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REGULAR MEETING OF THE

TASK FORCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND

CLIMATE

Notice is hereby given of the following Regular Meeting of

the Task Force on Environment and Climate

February 1, 2021 at 9:00am

AGENDA

Call to order.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

Urgent/time sensitive matters only

1. No Items

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

2. No Items

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

3. MOTION to adopt the minutes of the December 15, 2020 meeting

PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS FOR ACTION

4. Deep Dive on Climate Action in 2021

NEW BUSINESS

5. No Items

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NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Task Force on Environment and Climate will occur on:

Date: April 12, 2021

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Via Conference Call

ADJOURNMENT

December 15, 2020 Regular Task Force on Environment and Climate Minutes Page 1

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REGULAR MEETING OF

TASK FORCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND

CLIMATE

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Regular Meeting of

the Task Force on Environment and Climate

which convenes at 2:00pm

via Conference Call

MINUTES

PRESENT:

Mayor Jonathan Coté

Councillor Nadine Nakagawa

Councillor Patrick Johnstone

Lisa Spitale, Chief Administrative Officer

Leya Behra, Manager, Climate Action

Emilie Adin, Director of Developmental Services

Jim Lowrie, Director of Engineering

Ryan Coleman, Program Coordinator, Energy Save New West

Nayel Halim, Community Energy & Emissions Specialist

Rod Carle, General Manager

Denise Tambellini, Intergovernmental & Community Relations Manager

Dean Gibson, Director of Parks & Recreation

Harji Varn, Chief Financial Officer & Director of Finance

The meeting was called to order at 2:02pm.

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

1. MOVED and SECONDED

THAT pursuant to Section 90 of the Community Charter, members of the

public be excluded from the Closed Meeting of the Mayor’s Task Force on

Environment and Climate immediately following the Regular Meeting of

the Mayor’s Task Force on Environment and Climate on the basis that the

subject matter of all agenda items to be considered relate to matters listed

under Sections 90(2)[d]of the Community Charter:


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90(2)

(d) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public must

be excluded from the meeting;

CARRIED. All members of the Task Force present voted in favour of the motion.

ADJOURNMENT


THAT the Task Force on Environment and Climate in Open Session be

adjourned and proceed to Closed Session.

CARRIED.

All members of the Task Force present voted in favour of the motion.

RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING


THAT the Regular Mayor’s Task Force on Environment and Climate be

reconvened.

CARRIED.

All members of the Task Force present voted in favour of the motion.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

Urgent/time sensitive matters only

4. No Items.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5. No Items

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

6. MOTION to adopt the minutes of the October 27, 2020 meeting

PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS FOR ACTION

7. Energy Save New West 2020 Review and 2021 Planning


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Leya Behra, Manager, Climate Action, Nayel Halim, Community Energy &

Emissions Specialist, and Ryan Coleman, Program Coordinator, Energy

Save New West gave a presentation that highlighted:

Strategic context

Community connections

High performance new homes

Multi-unit residential buildings

Existing homes

Research Analysis

Program evolution and enhancements

Potential opportunities in 2021

Empower Me

Efficient electrification

My Heat

Rental revitalization

Income-qualified program research

Discussion ensued on:

Focus appears to be on single family dwellings, leaving gaps in multi-

unit family energy savings

Potential City revenue impacts from defined energy saving programs

Programs that can be implemented and delivered soonest, such as

Empower Me

Staff to provide specific program details and 2020 program report to

Council

The presentation is included as Attachment 1

8. Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2021 Scope

Leya Behra, Manager, Climate Action and Nayel Halim, Community

Energy & Emissions Specialist provided the following presentation:

2011 Community context

CEEP 2011 goals and objectives

CEEP 2011 – actions and strategies

Timeline 2012 – 2018

Progress to date – 2019

Meeting 2011 CEEP’s GHG emission reduction targets


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2021 Community context

CEEP 2021 Considerations

Visioning – adopting social and economic principles

Environmental – building resilience

Alignment with Transportation and Waste Management

Alignment with City’s Adaption Plans

Renewable City Strategy

Community power

CEEP timeframe and review cycle

Next steps

Discussion commenced on:

Opportunities and initiatives to communicate CEEP to the public

through art and other visible representations

Finding ways to communicate achievements to residents and deliver

positive messages in a clear way to illicit community buy-in

Opportunities to engage with other stakeholder groups such as UBC

School of Engineering


9. eMobility Strategy Scope

Leya Behra, Manager, Climate Action gave a presentation noting the

following:

Project timeline

Community emissions profile

The strategy

Integration with other plans, strategies and targets

About the Draft eMobility Scope

The vision

The core values

Public perspective of electric mobility

Public feedback on potential actions

Proposed actions and associate analysis

E-bike and micro-mobility adoption

Deployment of EV charging infrastructure

Electric utility management

Creating incentives for EV adoption


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Out of Proposed Scope

Discussion ensued on:

More engagement to be done to gain a broader perspective on

community buy-in to eMobility

Understanding what it would look like if EV charging services are

facilitated by the City or if it is not

Potential and opportunities for the City to assist in facilitating EV

charging stations through third party entities

Optional areas that could be considered in the strategy for the future

including construction vehicles, film industry and other off-highway

vehicles and partnerships with other stakeholders

Opportunities for corporate and community infrastructure to be

incorporated into the strategy

Clarifying the role of the City in leading and facilitating EV incentives


NEW BUSINESS

10. No Items.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Task Force on Environment and Climate will occur on:

Date: March 1, 2021

Time: 9:00 am

Location: Via Zoom

City Hall

ADJOURNMENT

ON MOTION, the meeting was adjourned at 4:56pm.

MAYOR COTE

CHAIR

MEGAN JONES

RECORDING SECRETARY


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ENERGY SAVE NEW WEST:Program Update

Prepared by:Ryan Coleman, Program Coordinator, Energy Save New WestLeya Behra, Manager, Climate ActionNayel Halim, Community Energy & Emissions Specialist, Climate Action

Prepared for:Environment and Climate Task Force

December 15th, 2020

1. Energy Save New West• Strategic Context• Where We Started • Where We Are• Where We’re Going

2. Questions & Discussion

AGENDA

STRATEGIC CONTEXT• Community energy program designed to provide an on-the-ground and personal dimension to the

emission reduction and energy efficiency objectives reflected in New Westminster’s Official Community Plan, Community Energy & Emissions Plan and Climate Emergency Declaration.

• Program advances energy-efficiency and climate change solutions for residents and businesses through the provision of services, incentives, rebates and training.

STRATEGIC CONTEXTOVERVIEWWHO WE SERVICE OUR SOLUTIONS

Rebates & Incentives

Participant Support

Building Industry Training

Technical Advice

Existing Homes

High Performance New Homes

Small Business

Multi-Unit Residential

Urban Solar Garden

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

Energy Save New West is proud to connect a growing

number of residents and businesses with resources

and solutions designed to improve energy efficiency and

reduce greenhouse gas emissions of buildings in

New Westminster.

ESNW has recruited OVER 1000 PARTICIPANTS into five

program streams.

Energy Save New West has grown into one of Canada’s most comprehensive and

longest running community energy efficiency and

greenhouse gas emission reduction programs.

• Energy Save New West works closely with government and utility partners to provide a wider range of services and solutions to help residents and businesses better manage energy use and related costs.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

2015 2017 2019 2021

WHERE WE STARTED

WHERE WE ARE WHERE WE’RE GOING

2013

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS• EnergySaveNewWest.ca receives ~300 visits to website on

monthly basis.

• Energy Save New West engages with ~900 local residents and businesses on a monthly basis with existing homes and new homes program e-newsletters.

• E-Newsletters provide the latest program news including rebates/incentives, training opportunities and energy-efficiency news.

• Further integration planned to support City program/policy messaging aligned with environment and climate change –Seven Bold Steps.

• High Performance New Home Program is actively involved in fifty-seven (57) new construction projects with encouraging results.

o Energy Rating – Average completed project is 16% better than “code built” reference house.

o Air Tightness – Average air tightness at 45% better than industry average

o Green Building – Four (4) ENERGY STAR® rated homes. One (1) Passive House fully certified project in summer 2020.

o Training – Over 500 attendees to Builder Breakfasts, Passive House and Air Tightness training sessions organized by Energy Save New West.

HIGH PERFORMANCE NEW HOMES

HIGH PERFORMANCE NEW HOMES

• 430 Alberta Street – New West’s first certified Passive Home while also achieving Energy Step Code Level 5.

