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VOL. 02 JUNE 2016

THE Smart Energy Communities Catalogue Advancing Smart Energy Communities in Canada

QUEST – Quality Urban Energy System of Tomorrow – is a non-profit organization that conducts research, engagement and advocacy to advance Smart Energy Communities in Canada. Smart Energy Communities improve energy efficiency, enhance reliability, cut costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With the help of 8 provincial and regional Caucuses, QUEST brings together key stakeholders from governments, utilities and energy service providers, the real-estate sector, the product and professional service sector, among others, to transform Canada’s 5,400 communities into Smart Energy Communities.

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Brent Gilmour ommunities, the places where we the best ideas, solutions and partnerships MCIP RPP live, work, move, and play, account to advance Smart Energy Communities. for 60% of energy use in Canada, C The inaugural issue of the Catalogue was Executive as well as over half of all greenhouse Director, gas emissions (GHGs). spurred on by QUEST’s national network QUEST of 8 regional and provincial Caucuses to Communities are essential for achieving build cross-Canada partnerships in order to federal, provincial and territorial government implement projects and bring Smart Energy GHG and energy objectives and Smart Energy Communities to life. For 2016, that purpose Communities offer the solution for how remains just as important with 8,000 copies they get there. Smart Energy Communities of the Catalogue being delivered to decision improve energy efficiency, enhance reliability, makers and practitioners across the country; cut costs and reduce GHGs. made available to the 10,000 strong on-line QUEST network; accessible to all provincial The Smart Energy Communities marketplace and regional QUEST Caucus members; is growing rapidly with well over 200 distributed to delegates at the QUEST2016 communities in Canada, representing more Conference & Tradeshow; and, published than 50% of the population, working to online through the QUEST website. improve energy efficiency, reduce GHGs and drive economic development. I invite you to join the QUEST network as we work together to make Canada a leader in Today, more than ever, governments, utilities Smart Energy Communities. and energy service providers, the real-estate sector, and the product and professional service sector, among others, are turning to questcanada.org the Smart Energy Communities Catalogue – the “yellow pages” for who to call – to find twitter.com/questcanada

The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 3 Contents 3 Welcome A message from QUEST‘s Executive Director

5 What do smart energy communities look like? A look at Smart Energy Communities across Canada

6 Principles for Smart Energy Communities 5 6 Company index

7 CATALOGUE Listings Introducing Canada’s experts in Smart Energy Communities

7 expertise Legend The QUEST network spans across these nine industries. 16 16 National Impact – Caucus Breakdown From coast-to-coast-to-coast check out key activities being advanced by QUEST’s regional and provincial Caucuses.

30 10 Years of Advancing Smart 30 Energy Communities

4 The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue What do Smart Energy Communities look like?

Smart Energy Communities improve energy ENERGY efficiency, enhance reliability, cut costs and 1 EFFICIENCY reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With the help From building automation to of 8 provincial and regional Caucuses, QUEST street lights, Smart Energy brings together key stakeholders to implement Communities take advantage these four pillars to transform Canada’s 5,400 of the full potential of energy communities into Smart Energy Communities. efficiency and capitalize on lower energy costs, cutting Smart Energy Communities can be facilitated INTEGRATING emissions, and improving through the implementation of a Community CONVENTIONAL operating performance. Energy Plan (CEP). A CEP is a tool that helps ENERGY define community priorities around energy with NETWORKS a view to improving efficiency, cutting emissions, 2 and driving economic development. CEPs offer Electricity, natural gas, district many benefits including lower energy costs for energy, and transportation fuel businesses and residents, local job creation, a networks in a community are healthier and more affordable community, and better coordinated to match energy enhanced energy security and resilience. More needs with the most efficient than 200 communities in Canada, representing energy source. When conventional over 50% of the Canadian population, have a CEP. energy networks are integrated, it opens the door to innovations like alternative fuel vehicles, energy HARNESSING LOCAL ENERGY storage, waste heat 60% capture, and Smart Energy combined heat Communities harness local energy opportunities. These Communities are responsible for and power. can be stock opportunities 60% of energy use and account like solar, wind, and geothermal, for more than half of all GHGs or they can be opportunities emissions in Canada. By turning 3 that are tailored to a community our communities into Smart Energy like water source cooling, Communities, we can improve sewage heat capture, biomass energy efficiency, cut costs, and for heating, and capturing reduce GHG emissions. biogases for electricity and transportation fuel.

LAND USE Take action to meet PLANNING 4 Smart Energy Communities your community’s integrate land use, recognizing that poor land energy priorities. use decisions can equal a whole lot of energy waste.

The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 5 Principles for Smart Energy Communities

The successful implementation of Smart Energy Communities on any scale requires astute decision making on both the technical side and the policy side. QUEST has developed the following technical and policy principles in order to guide the effective implementation of Smart Energy Communities.

Technical Principles Policy Principles Improve efficiency – first, reduce the energy Match land use needs and mobility options – understand input required for a given level of service the energy implication of land use, infrastructure for water Optimize exergy – avoid using high-quality and wastewater, waste management, personal mobility, energy in low-quality applications goods movement, and building design decisions Manage heat – capture all feasible thermal Match energy options to local context – local climate, energy and use it, rather than exhaust it building on land use choices, industrial structure, availability of local sources of waste and renewables Reduce waste – use all available resources, such as landfill gas and municipal, agricultural, Send clear and accurate price signals – consumers industrial, and forestry wastes should see and pay full real costs, including external costs Use renewable energy resources – tap into local Manage risks and be flexible – maintain technological and opportunities for geoexchange systems, small fuel diversity; pursue cost-effective opportunities first and scale hydro, biomass, biogas, solar, wind energy, incorporate learning; assume the need to adapt quickly to and opportunities for inter-seasonal storage market and technological surprises Use energy delivery systems strategically – Emphasize performance and outcomes in policy and optimize use of energy delivery systems and use regulations – avoid prescribing fuels and technologies them as a resource to ensure reliability and for Pursue policy and program stability – maintain a energy storage to meet varying demands consistent and predictable decision making environment to sustain investor confidence Company Index

