Energy-Conservation-Programs-Ontario-Handbook.pdf

2016

ContentsWhat is this handbook about? .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3Energy Conservation Programs ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Action Area 1 – Transportation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1 - Increase the availability and use of lower-carbon fuel ..................................................................................................................................... 5 2 - Increase the use of electric vehicles ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 3 - Support cycling and walking ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 4 - Increase the use of low-carbon trucks and buses ............................................................................................................................................ 6 5 - Support the accelerated construction of GO regional express rail .................................................................................................................. 6 Action Area 2 – Buildings and Homes ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 1 - Improve energy efficiency in multitenant residential buildings ....................................................................................................................... 8 2 - Improve energy efficiency in schools and hospitals ......................................................................................................................................... 8 3 - Reduce emissions from heritage buildings ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 4 - Help homeowners reduce their carbon footprints by supporting additional choices ................................................................................... 10 5 - Set lower-carbon standards for new buildings ............................................................................................................................................... 10 6 - Promote low-carbon energy supply and products ......................................................................................................................................... 10 7 - Help individuals and businesses manage their energy use and save money ................................................................................................. 11 8 - Training, workforce and technical capacity .................................................................................................................................................... 11 Action Area 3 – Land-Use Planning .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12 1 - Strengthen climate change policies in the municipal land-use planning process .......................................................................................... 13 2 - Support municipal and other stakeholder climate action .............................................................................................................................. 13 3 - Reduce congestion and improve economic productivity ............................................................................................................................... 13 Action Area 4 – Industry and Business ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14 1 - Help industries adopt low-carbon technologies ............................................................................................................................................. 16 2 - Help the agri-food sector adopt low-carbon technologies ............................................................................................................................. 17 Action Area 5 – Collaboration with Indigenous Communities ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Page 1 of 33

Action Area 6 – Research and Development ................................................................................................................................................................ 20 1 - Support innovation and commercialization of new low-carbon technologies .............................................................................................. 21 2 - Set tax and regulatory policies that encourage innovation ............................................................................................................................ 21 3 - Support research and development through a Global Centre for Low-Carbon Mobility .............................................................................. 22 Action Area 7 – Government ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 23 1 - Reduce emissions and energy costs across government ............................................................................................................................... 24 Action Area 8 – Agriculture, Forests, and Lands .......................................................................................................................................................... 25 1 - Reduce emissions from waste and move Ontario towards a circular economy ............................................................................................ 26 2 - Increase our understanding of how agricultural and natural lands emit and store carbon .......................................................................... 26 3 - Maximize carbon storage from agriculture .................................................................................................................................................... 26 4 - Understand and enhance carbon storage in natural systems ........................................................................................................................ 26 5 - Update environmental assessments to account for climate change ............................................................................................................. 27Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28About Us .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Page 2 of 33

What is this handbook about?This year, the Ontario government released a five-year Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) to reduce GHG emissions across theprovince. A variety of energy conservation programs and projects were proposed for various sectors, including transportationand residential buildings, which will be developed and implemented over the next five years.According to CCAP, capital investments in green projectswill be drawn from Ontario’s cap and trade programrevenue, which is expected to be $1.8 to $1.9B annually.Figure 1 illustrates the total proposed budget allocationfor each of the eight action areas in the plan.In this handbook, Energy Exchange has gatheredinformation on Ontario’s existing energy conservationprograms and linked them to the action areas identified inthe CCAP. This handbook highlights both existing andproposed programs and projects in the province at themunicipal, provincial and federal levels. When readingthrough the handbook, you can click on the programs thatlook interesting to learn more. You will likely find quite afew programs that are relevant to you. By participating inthese programs, you will be able to save money, saveenergy and contribute to the fight against climate change! Page 3 of 33