• Detailed case study and virtual tour planed for Winter 2021

MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (Rental)

• ESNW partnered with BC Hydro, FortisBC, Landlord BC, Metro Vancouver and other local municipalities on developing and implementing multi-unit residential building (MURB) program targeting market rental properties with 15 or more suites. Program includes:

o Energy Measures - Installation of water efficient showerheads and faucet aerators at no cost (valued at approximately $50 per unit).

o Energy Assessments – Walk-through energy assessments at no cost (valued at $1,300 to $2,000).

o Professional Support – Technical services with implementing additional efficiency upgrades (e.g. boilers) at no cost (valued at several thousands of dollars).

New Westminster represents about 3% of the BC rental housing stock, but about 10%

of program retrofits have occurred here.

MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (Rental)

• High-level results from the MURB Rental program:

o Participants – 28 participants / 1,300 units.o Annual Reductions – 4,000 GJso Annual Cost Savings – $60,000 +o Annual GHG Reductions – 200 tCO2eo Annual Water Savings – 9 million litres

MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (Strata)• The Strata Energy Adviser (SEA) Program supported strata

buildings with renewal and retrofit projects designed to save money and improve the comfort and performance of strata buildings.

• Key components include:o Free energy assessments of common areas and

mechanicals.o Overcoming barriers with technical assistance and

planning.o Collaborative model to maximize participation and

support.

• High-level results from the MURB Strata program:o Participants – 12 participants / buildingso Energy Measures – 5 building tune-ups, 4 smart

building upgrades and 1 boiler retrofit.

EXISTING HOMES• Existing Homes program provides flexibility to respond to the

'ebbs and flows' of the provincial and federal rebate and incentive environment, accommodating changes outside the control of the program and allowing it to adapt and evolve.

• High-level results from the Existing Homes program:

o Participants – 721 registrations.o Energy Assessments – 400 pre-energy upgrade. o ENERGY STAR® Appliance Program – 300+ participants.

RESEARCH ANALYSIS

QUANTITATIVE HIGHLIGHTS• Over 400 energy evaluation reports reviewed.• Average home 70 years old, poorly insulated and very leaky.• Over 80% have gas primary space heating and domestic hot water• 3+ energy upgrade opportunities identified per home• Average of 33% energy savings on homes completing retrofits

QUALITATIVE HIGHLIGHTS • Overall satisfaction with ESNW very high.• 90% of participants see value in the energy evaluation• Saving money and improving comfort are main motivators.• Upgrade costs and time required are main barriers.• Additional support, financing options and incentives recommended to

increase energy upgrade projects

RESEARCH ANALYSIS

Strategic Marketing

Expand the portfolio of marketing

strategies and provide

education/training to local residents to

raise awareness of the program and

rebate/incentive options.

Program Diversification

Expand program reach by

incorporating new incentives for

advanced technologies and provision

of new services.

Accelerate Electrification

Encourage clean energy use and heat pump

technologies to support GHG reduction

targets.

Financing Solutions

Consider alternative and more

inclusive funding/financial support

strategies to improve the affordability.

PROGRAM EVOLUTION & ENHANCEMENTS

• Energy Save New West is well-positioned to build off the existing program infrastructure to broaden community engagement and further align with City strategic priorities and initiatives, including:

1 2

EQUITY & INCLUSION INTEGRATION

3

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

Program Augmentation City Collaboration Maximizing Opportunity

• Number of opportunities exist to further diversify ESNW programmatic efforts to increase participation, deliver deeper energy reductions and support City of New Westminster program/policy objectives (e.g. Energy Step Code and climate emergency declaration).

POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITES IN 2021

EMPOWER ME• Empower Me is Canada’s only energy conservation and behaviour change

program designed for and delivered by members of diverse, multilingual andunderserved communities.

• The City’s immigrant residents represent 35% of the total population.Empower Me is delivered by trusted members of these groups – incommunities, in homes, and in language.

• Pilot program is designed to:

o Recruit “Community Champions” to deliver program messaging to localcommunity.

o Organize and execute ten (10) workshops with Community Champions toalso participate in five (5) City of New Westminster events.

o Ability to delver online or in-person. City planning to backloadworkshops in 2021 for best opportunity of in-person experience.

EFFICIENT ELECTRIFICATION

NEW HEAT PUMP REBATES for New Home Construction HEAT PUMP PILOT for Existing Home Retrofits

MY HEAT

• My Heat empowers urban energy efficiency by helping homeowners visualize the amount and location of heat leaving their homes, communities and cities.

• Thermal imaging and technology application to increase awareness and demand for energy-efficiency solutions.

o Collect and map city-wide thermal data to reveal areas of rooftop heat loss.

o Combine thermal mapping with community insights and program information to target communications and marketing.

o Build enhanced profile of the energy-efficiency opportunities in the City.

