Prepared for: The Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa
Prepared by: The Economic Development Corporation of Wawa
January 29, 2016
This Plan was written the Economic Development Corporation of Wawa for the Municipality of Wawa. Funding provided by:
No parts (written or graphic) of this report may be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Economic
Development Corporation of Wawa.
Message from the Mayor
On behalf of Municipal Council, it is with pleasure that I introduce the Wawa
Energy Plan to the residents and visitors of Wawa. The Wawa Energy Plan has
been fully endorsed by Wawa Council and staff and I am proud to have been
part of the planning process. The Plan is an action oriented document aimed at
making Wawa a low energy use community. Implementing the Wawa Energy
Plan is an important objective of the Municipal Business Plan. I intend to ensure
that both of these documents frame the planning and actions of Council during
this term. The Wawa Energy Action Plan recommendations will be implemented
in a staged and logical sequence considering the impact of each action on the
social, economic and environmental return to the community.
This Plan has been developed with input from hundreds of stakeholders and
without the leadership and collaborative efforts of the Wawa Energy Committee
volunteers and staff of Algoma Power Inc., it would not have been created. The
Wawa Energy Plan is a visionary document for the community, not just for
government operations. It will therefore require local and provincial partners
who are committed to investing in Wawa’s future and making behavioural
changes that will result in the lower use of Wawa’s water, electricity, fossil fuels
and its landfill. Thank you to the Ministry of Energy and Environment for
financially supporting this initiative.
I believe in Wawa’s energy future and look forward to all residents participating
in future sustainable, energy activities.
Sincerely,
Mayor Ron Rody
Mayor Ron Rody, Municipality of Wawa
Forward
“The future is not something we enter, it is something we create.”
Futurist Leonard Sweet
Energy is a significant cost to business and households in Wawa,
economically, environmentally and socially. It is estimated that
over six million dollars flows out of the Wawa economy to pay for
energy. There may be little that we can do to change the price of
energy, but what we can do is use less and keep energy money in
the local economy. If local residents and businesses want to work
together to improve Wawa’s future, we all need to become better
educated about the true cost of energy, including impact on the
local environment and economy.
To facilitate the behavioral shift that we all need to make to lower
our energy use, especially the use of energy forms that are
contributing to global climate change, increased education and
awareness activities needs to be at the forefront of all planned
community actions, especially those impacting our youth, and
municipal spending decisions.
“Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to
make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be
done, whether you like it or not.” T. Henry
Wawa citizens are in charge of the future of Wawa. Not the
provincial government, not surrounding industries, not municipal
council and not global energy companies. No one will claim that it
is easy to control a community’s destiny, but it is possible if we
understand and believe in our collective power to take action and
make positive change.
We all have the power to create a community that has lower energy
costs, continues to have a clean and safe natural environment, and
sees an increase in local jobs and property tax-base by simply
reducing our energy use.
Our community uses three times more publically treated water per
capita than the rest of the Province. There is no formal recycling
program in the community and storm water flows into the town’s
only water drinking source untreated. Wawa pays the third highest
electrical energy costs in the Province and has no natural gas
access or supply of locally supplied heating wood pellets, even
though it sits in the largest carbon capture forest in the world.
There are local challenges.
As local residents, however, we are responsible for influencing
actions to improve Wawa’s future. The Municipality of Wawa also
has an important role supporting local energy savings activities
and reducing its own energy use. The Municipal Act provides
Council with the ability to implement positive community changes;
Ensure public buildings and infrastructure are efficient;
Increase recycling/composting opportunities for waste;
Reduce community water usage and operational costs;
Lower the energy cost by investing in financial incentives for
citizens, especially with limited income;
Build and encourage new community energy leaders.
We can start today to make changes to improve Wawa’s future and
save energy money. By helping to implement the
recommendations of the Wawa Energy Plan and becoming
informed about the energy savings that can be achieved by using
rain barrels and composters, encouraging the construction of storm
water outflow bio-swales along Wawa Lake to keep our drinking
water supply safe and asking municipal leaders to expand recycling
opportunities, our community will not just survive, but thrive.
The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change Wawa
are the ones who will. Be the change!
(adapted quote from Steve Jobs)
Acknowledgements
This report is the result of the cooperative and collaborative efforts of many individuals and organizations. The following are
acknowledged for their efforts and contributions to the Wawa Energy Plan:
Algoma Power Inc.
 Tim Lavoie, Regional Manager & Director of Northern Development, Algoma Power Inc.
 Chantal Dube-Tarabas, Records Technician, Algoma Power Inc.
 Jody Tait, Energy Conservation Advisor, Algoma Power Inc.
Municipality of Wawa
 Mayor and Council, Municipality of Wawa
 Chris Wray, CAO, Municipality of Wawa
 Jason Morrison, IT & GIS Director, Municipality of Wawa
 Anders Dereski, GIS Technician, Municipality of Wawa
 Chris Benka, Programmer/Analyst, Municipality of Wawa
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Energy Plan Committee
Maury O’Neill, CEO, Economic Development Corporation of Wawa
Emily Cormier, Energy Project Manager, EDC of Wawa
Jessie Labonte, Executive Assistant, EDC of Wawa
Jim McHardy, Chair, Wawa Energy Plan Committee
Ron Rody, Mayor, Municipality of Wawa
Yvan Besner, Councillor, Municipality of Wawa
Jason Morrison, Director IT & GIS, Municipality of Wawa
Karry Anne Campbell, Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry
Ralph Spaans, Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry
Andy Stevens, Chair, EDC of Wawa
Mike Abbott, Community Representative, Wawa Energy Plan Committee
Jody Tait, Energy Conservation Advisor, Algoma Power Inc.
Russell Reid, Executive Director, Regional Employment Help Centre
Wawa Energy Committee: Top Row
(Left to Right): Russell Reid, Andy
Stevens, Maury O’Neill, Jessie Labonte,
Mike Abbott, Yvan Besner, Jim McHardy,
Anders Dereski; Bottom Row: Jody Tait,
and Emily Cormier (Missing: Jason
Morrison, Ron Rody, Ralph Spaans)
Table of Contents
Message from the Mayor .............................................................................................................................................. ii
Forward .................................................................................................................................................................... iii
Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................................................................... i
Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction – Call to Action ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Local Motivators ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Provincial Motivators ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Global Motivators ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Project Timeline ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Municipality of Wawa’s Energy Commitment ................................................................................................................... 7
Wawa Energy Profile .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Wawa Electrical Data ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Wawa Electrical Consumption by Sector for 2013 and 2014 ........................................................................................ 9
Water ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Waste ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Transportation ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions ........................................................................................................................... 13
Methodology ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Summary: Wawa Energy Profile ............................................................................................................................... 14
Capacity Constraints .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Local Transmission Capacity .................................................................................................................................... 15
Provincial Transmission Constraints .......................................................................................................................... 15
Regional Electricity Energy Planning ............................................................................................................................. 16
Wawa and Area Energy Planning .............................................................................................................................. 16
Biomass Energy Opportunities .................................................................................................................................. 18
Wawa Energy Plan - ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Project Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Stage 1: Stakeholder Consultations .......................................................................................................................... 19
Stage 2: Baseline Energy Study and Energy Maps ...................................................................................................... 20
Stage 3: Energy Plan Development ........................................................................................................................... 20
Stakeholder Engagement ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Action Plan ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Vision ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Goal ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Electricity (Non-Heat) ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Building Heat ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Waste ................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Water ................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Transportation ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
Top Immediate Priority Actions (2016 – Year One) ........................................................................................................ 32
Energy Plan Implementation Strategy .......................................................................................................................... 34
Recommendation.................................................................................................................................................... 35
Funding ................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Strategic Partners................................................................................................................................................... 35
Energy Plan Alignment ............................................................................................................................................... 36
Integration with Municipal and Community Planning Processes ..................................................................................... 38
Wawa Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Plan .......................................................................................... 39
Recommendation ................................................................................................................................................ 39
Financing the WEP .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Recommendation ................................................................................................................................................ 41
Wawa Official Plan and Land Use Regulations ............................................................................................................. 41
Site Plan Control Wawa (By-law 771-91) ................................................................................................................... 41
Recommendation ................................................................................................................................................ 42
Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Plan (2008) ............................................................................................. 42
Recommendation ................................................................................................................................................ 42
Local Improvement Charges .................................................................................................................................... 42
Recommendation ................................................................................................................................................ 43
Other Integration Opportunities................................................................................................................................ 43
Summary ........................................................................................................................................................... 44
Energy Plan Monitoring and Evaluation ......................................................................................................................... 44
Wawa Energy Plan Communication Strategy ................................................................................................................. 45
Final Recommendations - Summary ............................................................................................................................. 46
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................................ 47
Appendix 1: Wawa Energy Action Plan Survey ............................................................................................................... 49
Appendix 2: Wawa Energy Action Plan Questionnaire Results .......................................................................................... 50
Appendix 3: Wawa Energy Plan Stakeholder Consultation Report ..................................................................................... 55
Appendix 4: Wawa Energy Plan Stage 2 Baseline Energy Study and Maps Report .............................................................. 56
Appendix 5: Wawa Green Days Event Calendar ............................................................................................................. 57
Appendix 6: Wawa Municipal Solar Panel Analysis .......................................................................................................... 58
Appendix 7: WEP Stakeholder and Communication Engagement Record ........................................................................... 61
Appendix 8: Works Referenced .................................................................................................................................... 76
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Executive Summary
With funding support from the Ontario government through the Municipal Energy Plan (MEP) program of the Ministry of Energy,
the Municipality of Wawa (Wawa) developed the Wawa Energy Plan (WEP) in partnership with Algoma Power Inc. (API), the
Economic Development Corporation of Wawa (EDC) and a myriad of community stakeholders. The Plan was identified as a
priority in the Wawa Strategic Plan (2010) and the Wawa Municipal Business Plan (2015).
In August 2014, the Municipality contracted the EDC of Wawa to develop a local Energy Strategy. An EDC Energy Committee
was formed to lead the development of the planning process comprised of municipal and stakeholder representatives who met
monthly throughout the process. The Committee used extensive stakeholder engagement to develop the WEP vision and goals;
Vision: Wawa, a Sustainable Community, Powered by People.
Goal: Through community education and energy savings programs provided by the Municipality of
Wawa and its partners, Wawa will decrease its energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. By 2025,
Wawa will achieve a per capita reduction of:
a. 10% of its electricity use,
b. 25% of its municipal water use, and
c. 25% of its waste production through an affordable recycling and composting program.
To achieve the electrical goal, monthly electrical energy data was collected for 2013 and 20141, to create an electrical energy
baseline and identify energy consumption hotspots or areas of high energy use, in Wawa. Energy maps were produced by the
IT/GIS Department of the Municipality using aggregated data. The maps were produced using annual consumption figures and
seasonal data which demonstrated that municipal buildings were the highest users of electrical energy in Wawa. To reduce
waste and water energy use requires a recognition that this will cost budget dollars in the short run to save even more dollars