AALTO INC...... 7 Environics Analytics ...... 12 Metro Vancouver ...... 22 AltaGas Utilities Inc...... 7 EPS AB Energy Canada Ltd...... 13 MyHEAT Inc...... 23 ATCO ...... 7 ERTH Corporation ...... 13 NRStor Inc...... 23 BOMA Toronto ...... 7 FortisBC ...... 13 Olympic Integrated Services Inc...... 23 Borden Ladner Gervais LLP ...... 7 FortisBC Alternative Energy Services Inc...... 14 PEI Energy Systems – Veresen ...... 24 Brookfield Residential ...... 7 FVB Energy Inc...... 14 Philips Lighting ...... 24 City of Burlington ...... 8 GE Canada ...... 15 PowerStream ...... 25 Town of Caledon ...... 8 GRE Corporation ...... 14 QMC Metering Solutions ...... 25 Canadian Electricity Association ...... 8 GSS Integrated Energy Ltd...... 14 Ramboll ...... 25 Canadian Gas Association ...... 8 City of Guelph ...... 14 RDH Building Science Inc...... 26 Canadian Propane Association ...... 8 HH Angus and Associates ...... 14 s2e Technologies Inc...... 26 CEM Engineering ...... 8 Horizon Utilities Corporation ...... 18 Siemens Canada ...... 26 Change Energy ...... 9 Hydro Ottawa ...... 18 Solar Global Solutions ...... 26 Corix ...... 9 Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) ...... 18 SWITCH Ontario ...... 26 Creative Energy Canada ...... 9 isoplus Piping Systems Inc...... 19 THERMENEX ...... 26 DC Pro Engineering ...... 10 JTS Utility Consulting ...... 19 Toromont Energy Ltd...... 27 Dunsky Energy Consulting ...... 10 Kambo Green Solutions ...... 19 City of Toronto ...... 27 Region of Durham ...... 10 Landmark Group of Companies ...... 20 Toronto Hydro ...... 28 Eco-West ...... 10 Leidos Canada Inc...... 20 Toronto and Region Conservation ...... 28 Econoler ...... 11 City of London ...... 20 Union Gas Limited ...... 28 Economic Development Corporation of Wawa ...... 11 London District Energy – Veresen ...... 20 Urban Systems ...... 28 Ecosystem ...... 11 London Hydro ...... 21 Veridian Connections ...... 28 EllisDon Corporation ...... 12 Lura Consulting ...... 21 Region of Waterloo ...... 28 Enbridge Gas Distribution ...... 12 Magnolia Generation ...... 21 whatIf? Technologies ...... 29 ENMAX Corporation ...... 12 Markham District Energy ...... 22 City of Woodstock ...... 29

6 The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue Catalogue Listings

AALTO INC. AltaGas Utilities Inc. AALTO INC. has over 20 years’ experience importing, marketing and Alberta based natural gas utility delivering safe, reliable, warm energy servicing flow and thermal energy (BTU) metering systems. Typical to consumers. applications include: District Energy, Commercial and Residential Contact: Mark Filteau Submetering, Solar, Geothermal and Research. e: [email protected] p: 780-986-5215 Contact: Lisa Aalto Web: agutl.com e: [email protected] p: 416-360-8300 Areas of Expertise: Web: aalto.ca

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ATCO BOMA Toronto ATCO is a diversified global corporation with integrated expertise in BOMA Toronto’s mission is to develop, promote and advance best Electricity, Structures & Logistics and Pipelines & Liquids, that has management practices in the real estate industry through advocacy, operated in more than 100 countries. ATCO’s turnkey CHP solution education and networking. BOMA Toronto represents over 80% of includes the design, installation, operation and maintenance of a CHP all commercial and industrial real estate companies in the GTA and unit and offer multiple financing options. beyond. These individuals are all leading building owners, property Contact: Craig Hawryschuk and facility managers, developers, corporate facility managers, leasing professionals, and a variety of companies that provide products or e: [email protected] services to the commercial real estate industry. p: 403-802-7529 Contact: Bala Gnanam Web: ATCOGas.com/CHP e: [email protected] Areas of Expertise: p: 416-596-8065 Web: bomatoronto.org Areas of Expertise:

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Brookfield Residential Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) is a leading, national, full-service Brookfield Residential Properties Inc. is a land developer and Canadian law firm focusing on business law, commercial litigation and homebuilder in North America with its headquarters in Calgary, arbitration, and intellectual property solutions for our clients. BLG is Canada. Brookfield Residential entitles and develops land to create one of the country’s largest law firms with more than 725 lawyers, master-planned communities and builds and sells lots to third-party intellectual property agents and other professionals in five cities builders as well as their own home building division. Brookfield across Canada, assisting clients with their legal needs, from major Residential also participates in select, strategic real estate litigation to financing to trademark and patent registration. opportunities including infill projects, mixed-use developments and Contact: Adam Chamberlain joint ventures. e: [email protected] Contact: Doug Owens p: 416-367-6000 e: [email protected] Web: blg.com p: 403-826-5736 Areas of Expertise: Web: brookfieldresidential.com Areas of Expertise:

Alternative Energy Community Energy Planning Systems & Fuels & Public Engagement Legal & Finance T I SE Energy Data Collection, Energy Efficiency Building Energy Performance Analysis, Mapping & Modeling Products & Programming

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The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 7 City of Burlington Town of Caledon The City of Burlington is in the process of implementing its first Caledon, a geographically diverse municipality located in Northwestern Community Energy Plan in partnership with Burlington Hydro, Greater Toronto Area, is proud of its award-winning initiatives. Caledon’s working with a number of community stakeholders. The plan Community Climate Change Plan includes greenhouse gas reduction focuses on community engagement, energy efficiency, local actions and recently received funding from the Ministry of Energy to energy generation and security, as well as land use and growth, further incorporate residential energy resiliency and conservation actions. and an efficient transportation system. A key action in the plan Caledon’s long-standing Green Development Program offers development involves assessing the opportunity for a local community energy charge discounts to industrial and commercial developers to encourage system, such as district energy. ‘green’ technologies and building. Contact: Lynn Robichaud Contact: Katelyn McFadyen e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 905-335-7900 x7931 p: 905-584-2272 x4169 Web: burlington.ca/CEP Web: caledon.ca Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

Canadian Electricity Association Canadian Gas Association The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) is the authoritative The Canadian Gas Association (CGA) is the voice of Canada’s natural voice of Canadian electricity, promoting it as a key social, gas distribution industry. CGA members are natural gas distribution economic and environmental enabler that is essential to companies, transmission companies, equipment manufacturers and Canada’s prosperity. CEA members generate, transmit and other service providers. Canadian natural gas distribution companies distribute electrical energy to industrial, commercial, residential deliver natural gas to approximately 6.5 million homes, schools, hospitals and institutional customers across Canada. Members include and places of worship, to meet their energy needs. Combined this integrated electric utilities, independent power producers, represents almost one-third of all the energy needs in Canada, coast to transmission and distribution companies, power marketers and coast to coast. By our estimate that is well over 20 million Canadians who the manufacturers and suppliers of materials, technology and currently have the opportunity to benefit from the safe, clean, reliable, services that keep the industry running smoothly. abundant, and affordable energy service that natural gas utilities provide. Contact: Devin McCarthy Contact: Paula Dunlop e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 613-230-9263 p: 613-748-0057 x341 Web: electricity.ca Web: cga.ca Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