RENTAL REVITALIZATION

Ongoing Activities:

• Collaborating with planning staff

• Building on affordable housing initiatives

• Discussions with PACE BC working group and municipalities

Status Update:

• Phase 1 - identified tools to help enable energy efficiency retrofits of residential buildings

• Was on hold due to ongoing pandemic - Climate Action Team taking lead

INCOME-QUALIFIED PROGRAM RESEARCH

Ongoing Activities:

• Promotion of BC Hydro and FortisBC offers

• Review and tracking of upcoming Provincial program design

Status Update:

• Discussions with Province and FHA on energy / health interactions

• Localizing equity mapping

• Build understanding of our community’s needs

DISCUSSION

Is there anything we need to consider as we approach these future opportunities?

Any additional insights related to equity and vulnerable communities that you feel needs to be incorporated into

program design?

Ryan ColemanProgram CoordinatorEnergy Save New [email protected]

Leya BehraManager, Climate ActionCity of New [email protected]

THANK YOUNayel HalimCommunity Energy & Emissions SpecialistCity of New [email protected]

CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY ENERGY & EMISSIONS PLAN

(CEEP 2021) UPDATE

2020-12-15 2

• Overview of CEEP 2011 Objectives & Action Plan • Interim Progress – 2019 Inventory Report • CEEP 2021 Update – Visioning & Scoping • Next steps

Agenda

2020-12-15 3

• Population: 65,976

• Economy & Employment: primary sector of employment is Health, Education and Government (37.5% of jobs)

• Land Use – New Westminster Official Community Plan updated, Downtown Community Plan (DCP) developed in 2010, Queensborough Community Plan, o Scaling redevelopment –> increase in density

2011 Community Context

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City adopted the following target:• “Moderate” scenario: Reduce community-wide

GHG emissions by 15% by 2030 (relative to 2007 levels)

City aspired to achieve the following target:• “Deep Green” scenario: Reduce community-wide

GHG emissions by 30% by 2030• Required more concerted action

CEEP 2011 Goals & Objectives

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CEEP 2011 – Actions & Strategies

Buildings & Energy Land Use Planning & Transportation

• Implement energy efficiency retrofit programs in existing buildings

• Encourage compact, mixed-use development near frequent transit corridors

• Require higher energy performance standards for new buildings

• Provide multimodal transportation options & encourage active transportation

• Encourage using renewable and local sources of energy, including district energy

• Enhance low carbon mobility: ride-share, ‘greener’ fleets, & electric vehicle charging infrastructure

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Timeline 2012 – 2018

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Energy Save New

West

Envision 2032

Sapperton District Energy

System

New West Building Design

Guidelines

EV Charging Requirements

for New Buildings

Energy Step Code Adoption

CEEP Implementation

Actions

Urban Solar

Garden

Comprehensive OCP Review (2014-2017)

Master Transportation

Plan

Neighbourhood Transportation

Plans

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Progress to date - 2019

• Climate Emergency Declaration – March, 2019

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Meeting 2011 CEEP’s GHG Emission Reduction Targets

Community GHG

emissions (Tonnes of CO2e per

year)

Real Data Projected Data

2020-12-15 9

Discussion

• Does the Task Force have questions regarding actions implemented from the 2011 CEEP?

• Does the Task Force have any initial thoughts on areas that require more focus in our CEEP update?

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2021 Community Context

• Population: 70,996; 7.6% increase from 2011

• Economy & Employment: diversification: growing commercial, technology, and cultural sectors

• Land Use – Updated Community Plans, expanded housing programs, increased density & redevelopment

2020-12-15 11

CEEP 2021 Considerations

• IPCC Report – consequences of climate change

• Climate Emergency Declaration & Seven Bold Steps

• COVID-19 economic recovery

• Increased income disparity

2020-12-15 12

Visioning – Adopting Social Principles

2020-12-15 13

Visioning – Adopting Economic Principles

2020-12-15 14

Environmental – Building Resilience

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Energy Conservation & Decarbonization

• Retrofitting existing buildings

• Reimagine conservation programso Demand response

• Innovative financing programs o PACE/ LICs, On-bill, Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

2020-12-15 16

Alignment with Transportation & Waste Management Initiatives

• Transportation Plans – alignment with updated CEEP & development of E-Mobility Strategy (ongoing)

• Waste Management – principles of circular economy, ‘Eco-Industrial Park’

2020-12-15 17

Alignment with City’s Adaptation Plans

• Assess climate change-related risks

• Outline action plan to develop Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

2020-12-15 18

Discussion

• Do these values/ principles reflect your vision of the City in the future?

