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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
11:30 am
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Doug Dickerson, Chair, City Councillor, Ward 2
David Pickles, Vice-Chair, City Councillor, Ward 3
Peter Rodrigues, Regional Councillor, Ward 3
Councillor Bill McLean, Regional Councillor, Ward 2
Tom Melymuk, Director, City Development
Grant McGregor, Manager, Sustainability & Special Projects
Gilbert Boehm, Supervisor, Energy Management
Jesse St. Amant, (Acting) Coordinator, Environmental Awareness Programs
Shauna Muir, (Acting) Coordinator, Sustainability
Kyle Bentley, Chief Building Official
Nilesh Surti, Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
Lynn Winterstein, Manager, Marketing & Business Development
Carol Redmond, (Acting) Executive Assistant, Council (Recording Secretary)
Guests: David Watts, Solera Sustainable Energies Company
Joel Donen, CleanPark Investments Ltd.
Michael Scher, CleanPark Investments Ltd.
Allen Arsenault, General Manager, Pickering Town Centre
Marilyn Hedge, Resident
Item/
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
1. Solera Energies Presentation: Purdue Pharma Canada
Phase 2
David Watts
Councillor Dickerson called the meeting to order at 11:35 am
and welcomed Committee members and guests. Roundtable
introductions were made.
D. Watts introduced his presentation with Solera’s vision:
“Solera empowers its green partners to confidently invest in
cost-effective, clean, safe and proven sustainable energy
technologies to help manage their energy costs, and at the
same time contribute to preserving our planet’s environment”
D. Watts advised that Solera Sustainable Energies Company
has been in business since 1991 and listed some of their key
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clients.
D. Watts provided an overview of the 240 kW Purdue Solar
Project at 580 Granite Court.
He explained that the solar panels on the 50,000 square foot
building will produce 276,000 kWh/Yr. This is the energy
equivalent of 26 average Ontario homes.
Councillor Rodrigues asked if the panels are more efficient
than they were in the past. D. Watts replied that they show an
incremental increase in efficiency over time.
D. Watts displayed a graph of energy produced at Purdue
Pharma year to date and noted that in March 2013 over
20,000 kWh hours was produced for the month. When
compared with a residential home that produces
approximately 600-700 kW per month, this would be
equivalent to about 40 houses.
D. Watts showed a photograph of the solar panels on Purdue
Pharma’s roof and explained how the plan is determined and
noted that there is an aisle in the middle of the roof for Fire
Services access.
D. Watt explained that one year’s output from the Purdue
project will run:
a 100 W light bulb for 2,760,000 hours
a ceiling fan for 4,581,600 hrs
a 54” LCD TV for 1,586,206 hours
a 50” Plasma TV for 773,109 hours
a toaster oven for 220,800 hours
With respect to Ontario Government direction on renewable
energy, D. Watts explained that local community participation
was an important component and would include:
public schools, colleges, universities, hospitals and
long-term care facilities
aboriginal involvement
an opportunity for close cooperation amongst
community, industry and local government
A community energy webpage is available to display energy
used and saved at generating sites.
D. Watts noted that partnering for the realization of long-term
economic, social and environmental benefits is driven by
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sustainability.
FIT 2.0 is beneficial to forward thinking partnerships.
Together we will create projects that benefit all
stakeholders; local job creation, skills and technology
transfer, new guaranteed revenue streams, new
investment opportunities in clean energy, potential
manufacturing partnerships.
Leverage partnerships toward energy projects outside
of FIT (the truly sustainable business opportunity).
Question and answer period followed.
Councillor Pickles asked if the building permit application for
the second building has been filed. D. Watts responded that
they have received permission from Purdue Pharma to
proceed.
Councillor McLean asked how hail affects the flat units. D.
Watts replied they are made from tempered glass and
aluminum frames and backed with Kevlar®, which makes the
panels both strong and flexible.
Councillor McLean asked where they see solar going with
respect to residential homes. He noted that in the past there
were no incentives, now, even without the Feed-in Tariff
Program, the cost is still high. D. Watts commented that the
solar modules will last for 35 – 45 years; you need to look at
it long-term. It is not the best investment right now but it is
getting better.
Councillor McLean asked about how much load the roof
structure can handle and if Purdue Pharma had a new roof.
D. Watts responded that it is a new, heat welded roof that is
highly reflective.
Councillor Dickerson commented that he is concerned with
wall mounts and how it affects the structural integrity of the
building. K. Bentley noted that this will be reviewed as part of
the application process.
T. Melymuk advised that the province also has a microFIT
Program which is open to all Ontarians for projects 10 kW
and under. D. Watts noted that the program is for residential
projects only and not for corporations unless the corporation
is a municipality. Under this program, residents are paid a
guaranteed price for all the electricity they produce and
deliver to the province’s electricity grid.
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T. Melymuk is reviewing which City facilities may be a
candidate for the microFIT Program.
Councillor Dickerson thanked D. Watts for his presentation.
Councillor McLean left the meeting at 12:30 pm.
2. CleanPark Investments Ltd. Presentation Joel Donen
Councillor Dickerson welcomed CleanPark Investments Ltd.