in the long run. This is difficult to adapt to; however, increased education and awareness will work to reduce energy use.
The Wawa Energy Action Plan outlines short, medium and long-term energy goals, objectives and recommended priority actions
for implementation. Priority actions to be implemented immediately, in no particular order, identified through community
consultations include:
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Electricity metres only started metered billing in Wawa in 2012. Therefore full annual data for this study was only available for the years 2013 and 2014.
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1) Appoint Municipal Energy Committee to act as the implementation championing body
2) Determine Budget Requirements for Year One; Apply for Funding and Hire/Appoint
Staff Resource Support
3) Complete Municipal Conservation and Demand Management Plan & 2015 GHG
Inventory Report
4) Develop and undertake education and awareness campaign.
5) Research increased recycling, composting and diversion opportunities/feasibility.
6) Commit to replace storm water outflows on Wawa Lake; at Ganley Street (min.).
7) Implement incentive based program(s) to conserve energy.
8) Review and complete up-to-date municipal building energy audits and commit to
implement recommendations.
9) Research most effective ways to reduce water including funding to complete a Wawa
Water Conservation Plan.
10) Work with Regional and First Nation Partners to create Green Energy Cooperative and
explore green energy projects.
The WEP Action Strategy is focused on three types of activities; a) Education, b) Research
and Incentive Based Programs, and c) Partnerships. Education was identified as the best and
most affordable way to increase community awareness about the costs of energy and
encourage a culture of conservation. This is essential, in particular, to show the costs and
savings (return on investment) to residents for undertaking capital investments that
conserve energy and preserve the local environment (e.g. rain barrels and composters).
Emily Cormier, EDC
The Wawa Energy Plan was designed to clearly address what residents in Wawa want regarding energy planning which will
facilitate the action implementation process A variety of alternatives to ensure a commitment to implementing the WEP were
identified; however, it is recommended that the Municipality transform the existing EDC Energy Planning team into a permanent
Committee of Council to ensure clear lines of responsibility, ownership and accountability for implementation which rests with
the Municipality.
Wawa is a small community that is struggling to maintain existing services and create new revenue streams. There are costs
associated to implementing the actions and the report sets out recommended strategies to create annual funds. For example,
monies saved from energy conservation initiatives could be set aside in a rotating energy fund dedicated to implementing the
Wawa Energy Plan action plan. This fund, combined with available grants and other available sources, will assist in ensuring full
implementation of the Plan.
As Wawa moves forward in 2016, little to no economic growth is anticipated. The community needs to continue to be innovative
with regards to reducing energy costs associated with electricity, heating, waste, water and transportation. Ultimately, this is a
community plan but the municipality must lead the creation of Wawa’s energy future.
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Introduction – Call to Action
The Municipality of Wawa (hereafter referred to as Wawa) is a small community in Northern Ontario with a population of 2,975
(2011 Census). It is located 225 km North of Sault Ste. Marie and its major business sectors include gold mining, all season
tourism and it also acts as a regional service centre hub for neighboring communities in the area.
Local Motivators
The community has been economically
depressed in particular since the closing of
the Algoma Ore mine in 1998 and
Weyeheraeuser Strandboard Mill in 2007.
An outmigration of youth as well as skilled
workers have added to the decline in both
the economy and population. Energy
constraints with regards to cost, grid
capacity and no natural gas access, have
not made the socio-economic situation in
the community much better. With
approximately half a million dollars spent
annually on municipal energy services,
combined with the third highest electricity
prices (approximately $151.00 / month
(based on 800 kWh per month in 2014 –
refer to Figure 1)2 in the province, a call to
action was essential. The recently
completed Wawa Municipal Community
Plan recommend the creation of a
community energy plan to identify energy
cost saving measures in the community to
further economic opportunities and identify
ways for residents and businesses to conserve
energy and save.
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Figure 1: Provincial Comparison Electric – Residential – Average Monthly Bill
Public Utilities Corporation (PUC). (n.d.) Tariff of Rates and Charges. Retrieved from:
http://www.ssmpuc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=content&menuid=89&pageid=1075
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Provincial Motivators
The Ontario government has introduced both Long Term Energy Planning and Energy Conservation legislation, in particular the
Energy Statute Amendment Act. Within this, particular attention must be paid to the proposed amendments to the Green
Energy Act, 2009 which will affect municipalities. These amendments may require a “prescribed person to report to the Ministry
of Energy about energy consumption, water use, ratings or other performance metrics in respect of energy consumption and
water use. There may also be verification requirements for the reported information. The proposed amendments would require
electricity, gas and water distributors to make available prescribed information about consumption of electricity, gas and
water”3. Poor reporting and data access barriers have been identified in the Wawa MEP process and can be utilized to establish
policies with regards to accountability on the part of Ontario municipalities.
Ontario’s Climate Change Strategy seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2015 resulting in
communities becoming climate-resilient, complete and compact 4. As well, introduction of a cap and trade program to fight
climate change, and the provincial governments intention to link its cap and trade program with Québec, Manitoba and
California’s was released in the January 2016 Ontario Ministry Progress Reports. Wawa must stay up-to date on this as it could
impact operations and monitoring with the community. As well, it could provide the community with a much needed economic
benefit as well5. Through a cap and trade system, Ontario is putting a hard ceiling on the amount of greenhouse gas each sector
can emit into the air. In addition to helping Ontario achieve its greenhouse gas reduction targets, this system would reward
innovative companies, provide certainty for industries and create more opportunities for investment in Ontario 6.
This could be good news for municipalities seeking out innovative and alternative revenue streams.
Global Motivators
Both local and provincial motivators encouraged the development of the Wawa MEP; however, it is important to note that there
are global factors at play as well. With the recent Paris Climate Conference (COP 21) having taken place in December 2015, the
world is now more aware than ever with regards to the effect of climate change and Canada intends to be a climate leader.7
Strict regulations are on the forefront of federal and global agendas which will undoubtedly trickle down to municipal
governments. Staying apprised of current events related to energy policy and stricter climate change legislation will be
important for Wawa.
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Stevens, D. (2015). Ontario Government Introduces New Long Term Energy Planning and Energy Conservation Legislation. Retrieved from:
http://energyinsider.ca/index.php/ontario-government-introduces-new-long-term-energy-planning-and-energy-conservation-legislation/
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Ontario’s Climate Change Strategy. Retrieved from: https://dr6j45jk9xcmk.cloudfront.net/documents/4928/climate-change-strategy-en.pdf
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Office of the Premier. (2016). Ontario Releases Progress Reports to the Public for the First Time. Retrieved from:
https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2016/01/ontario-releases-progress-reports-to-the-public-for-the-first-time.html
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Ontario’s Climate Change Strategy. Retrieved from: https://dr6j45jk9xcmk.cloudfront.net/documents/4928/climate-change-strategy-en.pdf
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Canada’s Actions on Climate Change. Canada’s Priorities for COP21. Retrieved from http://climatechange.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=EF6CE373-1
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Project Timeline
With the high and rising cost of energy, in particular in Northern Ontario, recommendations set forth by the Northern Ontario
Growth Plan, and the energy change motivators identified above, Wawa received funding from the Ontario Ministry of Energy as
well as financial assistance from the Economic Development Corporation of Wawa and Algoma Power Inc. (API) to develop a
Municipal Energy Plan (MEP) for Wawa. The Wawa Energy Plan (WEP) has been a highly collaborative and interactive process
that officially launched in October 2014 and concluded in January 2016. The project was three tiered including:
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Stage 1: Stakeholder Engagement (January 21, 2015)
Stage 2: Baseline Energy Study (BLS) and Energy Maps (July 21, 2015)
Stage 3: Municipal Energy Plan Development (January 29, 2016)
Emily Cormier, EDC
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In Stage 1, primary stakeholders were met on a one-on-one basis and were given the opportunity to provide insights about
some of the barriers and priorities that the Wawa Energy Plan should address. Multiple one-on-one meetings were able to take
place due to the small population in Wawa, resulting in higher quality insights into the WEP. Secondary stakeholders were
consulted in a similar format; however, were also provided with the opportunity to provide feedback through an online
questionnaire. Finally, a residential survey was conducted with over 360 residents participating. For further details regarding
findings from Stage 1, see Appendix 3 for the full report. Stage 1 was followed by Stage 2, the baseline energy study and maps
which identified the areas of highest energy users within the community and associated Greenhouse Gas Emissions. For further
details regarding findings from Stage 2, see Appendix 4. Insights from both of these stages were utilized in the development of
the final report for Stage 3: Energy Plan development. The following infographic illustrates the integration of these two reports
into the creation of the final document.
Figure 2: Wawa Energy Plan Phase Integration
Emily Cormier, EDC
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It is anticipated that the Wawa MEP will serve as an example with regards to energy planning for other small communities in the
Superior East Region and Northern Ontario. With an increasing population of seniors, as well as aging infrastructure and no
plans for further municipal development in the near future, the cost of energy in Wawa is an ever increasing problem. As well,
there is no natural gas access in Wawa, which is a fuel that provides cost savings. This poses a significant cost disadvantage to
local citizens and businesses, as well as discouraging new economic development opportunities. The final MEP includes a set of
short, medium and long term objectives to address the need for energy revitalization in Wawa.
Municipality of Wawa’s Energy Commitment
Wawa is committed to reducing its energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact. It
has have been involved in a variety of energy conservation initiatives, such as the bulk purchasing of its electricity through the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) energy arm Local Area Services (LAS). It must be noted that a key partner that
has assisted Wawa in their energy conservation steps is the local distribution company (LDC), Algoma Power Inc. (API). Both
entities have been involved in a collaborative effort to reduce the community’s energy costs for several years.
An achievement that must be highlighted for Wawa are the five municipal microFIT solar panel projects on municipal building
rooftops. The solar panels will provide both a financial and environmental benefit to the community. The projects will divert an
estimated 1, 146 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) over the next 20-25 years and create over $1 million in revenues
for the Municipality.8 The following figure details the five solar projects, kWh production, expected revenues and estimated
diverted GHG. To see an overview of the revenue analysis for the Community Centre, NITGC and Garage, see Appendix 5.
Table 1: Wawa Municipal Solar Projects
Solar Panel Location
Electricity
Production
(kWh)
13,118
Annual Revenues ($)
GHGs Diverted over 25 years
(tonnes)
$10,521
224
2. Magpie Public Works Garage
13,874
$11,127
237
3. Wawa Marina Pavilion
4. Wawa Water Treatment Plant
12,903
13,874
$10,349
$11,127
221
237
5. Community Centre
TOTAL
13,291
67,060
$10,659
$53,927
227
1,146
1. Wawa Technology Centre
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Wray, C. 2012, April 10. AMO Gas Tax Project Award Application 2012.
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In addition to the microFIT solar panel projects, Wawa has also implemented a community wide LED streetlight and other
outside lights conversion project in 2015/16. Pre-LED conversion, Wawa Street lights consumed 350,500 kWh of electricity. Post
conversion, consumption will be 129,851 kWh resulting in energy savings equivalent to a 61% consumption reduction9. Both
LED lighting projects will result in a net savings of about $60,000 per year with the streetlights saving 20 tonnes of GHGs per
year and the off-street lights saving 9 tonnes per year. It must be noted as well, that once the streetlights are replaced with
LED fixtures a total of $40,142.84 will be received in project incentives resulting in 285,346 annual kWh savings.
The Municipality of Wawa has participated in many of the saveONenergy incentive programs offered by Algoma Power Inc. In
2012, as part of API’s goal to increase and promote the saveONenergy incentive programs, API staff facilitated eight free facility
audits for the Municipality to help identify areas where each Municipal facility would benefit from energy efficiency upgrades.
Other programs that the Municipality has participated in include the Retrofit Program where in 2014, the Arena Dehumidification
Units were replaced which resulted in a $2,965.30 incentive with 29,653 annual kWh savings. Most recently, in 2016 LAS will be
conducting a study on Glycol Heat Recovery at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre
As well, the Municipality participated in the Small Business Lighting program with API for twelve facilities between 2011 and
2015.10 The Municipality and EDC will continue to work closely with API in 2016 and beyond to explore further energy reduction
opportunities in the community. It must be noted that API works with the residential and business sector as well in helping with
energy savings upgrades. In 2016, the Small Business Lighting Program continues with an offer of up to $2,000 in energy
efficient upgrades. As well the Retrofit and Audit funding is still available. A key recommendation of this plan is to continue the
promotion and awareness of API initiatives to all residents and businesses to ensure more people use available energy
programs and incentives to save money and lower electricity usage.
Wawa Energy Profile
In Ontario, energy consumption is expected to grow moderately (30%) with the addition of 3.7 million people over the next 15
years.12 This energy is supplied to the province from a variety of sources and since deregulation, multiple organizations are
involved in getting energy to Ontarians. Three companies are involved in ensuring that residents and business in Wawa have a
reliable supply of energy. They are: Brookfield Renewable Energy (generates the power through hydroelectric dams within the
region), Great Lakes Power (transmits the electricity through power lines), and Algoma Power Inc. (local distribution company
that distributes power to residents and businesses). As identified on their corporate website, Brookfield Renewable Energy
operates seven hydroelectric dams in the Wawa Area. Wawa Area hydroelectric generating stations have the potential to
generate 112.0 MW at any given time. Based on total electrical consumption from Algoma Power Inc. for 2013, the average
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Real Term Energy (2015, May 20). Municipality of Wawa Investment Grade Audit.
Insight gained by Economic Development Corporation of Wawa through an email from Jody Tait (Energy Conservation Advisor, Algoma Power Inc.)
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Ontario Ministry of Energy. (2013, December). Achieving Balance Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan. Retrieved from:
http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/en/ltep/achieving-balance-ontarios-long-term-energy-plan/
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load on the Wawa one and two circuits at any given point in the year is 3.35 MW, about 3% of what is available. The remaining
97% of hydro production is being fed to the grid for the rest of the Ontario. As a result, it can be inferred that almost all of