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Action 1 – Transportation Existing Emission Reduction Programs in Ontario Planned Projects in Ontario CCAP1 - Increase the availability and use of lower-carbon fuel An enhanced renewable fuels standard1.1 - Boost renewable content in fuels Greener diesel regulation; O. Reg. 535/05: Ethanol in Gasoline - a mandatory 5% Funds for high-blend sustainable ethanol blend rate in all gasoline sold; biofuels distributors O. Reg. 97/14 Greener Diesel - Renewable Fuel Content Use methane obtained from Requirements for Petroleum Diesel Fuel; - a mandatory agricultural materials or food 3% blend rate for renewable diesel in all diesel sold, waste for transportation increasing to 4% in 2017 Extend the rebate program to 20201.2 - Assist fuel distributors Petroleum Products Distribution Networks Provide full-HST relief on the1.3 - Pilot waste and agricultural methane as a ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative (R&D) Projects purchase of an EVfuel source Four-year free overnight EV charging program2 - Increase the use of electric vehicles Modernized Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP) Rebate for low to moderate2.1 - Maintain incentives for electric vehicles Guide; income households to replace old Green License Plates cars with EVs or hybrids2.2 - Eliminate HST on zero emission vehicles Encourage ONroute rest stops to N/A install high-speed chargers; require all new homes to be constructed2.3 - Free overnight electric vehicle charging EV Charging Incentive Program (EVCIP); with a plug for EV charging; requirefor residential customers 1 LEED points all new commercial buildings to provide a charging station2.4 - Replace older vehicles Drive Clean2.5 - Ensure charging infrastructure is widely EV Road map (evTRM);available EV Chargers Ontario (EVCO); GO Transit System EV Charging Map Page 5 of 33

2.6 - Electric and hydrogen advancement N/A Electric and Hydrogen Vehicleprogram Advancement Program Showcase EV and related2.7 - Increase public awareness Fuel Consumption Ratings Search Tool; technology Fuel-efficient Driving Techniques; Free online Ecodriving course; Ontario's Cycling Strategy and Pollution Probe's Electric Mobility Adoption and Action Plan Prediction Project Green Commercial Vehicle3 - Support cycling and walking Program3.1 - Improve commuter cycling network Ontariobybike.ca; A network of natural gas and low Cycle Ontario; or zero carbon fuelling stations BicycleOntario.ca; Conduct a study to improve the GoBiking.ca; competitiveness of Ontario's short- Cycling Skills - Ontario's Guide to Safe Cycling; line railways Young Cyclist's Guide; Community Access Bikeshare Expand GO infrastructure4 - Increase the use of low-carbon trucks and buses4.1 - Provide incentives for business SmartWay Transport Partnership; FleetSmart;4.2 - Build a network of low-emission fuelling Freight-Supportive Guidelines;stations Clean Transportation Initiative on Port-Related Trucking4.3 - Improve competitiveness of short-line Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Stationsrailway Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund and Small Communities Fund: Program guidelines; Transport Canada's Intelligent Transportation Systems5 - Support the accelerated construction of GO regional express rail5.1 - Accelerate regional express rail MoveOntario 2020 Projects;development Green Bonds Page 6 of 33

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Action 2 – Buildings and Homes Existing Emissions Reduction Programs in Ontario Planned Projects in Ontario CCAP1 – Improve energy efficiency in multitenant residential buildings Install energy efficient and renewable energy technologies1.1 – Retrofit social housing apartment Home Energy Loan Program (HELP); and appliances Showerhead Rebate Program; Consider legislative and/or SAVE ON ENERGY - Social and Assisted Housing regulatory changes Offer incentives to install energy1.2 – Protecting tenants from the price of SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentives for Lighting; efficient technologiescarbon SAVE ON ENERGY - Social and Assisted Housing1.3 – Provide incentives for apartment building Boiler Programs - High-Efficiency Boiler Program;retrofits Ozone Laundry; Showerhead Rebate Program; SAVE ON ENERGY – Small Business Lighting Program2 – Improve energy efficiency in schools and hospitals Page 8 of 33

2.1 – Support schools Ontario EcoSchools; Enhance building automation Capacity Buy Back Program; systems, energy-efficient windows, Boiler Programs - High-Efficiency Boiler Program; solar energy and geothermal Energy Efficiency in Buildings - Best Practices Guide for systems School Facility Managers; SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentives for Lighting; SAVE ON ENERGY – Retrofit Program; SAVE ON ENERGY – Small Business Lighting Program; Indoor Water Assessment Program; Runsmart Building Optimization; Space Heating Programs - Air Curtains; Space Heating Programs - Condensing Boiler Incentive Program; Space Heating Programs - Condensing Make-up Air (MUA); Space Heating Programs - Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation Unit; Space Heating Programs - Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) and Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV); Water Heating Programs - Condensing Gas Water Heater Incentive Program Page 9 of 33

