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November 18, 2024
The Greenest Town in Ontario
The Town of Caledon prides itself on being the “Greenest Town in Ontario”. Its goal is to provide a “safe, green community of communities; desiring a sustainable future by managing and fostering community progress while respecting its heritage.”
The Challenges:
- Current Status: Caledon had started energy improvements but needed to enhance strategy to meet new requirements
- Regulatory Compliance: Required to meet Ontario Green Energy and Green Economy Act standards
- Employee Engagement: Success depended on gaining acceptance from town employees
- Strategic Alignment: Needed to align with climate change and sustainability goals
The 360 Solution
- Energy Management Approach: The Town adopted a three-pronged approach focusing on waste elimination, efficiency maximization, and energy supply optimization
- Technical Implementation: Introduced new lighting systems, street light pilot program, daylight sensors, and waste heat recovery projects
- Data Management: Developed comprehensive database to track energy consumption and costs
- Infrastructure: Implemented solar photovoltaic MicroFIT projects for renewable energy generation
- Process Development: Created shutdown procedures, billing verification systems, and maintenance protocols
- Training Initiative: Established energy management training for facility managers and created interdepartmental team
The Results
- Financial Impact: Solar projects projected to generate $20,000 annually
- Funding Success: Secured utility funding for MicroFIT project implementation
- Energy Efficiency: Successfully reduced electricity usage through daylight sensors
- Resource Recovery: Implemented waste heat recovery system for energy reuse
- Program Development: Created incentive program for conservation efforts
- Monitoring System: Established database for tracking consumption and identifying improvements
“With five distinct energy management goals, Caledon’s Corporate Energy Management Plan not only illustrates the town’s commitment to remain on the forefront of energy management, but also provides a solid framework to achieve our mandate of reducing waste, maximizing efficiencies, and generating clean energy.”
Town of Caledon
Marolyn Morrison
Mayor
