Developing an Energy Management Plan

Students should apply project management concepts to develop a project charter, project progress reports, and a project management plan for Energy Management. See project details below. 1. Project Description: An Energy Management Plan is a written document that describes the steps that need to be taken to collect, measure and analyze consumption and increase energy efficiency and conserve energy in all buildings and operations across the site.To manage energy costs and foot print associated with energy consumption, Evergreen Brick Works (EBW) requires measuring data and requires an Energy Management Plan. Energy is being consumed in various forms in various occasions and for various reasons. Example of energy forms used on site are electricity, natural gas, diesel, gasoline and propane. Examples of occasions are events’ and programs’ operation or building operations (equipment and plug loads) or site operations (ground work and logistics, machinery, etc.). Required Project Objectives:Energy audit and baseliningUnderstanding how energy is being used on site and when and for whatCollecting data, measure and analyzeEnergy reduction strategies (short, mid and long term)Setting up achievable reduction goals and action plansEducational and training programsBenchmarking and reporting2. Major In-Scope and Out of Scope items/details:In-Scope:Sub metering and networking the submittersLoad sheddingRetro commissioningConsultationEducational program and training3. High Level Project Cost:Consultant costCost of auditCost of ensuring existing sub meters workCost of new sub metersCost of Networking of all the sub meterStaff cost4. Expected duration of the project in months/years, if it is going to be executed and time line/; It is expected the in-scope parts of the project start no later than April 2019, to be completed and implemented by end of 2019.5. Major Assumptions, constraints and threats:There are two transformers on site for electricity and one of the is managed by the City of Toronto, we may not be able to obtain its dataThere are three natural gas meters, one of them is managed by the City of Toronto, we may not be able to obtain its dataConsumption data for various fuel types have not been properly collected6. Major Stakeholders/sponsors/champions:Evergreen Facility ManagementProvince of OntarioCity of TorontoToronto HydroEnbridge Gas7. Applicable by-laws, codes, standards, regulations (regulatory/non-regulatory) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r17020https://www.iso.org/iso-50001-energy-management.htmlhttps://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/buildings/energy-benchmarking/3693http://portfoliomanager.energystar.gov/https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/tools-and-resourceshttp://www.energy.gov.on.ca/en/ontarios- ewrb/http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/en/ontarios-ewrb/guidelines/http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/en/ontarios-ewrb/data- elements/http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/en/ontarios-ewrb/building- types/https://www.cagbctoronto.org/files/CaGBC_Ontario Benchmarking. FINAL_Update.pdfhttps://www.ontario.ca/page/measure-energy-and-water-use-large-buildingshttps://www.ontario.ca/page/guide-energy-and-water-reportinghttps://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/green-your-business/energy-and-water-reporting-and-benchmarking/https://www.ebr.gov.on.ca/ERS-WEB-External/displaynoticecontent.do?noticeId=MTI3ODY0&statusId=MTkzMTc3https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.bomatoronto.org/resource/resmgr/erb_update/boma_toronto_erb__policy_doc.pdfhttp://bomacanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/7.-Benchmarking-methodology-for-energy-and-water.pdfhttps://www.ontarioenergyreport.ca/pdfs/PM-Guide-for-Property-Owners.pdf8. Any operating procedures, policies and service level agreements: Evergreen uses the following energy types:Electricity for equipment, lighting and plugsNatural gas for boilers and Domestic Hot Water (DHW)Diesel for a tractor, a bob cat and an emergency backup generatorGasoline for the shuttle, gator, pressure washers and snow blowersPropane for BBQ, space heaters and forklift Electricity is from Toronto Hydro grid via two transformersNatural gas is from EnbridgeEvergreen has some Building Automation in place, but it is not comprehensive 9. Market/competitors?Various consultants in the market10. Risks (known/unknown)?The cost of properly sub metering everything11. Company's objectives, mission, goals, etc.To be able to measure and manage energy consumptionTo be able to reduce consumptionTo be able to report consumptionPlease see company website: https://www.evergreen.ca/