2.2 – Support hospitals, universities and Livegreen Toronto - Eco-Roof Incentive Program; Building automation systems,colleges Boiler Programs - High-Efficiency Boiler Program; energy-efficient windows, solar SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentives for Lighting; energy and geothermal systems3 – Reduce emission from heritage buildings SAVE ON ENERGY – Process and Systems;3.1 – Showcase low-carbon technologies SAVE ON ENERGY – Retrofit Program; SAVE ON ENERGY – Small Business Lighting Program; Indoor Water Assessment Program; Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation; ENERGY STAR® Convection Oven; ENERGY STAR® Dishwashers; High Efficiency Condensing Furnace; High Efficiency Under-Fired Broiler; New & Retrofitted Equipment and Process Optimization; Runsmart Building Optimization; Space Heating Programs - Air Curtains; Space Heating Programs - Condensing Boiler Incentive Program; Space Heating Programs - Condensing Make-up Air (MUA); Space Heating Programs - Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation Unit; Space Heating Programs - Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) and Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV); Space Heating Programs - Infrared Heater Incentive Program; Water Heating Programs - Condensing Gas Water Heater Incentive Program Water Heating Programs - ENERGY STAR Dishwasher; Water Heating Programs - Ozone Laundry; Cool Solution REEP House for Sustainable Living; Retrofit and preserve heritage SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentives for Compressed Air buildings to showcase low-carbon Systems technologies Page 10 of 33

4 – Help homeowners reduce their carbon footprints by supporting additional choice4.1 – Boost low-carbon technology in homes Local Energy Efficiency Partnership (LEEP); Help homeowners to purchase and Smart Thermostats Program; install low-carbon technology to SAVE ON ENERGY – Annual Coupons; reduce fossil fuel use SAVE ON ENERGY - Heating and Cooling Incentives; Region of Halton Residential Toilet Rebate Program; Target northern and rural Solar Ready Guidelines communities, including Indigenous communities4.2 – Help retire older wood stoves N/A Rebate program to encourage construction of high-efficiency4.3 – Near net zero carbon home incentive Home Winterproofing Program; homes and reduce costs for4.4 – Keep electricity rates affordable EnergyStar Home; homebuyers Home Energy Conservation (HEC) Program; Energy-Efficient Housing Program; Cap and trade revenue to cover SAVE ON ENERGY - New Home Construction Program; the cost of GHG emissions Home Reno Rebate; reduction Home Weatherization Program Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) for low- income consumer; Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)5 – Set lower-carbon standards for new buildings5.1 – Update the building code Ontario Building Code (current) Update building code with long- term energy efficiency targets6 – Promote low-carbon energy supply and products Introduce a renewable content6.1 – Establish low-carbon content for natural Enbridge Gas Distribution; requirement for natural gasgas Union Gas Distribution; Canadian Biogas Association; Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - Biogas7 – Help individuals and businesses manage their energy use and save money Page 11 of 33

7.1 – Provide free energy audits for pre-sale SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentives for Lighting; Energy Rating and Disclosurehomes SAVE ON ENERGY - New Home Construction Program; program SAVE ON ENERGY – Retrofit Program;7.2 – Expand green button province-wide Indoor Water Assessment Program Expand Green Button tool7.3 – Boost public access to climate change Ontario’s Green Button program province-widetools Increase public access to climate SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentives for Compressed Air change tools including carbon8 – Training, workforce and technical capacity Systems; calculators, solar potential8.1 – Grow the workforce for a low-carbon SAVE ON ENERGY – Training and Supporting Initiatives; mapping, municipal level emissionsbuildings sector Employee Awareness program (EAP) data, climate change training materials and guidance documents8.2 – Support post-secondary training andinnovation RunitRight Program; Grow the skilled workforce needed SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentives for Compressed Air to reduce the carbon footprint of Systems; Ontario homes and buildings SAVE ON ENERGY – Training and Supporting Initiatives; Condensing Unit Heater; Training through post-secondary Building Optimization; institutions as well as research for DABO; design and engineering of tall CAN-QUEST energy Modeling Software; wood-frame buildings Recommissioning Guide for Building Owners & Managers SAVE ON ENERGY – High Performance New Constructions; SAVE ON ENERGY – Retrofit Program; Engineering Energy Efficiency Feasibility Study Page 12 of 33