Canadian Propane Association CEM Engineering Propane is a low-emission, affordable and versatile part of the At CEM Engineering, our goal is to help you increase earnings by reducing clean energy mix, ready to supply the energy needs of Canada’s energy use and energy cost. We specialize in Cogeneration and Energy communities. Used for countless applications in transportation, Management solutions, thus our name. We provide industry specific industry, agriculture, mining and households, propane is making knowledge in a small branch of mechanical engineering known as “thermal major and immediate contributions to Canada’s emissions power.” Our core competencies are in six specific areas: Cogeneration, reduction targets. With over 400 members, the Canadian Energy Management; Power Generation; Boilers; Biomass/Biogas; and Propane Association (CPA) champions the Canadian propane District Energy. industry, a multi-billion-dollar industry that impacts the livelihood Contact: Martin Lensink of tens of thousands of Canadians. e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 905-935-5815 p: 614-683-2270 Web: cemeng.ca Web: propane.ca Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

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8 The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue Change Energy Change Energy designs and develops alternative fuel infrastructure, working with municipalities to assess applications where there may be viable options for cleaner, more economical fleet operations using fuels such as natural gas, biogas and hydrogen. With our extensive experience and evidence-based modelling and assessment tools, we quantify the many factors and data sets that put confidence in critical decision-making so that investments in municipal fuelling infrastructure are investments in sustainability. Contact: Rymal Smith e: [email protected] p: 905-829-5756 x201 Web: changeenergy.ca Areas of Expertise:

Corix Corix is an integrated energy, water, and wastewater multi-utility infrastructure group of companies whose primary business is the delivery of sustainable, innovative solutions to clients across North America. With over 70 years of experience, we work in partnership with communities to deliver practical, real-world utility solutions that are socially, environmentally, and financially sustainable. Contact: Owen Matheson e: [email protected] p: 365-999-1965 Web: corix.com Areas of Expertise:

Creative Energy Canada Creative Energy has played an integral role in Vancouver’s growth and development since 1968. Ambitious re-envisioning of our role as energy innovators and city builders has inspired a transformational project which could make us the single largest contributor to realizing Vancouver’s Greenest City goals. We believe we can, and should, be the creative thinkers and one of the most significant contributors to the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and our low carbon future. Contact: Stacey Bernier e: [email protected] p: 604-688-9584 Web: creativeenergycanada.com Areas of Expertise:

The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 9 Areas of Expertise: ofExpertise: Areas Web: durham.ca/climatechange p: 905-668-7711x3803 e: [email protected] Contact: BrianKelly a varietyofsmalltowns, villagesandfarms. communities; aseriesoflakeshore urbancommunitiescontrastwith Brock. Theareaischaracterizedby avarietyoflandscapesand Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Uxbridge, Scugogand kilometres. Durhamiscomprisedof8localareamunicipalities; Durham encompasses an area of approximately 2,590 square immediately totheeastofToronto withintheGreaterToronto Area. The RegionofDurhamissituatedintheGoldenHorseshoe, Region ofDurham ofExpertise: Areas Web: dcproeng.com p: 888-637-3839 e: [email protected] Contact: WissamShaar through 7officesin4countriesincludingCanadaandtheUS. inover 17countries.DCPRO ispresent and governmentdepartments and industrialbuildingsaswell asutilitycompanies, municipalities, PRO’s ofresidential, andmanagers clientsincludeowners commercial, Combined HeatandPower, BuildingDesign, and Renewable Energy. DC design, inthefieldsofDistrictEnergy, andprojectmanagementservices For more than ten years, DC PRO has provided its clients with consulting, DC PRO Engineering 10

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Econoler Economic Development Ecosystem Econoler is a world leader in energy Corporation of Wawa Since 1993, Ecosystem has been providing efficiency and renewable energy, based The Economic Development Corporation integrated design engineering, construction in Quebec since 1981. With its team of Wawa (EDC) mission is to increase management, monitoring & verification, of 65+ employees and three Canadian local and regional capacity by supporting incentives management, and training and offices, Econoler offers a unique range innovative economic development awareness services to Canadian municipalities. of expertise in energy efficiency, ranging activity. The EDC was contracted by the An award-winning and results-driven engineering from energy audits to program and policy Municipality of Wawa (Wawa) to complete firm, Ecosystem has retrofitted over 1,000 design. Econoler helps municipalities and the Wawa Municipal Energy Plan. buildings, which translates to $200 million in other organizations to prepare strategic This project incorporated Stakeholder cumulative energy savings and 360,000 tonnes energy management plans, design district Consultations, a Baseline Energy Mapping of avoided greenhouse gas emissions. We energy systems and design innovative Study, and Plan Development which was guarantee energy savings, construction costs, project/program financing mechanisms. completed in 2016. The EDC welcomes all and incentives. Municipal clients: City of Toronto, County of Bruce, City of Quebec, and more. Contact: Genevieve Gauthier inquires with regards to lessons learned and best practices regarding the Energy Contact: Alberta Bentivogli e: [email protected] Planning process. e: [email protected] p: 418-692-2592 Contact: Maury O’Neill p: 416-910-7661 Web: econoler.com e: [email protected] Web: ecosystem-energy.com Areas of Expertise: p: 705-856-4419 Areas of Expertise: Web: edcwawa.ca Areas of Expertise:

The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 11 project profile with some buildings suppling energy to • manage all feasibility study efforts others and supported by a local district on sustainability items like net-zero energy network. The Smart community energy, district energy, electric vehicle is supported by Smart Technology, integration, and much more; integrates electric vehicle opportunities, • evaluate and select technologies smart water, and focuses on attention that are enabling the Smart to heath and well-being. West 5 is community design; establishing a new standard for Smart • identify corporate partners and and Sustainable communities. suppliers who can provide and S2E s2e Technologies is proud to be working support Smart products; with Sifton Properties to develop West • participate in Sifton’s leadership West 5 is a mixed-use, 70-acre Smart 5. Sifton is a 90-year-old family-run teams and make things happen. community of ~1,700 homes and company that has built more than a Sifton’s new West 5 head office ~350,000 square feet of commercial quarter of the City of London, Ontario. will open in the fall of 2016. office and retail space, which has been s2e has a deep network of partners Contact us for tours. master planned to provide all of its own and a deep history in sustainability. As energy at the community level. This Sifton’s technology partner, s2e has T o learn more, see the listing means that buildings are near net-zero been very pleased to help: for S2E on page 26.