Developing a Solid Waste Management Plan

Students should apply project management concepts to develop a project charter, project progress reports, and a project management plan for Solid Waste Management. See project details below. 1. Project Description:Evergreen Brick Works requires a Solid Waste Management Plan. A Solid Waste Management Plan is a document that outlines the activities and methods related to solid waste management practices and procedures from waste generation to collection to final destination with the goal of reduction of waste at the source as well as the utilization of innovative ideas to close the loop where possible. In this plan, there are measurements and metrics, such as milestones and reduction and/or diversion metrics. The waste management plan aims to reduce the generation of the waste at the source - separation of organic waste up to 100% - diverting recyclables from ending up into the land fill (above 80% diversion), eliminating unnecessary transportation and reducing associated carbon foot print. Educational material and trainings for public, tenants, visitors and staff is an important part of this plan.In summary the objectives of the solid waste management project are to:Implement the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)Achieve proper separation of organics from other waste (recyclables, landfill, electronics, hazardous waste, construction waste etc.) up to 100% especially generated in public receptacles and for eventsReduce waste pick up from site and reduce associated carbon footprintReduce associated waste management expensesEducate our Visitors, pubic, tenants and staff on waste management Introduce innovative ideas for solid waste managementDemonstrate various forms of composting on siteClose the loop on organic waste so that there is no need to pay for its pick upGenerate bio-gas on site form organic waste Gather metrics on the generated waste, in order to monitor and analyze the data Below the plan which access employment will prepare for EG in order to implement the project.2. Major In-Scope and Out of Scope items/details:In-Scope:Collection of recyclables and waste (mixed or separate) but not contaminated with wet and organic waste, collection of organic and wet waste, Vermiculture, on-site compostingHazardous wasteElectronicsConstruction and renovation wasteReceptaclesSignageTraining and educational materialOut of Scope:Bio-digester3. High Level Project Cost:Consultant CostWaste Audits CostNew Waste Receptacles CostNew Signage CostComposting Equipment CostVermiculture Equipment CostBio-digester CostProject Staff Cost4. Expected duration of the project in months/years, if it is going to be executed and time line/; It is expected the in-scope parts of the project start no later than April 2019, to be completed and implemented by end of 2019.5. Major Assumptions, constraints and threats: The current system is two-stream system meaning one stream is mix of recyclables and waste and second stream is organic wet waste. Recyclables and waste are being compacted in a compactor. Green waste is being picked up by Wasteco for a fee for bio-gas generation offsite.Constraints:Segregation of various streams of waste generated by events are challenging tasks depending on the type of the event and level of effort in facilitating the gusts disposal needsAvailable budget Threats:Implementation of new or different waste management policy by various levels of government 6. Major Stakeholders/sponsors/champions: Internal:Facility Management (Site Team, Gardening Team), Programming Department (Children’s Program, Farmers Market, Evergreen Garden Market, other programs), Events Team, Office StaffExternal:Tenants, Café Belong, Public, City of Toronto, Province of Ontario7. Applicable by-laws, codes, standards, regulations (regulatory/non-regulatory)https://www.ontario.ca/page/waste-managementhttps://files.ontario.ca/food_and_organic_waste_framework.pdfhttps://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-41/session-1/bill-151https://files.ontario.ca/finalstrategywastefreeont_eng_aoda1_final-s.pdfhttps://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/16r12https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/16w12https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90e19https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90e18https://rco.on.ca/resources/how-waste-is-regulated/http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2015/parl/xc50-1/XC50-1-1-412-8-eng.pdfhttps://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/long-term-waste-strategy/8. Any operating procedures, policies and service level agreements: Currently Evergreen’s solid waste management procedure is based on a two-stream system (recyclable material and waste goes together in one bin (mixed), green/organic /wet waste in another one). This service is provided by Urban Waste Recyclers (formerly known as Canada Fibers). They claim higher rate of diversion from the landfill as waste and recyclables get separated in the transfer station.Evergreen organic waste is currently being picked up by Wasteco under contract by Urban Waste Recyclers and it goes to facilities that turns it into bio-gas.9. Market/competitors?Various different waste haulers and various innovative organizations 10. Risks (known/unknown)?Unsuccessful results in educating the end users on the waste management importance and implementation Waste hauler practices does not meet the requirement11. Company's objectives, mission, goals, etc. Please see company website: https://www.evergreen.ca/

Developing a Potable Water Management Plan

Students should apply project management concepts to develop a project charter, project progress reports, and a project management plan for Potable Water Management. See project details below. 1. Project Description: Water Management Plans help facilities set long- and short-term water conservation goals. Evergreen Brick Works requires a Potable Water Management Plan. The plan must provide information about current water uses as well as course of actions for water efficiency improvements, conservation activities, and water-reduction goals. A strategic plan establishes the priorities and helps the site allocate funding for water-efficiency projects that provides the biggest impact. Consultation, training and educational programs are part of the plan.Project Objectives:To identify potable water usesTo measure water consumptionTo implement water conservation strategiesTo find efficienciesTo develop educational and training programsBench marking and reporting2. Major In-Scope and Out of Scope items/details:Out of scope:Storm water management3. High Level Project Cost:Cost of consultantSub metering costStaff timeCost of initiatives such as changing faucets, etc.4. Expected duration of the project in months/years, if it is going to be executed and time line/;It is expected the in-scope parts of the project start no later than April 2019, to be completed and implemented by end of 2019.5. Major Assumptions, constraints and threats:Water meter data may not be usable yet, not enough sub metering is in place6. Major Stakeholders/sponsors/champions:Evergreen Facility ManagementCity of Toronto7. Applicable by-laws, codes, standards, regulations (regulatory/non-regulatory)https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/Ontario Regulation 20/17 filed Feb 6, 2017 Enabled by Bill 135 https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r17020https://www.epa.gov/watersense/best-management-practiceshttps://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/buildings/energy-benchmarking/3693https://www.cagbctoronto.org/files/CaGBC_Ontario Benchmarking. FINAL_Update.pdfhttps://www.ontario.ca/page/measure-energy-and-water-use-large-buildingshttps://www.ontario.ca/page/guide-energy-and-water-reportinghttps://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/green-your-business/energy-and-water-reporting-and-benchmarking/https://www.ebr.gov.on.ca/ERS-WEB-External/displaynoticecontent.do?noticeId=MTI3ODY0&statusId=MTkzMTc3https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.bomatoronto.org/resource/resmgr/erb_update/boma_toronto_erb__policy_doc.pdfhttp://bomacanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/7.-Benchmarking-methodology-for-energy-and-water.pdfhttps://www.ontarioenergyreport.ca/pdfs/PM-Guide-for-Property-Owners.pdf8. Any operating procedures, policies and service level agreements:There is one main city potable water meter for the entire site that is installed in 2017There are a few submittersRain water is being collected on site that can be used for landscaping, pressure washing and other needs that can be met by non-potable rain water from the roof surfacesCooling tower in the LEED Platinum building (Building 12) uses primarily rain water and it uses potable water when rain water is not availableThe washrooms in Building 12 and Building 16 uses rain water for flushing and when rain water is not available they use potable water, there is submitter to measure the amount of rainwater usedThere are waterless urinals in Building 12 as well as high efficiency faucets and floshometers on toilets 9. Market/competitors?Various consultants in the market10. Risks (known/unknown)?Available water consumption data is not accurate or consistent11. Company's objectives, mission, goals, etc.Please see company website: https://www.evergreen.ca/