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Georgetown Branch Library and Cultural Centre LEED Silver Project

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Capital Project
Sector Energy
Project value$12,500,000
Project Type Capital Project
Sub Sector Building – Existing – Energy efficiency
Grant amount$500,000
Program type GMF
Municipality Town of Halton Hills, ON
Loan amount$6,603,274
Status Fully Disbursed
Population 62,951
Project timeline 2011 - 2013
Project number 10437

Description

The Town of Halton Hills will extensively renovate and expand the Georgetown Branch Library and Cultural Centre into a 51,000-square-foot, high performance facility designed to achieve LEED Silver certification. The building envelope, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting systems are designed to achieve a minimum energy savings of 61% compared to a Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB) reference building. A key component of the design is a geothermal system, which will supply renewable energy to the HVAC system. Other energy-efficient measures include strategic design to maximize daylight and sun exposure during winter months, energy-efficient lighting fixtures, energy recovery ventilators, and low-flow plumbing fixtures. Reductions in energy and water use will result in lower operating costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The facility will improve accessibility to a wide variety of educational, artistic and cultural services for Halton Hills’ growing population. The project also demonstrates the town’s commitment to sustainability through its 2008 Green Plan, which sets a LEED standard for all new capital projects.
(Project description from original funding application)

Project results

  • 55 tonnes of GHG emissions avoided
  • 1956 GJ of energy savings per year

Environmental outcomes

  • Reduced energy use
  • Renewable energy generation
  • Reduced or avoided GHG emissions
  • Reduced water consumption
  • Promotion of eco-friendly transportation
  • Use of sustainable practices
  • Minimal environmental impact
  • Biodiversity and ecosystem protection
  • Decreased heat island effect
  • Improved indoor air quality

Social outcomes

  • Protection/improvement of public human health
  • Increased staff health and safety
  • Increased opportunities for physical activity
  • Increased opportunities for recreational activities
  • Improved service delivery and/or level or service
  • Improved availability and accessibility of information
  • Greater civic pride and ownership
  • Increased opportunities for community engagement
  • Increased social inclusion
  • Improved public education or awareness
  • Promotion of a sustainable lifestyle
  • Improved public space
  • Community revitalization
  • Development of local programs

Economic outcomes

  • Reduced operating costs
  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Innovative financing
  • Increased tourism
  • Increased business attraction
  • Local business development or local economy stimulus
  • Local spending/consumption
  • Improved demand management
  • Partnership development

Lessons learned

  • Stakeholder and community engagement
  • Communication & coordination
  • Data and reporting
  • Resources
  • External factors
  • Technical – Project specific

Applicant

Town of Halton Hills, ON