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Action 3 - Land-Use Planning Existing Emissions Reduction Programs in Ontario Planned Projects in Ontario CCAP1 - Strengthen climate change policies in the municipal land-use planning process Amend the Municipal Act and the City of Toronto Act1.1 - Empower municipalities Ontario's Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP);1.2 - Make climate change planning a priority Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Program; Amend the Ontario's Planning Act microFIT Program; Amend the Ontario's Planning Act Citizens' Guides to Land-use Planning Bylaws will encourage bike lanes and sidewalks and eliminate FCM Green Municipal Fund (GMF) minimum parking requirements1.3 - Put climate change in official plans Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) – e.g. Cities ON Target GHG Pollution Reduction Challenge Fund/Program1.4 - Eliminate minimum parking requirements Parking Management Strategies; Intercity Bus Modernization; Fund development Community Greater Golden Horseshoe Transportation Plan; Energy Plans and Climate Action Municipal Transit Systems in Ontario; Plans Community Transportation Pilot Grant Program; Transit Supportive Guidelines; Support community-based, data Ontario Intercommunity Bus Policy Proposal driven approach to carbon reduction2 - Support municipal and other stakeholder climate action Manage congestion and plan low2.1 - Establish a challenge fund or program SAVE ON ENERGY – Retrofit Program; emission zones Live Green Toronto-Community Investment Program; EcoAction Community Funding Program; Smart Grid Fund; Toronto Sustainable Energy Funds2.1 - Support community energy planning SAVE ON ENERGY – High Performance New Construction; SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentives for High Efficiency AC and Packaged Rooftop Units; Community Energy Partnerships Program (CEPP)2.3 - Support community energy mapping and EcoDistricts;platform Green Apple Day of Service3 - Reduce congestion and improve economic productivity3.1 - Help manage congestion Ontario’s High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane program; Metrolinx - The Big Move; Community Carshare Page 14 of 33

3.2 - Reduce single-passenger vehicle trips TravelWise Implement Transportation Demand Management Plans Page 15 of 33

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Action 4 - Industry and Business Existing Emissions Reduction Programs in Ontario Planned Projects in Ontario CCAP1 - Help industries adopt low-carbon technologies Programs and services to be designed and delivered by the1.1 - Help companies transition to low-carbon Commercial Retrofit Program; green bank to help industries and SAVE ON ENERGY – Audit Funding; businesses to deploy low-carbon SAVE ON ENERGY – Demand Response; technologies SAVE ON ENERGY – Energy Managers; SAVE ON ENERGY – Existing Building Commissioning; SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentives for High Efficiency AC and Packaged Rooftop Units; SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentives for Installing Premium Efficiency Motors; SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentives for Installing Variable Frequency Drives; SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentives for Lighting; SAVE ON ENERGY – Process and Systems; SAVE ON ENERGY – Small Business Lighting Program; Indoor Water Assessment Program; Condensing Unit Heater; Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation; ENERGY STAR® Convection Oven; ENERGY STAR® Dishwashers; ENERGY STAR® Fryer; ENERGY STAR® Steam Cooker; High Efficiency Condensing Furnace; High Efficiency Under-Fired Broiler; Large Volume Direct Access Program; Meters; New & Retrofitted Equipment and Process Optimization; Process Improvement Study; Space Heating Programs - Condensing Boiler Incentive Program; Space Heating Programs - Condensing Make-up Air (MUA); Page 17 of 33

Space Heating Programs - Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation Unit; Space Heating Programs - Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) and Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV); Space Heating Programs - Infrared Heater Incentive Program; Water Heating Programs - Condensing Gas Water Heater Incentive Program; EAP (Employee Awareness Program); INTEGRATION Software; CoolSolution2 - Help the agri-food sector adopt low-carbon technologies2.1 - Reduce emissions Alternative Renewable Fuels 'Plus' Research and Expand use of innovative Development Fund; technologies Industrial System optimization; Heat Integration of Industrial Process Retrofit indoor facilities to be low- carbon facilities2.2 - Retrofit agricultural facilities SAVE ON ENERGY – Retrofit Program Page 18 of 33