Wawa’s electricity comes from water generation which is one of the cleanest and lowest GHG producing forms of electricity. This
means as a community, Wawa produces much lower GHG emissions than estimated using provincial GHG calculation formulas
that use a formula based on a mix of generation (e.g. nuclear and fossil fuels) as required by the Province. It is recommended
to the Ministry of Environment to review the source of electricity when reviewing existing GHG coefficient figures. The following
section of this report reviews electrical consumption, water, and waste and transportation data analyzed for Wawa.
Wawa Electrical Data
Community wide electrical data was collected and analyzed by sector (municipal, residential, commercial, and industrial), in
Wawa. With regards to other heating fuel types, including: biomass, heating fuel oil and propane used for home heating,
provincial figures were used to determine per capita consumption estimates and associated GHG emissions. The base year of
2013 was used for all data analysis with 2014 as the comparative year. For the community as a whole, electrical consumption
data provided by Algoma Power Inc. (API) was analyzed to come up with both consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG)
emission figures. It must be noted that these numbers were also used for the spatial analysis of electrical energy statistics to
identify high energy consumption locations within the municipality. For municipal buildings, data collected by the municipality
for electrical use, fuel oil and propane for heating was used for consumption and GHG figures. For a detailed overview of the
municipal building fuel consumption by type and associated GHG emissions, please see Appendix 4. This report will focus on the
community consumption figures.
Wawa Electrical Consumption by Sector for 2013 and 201413
2013 KWH
2014 KWH
20000000
15000000
Residential
13, 646,002.12
14, 679,335
Commercial
12, 662,602.23
15, 060,320.9
5000000
3, 039,167.39
3, 432,989.77
0
29, 347,771.74
33, 172,645.67
Municipal
TOTAL
10000000
Residential
2013 KWH
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Data supplied by Algoma Power Inc. to the EDC and Wawa in an aggregate form.
Commercial
2014 KWH
Municipal
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As illustrated above, we can see that between 2013 and 2014, there was an increase in electrical consumption in all sectors in
Wawa. Electrical consumption increase by sector is as follows:
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Residential increased 7.57%
Commercial increased 18.94%
Municipal increased 12.96%
On average, electrical consumption for the community increased by approximately 14% in 2014 from 2013. Highest
consumption occurred in the commercial sector with use of 15,060,320 kWh in 2014. A key factor that contributed to this that
must be noted is the extreme difference in temperature in
2014 compared to 2013 winter in Wawa. Comparing annual
energy consumption patterns in Wawa requires a true
understanding of external factors, especially weather.
Building heating and cooling are very sensitive to changes in
weather, which can often explain year-to-year fluctuations
of energy use by Wawa residents and businesses. Heating
degree days (HDD) were 9% higher in 2014 at 5,234 versus
5,705 in 2013. Consequently, cooling degree days (CDD)
was significantly lower in 2014, dropping 71% between
2013 and 2014. It must be noted that the summer of 2014 was
extremely cold.
Water
Wawa is in a unique situation when it comes to water access and consumption. The community is situated on the shores of
Wawa Lake and is a short distance from Lake Superior, the largest fresh water lake in North America. Being surrounded by
water has led to a culture of high water consumption in Wawa leading to a higher use of water per person. Canada has one-fifth
of the world’s fresh water supply and average water usage per capita is approximately 326 litres per day. 15 A water filtration
plant was constructed based on water demand in Wawa of 700 litres per capita per day, not the 900 plus per capita per day it
now stands at.16 Therefore, on a per capita basis, Wawa residents use approximately three times more water than the average
Canadian. As well, it must be noted that overall average monthly consumption of water in Wawa is on the rise. Average
15
Public Works and Government Services. (2014, November 20). The Environmentally Responsible Construction and Renovation Handbook: Chapter 6 – Water
Conservation. Retrieved from: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/biens-property/gd-env-cnstrctn/page-6-eng.html
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Mills, S., (2008, September 8). Wawa uses way too much water: report. The Sault Star. Retrieved from: http://www.saultstar.com/2008/09/08/wawa-usesway-too-much-water-report
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consumption of water in Wawa increased 11.72% from 2013 to 2014. November of
2014 saw the largest increase of 29% from 2013 to 2014.
To better understand local usage that is above the national average, a project
installing water meters in every business and residence in Wawa was completed in
2014. Partnering with Algoma Power, the Municipality of Wawa is now collecting
usage data that will be used to develop a rate structure for future water and sewer
rates in Wawa. Residential water billing will commence in the near future and it is
recommended that the municipality promote understanding of this new process
through an open house initiative explaining how the new metering system will work.
“The goal of the installation of the water meters is two-fold: first to allow the conservation of water by allowing the Municipality,
its business and residents to monitor their water use and second to develop a rate structure that is guided by the volume of
water use.”17
It must be noted that “prior to the installation of the water meters, by-passes were installed in homes that run bleeders in the
winter months. These diminish the municipality’s ability to compare metered consumption against volume delivered from the
water treatment plant.”18. By-passes were required to be installed to prevent freeze up in the winter months. As indicated in the
Weather portion of this report, an increase in days that require heating indicates longer and colder winters over the past couple
of years. This must be factored into the reasoning as to why bypasses must be kept on for longer and is another reason why
water consumption is abnormally high in Wawa.
Though the by-passes are useful in the sense that they prevent freezing, there is a question concerning leaks. “The Municipality
has conducted two leak detection tests in the past ten years. Water is being used by the water by-passes and even by some
residences outside of the time that the Municipality requests that they be turned on. It was explained that at 60 psi (the water
pressure) a 1/15” leak will over a 3 month period waste an incredible 74,000 gallons of water” 19. Due diligence on the part of
the home and/or business owner will identify whether or not there is a leak if no water use occurs and meter numbers increase.
In summary, the excessive water consumption is two-fold. Firstly, water meters will help address the need for awareness with
regards to consumption and encourage behavioral change on the part of both businesses and home owners. It is; however
recommend that Wawa investigate the possibility of conducting a Water Management Plan. The results of these plans can be
very progressive, such as the implementation of the Water Conservation, Efficiency and Productivity (CEP) in Okotoks, Alberta
17
Wray, C. (2015, May 1). LED Lighting and Water Meter Update. Retrieved from: http://edcwawa.ca/from-the-desk-of-the-cao-of-the-municipality-of-wawa/
Municipality of Wawa Water Division Infrastructure Services. (2014, February). Wawa Drinking Water Systems Annual and Summary Reports for 2013.
Retrieved from: http://www.wawa.cc/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2013-Annual-and-Summary-Water-Reports.pdf
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Grundt, B. (2012, October 15). Water Meters. wawanews.com. Retrieved from: http://www.wawanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16533:water-meters&catid=177:2012
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resulting in has achieved one of the lowest per capita gross water consumption rates in North America 20. Up-front capital costs
of upgrading the waterline infrastructure is not feasible for the community at present, as well the bypasses keep lines from
freezing in the winter, without which could lead to numerous costly
renovations. They are necessary, in particular due to the long cold
winters experienced in Wawa. Increased education and awareness with
regards to water conservation best practices would encourage a more
sustainable culture within the community. For example, a program
encouraging low flush toilets would reduce usage as well as control
flushing.
Waste
Wawa currently has weekly curbside garbage pickup with all refuse
going to the municipal landfill approximately 10 km from the town
centre. Curbside recycling is not part of municipal services; however, a
tin and aluminum can initiative is underway at the local school École
Saint-Joseph. As well, the community participates in an annual Municipal
Special and Hazardous Waste (MSHW) collection to divert dangerous
Tin and Aluminum Recycling Bins, École Saint-Joseph
materials from its landfill. Furthermore, diversion of steel (metals), tires,
electronics and wastewood is also conducted by the municipality.
The Municipality is currently undertaking a study to expand the municipal landfill site as it is
at capacity. High interest has arisen throughout the energy planning process to start a
municipal recycling program. The current expansion study should explore recycling
opportunities to identify the cost benefit analysis of recycling and how it could possibly extend
the life of the current landfill. Though there is a cost associated to recycling, monies are
available to encourage recycling and studies. An example is the study conducted in Cochrane
funded by the continuous improvement fund. Click Here to read more or go to:
http://cif.wdo.ca/enews/connections/2016/issue27/cochrane-cart-based-collection.html
Wawa Green Days Community Clean-Up
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FCM. (2015, June 6). 2015 Water Program Town of Okotoks, Alberta Water Conservation, Efficiency and Productivity Programs. Retrieved from:
http://www.fcm.ca/home/awards/fcm-sustainable-communities-awards/2015-winners/2015-waterprogram.htm?_cldee=bW9uZWlsbEBlZGN3YXdhLmNh&utm_source=ClickDimensions&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GMF%20Updates%202016
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Transportation
In Wawa, outbound trips to destinations outside of the community
account for the majority of total vehicle kilometres travelled and
contribute to a large proportion of fuel used for transportation.
Most of these trips are related to employment as well as travel to
larger metropolises nearby in particular Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins
and Thunder Bay. There is no record of kilometers for
transportation and associated greenhouse gas emissions on record
for this community, as attempts to acquire fuel consumption
volumes from local fuel distributions was unsuccessful.
It must be noted; however, that a broad overview regarding costs for fuel spent on the Municipal fleet of vehicles was obtained
from municipal records. According to the Municipality of Wawa Budget 2015, the city maintains a fleet of 38 vehicles (note
some of these vehicles may be since retired since the writing of this report). The vehicles include a variety of makes and models
including small engines, trailers, automobiles and heavy equipment. According to the 2015 Municipal Budget, total gas costs for
the municipal fleet was $173, 362.00. Fuel costs increased 15% from the $151,376.00 spent on gas in 201421. No record of
total kilometers consumed for vehicles in Wawa was obtained for this report. In order to obtain GHG estimates either fuel litre
volume or kilometres recorded for fuel must be recorded.
Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions
Methodology
GHG Emissions were calculated for electricity by sector and for municipal buildings in Wawa by multiplying the energy
consumed by each building with a GHG coefficient, provided by the Ministry of Energy from Environment Canada. A GHG
coefficient relates to the amount of GHGs that are produced by a specific energy consumption process in the form of GHG/unit
of energy or (kg CO2 / kWh). For municipal buildings, GHG coefficients were calculated for electricity consumption, fuel oil and
propane. This report will only look at community electricity emissions. To see the municipal building breakdown please see
Appendix 4. Table 1 lists the GHG coefficients that were used for this report.
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W, Chris. 2015, June 3. The Municipality of Wawa Budget 2015. Prepared for the Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa.
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Table 2: Environment Canada Greenhouse Gas Emission Coefficients 22
Energy Type
Electricity
Fuel Oil
Propane
Wood
Unit of Measure
kWh
Litre
Litre
Tonne
kGHG Coefficient
0.076012
2.7351560
1.5409840
860.4900000
The following table illustrates the total GHGs emitted from each sector of electrical consumption in Wawa and the difference
between 2013 and 2014 from the data supplied by Algoma Power Inc.
Table 3: Wawa Electrical Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector in 2013 and 2014
KWH to GHG Conversion
SECTOR
Residential
Commercial
Municipal
TOTAL
2013 kGHG
1, 037,260
962,510
231,013
2, 230,782.826
2014 kGHG
1, 115,806
1, 144,765
260,948
2, 521,519.14
Change (Δ)
7.57%
18.94%
12.96%
13.03%
Similarly to the consumption figures, commercial electricity users GHGs increased the most in Wawa at 1,144,765 kilograms in
2014, approximately a 20% increase from emissions in 2013. The second highest emitter was the residential sector which
created 1,115,806 kilograms of GHGs in 2014, which was an 8% increase from emissions in 2013. This further substantiates
the need for continued efforts in increasing education and awareness for residential energy users in Wawa and what they can do
to decrease both consumption and GHG emissions with regards to electricity.
Summary: Wawa Energy Profile
A comprehensive community and sector wide baseline was not established for Wawa for all fuel types used for heat and power.
The baseline was established for electricity use only and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Data was either not available or
obtainable for fuel oil, propane or biomass. Multiple attempts were made to acquire this data to no avail. Key barriers included
privacy and confidentiality concerns as well as an unwillingness to share volume figures. Estimates were made in the Energy
Study Report (See Appendix 4) for biomass, fuel oil and propane based on provincial averages; however, it would be wrong to
include this in an estimate for the overall community consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The province must initiate
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Supplied by Julie Greenspoon from the Ministry of Energy (coefficients established by Environment Canada)
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stricter regulations or mandates to all fossil fuel suppliers (both for heating and transportation) to allow for consumption metrics
to be shared to identify a more comprehensive baseline of consumption and GHGs in the province.
Capacity Constraints
Wawa is a remote community in Northern Ontario that benefits from close access to natural resources. Over the years
generation constraints have put pressure on electrical growth within the region.
Local Transmission Capacity
The development of green energy projects in Wawa and area have been fairly scarce, in particular due to a lack of investment
from large industrial energy users. Currently, capacity constraints in the Wawa electricity transmission lines limits Feed-In-Tarrif
(FIT) projects, those greater than 10 kW, from moving forward. Although the community has been advised that should enough
demand exist, the capacity issue would be addressed, no projects are in the planning stage at present. The Lady Dunn Health
Centre was interested in a solar rooftop FIT project, however, it is no longer being considered. Large industrial users benefit
from FIT projects; however, no large projects are currently being considered in Wawa. It is recommended that the Municipality
stay apprised of larger industrial economic development projects in the area and bring forward concerns to Great Lakes Power
(the local transmission company) should the need arise.
Provincial Transmission Constraints
Capacity constraints also exist in the Hydro One transmission grid potentially prohibiting large green energy projects from
developing in the area. The East West Tie Expansion was identified as a priority transmission project in the 2013 Ontario Long
Term Energy Plan. The purpose of this projects is to provide a reliable electricity supply to Northwest Ontario to enable growth
and changes to the energy supply mix in the region.
The East-West Tie Expansion project consists of a new 230 kV transmission line between Wawa and Thunder Bay. The new line
will increase the electricity transfer capability into Northwest Ontario from 175 MW to 650 MW, and will improve the flexibility
and efficiency of the Northwest electricity system. As part of this project, upgrades are being planned for the Lakehead,
Marathon, and Wawa transformer stations to accommodate the new line. This project is planned to be in-service in 2020.
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Regional Electricity Energy