• Do the action categories reflect what you are expecting?

2020-12-15 19

Renewable City Strategy

2020-12-15 20

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Community power

New West Public Works Yard, 901 First St

Nelson Community Solar Garden

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CEEP Timeframe and Review Cycle

• CEEP is a pathway to the 2050 targets, and serves as a living document.

• Timeframe options• 10 year detailed action plan

• 10 year detailed action plan with high level strategies to meet 2050

• Internal Review Cycle• Annual

• 5 years

• 10 yearsNet Zero

2021

45% GHG Reductions

65% GHG Reductions

2030 2040 2050

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Next Steps

• CEEP RFP Internal Review

• Identify Prospective Proponents/ Candidates

• Establish KPIs

2020-12-15 24

Discussion

• Are there innovative approaches/ new stakeholders that we need to integrate into the plan?

• Does the Task Force have a preferred timeframe and review cycle?

Thank YouLeya BehraManager of Climate ActionCity of New [email protected]

Nayel HalimCommunity Energy & Emissions SpecialistCity of New [email protected]

eMobility Strategy Draft ScopeEnCTF Meeting 15-Dec-2020

Leya Behra, Manager of Climate Action

The Timeline

March 2019

November 2019

February 2020

September 2020

Today

7 Bold Steps Adopted

CEERS 2020 Adopted

Climate Action Division

Formed

Scoping both eMobility

Strategy and CEEP 2021

Climate Emergency

Declaration

2008

Corp. and Com. Plans

(2008 – Present)

• Climate Emergency in March 2019. City of New Westminster set corporate

GHG targets which include:

45% by 2030

65% by 2040

100% by 2050

Community Emissions Profile

Proportion of Energy and Emissions by Sector in New

Westminster in 2017 (%)

~53% of Emissions

~55% of Emissions

• Guides how the City will support the transition to electric modes of transportation throughout its community

• Pathway to sustainable transportation systems and a livable, socially just community

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The Strategy


Integration with Other Plans, Strategies & Targets

eMobilityCEEP

CEERS

TMP

OCP

Bold Steps


• Articulates the vision and values

• Synthesizes what we heard during stakeholder engagement

• Identifies high level action areas

• Describes the recommended research and analysis

About the Draft eMobility Scope


GHG Emissions Reductions

Clean air & improved health

Economic benefits

E-bikes & micro-mobility can reduce auto-dependence

Reduced noise pollution

The Vision

EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE

• Lessening climate change impacts, air and noise pollution

• Identify how to reduce barriers

• Consider unintended consequences of policies

• Recognize upstream environmental and social impacts.

FINANCIAL PRUDENCE

• The City will seek the most cost-effective means of achieving its goals.

MAKING SUSTAINABLE CHOICES EASY

• Enable opportunities for residents to embrace more sustainable choices.

• Focus on enabling residents and businesses to choose an EV if they are adopting a new vehicle.


The Core Values

EVs • 36% own and use EVs

• 70% plan to purchase or are strongly considering one as their next vehicle.

• Primary Barriers: high purchase cost of EVs and the limited access to at home charging.

• Important Considerations: access to “at home”, public, and workplace charging


Public Perspective of Electric Mobility

E-Bikes• 22% own and use an E-bike or other type

of electric micro-mobility

• 45% are strongly considering buying an E-bike as their next bicycle

• Primary Barriers: limited access to safe/secure parking locations for E-bikes, high purchasing costs, and lack of safe biking routes

• Important Considerations: safe biking routes and secure bike parking

Investment in Publicly Accessible EV Charging Stations

• 88% either strongly or somewhat support

• 12% do not support.

City Investment in Bicycle Infrastructure that Supports E-bike Adoption

• 84% either strongly or somewhat support a similar action for E-bike charging stations

• 15% do not support and 2% were not sure.

City Incentives for ‘EV Ready’ Retrofits to Multifamily Buildings and Workplaces

• 86% either strongly or somewhat support

• 12% do not support

Establishing a Zero Emissions Zone

• 39% strongly support this action and 21% are somewhat supportive,

• 33% do not support and 7% are unsure.


