A marionfraser

The Impact of Government Policy on Energy Efficiency Presentation to Energy Matters Summit 2012

by Marion Fraser

1

Ontario Government Legislation Electricity Restructuring Act 2004 v

promote electricity conservation and the efficient use of electricity;

Energy Conservation Leadership Act, 2005 v

remove barriers

v

public sector energy management plans

Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 v

Incorporated Energy Conservation Leadership Act

v

Revised objectives of the Ontario Energy Board

v

Added conservation to the Ontario Building Code

v

Called for higher efficiency standards for equipment and appliances

Bill 75, 2012 •

Merges OPA and IESO in to OESO

2

OEB OBJECTIVES Electricity v

promote electricity conservation and demand management in accordance with the policies of the Government of Ontario, including having regard to the consumer’s economic circumstances.

Natural Gas v

to promote energy conservation and energy efficiency in accordance with the policies of the government of Ontario, including having regard to the consumer’s economic circumstances

3

OEB Codes and Guidelines Electricity v No regulation of OPA programs v

CDM Code for local distribution utilities v

v

No duplication of OPA Programs

Virtually impossible for LDC to get a program approved

Natural Gas v Guidelines issued in 1993 v Programs since 1995 v Revised Guidelines issued in June 2011

v

Most matters decided outside of hearing with intervenor consultation process

4

Ontario Building Code v

v

Energy efficiency requirements set out in the Building Code in 2006 came into force in January 2012 The Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 amended the Building Code Act, 1992 v v

v

established Building Code Energy Advisory Council required reviews of the Building Code’s energy conservation provisions at regular five year intervals.

The Council will provide strategic advice to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on energy conservation measures that could be considered for Ontario’s Building Code.

5

Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plans (O-Reg. 397/11) Impacts public agencies: v v v

municipalities & municipal service boards universities, colleges, school boards hospitals

Annual report on energy use & greenhouse gas emissions beginning July 1, 2013 and post online Develop 5 year energy conservation plans starting July 1, 2014, and post online 6

Thank You Marion Fraser (marion.fraser@rogers.com)

7