Planning
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is
responsible for regional electricity planning in Ontario.
Wawa falls into the East Lake Superior Region.
The East Lake Superior Region includes all of Great Lakes
Power’s 560 km of transmission lines as well as ties to
the provincial grid at Hydro One's Wawa Transformer
Station (TS) in the North West and Mississagi TS in the
Northeast plus Hydro One's 115 kV line supplied from
Wawa TS. Local distribution companies in this area
include: Algoma Power Inc., PUC Distribution Inc., and
Chapleau Public Utility Corporation. Recently, a Needs
Assessment was conducted for the East Lake Superior
region in late 2014 and it was determined that there are
no electricity needs in the next ten years requiring
regional coordination. The next Regional Planning Process
will be undertaken in 2019, unless there is a need to
conduct one before that date23.
Wawa and Area Energy Planning
The Superior East Region of Ontario is comprised of many
small communities and First Nations. Having all
experienced the downfall of the forest economy as well as
other socio-economic pressures, they have come
together in a variety of forums to encourage collaboration
IESO East Lake Superior Region
and communication through strength in numbers. One such
partnership that Wawa is encouraged to explore is working with the newly established Enhanced Sustainable Forest Licence
(eSFL) companies to establish a community forest in the region. eSFLs are a cooperative not-for-profit group of stakeholders
who manage a crown forest for the benefit of the regional stakeholder groups under the stringent guidelines as outlined in the
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IESO. East Lake Superior Regional Planning. Retrieved from: http://www.ieso.ca/Pages/Ontario's-Power-System/Regional-Planning/East-LakeSuperior/default.aspx
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Crown Forest Sustainability Act24. Collaborating on initiatives such as this would be both economically and environmentally
encouraging for the community.
Another organization that could be a key collaborator in regional energy planning is the Northeast Superior Regional Chiefs
Forum (NSRCF) was created in 2008, and is comprised of six Chiefs’ of
six First Nations whose members have a shared territorial interest in
the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve. The six First Nations who are
members of the Forum are:
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Chapleau Cree First Nation
Brunswick House First Nation
Michipicoten First Nation
Missanabie Cree First Nation
Pic Mobert First Nation
Hornepayne First Nation
The NSRCF led by Chapleau Cree are developing Regional Energy
Strategy. In December 2015, a workshop was held in Sault Ste.
Marie to seek understanding and identify opportunities, breakdown
barriers and find common ground with regards to regional energy
planning. Communication with the NSRCF regarding insights from the
Wawa Energy Plan is recommended.
2015 Michipicoten First Nation Pow-Wow
Another strategic partner to work with is the Superior East Regional Mayors Group, which includes
mayors from the following municipalities:
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Wawa
Hornepayne
Dubreuilville
Chapleau
Manitowadge
Michipicoten First Nation Flag
It is recommended that Wawa stay apprised on project developments in an attempt to further synergies
as well as collaborative First Nation and Municipal partnerships, including work with the Superior East
Regional Mayors group. A recent flag raising ceremony occurred in Wawa where the Michipicoten First Nation was added to the
municipality’s flag system. Opportunities exist for collaboration in particular for green project development.
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Cormier, R. President, R&B Cormier Inc. http://www.rbcormier.com/ .
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Biomass Energy Opportunities
Wawa is located in the heart of the boreal forest, making it a prime location for
exploring opportunities related to using and creating a biomass economy. Bioenergy
has been a key topic in the region over the past few years as part of a strategy to
revitalize the regional forestry industry. In 2014, a Finish Delegation visited Wawa, led
by the Biomass Innovation Centre (now the Biomass North Development Centre) to
explore and seek out biomass energy opportunities in the region. Successful business
models from Finland were exhibited as case studies as a learning tool to be considered
and possibly even modeled in Wawa.
As well, in 2015, a
workshop on incorporating
Bioenergy in Your
Community was put on by
the Ministry of Natural
2015 Bioenergy Presentation, Wawa, ON
Resources and Forestry
(MNRF) in Wawa. Regional communities and First Nation
representatives attended this workshop including: Michipicoten
First Nation, Dubreuilville, and Chapleau. Bioenergy uses mill and
forest residues as fuel which is a form of clean energy 25. Using
biomass heat in Wawa would increase the use of local fuels to keep
economic benefits in the community and province.
Biomass opportunities exist in Wawa to explore heating municipal
buildings with forest residues from the region and establishing
partnerships with industrial pellet producers in the region such as
Rentech. It must be noted that there are some challenges, in
particular with regards to legislation and wood supply access.
Promoting the residential use of high efficiency and clean pellet
stoves as an alternative heating source is encouraged to encourage
2014 Finish Delegation Visit, Wawa, ON
community education and awareness with regards to this fuel
alternative. With additional buy in for biomass use in the region may help with the restrictive provincial measures currently in
place with regards to larger more capital intensive projects. It must be noted that ultimately, a biomass strategy is a more
medium and long term energy solution.
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Campbell, K. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. (2015, June 25). Bioenergy & Your Community Energy Plans.
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Wawa Energy Plan - Project Overview
As previously mentioned, the Wawa MEP was a three tiered process
that took place over the course of fifteen months.
Stage 1: Stakeholder Consultations
Stakeholder Consultations took place over the course of six months
from August 2014 to January 2015. The purpose of this phase was to
engage stakeholders in the Wawa Energy Plan and learn about
opportunities, and barriers with regards to energy in Wawa. Four
types of consultations were conducted by the Wawa Energy Plan
Committee: Youth, Primary, Secondary and Resident.
Youth stakeholders were given a survey to gauge awareness
regarding energy conservation. Primary stakeholders were identified
as key players with regards to energy consumption and change
including: Energy Suppliers, Large Business Energy Users, the
2014 Youth Energy Awareness Survey
Municipality, Apartments /
Booth
Landlords, Health/Public Services, Community Groups, Regional Partners,
Schools and Others (which included community leaders with regards to energy
conservation). They were consulted with on a one-on-one basis either in
person or by phone. Secondary stakeholders were also key players with
regards to energy consumption including: car dealerships, public services,
builders/suppliers, community groups (churches) larger business energy users,
apartment/Landlords, Recycling and the Municipality. They were consulted
through an online questionnaire regarding opportunities, barriers and priories
with regards to local energy. Residents were consulted with through an online,
in person and/or phone survey with the incentive of an iPad to obtain the most
results possible. In 3 weeks, 360 surveys were completed.
2015 Wawa Goose Seniors Club
saveONenergy Presentation
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Stage 2: Baseline Energy Study and Energy Maps
Phase 2 of the project resulted in the creation of a Baseline Energy (BLS)
Study and Energy Maps report. The goal of the BLS was to measure how and
where energy is used within the municipality and to analyze opportunities for
energy reduction. Wawa’s electricity is predominantly obtained from
renewable sources, with the majority coming from hydroelectricity and the
remainder from solar. Two sets of data were obtained for this stage 2 of the
Wawa MEP. Firstly, the EDC of Wawa sought the participation of API) to
provide energy consumption data for electricity use in Wawa. It must be
noted that this is the only consumption data that was provided for the
municipality as a whole. The baseline year for all data analysis for this report
is 2013, with 2014 as the comparative year. Secondly, consumption data for
municipal buildings for electricity, fuel oil and propane were provided.
Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) were calculated from the electrical data
by sector (Municipal, Commercial and Residential) as well as the Municipal
building data for electricity, propane and fuel oil. To further substantiate
findings, analytics from water consumption and weather trends were also
analyzed.
Stage 3: Energy Plan Development
Emily Cormier (Energy Project Manager) and
Mayor Ron Rody look at the Wawa Energy Maps
The final six months of the Wawa MEP planning process incorporated a variety of stakeholder activities to develop the energy
action plan and prioritize the recommended activities. A brainstorming session was held on August 31, 2015, with key
stakeholders which resulted in a comprehensive list of action items being developed, which were then streamlined through a
follow-up ranking exercise with the Energy Committee members. In addition, an Action Plan Survey was also conducted to
identify which action items were most important to the general the public. As an incentive, a draw for a Fitbit and $50 was held.
To see the survey, refer to Appendix 1 and its results Appendix 2. Finally, the capstone engagement activity of this project was
the weeklong initiative entitled Wawa Green Days which ran over the course of six days in September 2015 and encouraged
residents to learn about energy, recycling and hazardous waste disposal. To see the calendar of events, please see Appendix 6.
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Wawa Green Days was a huge success and it is recommended that it become an annual
occurrence in Wawa and be expanded upon in years to come. The following are some
key success measures from the weeklong activities:
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Fall Fair Ballots: 120 Attendees, 165 pledge leaves
Community Clean Up: 12 people
Wawa Energy Plan Open House: 42 people
saveONenergy Home Hardware Event: 30 people
Water Treatment Plant Tour: 10 public, 20 students
JJAM FM Radio Water Prize Pack Contest: 200 call ins
Wawa Green Days, the capstone event of the Wawa Energy
Plan, reiterated that residents of Wawa were keen on embracing
a culture of conservation and adopting energy plan
recommendations into their daily lives. An exercise that was
undertaken during the week was a green leaf pledge. Residents were encouraged to
sign their name to a leaf and write down an energy pledge to adopt after green energy
week. A tree was created as part of the promotion of the event and by the weeks end
it was fully foliated. The following images display the before and after of the process.
Stakeholder Engagement Activities
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Stakeholder Engagement
By incorporating residents in the plan development process, the
EDC has created a highly implementable project based on what
citizen’s deem as both needed and feasible in the community.
This was substantiated by a highly comprehensive and collaborative
stakeholder engagement component that has endured throughout
the entirety of this project. Stakeholder Engagement included a
multifaceted approach including a variety of outreach and
communication activities. The infographic to the right illustrates
activities undertook. For
further details pertaining each
activity, please refer to
Appendix 7.
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Action Plan
The following Vision and Goal were established throughout the Wawa Energy Plan process and will be referred to as a
benchmark to monitor the plan projects throughout the implementation of the plan in years to come.
Vision
Wawa: A Sustainable Community, Powered by People.
Goal
Through community education and energy savings programs provided by the Municipality of Wawa and its partners, Wawa will
decrease its energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
By 2025, the Community of Wawa will achieve a per capita reduction of:
a) 10% of its electricity use,
b) 25% of its municipal water use, and
c) 25% of its waste production through an affordable recycling and composting program
Wawa is a sustainable community that relies on local natural resources to provide affordable energy improving the local
economy.
A combination of both qualitative and quantitative research methods were utilized to develop the Wawa Energy Action Plan.
Insights were amalgamated and categorized into five pillars: Electricity (Non-Heat), Building Heat, Waste, Water and
Transportation. The core recommendation identified by residents, government and businesses is the need for increased
education and awareness with regards to energy. With education and awareness as the umbrella goal of the project, the five
categories have their own goals and objectives. Again, it must be noted that education and awareness is infused in all goals of
the Wawa Energy Plan. Each goal is divided into two to four objectives and associated action items, leads/partners, a
timeframe, and alignment and performance indicators to measure implementation success.
The Action Plan utilizes the legend below to illustrate the timeframe allocated to action items:
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Electricity (Non-Heat) Reduce consumption of electricity (non-heat use) by 10% by investigating local transmission capacity
improvement, the use of alternative green energy sources to create electricity and continued conservation education initiatives.
1.
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
a.
b.
ELECTRICITY (NON-HEAT)
c.
d.
2.
REDUCE
CONSUMPTION
OF ELECTRICTY
(NON-HEAT USE)
a.
b.
ACTIONS
Increase education
and awareness
regarding renewable
energy alternatives
(i.e. solar and
biomass) and energy
conservation
Continue to improve
local energy
information
Confirm conservation
demand management
programs to be
delivered in Wawa by
Algoma Power Inc.
(API) public
Create Youth
Ambassador Team to
educate residents
Explore and
encourage installation
of automatic light
switches in all
municipal and
commercial buildings
in Wawa
Community wide
incandescent
replacement initiative
(e.g. Partner with API
to promote the
residential and
retrofit programs
(Small Business
Lighting) for
businesses)
RESPONSIBILITY
Lead:
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Economic
Development
Corporation of
Wawa (EDC)/
Energy Manager
Partners:
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API
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Municipality of
Wawa
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Schools
WHEN
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Lead:
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EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:
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API
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Lead:
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EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:
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API
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ALIGNMENT
Municipal Business
Plan
Community of
Wawa Strategic
Plan
Northern Ontario
Growth Plan
Independent
Electricity System
Operator (IESO)
saveONenergy
Programs
Ontario Green
Energy Act
Municipal Business
Plan
Independent
Electricity System
Operator (IESO)
saveONenergy
Programs
Wawa Asset
Management Plan
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Funding application submission
to Ontario Trillium Foundation
to hire an Energy Manager at
the EDC
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Number of people who attend
workshops (attendance at
events)
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Success of Youth Team
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Number of
communication/media/public
relations campaigns and
follow-up inquiries
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Number of retrofits in Wawa
Adoption of incentive program
Number of incandescent
replacements
Completion of Municipal Energy
audits
Electricity consumption
decrease in comparison to
previous years
Amalgamation of Municipal
Offices/buildings to lower
operating costs of unnecessary
infrastructure
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2.
OBJECTIVE
REDUCE
CONSUMPTION
OF ELECTRICTY
(NON-HEAT USE)
c.
d.
ELECTRICITY (NON-HEAT)
3.
4.
INCREASE LOCAL
ELECTRICITY
TRANSMISSION
CAPACITY
INCREASE USE OF
GREEN ENERGY
SOURCES TO
CREATE
ELECTRICITY
a.
ACTIONS
Conduct energy
audits on municipal
facilities (e.g. Audit
Funding Program
where you can get
50% of your audit
from the
saveONenergy
program)
Explore using solar
panels for lit signs in
Wawa (e.g. Solar
Global Solutions)
Investigate use of
energy storage
integration to move
forward with
balancing Wawa grid
load for fit and
microfit projects (e.g.
Assist hospital with
reapplying for FIT
b.
Contact Great Lakes
Power and develop
plan to increase line
capacity.
a.
Further opportunities
for solar on high
energy users (e.g.
Green Energy
Cooperative)
Work with the
Ministry of Natural
Resources and
Forestry (MNRF) and
eSFLs and existing
SFL companies on
regional biomass
opportunities.
b.
RESPONSIBILITY
Lead