EllisDon Corporation Enbridge Gas Distribution EllisDon is one of the strongest engineering, procurement and Enbridge Gas Distribution has a more than 165-year history and is construction contractors in the world. Construction is risky in any market; Canada’s largest natural gas distribution company. Enbridge Gas what’s important is how you manage that risk. At EllisDon we strive for Distribution is owned by Enbridge Inc., a Canadian-based leader in construction quality, ingenuity and client satisfaction. We are pushing the energy transportation and distribution. Enbridge Gas Distribution and frontier of intelligent energy deployments in hydroelectric, geothermal, its affiliates distribute natural gas to over two million customers in wind, solar, district energy, combined heat and power, and energy storage Ontario, Quebec, New York State and New Brunswick. systems. For your energy “cradle to grave” solution give us a call. Contact: Tanya Bruckmueller Contact: Don Barber e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 519-455-6770 p: 877-362-7434 Web: ellisdon.com Web: enbridgegas.com Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

Environics Analytics ENMAX Corporation As a marketing and analytical services company in Canada, Environics ENMAX Corporation is a utility company headquartered in Calgary. Analytics (EA) helps clients turn data and analytics into insight, results Through our predecessors, we have more than 100 years of experience and engagement. EA offers the full range of analytical services – from delivering electricity to Calgarians and, more recently, throughout data supplier to strategic consultancy – and provides over-the-counter Alberta. We are involved in all areas of the electricity value-chain. reports, purpose-built software-as-a-service and a wide variety of Through our subsidiaries, we make, move, and market electricity. Our modelling approaches. Its team of quantitative marketers, modellers priority is doing so safely and reliably as one of the largest electricity and geographers are expert at helping organizations identify their providers in Alberta, serving more than 835,000 customer sites, both business challenges, develop data-driven solutions and achieve residential and commercial. success along every phase of their analytics journey. Contact: Patrick Bohan Contact: Julia Vasilev e: [email protected] p: 403-514-1587 e: [email protected] p: 416-969-2733 Web: enmax.com Web: environicsanalytics.ca Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

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12 The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue EPS AB Energy Canada Ltd. ERTH Corporation FortisBC EPS AB is a member of the AB Group of ERTH Corporation is a diverse company with FortisBC’s team of highly trained Companies, which is a global group of origins in the utility industry. Owned by eight energy specialists is here to develop eighteen companies that deliver a unique municipalities, ERTH has grown to be a leading and deliver innovative energy solutions dedicated, specialization in gas engine provider of products and services in many tailored to your specific needs. Whether based distributed generation systems industries including utility, energy retailer, you work in the private or public sector, such as CHP (cogeneration), biogas, municipal, and commercial and industrial to name we have the expertise needed for new landfill gas, demand response and other a few. With customers across North America, ERTH construction and retrofit projects, gas engine applications. We provide is committed to improving the overall customer individual developments and community- engineering, project management, service, experience while helping to lower operating and scale energy systems. parts, and plant operation support across maintenance expenses for our customers. Contact: Bob Anderson Canada. Our system solutions range in Contact: Tyler Moore e: [email protected] size from 250 kW to 4.4 MW. e: [email protected] p: 250-380-5701 Contact: Jan Buijk p: 519-518-6117 x297 Web: fortisbc.com e: [email protected] Web: erthcorp.com Areas of Expertise: p: 416-804-2203 Areas of Expertise: Web: gruppoab.com Areas of Expertise:

The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 13 FortisBC Alternative Energy Services Inc. FVB Energy Inc. FortisBC Alternative Energy Services Inc. delivers energy solutions for For over 40 years, FVB has planned and designed a wide range of private and public sectors, new construction and retrofits, individual district energy infrastructure in Europe, North America, the Middle developments, and community-scale district energy. We invest capital East and beyond. Our engineering expertise is firmly rooted in the to own, operate, and maintain the energy system and charge a utility real world; moving beyond feasibility studies and conceptual designs, rate for the energy we sell. Our thermal energy projects blend the best FVB has served as detailed design engineer, construction manager, uses of energy sources and proven high efficiency technologies to commissioning engineer on many projects, as well as providing deliver short and long term value to our customers. We are a wholly management consulting services to operating district energy systems owned subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor owned utility in to improve operating results and customer service. Canada, with global assets that will exceed $40 billion by 2017. Contact: Richard Damecour Contact: Edward Olson e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 905-265-0631 p: 604-443-6514 Web: fvbenergy.com Web: fortisbc.com/AlternativeEnergyServices Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

GRE Corporation GSS Integrated Energy Ltd. GRE Corporation is a generation and energy storage company GSS Integrated Energy Ltd. (2007) provides engineering consulting designed to help businesses reduce their bottom line. GRE’s initial services for the design and project management of alternative energy focus is to help customers develop Combined Heat and Power systems. Services also include techno-economic and performance projects. Our company representatives will work with you from start to modeling and analysis of Integrated Energy Systems. GSS finish in order to achieve your goals. GRE is a joint venture initiative specializes in natural gas CHP generators, Thermal Energy Storage, of three local utilities: Energy+ Inc., Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro, and and low temperature energy distribution systems ranging in size for Waterloo North Hydro Inc. single residences to community utility scale. GSS also carries the Contact: Ed Glasbergen SmartPower CHP generators that range from 10kW up to 3 MW. e: [email protected] Contact: Mike Roppelt p: 519-621-3530 x2420 e: [email protected] Web: energyplus.ca p: 780-951-1458 Areas of Expertise: Web: groundsourcesolutions.com Areas of Expertise:

City of Guelph HH Angus and Associates The Community Energy Initiative is Guelph’s commitment to use HH Angus designs District Energy (DE) systems, Combined Heat and and manage energy differently, better, than we have in the past. The Power (CHP) Systems, Centralized Cooling and Heating Plants, as well initiative will also attract quality investment to the city. After all, experts as managing Grid Connectivity for power producers. We have a deep agree that a reliable, sustainable energy supply is and will continue to base of knowledge in energy generation systems, and engineered be a key ingredient in the long-term competitiveness and prosperity Canada’s largest DE heating system – Enwave – designing both its of cities. Guelph has a comprehensive and integrated strategy that generation and distribution systems. Our CHP work includes natural includes local generation, conservation and distribution projects. gas and biogas-fueled generation and grid connectivity services. Contact: Rob Kerr Contact: Roger Simpson e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 519-822-1260 x2079 p: 416-443-8200 Web: guelph.ca/energy Web: hhangus.com Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

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The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 15 National Impact: Caucus Breakdown

QUEST Caucuses are a place for key stakeholders from governments, utilities and energy service providers, the real-estate sector, the product and professional service sector, among others, to meet regularly to learn from one another, evaluate solutions and focus on bringing Smart Energy Communities to life.

