ESTPH's role in the
community, upcoming health policy updates, safe drinking water and their focus
on active transportation.
A general discussion on relevant topics related to energy efficiency and GHG
emission reductions followed. It was identified that Bayham has already been
active in wind and solar installations, Energy Demand and Management
initiatives - through building retrofits, streetlight LED replacement, reduction
targets and the new energy efficient municipal office and recreation centre
building. Other topics identified for further research included FIT/microFIT
program (provincial funding primarily for solar on farms financing), Integrated
Grain Processors Co-op (IPGC) ethanol plant and farming efficiency measures.
Public Open House — March 23, 2017
The Municipality of Bayham, through their consultant IBI Group, hosted a Public
Open House to present background information on the MEP, to answer
community members' questions and receive feedback to inform the preparation
of the MEP. Display boards were presented for information purposes and to
encourage discussion between attendees and project staff. We welcomed
approximately 30 community members and there was plenty of discussion
between community members, project and municipal staff, the Mayor and
Councillors.
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Stakeholder Meeting #2 — June 15, 2017
Representatives from SCOR, ESTHU, Erie Shores Wind Farm, ETBO Tool and Die,
ALUS Canada/Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA), Agriculture, Food
and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and Municipal staff attended a stakeholder meeting held at
the Bayham Municipal office in Straffordville on June 15, 2017. The discussion opened
with the consultant, IBI Group, providing an overview of: the Municipal Energy Plan and
Local Action Plan projects; provincial and national context; and several important issues
- energy efficiency, GHG emission reduction and the business case. The discussion
then proceeded to a discussion of the following topics identified in previous consultation
and research: ALUS; AMBER renewable energy co-op; FIT/microFIT; Southwestern
Ontario Transit Alliance (SWOTA); IPGC; farming practices; etc.
The group was presented with a draft Baseline Energy Profile data table to familiarize
them and discuss the approach to present, analyze and incorporate the data into the
energy plan preparation. It was identified that there is an opportunity to focus emissions
reduction at a per -household level. Separating farming consumption into a separate
sector was suggested.
The final portion of the meeting included a brainstorming session led by the consultant,
IBI Group, to examine possibilities for the vision statement, goals and objectives. The
process included: providing a brief overview of the functions of vision statements, goals
and objectives; providing examples from existing energy plans; allowing the attendee's
time to think about and write down their comments and key words/terms; and
presenting their thoughts to the group and recording them on the poster boards to
incorporate into the plan preparation process.
Stakeholder Feedback Information Package — November 30, 2017
An information package was sent electronically to stakeholders on November 30, 2017
in order to get feedback on several items included in the Plan. Stakeholders were
presented with a revised versions of the BEP, GIS mapping and comparison table and
draft vision statements. The draft vision statements were based on feedback from the
Stakeholder Meeting #2 discussion. Stakeholders were asked to choose which vision
statement that they felt best described what we are trying to achieve. Comments were
requested on anything in the BEP or mapping that either stood out as important or was
not clear. A memorandum was included in the package describing the information
contained in it including: the rationale for choosing the Rural Village Area and Rural
Area depictions on the GIS maps and associated comparison table; and, the analysis
behind the BEP numbers and potential conclusions based on the data.
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