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

API

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners

Great Lakes
Power (GLP)

Municipality of
Wawa
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LDHC
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API
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:
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GLP
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager /
Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:
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MNRF
Partners:
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eSFLs
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Superior East
Regional Mayors
Group
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EDC / Energy
Manager
Biomass North
Development
Centre
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WHEN
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




ALIGNMENT
Municipal Business
Plan
Independent
Electricity System
Operator (IESO)
saveONenergy
Programs
Wawa Asset
Management Plan
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Number of retrofits in Wawa
Adoption of incentive program
Number of incandescent
replacements

Completion of Municipal Energy
audits

Electricity consumption
decrease in comparison to
previous years

Amalgamation of Municipal
Offices/buildings to lower
operating costs



Ontario Climate
Change Discussion
Paper 2015
Northern Ontario
Growth Plan
IESO Fit/Microfit
Program

Municipal Business
Plan
Ontario Climate
Change Discussion
Paper 2015
Northern Ontario
Growth Plan
IESO
saveONenergy
programs



Number of fit and/or microfit
projects that are approved and
implemented
Hospital solar project
implementation
Number of alternative energy
projects implemented in Wawa
Regional biomass strategy
development and
implementation
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OBJECTIVE
ELECTRICITY (NON-HEAT)
c.
ACTIONS
Lobby with the
Ontario Provincial
government to invest
in Wawa region green
energy projects (e.g.
solar park, wind
farm)
RESPONSIBILITY
Lead:

Member of
Parliament
(Carol Hughes)
and MPP Mike
Mantha
WHEN
ALIGNMENT
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Partners:

EDC / Energy
Manager

Municipality of
Wawa

API

Michipicoten
First Nation
Building Heat Reduce use of heat energy fossil fuels by 25% by increasing energy heating efficiencies in existing
buildings, use of green heat sources and continued education and awareness initiatives
BUILDING HEAT (NON-ELECTRIC)
1.
OBJECTIVES
EDUCATION
a.
b.
2.
REDUCE USE OF
HEAT ENERGY
FOSSIL FUELS
a.
ACTIONS
Hire dedicated Energy
Manager to implement
education initiatives
for heat conservation
Promote awareness of
green heating
alternatives and
conservation (e.g.
solar heating, biomass
(installation and
insurance)
Encourage use of
energy reduction
devices (e.g. purchase
a thermal heat gun to
rent out to residents,
insulated pipe
wrapping, , digital
thermostats,
myhydroeye, energy
monitors)
RESPONSIBILITY
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

API

WETT Inspector
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

API
WHEN







ALIGNMENT
Municipal
Business Plan
Ontario Climate
Change
Discussion Paper
2015
Independent
Electricity
System Operator
(IESO)
saveONenergy
Programs
saveONenergy
Programs
Community of
Wawa Strategic
Plan
Municipal
Business Plan
Asset
Management
Plan
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Successful hiring of an Energy
Manager for 2 year term

Attendance at information
workshops

Total upgrades for heating
conservation programs





Adoption of energy reduction
devices
Purchase of thermal energy
device
Volunteers willing to assist with
weather proofing program
Number of energy audits
conducted
27
OBJECTIVES
2.
REDUCE USE OF
HEAT ENERGY
FOSSIL FUELS
b.
c.
BUILDING HEAT (NON-ELECTRIC)
3.
INCREASE
ENERGY HEATING
EFFICIENCIES IN
EXISTING
BUILDINGS AND
NEW BUILDINGS
a.
b.
4.
INCREASE USE OF
ALTERNATIVE
HEAT SOURCES
a.
b.
ACTIONS
RESPONSIBILITY
Develop volunteer
program to install
weather proofing on
windows for seniors
and low-income
residents
Promote residential
and commercial
energy audits (e.g.
saveONenergy Audit
Funding Program)
Implement Wawa
Downtown
Community
Improvement Plan
and expand coverage
area to include all
Business
Improvement
Association (BIA)
area. Provide financial
incentive for heating
retrofits
Investigate
Michipicoten Memorial
Community Centre
(MMCC) heat recovery
from Glycol and other
heating (e.g. biomass,
geothermal)
Continue to support
the study of liquefied
natural gas (LNG) in
Wawa
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Investigate use of
biomass heat in a
local building (e.g.
MNRF Building, OPP)
WHEN

ALIGNMENT

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

saveONenergy
Programs
Community of
Wawa Strategic
Plan
Municipal
Business Plan
Asset
Management
Plan

Adoption of energy reduction
devices
Purchase of thermal energy
device
Volunteers willing to assist with
weather proofing program
Number of energy audits
conducted
Municipal
Business Plan
Ontario Climate
Change
Discussion Paper
2015
Independent
Electricity
System Operator
(IESO)
saveONenergy
Programs

Municipal
Business Plan
Ontario Climate
Change
Discussion Paper
2015
saveONenergy
Programs



Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

API
Lead:

BIA
Partners:

API

EDC / Energy
Manager

Municipality of
Wawa

CFDC
Lead:

Municipality of
Wawa
Partners:

API

EDC / Energy
Manager
Lead:

Municipality of
Wawa
Partners:

EDC / Energy
Manager

Regional Mayors
Group

MNDM

NOHFC
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

MNRF

API












Implementation of Wawa
Downtown Community
Improvement Plan
Biomass projects
Feasibility study for LNG
development in Wawa
Pursuit of biomass projects
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Waste Reduce 25% of waste in landfill through an affordable recycling and composting program.
1.
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
ACTIONS
a. Increase education
and awareness of
waste reduction,
recycling and reuse
opportunities in Wawa
(e.g. tin cans,
Hazardous Waste Day,
anti-litter campaign)
b. Design and implement
environmental civic
award to highlight
sustainable
community efforts.
WASTE
c.
2.
REDUCE AMOUNT
OF WASTE AT
LANDFILL
a.
b.
c.
d.
Encourage community
to purchase and use
products made from
recycled, reclaimed or
environmental friendly
products at schools,
government offices
and business.
Complete Municipal
Recycling and Waste
Management Plan
Maintain and grow
waste diversion
opportunities in Wawa
(e.g. tires, e-waste,
wood)
Study costs and
feasibility of a
recycling program
(e.g. Blue Box, PayAs-You-Throw (PAYT)
Encourage use of
residential composters
and provide program
and distribution at
reduced rate (e.g.
seek funding for bulk
purchasing)
RESPONSIBILITY
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