Public Feedback on Potential Actions

• E-bike & micro-mobility adoption

• Deployment of EV charging infrastructure

• Electric utility management

• Creating incentives for EV adoption by residents and businesses


Proposed Actions & Associated Analysis


Potential Actions Analysis – Scope of Work

1 Integrate E-bike and micro-mobility

design considerations into broader

bicycle network and pedestrian

planning initiatives

Review literature and best practices.

Identify preliminary requirements and

provide direction for further

stakeholder consultation.

Engage with staff and stakeholders.

2 Bike parking requirements for new

developments

3 Secure bike parking

4 E-bike incentives

E-bike & micro-mobility adoption



1 “EV Ready” institutional,

commercial & industrial

building requirements

Review best practices for ICI EV Ready requirements. Preliminary engagement with ICI developers. Recommend EV Ready requirements.

2 Forecast EV charging

demand

Forecast the demand for EV charging including what level of adoption will be required to achieve the City’s target of 50% eVKT by 2030.

Engage with car-share and ride-hailing industry

Deployment of EV charging infrastructure



3 A City EV charging service Develop the business case for a City EV charging service. Evaluate appropriate user fees for use of City-owned EV

charging. Engage staff and stakeholders to finalize what

department(s) will lead a growing EV charging service. Develop management principles for the City’s EV charging

service. Recommend a five year budget for City EV charging service,

based on the forecast of EV charging demand noted above.

4 Support implementation of

“EV Ready” multifamily

buildings and workplaces

Evaluate models for financing comprehensive EV Ready retrofits in a large proportion of existing multifamily buildings and workplaces.

5 EV Ready truck parking areas Review best practices.

Deployment of EV charging infrastructure (cont.)


1 Planning for impacts of

growing electric

transportation

Engage with utility staff regarding distribution system planning processes.

Forecast potential electricity demand in different neighbourhoods in the City

Describe the state of managed charging and how to leverage technologies to shape electric transportation loads.

Estimate the value of the added electrical load of EVs for the electric utility.

Provide recommendations regarding how to integrate transportation electrification into future distribution system planning.

Recommend next steps and key principles to update electric rates, extension fees, and other aspects of the electric tariff to support EV adoption.

2 Electric tariffs

Electric Utility Management



1. Explore congestion pricing, zero

emissions vehicle incentives and zero

emissions zones

Review best practices. Staff and stakeholder engagement. Develop high level policy options, to

guide more detailed implementation in future years.

2. Explore parking permitting to incent

adoption

3. Explore requirements for passenger

directed vehicles and car-share to be

zero emission

4. Explore other options to support

electric trucks, construction equipment

and other transportation modes

Creating incentives for ev adoption

Out of Proposed Scope

X Not Included: Corporate Fleet Strategy

• Need to accelerate

• Build on existing green fleet strategy

• Will still need alignment with community eMobility strategy

1. What strategies/actions must be included in the eMobility Strategy?

2. Are there any strategies/actions that are missing?

3. Are there additional thoughts regarding the recommended timeframe (5 year strategy)?

Discussion Questions

Thank YouLeya Behra (she/her), P.Eng.

Manager, Climate Action

T 604.636.3545

E [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

1. Carbon Free Corporation

2. Car Light Community

3. Carbon Free Homes and Buildings

4. Pollution Free Vehicles5. Carbon Free Energy

6. Robust Urban Forest

7. Quality People-Centric Public Realm

7 B O L D S T E P S

1. Carbon Free Corporation

2. Car Light Community

4. Pollution Free Vehicles

7. Quality People-Centric Public Realm

The City will strive to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

60% of all trips within the City will be by sustainable modes of transportation by 2030.

By 2030, 50% of kilometres driven by New Westminster registered vehicle owners will be by zero emissions vehicles.

10% of today’s street space will be reallocated for sustainable transportation or public gathering by 2030.

7 B O L D S T E P S

Existing Charger Network

City owned Chargers

• New Westminster City Hall (2)

• Font Street parkade (4)

• Anvil Centre parkade (8)

• Queens Park Rose Garden (2)

• Colborne Street at Eighth Avenue (2)

• Third Avenue at Sixth Street (2)

• Carnarvon Street at Sixth Street (2)

• Tenth Street at Agnes Street (2)

• *New* Queens Park Skate Park (4 DCFC)

Other private owned installations

• Inn at the Quay (1 Tesla, 1 L2)

• Royal Columbian Hospital (2)

• Greens and Beans (1)

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