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The North British Columbia Alberta Manitoba Co-Chairs: 57+ QUEST BC Caucus Chair Chair Gordon Van Tighem participants engaged Patrick Bohan Dan McInnis Chairman, Director, District Energy and Executive Director, 35+ stakeholders brought NWT Public Utilities Board Combined Heat and Power, Sustainable together to make a Former Mayor, City of ENMAX Building Manitoba submission to the BC Climate Yellowknife Leadership Discussion Paper 280+ QUEST AB Caucus Developed the Adam Chamberlain participants engaged support Launched the QUEST BC Partner, Borden Ladner for a QUEST Solutions Roundtables to 55+ key stakeholders Gervais LLP MB Caucus advance the conversation engaged to develop Director, NWT & Nunavut on building energy efficiency, recommendations for the Chamber of Mines district energy systems and province on how Smart Energy 47+ QUEST North Caucus retrofits for existing buildings Communities can help meet participants engaged Alberta’s climate goals

Hosted a pan-territorial Initiated the Alberta engagement session in Combined Heat and Power Whitehorse, Yukon Working Group

Provided formal input into the Senate Report: Powering Canada’s Territories and a presentation of the report’s “QUEST has helped us engage progressive communities findings was provided to the to execute innovative energy planning strategies and QUEST North Caucus by the transition towards a more sustainable future.” Canadian Senator, the Hon. Richard Neufeld Industry – NRStor, Annette Verschuren, Chair & CEO

16 The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue “Participating in the QUEST NS Caucus is a valuable investment of time. Representatives from a number of organizations are present including utilities, government, business, academia, and non-profits. These perspectives and collective experience create deeper discussions and space for gathering up‑to‑date information on a variety of energy issues.”

NS Caucus Participant, Rochelle Owen, Director, Office of Sustainability, Dalhousie University

Ontario Québec Nova Scotia New Brunswick Chair Chair Interim Chair Chair Karen Farbridge Yves Hennekens Rochelle Owen Eddie Oldfield President, Karen Farbridge President, YHC Director, Office of Owner/Principal, Associates Environmental Sustainability, Spatial Quest Solutions Dalhousie University 300+ QUEST ON Caucus 8+ QUEST QC Caucus 40+ QUEST NB Caucus participants engaged participants engaged 90+ QUEST NS Participants engaged Caucus participants 30+ municipalities engaged in Developed partnerships Launched the the QUEST ON Municipal Working to strengthen knowledge 115+ people attended Advancing Smart Group and 96 participants in the and cooperation between the NS Smart Energy Energy Communities QUEST ON Combined Heat and Canadian and Québec Solutions Forum to discuss in New Brunswick Power Consortium QUEST partners the future of energy data initiative to advance and members the development and 30+ municipal representatives Published Homegrown implementation of & stakeholders convened to Hosted a workshop Success: Nova Scotia’s Community Energy develop joint recommendations on Community Energy Smart Energy Solutions Plans in NB to the Ontario Climate Change Planning: Getting to Inventory which showcases Discussion Paper and the Implementation in the fuels and technologies Ontario Coordinated Land Québec City that are advancing Smart Use Planning Review Energy Communities in NS

Launched the Energy Community Influenced the Nova Scotia of Practice initiative to support Electricity Plan to harness education and capacity building smart data generated by for Ontario local governments, smart sensors and the tools utilities and other stakeholders needed to render that data to develop and implement useful, including making it community energy plans public to facilitate innovation

The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 17 project profile Horizon Utilities Corporation Horizon Utilities Corporation is Canada’s first Sustainable Electricity Company™, is ranked first in Corporate Knights 2016 Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada, and is a Top 10 Employer in Hamilton-Niagara five years running (2011-2016). The company provides electricity to 244,000 customers in Hamilton and St. Catharines. Horizon contributes to the sustainability of its communities through conservation programs, energy mapping, and a smart growth inspired customer connection policy. Contact: Neil Freeman e: [email protected] p: 905-317-4780 Web: horizonutilities.com Areas of Expertise:

THERMENEX Hydro Ottawa Hydro Ottawa’s core businesses are delivering electricity, generating The City of Coquitlam wanted to reduce renewable power and providing energy conservation/management greenhouse gas emissions and energy services. Hydro Ottawa is a community-owned, private company, consumption at four existing municipal facilities. delivering electricity to more than 325,000 customers in Ottawa and Thermenex became their advocate. We Casselman. It is the largest municipally-owned producer of green conceptualized, designed, built, commissioned power in the province, with hydroelectric and landfill gas-to-energy and operated a thermal energy solution based generating facilities. Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (Hydro Ottawa) owns on our innovative and now patented hydronic and operates two subsidiary companies, Hydro Ottawa Limited and solution. The four buildings now share energy. Energy Ottawa Inc. For example, City Hall’s chiller and cooling load is Contact: Richard Thorne the Aquatic Centre’s heater. The overall net result e: [email protected] is a customer who is extremely pleased with the p: 613-738-5499 x213 outcome – especially in terms of “performing as was promised – on time, on budget, and Web: HydroOttawa.com exceeding efficiency claims.” Areas of Expertise:

We approached the buildings as a thermal energy logic puzzle. Rather than focusing on the goal of making individual systems more efficient, we treat Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) the buildings themselves as a thermal resource to The IESO manages the province’s power system so that Ontarians be fully optimized before any external resources receive power when and where they need it. It plans and prepares are consumed. We discovered that large buildings’ for future electricity needs and works with its partners to guide underutilized thermal resources can be optimized conservation efforts. Fostering a more sustainable and efficient using well known heat transfer principles and a electricity system involves collaboration across Ontario’s energy unique piping arrangement that allows multiple sector. The IESO’s range of initiatives support the efforts of and variable temperatures. The proof is in how well communities to develop innovative solutions that meet their region’s our systems operate, and continue to operate well evolving energy needs. after commissioning. Just ask any of our clients. e: [email protected] p: 905-403-6900 To learn more, see the listing for Web: ieso.ca Thermenex on page 26. Areas of Expertise:

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18 The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue isoplus Piping Systems Inc. isoplus Piping Systems has more than 35 years’ experience as a leading supplier within the manufacturing of high-quality pre-insulated piping systems such as rigid pipes for district energy networks, Pex pipe systems, and high-temperature piping suitable for steam. Pipes are delivered in compliance with EN 253 and API 5L. Contact: Scott Jonsen e: [email protected] p: 226-343-1711 Web: isopluspipingsystems.ca Areas of Expertise:

JTS Utility Consulting Exclusive to the utility industry, JTS is a niche Vancouver-based consultancy focused on helping clients navigate disruptive trends & technologies shaping industry and consumer expectations. With depth in AMI, Operations & Energy Efficiency, JTS works with customers – both above and below the [electric, gas, water] meter – to promote sustainable, efficient and competitive operations. JTS brings a global perspective coupled with a local understanding. Our passionate people are both our biggest differentiator and success. Contact: Travis Stevenson e: [email protected] p: 604-319-2344 Web: jtsconsulting.ca Areas of Expertise:

Kambo Green Solutions Canada’s complete energy management company, Kambo helps businesses reduce energy costs and improve building performance by implementing energy efficiency projects. Guaranteed cash flow from energy savings. Contact: Karim Abraham e: [email protected] p: 604-629-7813 Web: kambo.com Areas of Expertise:

The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 19 xpertise: ofExpertise: Areas Web: london.ca e: [email protected]:519-661-2500x5204 Contact: JamieSkimming fuel use, andcreatejobs. design, costs, andrenewable toreduceenergy energy reducefossil efficiency, conservation,energy Action Planencouragesenergy smart action onairqualityandclimatechangeLondon’s CommunityEnergy year,tonnes ofgreenhousegasesevery andwe needtokeep taking 90 percentofthismoney leaves London.We alsoemitabout3million year, every London spendsalmost$1.5billiononenergy andalmost City ofLondon ofExpertise: Areas Web: landmarkgroup.ca e: [email protected] p:780-702-8292 Contact: Tanya Rumak annual homeoperations. process and minimize theemissionsassociatedwithconstruction their sustainabilitycommitments, innovations pursues that Landmark Alberta’s craftingover largesthomebuilders 12,000homes.Through Foundedconstruction’. in1977, hasgrowntobeoneof Landmark and forleadingarevolution inthe industrializationofhousing American housingsolutionsprovider recognizedforsustainability manufacturing, andenergy, is‘tobeaNorth thevisionofLandmark organizationexperiencedinresidentialconstruction,A diversified Landmark Group ofCompanies 20 project profile Toronto Hydro

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London Hydro Lura Consulting Magnolia Generation London Hydro is a Local Distribution Lura Consulting specializes in collaborative Magnolia Generation builds, owns, operates Company that services the city of planning to inform public sector decision- and maintains Combined Heat & emergency London, Ontario. With a peak load making. We work with communities and Power (CHeP) Systems, otherwise known as of 719 megawatts, we deliver a safe corporations to develop policies, plans, and “cogeneration.” For Multi-Unit Residential and reliable supply of electricity to implementation strategies relating to energy, Buildings (MURBs), this allows people to over 150,000 customers through climate change, transportation, infrastructure, maintain living conditions during long term 2,820 kilometres of overhead and and sustainability. We are true to our corporate outages – a more reliable, economical way underground cables, spanning 420 principles: Listen to our clients, stakeholders to ensure long term energy and security for square kilometres of service territory. and their communities; Understand their both “emergency power” and “sustained Contact: Gary Rains issues, challenges and opportunities; Relate occupation power.” Magnolia’s value and apply the best tools possible; and proposition is the same for municipalities, e: [email protected] Advance through dialogue and commitment schools, hospitals, whereby Magnolia p: 519-661-5800 x4870 to action. Lura Video vimeo.com/157239093 turnkey’s the project for no upfront capital. Web: londonhydro.com Contact: Susan Hall Contact: James Kennedy Areas of Expertise: e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 416-536-9674 p: 647-267-1871 Web: lura.ca Web: magnoliagenerationinc.ca Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 21 Markham District Energy Metro Vancouver Markham District Energy (MDE) is a thermal energy utility owned Metro Vancouver is a partnership of 21 municipalities, one Electoral by the City of Markham. MDE is the fastest growing district energy Area and one Treaty First Nation that collaboratively plans for and utility in Canada and has become a leading example for new delivers regional-scale services. Its core services are drinking water, district energy system development. In 2013, MDE received the wastewater treatment and solid waste management. Metro Vancouver International District Energy Association’s System of the Year Award. also regulates air quality, plans for urban growth, manages a regional MDE focuses on providing reliable, efficient, cost-competitive energy parks system and provides affordable housing. Metro Vancouver services while playing an important role in supporting Markham’s develops and implements plans, policies, regulations and projects economic growth, sustainable living and emergency preparedness. that improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Contact: Bruce Ander Contact: Jason Emmert e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 905-513-4164 p: 604-456-8830 Web: markhamdistrictenergy.com Web: metrovancouver.org Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

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22 The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue MyHEAT Inc. NRStor Inc. Olympic Integrated MyHEAT makes urban energy efficiency NRStor Inc. is a Toronto-based energy storage Services Inc. a reality for individuals, businesses and project developer and owner focused on Cogeneration of heat and power from organizations. Our award-winning technology accelerating the deployment of industry- natural gas, LPG or Biogas, Olympic uses large-scale data processing that leading energy storage technologies. NRStor Integrated Services can provide a visually identifies where energy is escaping partners with progressive stakeholders total power solution for Smart Energy from buildings. The MyHEAT platform and leading technology providers in order Communities. We are proud to represent provides users with the information they to build, own and operate energy storage the advance technology of many of the need to understand their energy loss, solutions. NRStor developed Canada’s first world’s leading manufacturers of CHP and increase efficiency, reduce consumption grid connected flywheel facility, partnered with gas heat pumps and we can take your and save money. Our goal is to empower Opus One Solutions to launch a new company projects from conception to completion. a worldwide reduction in urban GHG’s, one bringing the Tesla Powerwall to Canada, and is Olympics’ experience in understanding building at a time. See the MyHEAT platform working alongside Indigenous communities to the challenges of the changing world have in action at www.myheat.ca. develop renewables+storage solutions. made us market leaders for over 50 years. Contact: Jeff Taylor Contact: Alexander McIsaac Contact: Chris Cilia e: [email protected] e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 403-589-3835 p: 416-360-2089 p: 587-830-4235 Web: myheat.ca Web: nrstor.com Web: olympicintegrated.com Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 23 PEI Energy Systems – Veresen Philips Lighting PEI Energy Systems (PEIES) is one of Canada’s oldest hot water Philips Lighting is the global leader in lighting products, systems and district energy systems. It has a peak thermal load of over 40 services. Our energy-efficient indoor and outdoor LED lights transform MW and approximately 18 km of distribution pipe including 1 km municipalities into a livable community. By connecting LED lights to of steam distribution. The system produces steam and hot water smart controls, networks, devices and apps, we deliver rich users using wood biomass, municipal waste and fuel oil. The steam and experience and build smart cities. Our connected lighting system for hot water generated by the facility is distributed to government, road & street, office building and other urban spaces take light beyond commercial and residential customers through an underground illumination and make communities safer, smarter and sustainable. network of pipes. Contact: Daryll Nazarene Contact: Dave Godkin e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 905-201-4430 p: 902-629-3960 Web: lighting.philips.ca/systems Web: vereseninc.com Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