Municipality of
Wawa

Schools
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
WHEN
ALIGNMENT

Wawa Asset
Management
Plan

Community of
Wawa Strategic
Plan

Municipal
Business Plan
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Hiring of Energy Manager

Environmental Award Program

Municipal Green Purchasing
Guidelines By-Law


Partners:

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

Schools

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

Municipality of
Wawa


Wawa Asset
Management
Plan
Community of
Wawa Strategic
Plan
Municipal
Business Plan



Completion of Municipal
Recycling and Waste
Management Plan
Continuation of Municipal waste
diversion programs
Adoption of municipal recycling
program
Number of residents who
participate in the bulk
purchasing program for
composters
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3.
OBJECTIVE
EXPAND
RECYCLING
OPPORTUNITIES
a.
b.
WASTE
c.
d.
4.
IMPLEMENT
COMMUNITY
COMPOSTING
PROGRAM
a.
ACTIONS
Explore potential of
lightbulb collection
station by seeking out
private partnership(s)
Investigate potential
of regional recycling
initiatives
Partner with
community
organization/business
such as the MNRF,
Algoma District School
Board (ADSB) or
Beer/LCBO to expand
paper/cardboard
recycling opportunities
Implement alternative
pick-ups for garbage
and recyclables (e.g.
one week garbage,
recyclables the next)
Investigate and
implement municipal
greenbin program
RESPONSIBILITY
Lead:
EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

API

Green for Life
(GFL)
Lead:

EDC of Wawa
WHEN



ALIGNMENT
Wawa Asset
Management
Plan
Community of
Wawa Strategic
Plan
Municipal
Business Plan
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Secure private partner
Partnership between Wawa,
ADSB and MNRF

Alternative pick up dates
(Municipal By-Law)


Partners:

Regional Mayors
Group

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:
EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

MNRF

ADSB

LCBO

The Beer Store

Rentech / Mines
Lead:

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partner:

Municipality of
Wawa

Greenbin Program (Municipal
By-law)
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Water Reduce both water consumption by 25% and preserve water quality through infrastructure improvements and
education programs.
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
1.
a.
b.
2.
REDUCE
CONSUMPTION
OF MUNICIPAL
WATER
a.
WATER
b.
c.
d.
3.
PRESERVE WATER
QUALITY
a.
b.
ACTIONS
Educate about water
metres
Increase awareness
regarding water
conservation and cost
reduction opportunities
(e.g. no chemical
dumping)
Design and implement
a program to
encourage use of lowflush products (API is
starting a residential
pilot project for energy
efficient products)
Design and implement
a rain barrel program
to promote usage (e.g.
bulk purchase)
Investigate and
develop water
conservation kits to
residents (e.g.
Promote the API
saveONenergy pilot)
Undertake leak
detection program for
municipal and private
water pipes.
Construct bioswales
along storm water runoffs on Wawa Lake (18 as per study)
Investigate cost
effective alternatives
to the use of fluoride
in the treatment of
Wawa water.
RESPONSIBILITY
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
WHEN

Partners:

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager

Partner

API


Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
ALIGNMENT
Ontario Climate
Change
Discussion
Paper 2015
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Decrease in consumption of
municipal water

Increase of toxic items brought
to Hazardous Waste Day

Municipal
Business Plan
Community
Strategic Plan
Ontario Climate
Change
Discussion
Paper 2015

Boreal Shield
Eco-Walk – A
Waterfront
Study for the
Municipality of
Wawa
Municipal
Business Plan
Community
Strategic Plan





Number of attendees at lowflush workshops
Number of participants in rain
barrel program
Adoption of water kits
Leak detection program
implementation
Partners:

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:

API
Partners

EDC / Energy
Manager
Lead:

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:

Municipality of
Wawa
Partners:

EDC / Energy
Manager



Bioswales constructed
Study of fluoride of alternatives
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Transportation Reduce vehicle fuel greenhouse gas emissions
1.
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
ACTIONS
a. Conduct a survey of
the community vehicle
use to obtain annual
greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions
b.
TRANSPORATION
c.
d.
2.
INCREASE USE OF
EFFICIENT FORMS
OF TRANSPORT
a.
b.
Educate on cost of
idling, energy efficient
vehicles
Promote community
bike trails and walking
Train municipal staff
on how to efficiently
operate municipal
vehicles (e.g.
Encourage travel by
groups and webinar /
video conferencing)
Explore price
competitive options in
transportation (e.g.
LNG for municipal
fleets)
Encourage adoption of
alternative fuel fleet
measures by private
and institutional
organizations, using
local examples to
encourage change
RESPONSIBILITY
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

Municipality of
Wawa
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Lead:

Municipality of
Wawa
Partners:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Lead:

EDC / Energy
Manager
Partners:

Municipality of
Wawa
WHEN
ALIGNMENT

Ontario Climate
Change
Discussion
Paper 2015

Wawa Asset
Management
Plan
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Completion of GHG vehicle
emissions inventory

Participation in No-Car Day

Number of people who use trails


Municipal By-Laws:
All new vehicle purchases must
be energy efficient
Enforce mileage recording for
vehicles


LNG Feasibility Study / Pilot

Adoption of a hybrid vehicle at
an organization in Wawa
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Top Immediate Priority Actions (2016 – Year One)
The Wawa Energy Action plan contains 48 recommended actions to incorporate in the implementation process. The champion
around implementing these actions will be the Municipality as well as the Energy Committee. Collaborative partnerships with
strategic partners are encouraged to facilitate task completion. Priority action items to be implemented in year one will facilitate
more medium and long term actions being implemented. The following table outlines immediate actions, their description, date
and resources (human and financial) required:
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
1. Appoint Municipal
Energy Committee
2. Determine Budget
Requirements for Year
One; Apply for Funding
and Hire/Appoint Staff
Resource Support.
3. Complete Municipal
Conservation and
Demand Management
Plan and 2015 GHG
Inventory Report.
4. Develop and undertake
education and
awareness campaign.
5. Research increased
recycling, composting
and diversion
opportunities /
feasibility.
DESCRIPTION
The Wawa Energy Committee will be
transferred to Municipal Council Committee
with same members responsible for
implementation.
Review projects for 2016 and apply for
funding. Use existing staff at Municipal/EDC
until project staff hired. Results of Trillium
funding application known in April.
Committee Report to Council.
The Municipality must complete its five year
demand management plan to comply with
provincial law and post the plan publically
including its annual GHG reports.
DATE
February 2016
The activities to be focused on in year one
are: a) Municipal Energy Web Page, 2)
Wawa Green Days, 3) Newsletter / Press
Releases, 4) API Events, and 5)
Conservation Training and/or Wood Pellet
Stove Workshop.
March 2016 to
December
2016
Municipal staff to design web
page and CDC Committee
organize Green Days.
$2,500 Budget
Ensure landfill expansion study considers
community compost an additional
recycling/diversion. Conduct a cost-benefit
analysis for a “pay-as-you-throw (PAYT)
program to support recycling. Investigate
expansion of hazardous waste and light
bulb collection days.
April 2016 to
December
2016
Municipal Management Team.
Possible consulting study.
February 2016
February 2016
to April 2016
RESOURCES
Municipal By-law EDC Staff
Support.
$0
Committee to complete with
EDC Staff Support
>$10,000 Budget
BUDGET COMMITTED
Municipal Staff with EDC
Support
$0 Budget
$0 Budget (estimate)
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IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
6. Commit to replace
storm water outflows
on Wawa Lake; at
Ganley Street (min.).
7. Implement incentive
based program(s) to
conserve energy.
8. Review and complete
up-to-date municipal
building energy audits
and commit to
implement
recommendations.
9. Research most
effective ways to
reduce water including
funding to complete a
Wawa Water
Conservation Plan.
10.Work with Regional
First Nation Partners to
Create Green Energy
Cooperative and
explore energy
projects.
DESCRIPTION
Commission design drawings for bio-swales
or similar. Apply for funding for construction
in 2016. Council resolution for support.
Note: Funding application made to Trillium
Foundation for Design Drawings).
These programs recommended pending
budget: 1) rain barrels, 2) composters, and
3) low flush toilets/shower heads.
Applications for funding include
consideration of Community Wellness Fund
to Council.
Work with API incentive program and
complete up-to-date audits on arena and
other buildings. List priority building
conservation and efficiency measures based
on cost benefit analysis. Report to Council.
DATE
April 2016 to
December
2016
Identify ways to reduce water use and
educate about water metres and other ways
to residents. Apply for funding to develop
plan.
September
2016
Work with NSRCF and NSMG and others to
investigate regional large green energy
projects.
January 2016
to December
2016
RESOURCES
Municipal/EDC staff to review
plans and apply for funding.
$10,000 Budget (estimate)
June 2016
Committee and Council
Support.
$5,000 Budget (estimate)
July 2016
Municipal staff.
$ unknown
Municipal staff with EDC
support
$0 Budget
Municipal Council and Staff
$0 Budget
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Energy Plan Implementation Strategy
The Wawa MEP creation utilized a highly interactive process to ensure that action items identified would be both needed and
wanted by residents and commercial energy users. In particular, the energy committee identified from the onset of the project
that they wanted to create a plan that could be easily implemented. Over the course of the plan development five scenarios
were devised with regards to potential champions for leading the implementation process of the project. The following figure
illustrates these scenarios, and their associated key strengths and weaknesses:
Emily Cormier, EDC
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Recommendation
The Wawa Energy Plan Committee recommends scenario B, appointing the current Energy Team as a committee of Municipal
Council. To add to this, the EDC could be assigned as the staff resource to support the committee in implementing the Wawa
Energy Plan. Delegating the EDC based on their track record in the creation of the Wawa Energy Plan. With a pre-established
knowledge base and network within the energy industry they have both the knowledge and social capital established. One of
the overarching goals of the EDC is to provide capacity to the municipality in already existing. Though funded already by the
municipality, the EDC has applied to the Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant Stream for a grant valued at $240,000 over
two years to assist in the funding of a dedicated human resource responsible for implementing the short term goals identified in
the Wawa Energy Action Plan. In the event that funding is successful, a collaborative agreement has been established between
Wawa, the EDC and API as key partners in implementing priority action items identified in the Wawa Energy Action Plan.
Funding
It must be noted that there is also other streams of funding available to help with the capital cost barrier to implementing many
projects. The following identifies the key programs available to assist in the funding of implementing the Wawa MEP:





Federal Gas Tax Fund: https://www.amo.on.ca/AMO-PDFs/Gas_Tax/Planning_Requirements_Gas_Tax/SustainabilityPlanning-Toolkit.aspx
Ontario Trillium Foundation: http://www.otf.ca/
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund: http://www.fcm.ca/home/programs/green-municipalfund/apply-for-funding/application-resources.htm
Continuous Improvement Fund: http://cif.wdo.ca/
Rural Economic Development Program: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/red/
The EDC as the staff resource to the Energy Committee of Council will continue to investigate sources of funding to assist the
municipality in the implementation of the energy plan as well as other energy saving projects as they arise.
Strategic Partners
Implementing the Wawa MEP will require a collaborative effort from a variety of individuals and organizations. Partners for the
plan include a comprehensive group of stakeholders from the public, private and non-profit sector and associated leaders. The
following figure outlines partners identified in the Action Plan:
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Figure 3: Strategic Partners
Emily Cormier, EDC
Partners are not limited to the above mentioned list and will be added or omitted throughout the implementation process.
Partners bring a variety of skills and levels of expertise to areas identified in the plan which will facilitate the process.
Throughout the entirety of the implementation process a committee will act as the overseeing body to ensure proper project
monitoring and control.
Energy Plan Alignment
There are many synergies between the Wawa MEP as well as other Municipal and Provincial Projects, which will facilitate the
institutionalizing process of the project. Some examples include:
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Figure 4: Strategic Alignment
Emily Cormier, EDC
In particular, in the recently completed Wawa Municipal Business Plan, a key recommendation was to implement the Wawa
Energy Plan. An implementation strategy, in particular with regards to seeking funding to implement recommendations
identified in the Wawa Energy Plan is underway. Most recently, the EDC of Wawa applied to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for
a Grow Grant worth $240,000. This funding would support the EDC to hire a full time Energy Planner to implement
recommendations. As well, it would seek to support all or partial development of a capital project, in particular a bioswale.
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Integration with Municipal and Community Planning Processes
The success of the Wawa Energy Plan depends greatly on the commitment of the municipality and key stakeholders to integrate
the Plan’s fundamental values and objectives into the organization's culture, plans and decision making processes. This can take
place through the following26;