He introduced A. Arsenault to committee members and guests.
A. Arsenault introduced Joel Donen, CEO of CleanPark
Investments Ltd. and Michael Scher, his associate.
J. Donen introduced his presentation on “Electric Vehicle
Charging: supporting a Clean Driving Experience at Pickering
Town Centre”. The presentation outlines how the City of
Pickering can support a green driving solution.
He noted that electric vehicles have captured a lot of attention,
but that drivers will likely not adopt electric vehicles (EVs) until
public charging stations are available. Capital costs for public
charging stations are high, and, to date, building owners and
other businesses are generally unwilling to invest in them until
sufficient demand exists.
J. Donen noted that as a solution, they have developed an
innovative and green business model for all drivers (electric and
gas vehicles).
This new approach to premium green parking will offer
proximity to mall entrances, clean sources of power for electric
vehicles, and a donation to offset CO2 for gasoline vehicles.
All drivers are welcome to use premium green parking at a
modest $2.00 or $3.00 fee, and advertising supports a
sustainable business model.
After discussion about illegally parked vehicles and how it
would be enforced, J. Donen advised that in addition to parking
enforcement, a sign would indicate whether visitors had paid for
parking.
J. Donen provided an overview of project specific information:
No loss of parking spaces.
EV charger specifications and installation guidelines
meet Cnd Electrical Code part 1 s86.
Signs designed based on Pickering By-law 699909 and
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structure will comply with Ontario Building Code.
Each space will have an individual parking meter.
$0.30 per visitor is planned to be donated to a charity
that benefits the environment and offsets carbon
emissions. CleanPark aims to have half of the proceeds
go to local environmental charities and would welcome
input from the City about environmental programs to
support.
J. Donen outlined the marketing benefits:
Media attention – being one of the first cities to deliver a
commercially affordable way for people to charge electric
cars in public areas with clean energy.
Clean driving experience – delivering a solution for
people to have a green driving experience.
J. Donen advised that the next step is to confirm the City of
Pickering’s interest in electric vehicle charging and obtain the
required permits if necessary for the project at the Pickering
Town Centre, finalize the lease with the Pickering Town Centre
and review the media plan and draft press release for the
commissioning ceremony.
Councillor Dickerson commented that the project sounds like a
great idea and asked if they can work with local contractors.
J. Donen replied that he would be happy to work together with
qualified local businesses.
A discussion ensued regarding advertising space on the signs.
Councillor Dickerson suggested including City of Pickering
advertising. J. Donen identified an area of the installation that
will be for information about the project and the sponsors.
Councillor Dickerson thanked J. Donen for his presentation.
J. Donen and M. Scher left the meeting at 1:45 pm
3. Sustainable Pickering Day/Neighbourhood Program Update Shauna Muir
S. Muir provided an update to Sustainable Pickering Day and
the Sustainable Neighbourhood Program.
S. Muir showed a Video of Channel 12’s coverage of
Sustainable Pickering Day.
S. Muir advised that she received positive feedback on the
event. The Sustainable Neighbourhood Program was
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promoted and although there were no registrations on the day,
it did generate a lot of interest. A few local schools have
expressed interest in the program
S. Muir noted that she is aware that M. Hedge is interested in
the program and is willing to discuss it with her after the
meeting.
Councillor Dickerson complimented committee members for
their hard work in making Sustainable Pickering Day a success.
A discussion ensued regarding suggestions for next year. The
following was proposed:
Re-visit the entertainment portion of the program.
Keep local food theme as it was so successful.
Provide Ken Brown with a portable head-set.
A discussion ensued regarding the condition of the local
community garden and the fact that there are no spaces left. J.
St. Amant noted that they will be getting a load of fill from the
Regional Compost Giveaway to add to the garden.
G. McGregor to check
if area immediately to
the west would be a
suitable location and to
check the area for
phantom shocks.
4. Waste Management Update – City Facilities Jesse St. Amant
J. St. Amant advised that the City is currently at a 61% waste
diversion rate at the Pickering Recreation Complex and a 67%
waste diversion rate at the Pickering Civic Complex, which
includes Pickering City Hall and the Pickering Central Library.
With respect to educating facility renters on waste diversion,
they are looking into revising the wording in the facility rental
contract to include waste diversion as part of the $200 security
deposit fee.
J. St. Amant also noted that Petticoat Creek Community Centre
will now be included in organic collection and that the Pickering
Museum Village is also interested.
A discussion ensued about battery recycling at the Pickering
Recreation Complex. J. St. Amant advised that now that we
have curbside collection in place, we shouldn’t be accepting
batteries from residents.
5. Other Business All
Councillor Dickerson asked committee members to provide
comments on determining a solution as to how to economically
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deal with the amount of garbage on the side of roads,
especially rural roads. City crews are being asked to pick up
this garbage. After discussion it was decided that G. McGregor
would review policies from neighbouring municipalities and
report back to the committee.
G. McGregor to
action.
Meeting Adjourned: 2:30 pm
Next meeting: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 11:30 am, Main Committee Room
Copy: City Clerk