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Action 5 - Collaboration with Indigenous Existing Emissions Reduction Programs in Ontario Planned Projects in Ontario CCAPCommunities Aboriginal Community Energy Plan (ACEP) Program; Establish partnership, investment1 - Collaborate with Indigenous communities Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program; and connection; advanced ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities microgrid solutions; a GHG Program 2011-2016; Reduction Fund; First Nation and Aboriginal Community Energy Plans; Métis Climate Change Tables; low- Aboriginal Conservation Program; carbon jobs and training; and Aboriginal Energy Partnerships Program; knowledge sharing programs. Aboriginal Renewable Energy Fund; Aboriginal Transmission Fund Page 20 of 33

Action 6 - Research and Development Existing Emissions Reduction Programs in Ontario Planned Projects in Ontario CCAP Page 21 of 33

1 - Support innovation and commercialization of new low-carbon technologies1.1 - Strengthen the low-carbon clean-tech ecoENERGY for Renewable Power; Establish proof-of-concept projectssector Renewable Energy and Clean Energy Systems for low-carbon technologies Demonstration Projects; Alternative Renewable Fuels 'Plus' Research and Provide tax credits for low-carbon Development Fund; technologies Engineering Energy Efficiency Feasibility Study; GHG pollution reduction cost Solar Photovoltaic Energy in Buildings; allowance program Metallurgical Fuels; The ROBYS Process; CanmetENERGY SUPERCETANE; The AVRO Diesel process; Clean Rail Academic Grant Program; ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles Program (eTV); Shore Power Technology for Ports (SPTP) Program; AgriInnovation Program; Science Horizons Youth Intern Program; Science and Technology Intern Program; SD Tech Fund; Science Research and Experimental Development Program; Energy Innovation Program (EIP) - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations2 - Set tax and regulatory policies that encourage innovations2.1 - Explore R&D tax credits Ontario Innovation Tax Credit; Ontario R&D Tax Credit (ORDTC)2.2 - Consider accelerated capital cost Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC);allowance ArcTern Ventures; SDTC NextGen Biofuels Fund; Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund (OETF); Youth Investment Accelerator Fund Page 22 of 33

2.3 - Regulatory requirements ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Standard; Update regulatory requirements Ontario Green Energy Act S.O. 2009; Energy Conservation Demand Management plans; Set up a Global Centre for Low Conservation First; Carbon Mobility; boost R&D in low- Renewed Regulatory Framework for Electricity carbon technology for off-road Distributors: A Performance-Based Approach (RRFE); vehicles Provincial Policy Statement - Planning for Electricity Infrastructure; Provincial Policy Statement - Energy Conservation, Efficiency & Supply3 - Support research and development through a Global Centre for Low-Carbon Mobility3.1 - Create a global centre for low carbon N/Amobility Page 23 of 33

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Action 7 - Government Existing Emissions Reduction Programs in Ontario Planned Projects in Ontario CCAP1 - Reduce emissions and energy costs across government Major building renovations, restorations and redevelopment to1.1 - Deliver healthier buildings BOMA BEST; reduce carbon footprint Green Professional Building Skills Training; Develop a long-term strategy Passive House Ontario More chances for telecommuting by OPS staff1.2 - Increase the reduction target N/A Buy or lease green-plate-eligible passenger vehicles for OPS fleet1.3 - Increase telecommuting N/A Enable the use of energy performance contracts1.4 - Green-up government vehicles N/A Showcase made-in-Ontario innovations and Ontario's clean-1.5 - Emphasize energy reductions Ontario's Long-Term Energy Plan tech companies Review the OPS Procurement1.6 - Showcase Ontario's clean-tech expertise N/A Directive Reform existing policies and1.7 - Ensure low-carbon procurement SAVE ON ENERGY – Incentive for Lighting programs1.8 - Reform fossil fuel policies N/A Page 25 of 33