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24 The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue PowerStream QMC Metering Solutions Ramboll PowerStream is a community-owned QMC Metering Solutions (QMC) is Ramboll is a leading engineering design energy company providing power and a national provider of submetering consultancy with more than 45 years of experience related services to more than 375,000 systems including thermal, water, in the planning, design and implementation of customers residing or owning a business in gas, and electrical utilities. QMC energy solutions. Ramboll’s core energy services communities located immediately north of also provides all meter related are within energy, broadly focusing on district Toronto and in Central Ontario. It is jointly services, including Measurement energy, off- and onshore wind, energy from waste owned by the Cities of Barrie, Markham and Canada regulatory services, and thermal power plants including co-generation. Vaughan. PowerStream has always taken a reading, billing and reporting, With an energy team of over 700, Ramboll provides leadership role in finding innovative ways meter system design, and project expertise in all parts of the value chain. Ramboll to reliably deliver electricity to customers management. In addition to employs almost 13,000 experts across 300 offices while prudently managing company servicing commercial, residential in 35 countries. assets and effectively demonstrating a and institutional developers and Contact: Pernille M. Overbye commitment to sustainability. property managers. e: [email protected] p: 289-834-4426 Contact: Neetika Sathe Contact: Mike Easton Web: ramboll.com/energy e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Areas of Expertise: p: 905-532-1088 p: 416-291-3079 Web: powerstream.ca Web: qmeters.com

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The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 25 RDH Building Science Inc. s2e Technologies Inc. At RDH, we have a passion for making buildings better. Whether it’s as Smart, solar, sustainable, net-zero. S2E is building better communities, part of a new construction design team or working with owners to plan launching new technologies, integrating green ideas, and changing the for renewals, we focus on helping clients make informed decisions way we live, work, and play. With a network of world-leading experts that lead to durable and efficient buildings. We believe every project in everything from renewable energy like solar (up to utility scale) to is an opportunity to cost effectively introduce energy efficiency energy neutral net-zero communities to micro-utilities to the Internet- improvements. We take pride in helping utilities, governments, and of-Things, S2E’s team is originating new ideas, renewing old ones, non-profit organizations develop practical strategies that will achieve building powerful teams, and finding exciting ways to make low-carbon measurable savings. living feasible, profitable, and fun. Contact: Andrew Pape-Salmon Contact: Patricia Dominguez e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 250-888-9216 p: 519-722-4927 Web: rdh.com Web: s2etech.com Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

Siemens Canada Solar Global Solutions More than 4,800 employees in Canada work to deliver solutions Solar Global Solutions (SGS) specializes in Net-Zero Energy Systems, for sustainable energy, intelligent infrastructure, healthcare, and Micro-Grids and Off-Grid Lighting solutions consisting of solar the future of manufacturing. One of the world’s largest producers photovoltaics (PV), combined heat and power (CHP) generators, battery of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a storage systems, and controls. SGS delivers turnkey Engineering, leading supplier of gas and steam turbines for power generation, Procurement, and Construction services for both grid-tied and off- a major provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in grid projects. SGS is a privately held corporation founded in 1988 in infrastructure solutions and automation, drive and software solutions Halifax, NS, Canada and has over 25 years of experience successfully for industry. The company has 46 offices and 15 production facilities. developing projects for residential, commercial, government and Contact: Lindsay Brown utility clients. e: [email protected] Contact: Sean Fleming p: 888-303-3353 e: [email protected] Web: siemens.ca p: 902-876-2834 Areas of Expertise: Web: solarglobalsolutions.com Areas of Expertise:

SWITCH Ontario THERMENEX SWITCH is a network of businesses, research and educational Thermenex has developed an award winning patented thermal energy institutions, public sector participants, and community-minded system that maximizes the performance of building HVAC. The volunteers dedicated to making Southeastern Ontario a leading proprietary piping arrangement, functions like variable refrigerant flow centre for sustainable energy. with water, and has proven to lower total energy consumption and Contact: Tyson Champagne minimize greenhouse gas emissions beyond current best industry practice. The system was developed with primary consideration for e: [email protected] both capital and life cycle costs. Available for large buildings or district p: 613-417-0339 applications. ‘If a system is not affordable, it is not sustainable.’ Web: switchontario.ca Contact: Jeff Weston Areas of Expertise: e: [email protected] p: 604-524-0463 Web: thermenex.com Areas of Expertise:

26 The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue Toromont Energy Ltd. City of Toronto Toromont Energy Ltd. specializes in packaging innovative The City of Toronto is providing leadership on environmental issues and combined heat and power (CHP) solutions utilizing Cat products urban energy solutions. Current key challenges and opportunities include for distributed power plants supplying energy to hospitals, intensification growth; engaging residents, businesses, and staff on district energy systems and industrial processes using natural transformative action to meet 80% GHG reductions by 2050; and improving gas and renewable energy fuel sources. Our operational and resilience to extreme weather related to impacts on both people and management experience combined with turnkey power plant infrastructure. The Environment & Energy Division’s mandate is to provide construction and unequalled product support capabilities and be accountable for cross-corporate leadership, coordination, outreach, ensures Toromont can meet your energy requirements. and environment and energy sustainability outcomes. Contact: Lou Colangelo Contact: Fernando Carou e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 905-488-2568 p: 416-660-4931 Web: toromontenergy.com Web: toronto.ca/eed Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

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The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue 27 Toronto Hydro Toronto and Region Conservation Toronto Hydro owns and operates an electricity distribution system, Since its formation in 1957, Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) which delivers electricity to approximately 756,000 customers in has prepared and delivered programs for the management of the Toronto. It’s the largest municipal electricity distribution company in renewable natural resources within its nine watersheds, including a Canada and distributes approximately 19% of the electricity consumed 50-year history of developing sustainable practices. TRCA manages in Ontario. A leader in conservation, Toronto Hydro supports the human impact on water resources and acquires, protects and restores province’s Conservation First energy strategy, actively promoting conservation lands, all within the holistic context of watershed conservation by offering business and residential customers expert management, creating a cleaner, greener and healthier place to live, advice, energy efficiency programs and project incentives. for you today and for your children tomorrow. Contact: Conservation Hotline Contact: Bernie McIntyre e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 416-542-3388 p: 416-661-6600 Web: torontohydro.com/business Web: trca.on.ca Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

Union Gas Limited Urban Systems Union Gas Limited is a major Canadian natural gas storage, Urban Systems works with local government to create vibrant transmission and distribution company based in Ontario with 100 communities through engineering, planning, governance, and years of experience and service to customers. The distribution community economic development. Leveraging these capabilities, business serves about 1.4 million residential, commercial and our Community Energy Solutions team can help your community industrial customers in more than 400 communities across northern, uncover opportunities that provide lasting economic and community southwestern and eastern Ontario. Union Gas, named one of benefits. We do this through: community energy plans, resource Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2015, is a Spectra Energy company assessments, energy recovery from municipal infrastructure, energy with assets of $6.4 billion and approximately 2,200 employees. project feasibility, sustainable transportation, concept development, Contact: Ed Seaward assisting with obtaining project funding, policy development, business plans, and community engagement. e: [email protected] Contact: Erin Welk p: 905-876-0188 x5340004 e: [email protected] Web: uniongas.com p: 403-291-1193 Areas of Expertise: Web: urbansystems.ca Areas of Expertise:

Veridian Connections Region of Waterloo Veridian Connections is one of the largest and best performing In collaboration with its 7 Area Municipalities and local electric and utilities in Ontario. Veridian distributes electricity, generates power natural gas utilities, the Region of Waterloo is leading the development and provides energy services to more than 119,000 residential of a Community Energy Investment Strategy that will guide the Region and business customers. Veridian’s employees focus on providing over the next 20 years to optimize use of energy resources, improve reliable, efficient and sustainable energy solutions, while maintaining energy security, achieve several regional economic development the highest standards in health and safety within the workplace and objectives, reduce environmental impact including GHG emissions, in the communities they serve. Veridian has been named one of and complement other strategies such as long-term regional/ Canada’s Greenest Employers for seven consecutive years. municipal land use and infrastructure master plans. Contact: Mark Turney Contact: David Roewade e: [email protected] e: [email protected] p: 905-427-9870 p: 519-575-4757 x3308 Web: veridian.on.ca Web: regionofwaterloo.ca/sustainability Areas of Expertise: Areas of Expertise:

28 The Smart Energy Communities Catalogue Smart EnergyThe Smart Catalogue Communities ofExpertise: Areas Web: whatiftechnologies.com p: 613-232-5613x116 e: [email protected] Contact: MarcusWilliams supplyanddemandmodel. fuel modelenergy SystemsSimulator(CanESS),Canadian Energy amulti-sector, multi- municipalities. At the provincial and national scale, we operate the in 2015attheParis COP21meeting–nowin-useby several Canadian We of the open-source CityInSight model areco-developers –launched tocommunities,scenario andpolicyanalysissupport largesmall. energy, emissions, andfinancialplanningthatareusedtoprovide whatIf? Technologies buildscomputer-basedsimulation models for TechnologieswhatIf? EXPERTISE LEGEND

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29 10 Years of Advancing Smart Energy Communities

Nine years ago the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) and 2011: QUEST incorporated as a national non-profit organization; Pollution Probe agreed to collaborate on an idea about how to established the QUEST National Advisory Committee; opened change energy thinking in Canada. The goal was to shift the its first office in Ottawa; released the ICES Business Case focus from the upstream energy and central power generation series; hosted its fifth conference in Calgary; established the to the downstream – the end-user – in an effort to better Alberta Caucus. manage our energy use and to effectively reduce greenhouse 2012: QUEST released a series of papers to enhance awareness gas emissions (GHGs) in our communities. Communities and literacy of ICES which identified the roles of various fuels, account for 60% of the country’s energy use and over half of technologies, policies, and energy players; hosted its sixth all GHGs. conference in Winnipeg; established the Manitoba Caucus. The effort resulted in much more than a collaboration, “it 2013: QUEST rebrands ICES as Smart Energy Communities started a national movement encouraging the adoption of a sustainable and integrated energy systems approach, as and releases the QUEST video; launched the Smart Energy opposed to a singular focus on GHG reductions,” suggested Communities Atlas; hosted its seventh conference in Markham; Ken Ogilvie, member of the QUEST Board of Directors. “An established the QUEST North Caucus. instrumental part of the movement, was taking a principled 2014: QUEST launched the Community Energy Planning: Getting approach to energy decision making in Canada.” to Implementation in Canada (GTI) initiative; presented to the Today, QUEST is a national non-profit organization working to Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural make Canada a leader in Smart Energy Communities. Through Resources on the opportunity for Smart Energy Communities in its national network that includes 8 provincial and regional the North; hosted its eighth conference in Vancouver; launched Caucuses and a reach of 10,000+ stakeholders, QUEST is the Smart Energy Leaders’ Dialogue comprised of senior energy supporting governments, utilities & energy service providers, decisions makers from across Canada. the real-estate sector, and the product and professional service 2015: GTI concluded its research providing an overview of sector, among others, to make Smart Energy Communities a community energy planning and the policy landscape in Canada; reality. Smart Energy Communities improve energy efficiency, QUEST hosted the National Policy Symposium on Energy enhance reliability, cut costs and reduce GHGs. Delivery and Management in Halifax; released the inaugural Over the years, QUEST has succeeded in changing the way edition of the Smart Energy Communities Catalogue; launched we think about energy in Canadian communities and the QUEST Subscriber Services; hosted its ninth conference in opportunity for GHG reductions in the following way: Toronto; opened an office in Toronto. 2007: The first conference of the collaborative was held in This year, QUEST is set to celebrate 10 years of advancing Niagara-On-The-Lake; a white paper was produced that outlined Smart Energy Communities and there is even greater urgency the vision for Integrated Community Energy Solutions (ICES) to transform our communities to meet our energy and and a name for the collaborative, QUEST – Quality Urban Energy GHG goals. Systems of Tomorrow. In the words of Michael Harcourt, QUEST’s Chair, “communities 2008: The second conference of QUEST was held in Victoria are the fundamental solution for reducing GHGs; they are the where QUEST released its second white paper outlining the key partners for enabling the federal, provincial and territorial principles and definitions for ICES; the first QUEST Caucuses governments to achieve their GHG and energy objectives.” were established in British Columbia and Ontario. With communities at the forefront of this need “they are 2009: QUEST’s principles for ICES were formally endorsed not just important to this transition, they are the transition,” by the Council of Energy Ministers; the Standing Committee suggests Michael Cleland, member of the QUEST Board of on Natural Resources prepared “Combining Our Energies: Directors, “if we can’t get energy in our communities’ right, Integrated Energy Systems for Canadian Communities”; we can’t transition to a low-carbon economy, regardless of how QUEST’s third Caucus was established in Québec; the third much we invest in renewable energy.” conference of QUEST was held in Québec City. QUEST recognizes that each community is unique – with its 2010: QUEST identified the capacity for ICES policies to own set of energy challenges and opportunities. Our policy and reduce urban GHG with its Potential Study; the Council of technical principles (see page 6) offer a framework that enables the Federation endorsed the principles for ICES; the fourth the effective implementation of Smart Energy Communities conference of QUEST was held in Halifax where QUEST released while respecting the uniqueness of our communities. That its white paper that identified the organizational structures, is why QUEST will continue to grow its national network, networks, and processes to support the implementation expand its services and tools, and support a principled based of ICES; the Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Caucuses approach for the advancement of Smart Energy Communities were established. in Canada.

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Cities and communities are at the heart of our economic, infrastructure, and climate challenges. By advancing Smart Energy Communities, we can turn these challenges into a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Join up to 350 national and international leaders from Local Government, Utilities & Energy Service Providers, the Real Estate Sector, and Clean Technology & Service Providers for QUEST’s 10th Anniversary Conference & Tradeshow.

OCTOBER 17-19 | WESTIN CALGARY | ALBERTA