Item - 2014.PE29.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Parks and Environment Committee on August 15, 2014 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014.
PE29.2 - Update - Energy Reporting Requirement for Large Buildings
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to enter into all necessary agreements with the Ontario Power Authority, utility companies, government agencies and other partners, in forms satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to support research, program design and implementation activities in connection with the energy reporting requirement, as required.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-72482.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pe/comm/communicationfile-48972.pdf
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Mary Pickering (PE.New.PE29.2.2)
PE29.2 - Update - Energy Reporting Requirement for Large Buildings
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to enter into all necessary agreements with the Ontario Power Authority, utility companies, government agencies and other partners, in forms satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to support research, program design and implementation activities in connection with the energy reporting requirement, as required.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Parks and Environment Committee requested the Director, Environment and Energy Division, to evaluate the efficacy of including weather resilience indicators (such as back-up power generators) as part of an energy reporting requirement and to report such findings to the Parks and Environment Committee and City Council in 2015.
Origin
Summary
This report provides an interim update regarding the development of a mandatory energy and water use benchmarking and reporting requirement for large buildings. Research activities are underway by City staff, in co-operation with a cross-corporate working group, and with support from an external consultant, to evaluate the feasibility of such an initiative and analysis of key policy issues.
Based on the research findings, and subsequent stakeholder engagement process, a proposed by-law and implementation plan will be presented to City Council for consideration in 2015.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-72482.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pe/comm/communicationfile-48972.pdf
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Mary Pickering (PE.New.PE29.2.2)
Motions
That City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to enter into all necessary agreements with the Ontario Power Authority, utility companies, government agencies and other partners, in forms satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to support research, program design and implementation activities in connection with the energy reporting requirement, as required.