Morden Community Centre Energy Retrofit Project
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Energy
Project value$11,000
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Building – Existing – Energy efficiency
Grant amount$5,500
Program type
GMF
Municipality
City of Morden, MB
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
9,929
Project timeline
2011 - 2012
Project number
10344
Description
The Town of Morden will study the feasibility of improving the environmental standards of its community centre which includes an arena, which is being renovated and expanded. The study will assess a proposal for installing energy-efficient LED lights and an integrated system that would give operators efficient control over ice and air temperatures for the centre’s scheduled events. It will also identify other projects that could contribute to a greener and more sustainable structure and help the town meet its environmental goals.
The town’s selected consultant will conduct an environmental audit of the facility’s mechanical, electrical and envelope systems, and the systems that control them, and recommend a comprehensive list of energy conservation measures. The town will consider recommendations that will benefit the environment, reduce energy and maintenance costs, cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and improve the centre’s indoor health and environmental control.
The study is expected to confirm that the proposed lighting retrofit will reduce CO2 emissions from the lighting by more than 80%, and that combined, the various energy efficient retrofits will reduce energy consumption by at least 30% compared to the building’s current performance. The results will provide the basis for a capital project to cover green retrofits for the community centre, which are expected to improve the sustainability of the town and the health of its citizens.
(Project description from original funding application)
Project results
- 4452 tonnes of GHG emissions avoided
- 2912409 cubic metres of water treated per year
Environmental outcomes
- Reduced energy use
- Reduced or avoided GHG emissions
- Reduced water consumption
- Reduced hazardous residuals from water treatment
- Biodiversity and ecosystem protection
- Reduced odour pollution
Social outcomes
- Protection/improvement of public human health
- Increased opportunities for physical activity
- Increased opportunities for recreational activities
- Improved service delivery and/or level or service
- Greater civic pride and ownership
- Increased civic engagement in community issues
Economic outcomes
- Increased service life
- Increased tourism
- Local business development or local economy stimulus
- Local spending/consumption
- Use of feasibility tools
Lessons learned
- Project planning and parameters
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Council support/buy-in
- Communication & coordination
- Data and reporting
- Resources
- External factors
Applicant
City of Morden, MB