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Action 8 - Agriculture, Forests, and Lands Existing Emissions Reduction Programs in Ontario Planned Projects in Ontario CCAP1 - Reduce emissions from waste and move Ontario towards a circular economy Implement Waste-Free Ontario: Building the Circular Economy1.1 - On track to zero waste 3RCertified; Strategy RCO Awards; Take Back the Light; Assess the potential of agriculture, Waste-Free Lunch Challenge; forestry and other forms of land Waste Reduction Week in Ontario (Oct 17-23, 2016) use to sequester carbon Bill 151, Waste-Free Ontario Act, 2016; Manage forest carbon and explore Bill 91, Proposed Waste Reduction Act, 2013 potential benefits with Indigenous communities2 - Increase our understanding of how agricultural and natural lands emit and store carbon Implement an Agricultural Soil2.1 - Develop a land use carbon inventory O.Reg.143/16 Qualification, Reporting and Verification of Health and Conservation Strategy GHG Emissions Regulation Expand the Greenbelt Plan2.2 - Develop a forest carbon policy framework Policy Framework for Sustainable Forests3 - Maximize carbon storage from agriculture3.1 - Long-term soil health Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) Land Evaluation Study4 - Understand and enhance carbon storage in natural systems4.1 - Benefit from an expanded Greenbelt Greenbelt Plan (2005); Greenway Program; Page 27 of 33

4.2 - Protect grasslands Nature Reserves Program; Implement Ontario Grasslands4.3 - Support Far North land-use planning Stewardship Initiative4.4 - Increase tree planting Ontario Grassland Initiative; Support First Nation-Ontario Grassland Funding Program planning teams4.5 - Improve understanding of the flow ofcarbon The Far North Land Use Planning Initiative; Support the planting of 50 million Far North Land Use Strategy; trees by 2025, including 2 million in Land Use Planning Process in the Far North urban municipalities Forests Ontario; Enhance understanding and Ontario Tree Seed Facility; monitoring of natural systems and Tree-Planter; carbon storage Boreal Program; Trees in Trust Draft a guide: Consideration of Climate Change in Environmental N/A Assessment in Ontario5 - Update environmental assessments to account for climate change5.1 - Address climate change in environmental N/Aassessments Page 28 of 33

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 Cap and trade programs (emissions trading systems) are compliance programs that assign a price to greenhouse gas emissions (based on their carbon dioxide equivalent in global warming potential) and a cap on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions individual entities are permitted to release each year (expressed in carbon credits). Emissions in excess of an entity’s permitted amount can be offset by purchasing emissions credits from other entities that are below their annual emissions cap. Carbon calculators are used to calculate carbon footprints, which illustrate the amount of greenhouse gas emissions a subject is generating in their daily activities. Geothermal heat pumps are heating or cooling systems that utilize natural thermal energy from the several metres beneath the Earth’s surface, where temperatures are warmer than the surface in the winter and cooler than the surface in the summer. Green banks are green technology providers or financial investment groups which provide technological services or financial assistance to homeowners or businesses for the development of green projects. Green license plates are license plates issued in Ontario that designate battery or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Low-carbon economy is widely used to describe an economy that produces limited quantities of greenhouse gas emissions. Low-carbon fuels are fuels that have a lower carbon content than conventional fossil fuels and therefore result in less GHG emissions during use. Low emission zones are areas or districts where conventional vehicles are restricted to reduce or eliminate the emission of pollutants. Micro-grids are a localised part of the larger energy grid that can separate from the larger distribution system and operate autonomously as needed (e.g. to reduce impacts on neighbouring distribution systems in the case of a disturbance). Mixed-use communities are neighbourhoods that combine a balanced mix of major land uses (e.g. residential, commercial, institutional, recreational, and/or industrial) and create pedestrian-friendly community environments that permit a range of activities. Proof-of-concept projects are demonstration projects that aim to showcase certain ideas or concepts in order to illustrate their potential for real-world application and commercial success. Page 30 of 33

 Renewable natural gas, (RNG), also known as bio-methane, is natural gas produced from organic waste (e.g. waste from agricultural operations, landfills, and water treatment facilities) through biochemical or thermochemical processes. RNG can be mixed or utilized interchangeably with conventional natural gas. Soil carbon sequestration is a process of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, primarily via plant photosynthesis, and then storing it as carbon in soils. Solar potential mapping is used to create geospatial databases that show the average amount of sunlight a place on the earth receives and is often used to evaluate locations for solar power generation. Zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) are vehicles that emit no tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions or other pollutants at the point of vehicle operation. The “upstream” emissions associated with vehicles, such as emissions that occur during fuel production and distribution, are not included in the definition of ZEV. Page 31 of 33

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