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Improving Energy Efficiency in
Atlantic Canada
›› Office of Energy Efficiency
Jeff Sward
Industry Officer
Industrial Programs Division
November 18th, 2005
Jessica Norup
Senior Industry Analyst
Industrial Programs Division
Overview
 Energy Efficiency – An Introduction
 Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development
 Economic
 Environmental
 Social
 Federal Efficiency Programs and Services
Energy Efficiency – A Definition
 Energy Intensity – Energy used per unit of
activity
 Ex: GJ/KG of peeled shrimp or GJ/person
 As energy efficiency goes up, energy intensity
goes down
Energy Use in Canada
2003 Canadian Primary Energy Demand = 12 055PJ
Transportation
20%
Upstream Oil
and Gas
10%
Residential
12%
Electricity
Generation
15%
M,M&C
22%
Other
2%
Commercial
Non-Energy
10%
7%
Agriculture and
Forestry
2%
Canada’s Energy Efficiency Profile
 From 1990 to 2003, Canada's energy efficiency
improved by an estimated 13 percent, or 883.3
petajoules, saving Canadians almost $13.4 billion in
2003 alone
Energy, Climate Change and the
Environment
 Without the 13 percent improvement in energy efficiency,
greenhouse gas emissions would have been 52.3
megatonnes higher in 2003.
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Energy Efficiency: Job Creation and
Personal Income
“Since the establishment of energy management programs in the early 1980's,
residents, businesses and agencies of San Jose, California have cut more
than $5.5 million from annual energy bills and saved enough energy each
year to power 7,600 homes. San Jose predicts its sustainable energy
programs will produce a county-wide $33 million increase in wages and
salaries, and a net employment gain of 1,753 job years over a ten-year
period.”
Source: Rocky Mountain Institute
BC Sustainable Energy Association estimates that over the next 30 years
Energy Efficiency can reduce consumption by 25, 000 GWh and create
145, 000 jobs.
Energy Efficiency: Better Workplace
Many technologies that reduce
energy consumption also
enhance working conditions
Air barriers – a technology to
create a laminar air flow in
doorways or large cargo bays
to separate the cold exterior
from the warm interior
Reduce space heating costs
by as much as 90%
Avoid drafts and unpleasant
conditions for plant workers and
administration staff
Federal Energy Efficiency Programs
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Buildings
Equipment
Housing
Industry
Transportation
Outreach
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca
Buildings
The EnerGuide for Existing Buildings (EEB) helps commercial businesses
and public institutions improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings.
Eligible members can apply for funding of up to $250,000 for building
retrofits.
The Commercial Building Incentive Program provides financial incentives to
building owners who incorporate energy efficiency features in the design of
new commercial or institutional buildings. You can receive up to $60,000 if
your building design meets the program's requirements.
The Industrial Building Incentive Program provides incentives to building
owners who combine energy-efficient features and processes into the design
of new industrial buildings. You can receive up to $80,000 if your building or
process design meets the program's requirements.
Equipment
EnerGuide for Equipment and HVAC is a rating, labelling and information initiative to
promote the production, purchase and use of energy-efficient major household electrical
appliances and heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations apply to specific energy-using products that
must meet federal standards before they can be imported into Canada or shipped from
one province or territory to another. The OEE is responsible for writing and enforcing
these Regulations.
The international ENERGY STAR® symbol identifies the most energy-efficient products
in their class. Most ENERGY STAR labelled products are 10 to 50 percent more efficient
than the minimum regulated standard in Canada.
EnerGuide for Industry, an initiative based on the familiar EnerGuide name, offers
interactive tools, tips, return-on-investment analysis and business cases to help energywise industries make the most energy-efficient choices.
Housing
The R-2000* Standard encourages the building of energy-efficient houses that are
environmentally friendly and healthy to live in. R-2000 homes must meet the R-2000
Standard for energy efficiency. This means they are about 30 percent more energy
efficient than a standard home built to code.
EnerGuide for Houses offers Canadians individualized professional advice on how to
improve the energy performance of their houses. An energy evaluation by a certified
energy advisor will show you where and how you can improve your home's energy
efficiency. An EnerGuide for Houses rating for your home could make you eligible for an
energy renovation grant from the Government of Canada.
EnerGuide for New Houses was developed to provide independent expert advice on
energy-efficient home construction to homebuilders and new home buyers. An energy
advisor works with the builder to assess its building plans and develop energy
upgrades that have money-saving features that can be included in a new home. The
builder can then offer different options to the home buyer, who makes the final choice
about what to include in their new home.
Industry
The Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation is
an industry-government partnership that helps Canada's
industries improve their energy efficiency and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. It
is a voluntary program made up of 25 sector task forces that
involve more than 45 trade associations.
Industrial Energy Innovators have access to tools and
services such as training programs, seminars and planning
documents to help them become more energy efficient.
Transportation
Vehicle Efficiency Choosing the most fuel-efficient vehicle for your
everyday needs can save you money and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions that contribute to climate change.
Personal Vehicles How you drive and maintain your vehicle can reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and save you money. Minimizing unnecessary
engine idling, maintaining correct tire pressure and other energy-efficient
practices can reduce fuel consumption.
Commercial Vehicles The OEE's Transportation Program helps fleet
managers find out how energy-efficient vehicles and business practices can
reduce a fleet's operating costs, improve its productivity and increase
competitiveness. Take advantage of the many tools and resources to help
you save and reduce energy and reduce emissions.
Energy Efficiency: Outreach
One-Tonne Challenge The Climate Change Plan for Canada
challenges all Canadians to reduce their greenhouse gas
emissions by one tonne – about 20 percent of what each
Canadian produces on average every year. The One-Tonne
Challenge offers numerous ways to save energy, save money
and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to
climate change.
NRCan Coordinates
 Jeff Sward
 [email protected]
 (613) 996-6780
 Jessica Norup
 [email protected]
 (613) 944-4782
Natural Resources Canada – Office of Energy
Efficiency – Industrial Programs Division
580 Booth St. Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E4