Renewable Energy Workshop

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Renewable EnergyWorkshop

• The Innovation Game
• GIS Mapping for
• Renewable Energy Options

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Geographic Information SystemsA EDS Systemhouse
Innovation Centre Parntership

• Using data as a tool to map investment and
  development options in SSM
• SSM, and other communities, have implemented use
  of unique, GIS-based software to develop a
  comprehensive inventory of their infrastructure
  utilities, buildings, streets, businesses, etc.
• Simply, it has a handle on its infrastructure
  system and is now positioned to plan efficient,
  effective and innovative use of renewable energy
  options.

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Using GIS

• Its all About Data Layering
• Like
• City Infra-structure
• Forest Plant Resources
• Soil Type Structure
• Demographics
• Bodies (MRI)
• Etc.

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Attracting the Energy Sector

• The SSMIC used its technology to help identify
  and select specific sites for Wind and Solar

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Attracting the Energy Sector
Prince Wind Farm
POD Solar Project
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Meeting Client Criteria

• Sites available
• Sites available under proper zoning
• Proximity to grid connections
• Proximity to fiber optic access
• Proximity to sewer systems and waste disposal
• Proximity to water

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Site Planning The Site
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Site Planning - Zoning
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Site Planning - Electric
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Site Planning Fiber Optics
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Site Planning - Sewer
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Site Planning - Water
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Site Compatibility
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A Systems ApproachIntegrating Options

• Sault Ste. Marie is in an excellent position to
  design and develop an energy strategy using
• finite,
• renewable and/or
• recyclable
• inputs to optimize benefits to individuals,
  small businesses and institutions.
• GIS mapping technology enables creation of an
  integrated framework that helps optimize project
  return on investment using the full array of
  energy options.

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What About You ?

• How do I select a site ?
• How do I prepare the site ?
• How do I orient my home on the site ?
• How do I construct my home to capitalize on what
  the site has to offer ?
• What the heck do I do ?

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First, You Do a Site Plan

• Winter Summer Sun
• Natural shading
• Drainage
• Waste disposal
• Rain water capture
• Acreage
• Local renewable resource maps
• Natural vegetation

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Then, You Do a House Plan
The Principles that Green Embraces

• Sustainability
• Practicality
• Efficiency
• Effectiveness
• Dollar Equity
• Opportunity

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What is a Green Building ?
Green Buildings integrate social and
environmental goals with financial
considerations in real estate projects Rocky
Mountain Institute
Traditional
Contemporary
Humble Hobbit
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LEED the WaySustainability Criteria
Levels of Certification
Criteria Categories

• Certified 26-32 Points
• Silver 33-38 Points
• Gold 39-51 Points
• Platinum 52 Points

• Sustainable Sites
• Water Efficiency
• Materials Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Innovation Design

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LEED Weighting ofSustainability Criteria
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LEED WeightingBehind the Scenes

• Sustainable Sites
• Site Selection
• Brownfields
• Transportation
• Heat Islands
• Site Disturbance
• Light Pollution
• Water Efficiency
• Energy Atmosphere
• Reduction
• Commissioning
• CFC / Ozone

• Materials Resources
• Recycled Content
• Building Reuse
• Waste Reduction
• Durability
• Regional materials
• IEQ
• IAQ
• CO2 Monitoring
• Occupant Control
• Indoor Pollutants
• Innovation

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LEED Profile ISilver
LEED Facts
Fossil Ridge HS
Silver ? 36
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LEED Profile IIPlatinum
LEED Facts
Sidwell Friends Middle School
Platinum ? 57
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Summary

• Make your plan and map your plan
• Start at the Community Level and focus on how
  your home, business or institution can be best
  positioned to optimize energy efficiency
• Be a LEEDer it will pay you dividends

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Questions
Youre Never too Small to be a Champion