Embedding a CEP into plans, policies and job descriptions
Budgeting for implementation by including it in the budgeting process
Convening regular, formalized meetings on CEP implementation
Monitoring CEP implementation
Reporting regularly to Council
Renewing the plan every 5-7 years.
The WEP goals have been included in the recently completed Wawa Strategic Plan, Municipal Business Plan and Official Plan.
The WEP also adheres to the recommended strategies set out in the Provincial Grow North Plan, Ontario Climate Change policies
and Provincial Land-Use Policy Statements (2014).
There are planning processes and municipal meetings where the goals and initiatives of the WEP could also be incorporated and
including:










Wawa Conservation and Demand Management Plan (under development)
Annual Budgeting Process (including capital budget planning)
Annual Performance Review of Operations (business planning)
Asset Management Plan (capital plans)
Annual Water Management Plan (recommended)
Wawa Landfill Expansion Plan (under development)
Monthly Municipal CAO and Manager Meetings
Monthly Council and Committee Meetings (including Strategic Plan Implementation and Community Development
Committee)
EFSL Forest Management Planning
Other municipal plans (e.g. strategic planning, poverty reduction, housing, economic development, health, age-friendly).
There are several other opportunities to integrate the WEP objectives into policies and regulations that currently exist or can be
easily created to influence energy use and greenhouse gas emissions within the community;
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QUEST – Getting to Implementation - Draft, October 2015, Page 4.
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



Official Plan and Zoning By-Law
Downtown Community Improvement Plan (2008)
Site Plan Control By-Law
Municipal Policy Manual (e.g. Green Procurement and Travel Policy).
Wawa Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Plan
A regulation came into force January 1, 2012, that requires municipalities to report annually to the Ministry of Energy and
Environment on their energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and publish the reports on their websites starting July 1,
2013. In addition, starting July 1, 2014, municipalities were also required to develop a five-year energy conservation plan and
publish the plan on their websites. Plans must be updated every five years beginning in 2019.27
Integrating the WEP with required energy reporting will help the Municipality of Wawa:






better manage electricity use and costs
identify best practices and energy-saving opportunities
evaluate results by comparing to similar facilities across the province
commit funding to energy initiatives through annual budgets
assist in setting annual conservation goals by providing a benchmark
measure improvements over time
Recommendation
As of January 20, 2016, the Municipality of Wawa had not completed the required Demand Management Plan, although it plans
to complete a report in the first quarter of 2016. It has also not posted its annual GHG emissions reports on its website. It is
critical that the Municipality complete the CDM Plan to show commitment to energy conservation and the goals of the Wawa
Energy Plan as well as to meet provincial law.
Financing the WEP
There are several options for financing the activities of the WEP action plan and include the following for consideration;
27
Ontario Ministry of Energy. (2014). Conservation for Public Policies. Retrieved from: http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/en/green-energy-act/conservation-forpublic-agencies/
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i)
Wawa Federal Gas Tax Fund28
There are a range of energy projects that can be funded under the Federal Gas Tax program. The Municipality of Wawa receives
just over $170,000 annually from the Canada Gas Tax Fund and will receive the following funds over the next three years;
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2016 $ 180,898.95
2017 $ 180,898.95
2018 $ 189,513.18
The Municipality has used its previous Gas Tax Funds to erect solar panels and fund the purchase of a transit bus. Funds can be
allocated to the following;
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Community Energy Systems (e.g. cogeneration)
Waste Diversion projects and studies
Organics and composting
Waste collection depots
Storm Water Systems (e.g. bioswales)
Capacity Building – Studies and Training
Municipal Council should consider the best return on investment when considering future projects for the Gas Tax Fund that
contribute to the goals of the Wawa Energy Plan.
ii) Internal Revolving Energy Fund
Municipal Council could consider creating an internal revolving energy fund to finance capital projects over time that reduces
GHG’s or conserve energy. For example, a revolving fund using the energy savings from the recently installed LED streetlights
could be invested in a capital reserve fund specifically dedicated to energy projects and the revolving fund could be recapitalized
using either the actual savings of future projects, the estimated savings of the projects, or a balance transfer from the general
fund of unspent energy dollars.29
28
Blackstone Corporation in association with R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited. (2008). A Sustainability Planning Toolkit for Municipalities in Ontario Prepared for
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Retrieved from: https://www.amo.on.ca/AMO-PDFs/Gas_Tax/Planning_Requirements_Gas_Tax/SustainabilityPlanning-Toolkit.aspx
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Example: Greening the Bottom Line: The Trend toward Green Revolving Funds on Campus www.greeningthebottomline.org/
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Currently, over $53,000 in revenues results from existing municipal solar project and the projected savings from the Municipal
LED streetlights and other outside light conversions projects is estimated at $60,000 annually. 30
iii) Community Wellness Fund
The Municipality of Wawa has over $400,000 available in a reserve fund for community economic development projects. A
portion of these funds could be used to fund actions of the Energy Plan.
Recommendation
A budget allocation should be set aside for implementation of the energy action plan recommendations annually as part of the
regular municipal budgeting process. This responsibility should be assigned to the CAO’s office.
Wawa Official Plan and Land Use Regulations
The Planning Act requires municipalities to consider provincial interests and prepare planning documents such as:
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Official plans and planning policies that will guide future development;
Zoning by-laws and minor variances to regulate and control land uses;
Plans of subdivision or land severances to divide land;
Site plan control to provide control of how a piece of land is developed; and
Community improvement plans to encourage revitalization of communities.31
The Municipality of Wawa prepared a new Official Plan in 2010 which incorporated policies to ensure energy and sustainability is
considered in future land use planning decisions, in particular for Environmental Sustainability, Rural Lands, Subdivision /
Condominium Development Policies and Development Permit Systems. For more detailed examples, please refer to the Wawa
Official Plan.32
Site Plan Control Wawa (By-law 771-91)
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Realterm Energy – Municipality of Wawa Investment Grade Audit Reports, May 20, 2015 and October 21, 2015.
Evenson, J., Margerm, K., and McDonough, A. (2014). Advancing Integrated Energy Planning in Ontario: A Primer. (page 24). Retrieved from:
http://www.questcanada.org/sites/default/files/files/The%20Primer%20-%20reduced%20size.pdf
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Official Plan of the Municipality of Wawa. (2010). Retrieved from: http://www.wawa.cc/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Wawa-Official-Plan-2011.pdf
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A site plan control by-law may require sustainable design features to support energy efficiency, sustainable transportation
options, water conservation, and improved air and water quality and may also enable tree planting to provide shelter from cold
winter winds and provide shade in the summer.
Recommendation
The Municipality of Wawa’s Site Plan Control By-law is outdated and requires updating to promote sustainability and energy
planning by including design considerations such as incorporating storm water retention systems, promoting native species
planting and permeable paving materials. It should also include energy efficiency requirements such as LED outdoor lighting.
Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Plan (2008)
Under the Planning Act, Section 28, municipalities are able to utilize Community Improvement Plans for a range of projects
including energy related improvements to structures and for enhancing energy supply and conservation through grant or loan
programs.
The Municipality passed a Downtown Community Improvement Plan in June 2008. The Plan does not include goals or
statements related to energy efficiency or conservation and should be amended to expand the recommended financing
incentives outlined in Section 7 relating to eligible projects.
Recommendation
The Municipality should work with the Wawa Business Improvement Association and local businesses to expand the coverage
area of the Community Improvement Plan and develop a financing strategy to implement a financial incentive program to assist
businesses to make building buildings more energy efficient.
Local Improvement Charges
In 2012, the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing amended the Ontario Municipal Act to allow local governments to
use local improvement charges (LICs) to help property owners finance energy efficiency projects on private buildings, including
residential homes.
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For example of use of a LIC, in 2015, the City of Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) became available to homeowners
in all areas of the city. The City has received more than 230 applications to-date and has provided close to $1 million in funding
for homeowners.
Recommendation
With monies saved from energy efficient upgrades it is recommended that the municipality set up a rotating energy loan
program for residents to access with regards to moving forward with energy retrofits or upgrades.
Other Integration Opportunities
1) FIVE YEAR CAPITAL BUDGET. The Municipality should develop a five year capital plan that sets out staged building
upgrades. The energy performance of municipal buildings within Wawa can be improved by planning and staging upgrades and
audits over time. In addition, the opportunity to use cleaner and more efficient fuels in municipal vehicles
2) ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICER. Assigning the responsibility for ensuring employees are trained and understand their
roles in saving energy as well as reporting to Council on the activities to implement the actions recommended in the Wawa
Energy Plan should be assigned to the CAO or a specific Municipal Department.
3) SUSTAINABILITY PLAN. As energy costs rise, residents will want more affordable, energy efficient housing, opportunities
to recycle and a clean, secure drinking water source. The Municipality should consider undertaking a Sustainability Plan to
ensure the environmental sustainability principles are attached to all aspects of life in Wawa.
4) WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN. A Water Management Plan would provide information about current water uses in Wawa and
chart a course for water efficiency improvements, conservation activities, and water-reduction goals. The Municipality of Wawa
should consider a completing a plan in the near future to address high rates of community water use.
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Summary
In conclusion, the Municipality of Wawa has limited control over many budget
expenses mandated by the Province such as its annual share of costs relating to
Policing, Algoma Social Services, Social Housing and the Algoma Health Unit. It is
recommended that the Municipality ensure that all agencies it funds also be made
aware of the Wawa Energy Plan and integrate Wawa’s energy goals into regional
plans. Provincial agencies must also play a role in reducing energy use and the costs
to local taxpayers.
“Communities that make these sustainability-related goals their priority will
attract investment, talented work forces and economic growth” (AMO).
Energy Plan Monitoring and Evaluation
The Wawa MEP is a highly comprehensive plan with key timelines, project leads and partners and strategic alignment to a
myriad of existing strategies. The tasks and deliverables are outlined in the plan with key performance to ensure proper
monitoring; however, the key principles of change management must be utilized to avoid project failure. Like all priorities,
these actions require accountability and for that a human resource substantiated with capital is required. With current municipal
staff at capacity, the plan urges accountability through the hiring of a human resource to keep the plan implementation as their
priority task.
The Wawa MEP Action Plan is diverse with a variety of initiatives that vary from being easily implemented, to some that are
more time consuming. It is important to act upon the short term actions first to create small implementation wins to maintain
project buy in and commitment. This will keep residents, city leaders and businesses alike interested in the project and
encourage them to maintain action item adoption in their current and future plans. As part of these quick wins, an annual
review is recommended to ensure that tasks are being accomplished within specified time frames. Project methodologies (such
as a Gantt chart) are encouraged to encourage adherence to the implementation schedule.
The Wawa MEP is due to be completed by the end of January 2016. At this point council will be encouraged to transform the
existing work team into a committee of council with the assistance of the EDC as a staff resource to oversee project
implementation. Key dates include:
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February 2, 2016: Resolution to transform the Wawa Energy Plan Committee into a committee of council
February 9, 2016: First Wawa Energy Plan Implementation Committee Meeting (monthly meetings to follow)
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February – March 2016: Develop Project Schedule (Gantt Chart) and budget; continue to seek and apply for
implementation funding
March 2016: Establish key education and awareness stakeholder activities within the community
April 2016: Response from the Ontario Trillium Grow Grant Funding
The above highlighted next steps of the project implementation are only a preliminary outline of the immediate actions required
to get the Wawa Energy Plan on its feet with regards to implementation. The committee will continue to work to establish key
priorities over the implementation years.
Wawa Energy Plan Communication Strategy
The Wawa Energy Plan is a municipal project and in order to demonstrate its leadership with regards to both energy
conservation and environmental sustainability, the following is recommended to help with both the roll our communication and
implementation of the Wawa Energy Plan:
1. Transform the Wawa Energy Plan Committee into a Committee of Council
2. Create a Youth Awareness Ambassador Team to further educational initiatives within the community.
3. Create a Webpage on the Municipal Website devoted to Energy and Environmental Initiatives (One-stop shop for all
community energy and environmental information)
4. Partner with API to conduct energy conservation program presentations to the public (e.g. BIA, Rotary, Schools, Seniors
Club) & Plan 2016 Wawa Green Days
5. Create a Permanent Display Panel to move around the city with regards to information regarding energy education and
awareness.
Traditional communication initiatives, as identified in stages one and two of the project will be the same including: email,
social media, newsletters and in-person presentations. Stakeholder Engagement is a top priority with ensuring the
residents and businesses alike in Wawa are aware of the final energy plan and whether actions are indeed implemented.
Pending funding for an energy coordinator, the Municipality in partnership with the EDC and the Energy Committee will
commence implementation of the action plan.
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Final Recommendations - Summary
The Wawa MEP includes many recommendations for stakeholders from municipal leaders to residents. This report outlines key
insights as well as barriers that need to be addressed to facilitate the MEP process. The chart below outlines key
recommendations for provincial, municipal and community leaders :
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Provincial
The Ontario Ministry of
Environment and Climate
Change is encouraged to review
the source of electricity when
reviewing existing Greenhouse
Gas (GHG) emission coefficients.
The Ontario Ministry of Energy is
encouraged to mandate all fossil
fuel (home heating and
transportation) suppliers to
record and supply consumption
metrics in an aggregate form to
facilitate the process of creating
a proper energy baseline for
Ontario Municipalities.
The Province is encouraged to
consult with municipalities and
community stakeholders on
facilitating the adoption of a bio
economy, in particular in
Northern Ontario.
The Province is encouraged to
utilize insights obtained through
the Municipal Energy Plan
process to substantiate the
Ontario Cap and Trade Program
and its impact on Ontario
Municipalities.
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Municipal
Conduct a Water Conservation,
Efficiency and Productivity Plan.
Educate public about Water Metre
FAQs and Next Steps.
Expand upon the MSHW Day.
Incorporate a recycling and
composting component into the
Landfill Expansion Study currently
underway.
Record kilometers for municipal fleet
vehicles in order to create a more
complete inventory of use and GHG
emissions.
Investigate the logistics and
feasibility regarding conducting a
residential survey for transportation
fuel consumption to obtain volume
and GHG figures for the residents of
Wawa.
Explore Green Project development
opportunities with regional groups
(e.g. Michipicoten First Nation,
NSRCF, Regional Mayors Group).
Continue to lobby with the provincial
government and the Ontario Energy
Board (OEB) to encourage electrical
pricing regulation.
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Community
Work with API to increase
awareness regarding energy
conservation programs.
Create a Youth Ambassador Team to
educate the community about
energy conservation and reduction
opportunities.
Pursue biomass energy and
economic opportunities.
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Conclusion
The Wawa MEP is a progressive step for Wawa, residents, businesses and organizations and their commitment to become more
sustainable on an environmental, social and economic level. The Municipality of Wawa has been involved in many energy
efficiency projects and have worked diligently to lower their greenhouse gas emissions, which proves that this project was both
willing to be done and worthwhile. Plans for further studies to lower energy use through further solar projects, LED streetlight
and off-street lighting projects, as well as a heat recovery study for glycol at the community centre are underway.
Implementing the plan will help further and support objectives of the municipal strategic and business plans. Open
communication and a push for education and awareness to encourage the culture of conservation and adoption of a change in
lifestyle is required as the core of this strategy.
The Wawa Energy Plan is a comprehensive strategy that addresses not only energy but all other components of daily life that
require it. In order to implement the project, council must understand that both human and financial capital will be required.
It must be noted that this plan has a highly likelihood of being successfully implemented, as the project management was
designed to clearly address what residents in Wawa want and need as far as energy planning is concerned.
Wawa is a small community that struggles to maintain existing services let alone find funding for new ones. It is recommended
that monies saved from energy conservation initiatives could be set aside in a rotating energy fund dedicated to implementing
key initiatives identified in the Wawa Energy Plan. This combined with provincial and private funding can assist in implementing
the plan. The Wawa MEP recognizes that there are municipal constraints and necessary prioritization. Therefore the MEP is
deigned in stages (short, medium and long) to phase in the implementation. Each action was considered in terms of its costs,
benefits and overall impact on the community. The plan must, and will evolve over time.
Implementation of the Wawa Energy Plan cannot be ignored. The Ontario government has introduced both Long Term Energy
Planning and Energy Conservation legislation, in particular the Energy Statute Amendment Act. Within this, particular attention
must be paid to the proposed amendments to the Green Energy Act, 2009 which will affect municipalities. These amendments
may require a “prescribed person to report to the Ministry of Energy about energy consumption, water use, ratings or other
performance metrics in respect of energy consumption and water use. There may also be verification requirements for the
reported information. The proposed amendments would require electricity, gas and water distributors to make available
prescribed information about consumption of electricity, gas and water”33. Poor reporting and data access barriers have been
identified in the Wawa MEP process and can be utilized to establish policies with regards to accountability on the part of Ontario
municipalities.
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Stevens, D. (2015, October 29). Ontario Government Introduces New Long Term Energy Planning and Energy Conservation Legislation. Retrieved from:
http://energyinsider.ca/index.php/ontario-government-introduces-new-long-term-energy-planning-and-energy-conservation-legislation/
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As well, introduction of a cap and trade program to fight climate change, and the provincial governments intention to link its
cap and trade program with Québec, Manitoba and California’s was released in the January 2016 Ontario Ministry Progress
Reports. Wawa must stay up-to date on this as it could impact municipal operations and monitoring with the community. As
well, it could provide the community with a much needed economic benefit as well 34.
The Wawa MEP gives Wawa a head start with complying with new and stricter provincial regulations with regards to energy use,
greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy, water and fossil fuel consumption. Complacency is no longer an option and any
and all steps taken to implement this project will be beneficial for the community as well as the region as a whole. Neighboring
communities can learn and collaborate with Wawa to bring back vitality to this resource rich and naturally beautiful part of the
world. Any change does not come easy. To facilitate this process, the Wawa MEP utilized methods identified in John Kotter’s
Change Management methodology including:
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Setting the Stage (Stakeholder Consultations and Energy Baseline Mapping Study) and
Deciding What to Do (Energy Plan Development) 35
The next two steps are a little more difficult including:
 Making It Happen, and finally
 Making It Stick36
With that aside, the insights for the Wawa Energy Plan were 100% sourced by members of the community who care for it and
want to see it survive for generations to come. A key determinant of Wawa’s survival is whether or not the rising cost of energy
can be curtailed to encourage economic growth and discourage population out migration. In the words of Sheryl Sandberg, “We
cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change 37”. Wawa, a community powered
by people, the stage is set and the plan is there. Let’s make this change happen … ready, set, GO!
“We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change.
(Sheryl Sandberg)38”
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Office of the Premier. (2016, January 11). Ontario Releases Progress Reports to the Public for the First Time. Retrieved from:
https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2016/01/ontario-releases-progress-reports-to-the-public-for-the-first-time.html
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Kotter, J Our Icerberg is Melting (New York: St. Martin’s Press, 2005), 130.
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Kotter, J, Our Icerberg is Melting (New York: St. Martin’s Press, 2005), 131.
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Sandberg, S. (2013). Lean In. London: Edubury Publishing.
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Sandberg, S. (2013). Lean In. London: Edubury Publishing.
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Appendix 1: Wawa Energy Action Plan Survey
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Appendix 2: Wawa Energy Action Plan Questionnaire Results
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Appendix 3: Wawa Energy Plan Stakeholder Consultation Report
Click Here to Read the Full Report Online
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Appendix 4: Wawa Energy Plan Stage 2 Baseline Energy Study and Maps Report
Click Here to Read Full Report Online
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Appendix 5: Wawa Green Days Event Calendar
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Appendix 6: Wawa Municipal Solar Panel Analysis
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*NB: No data available for the NITGC or Marina Solar Installations due to no internet connectivity.
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Appendix 7: WEP Stakeholder and Communication Engagement Record
EVENT
Online Wawa MEP
Overview (Economic
Development Website)
LOCATION / FORMAT
Wawa, ON
DATE
September 1, 2014
DESCRIPTION
Pages for the Wawa MEP were added to the
Wawa Economic Development Corporation
Website.
Press Release Online
(Economic
Development
Corporation Website)
Youth Awareness
Survey
Wawa, ON
September 29, 2014
Introduction to the Wawa MEP, Energy Plan
Committee and an invitation for members of
the public to join the committee.
Career Exploration Fair
at École Saint Joseph,
Wawa, ON
October 21, 2014
Wawa MEP Awareness booth set up at the
Career Exploration Fair. Students could ask
questions and fill out a survey to gauge
awareness. Prize incentive encouraged
participation
Algoma News Article
Wawa, ON
October 22, 2014
Wawa Small Business
Luncheon
Michipicoten Memorial
Community Centre,
Wawa, ON
October 23, 2014
Article on the Wawa MEP and the hiring of a
Project Manager to complete the plan
development.
Predominantly focused on Small Business in
Wawa. The Wawa Economic Development
Corporation Director gave a short presentation
regarding the Wawa MEP.
Energy Opportunities
Conference (includes
Northern Energy
Symposium on
November 6, 2014)
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
November 4 – 6, 2014
Conference regarding Energy Innovation
including: Advanced Bioenergy, Project
Execution, Smart Grid Technology,
Commercialization, Smart Energy New
Technology and Research. Provided
professional development opportunity for the
Economic Development Corporation and the
Municipality. Included participation in the
Northern Ontario Energy Symposium which
occurred to identify barriers in Northern
Ontario regarding the renewable energy sector
and to develop an implementation plan that
would improve the Sector in the North.
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Finnish Delegation
Visit Wawa
Wawa, ON
November 7, 2014
A delegation of Finnish and Swedish biomass
experts came to Wawa to bring awareness to
innovative biomass initiatives in Europe and to
discuss opportunities with local businesses.
Presentation to the
Wawa Rotary Club
Wawa, ON
December 3, 2014
Wawa MEP Overview and Round Table
discussion with the Rotary Club of Wawa
Presentation at the
Wawa Interagency
Meeting
Wawa, ON
December 4, 2014
Wawa MEP Overview and Round Table
discussion with the Wawa Interagency Meeting
Wawa Goose Seniors
Club
Wawa, ON
December 10, 2014
Wawa MEP Overview and Round Table
discussion with the Seniors Club of Wawa
Wawa Business
Improvement
Association
Wawa, ON
December 11, 2014
Wawa MEP Overview and Round Table
discussion with the Wawa Business
Improvement Association.
Meeting with N-Sci
Technologies
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
December 12, 2014
Consultation with N-Sci Technologies (expert
Energy Consulting firm from Sault Ste. Marie)
regarding the possibility of working with them
for future components of the project.
Presentation to the
Ministry of Natural
Resources and
Forestry (MNRF) BioEconomy Team
Meeting with Algoma
Power Inc. (API)
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
December 12, 2014
Presented the logistics regarding the Wawa
MEP. Had a discussion about how the MNRF
could provide information as a stakeholder in
the MEP development.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
December 12, 2014
Conducted the primary stakeholder
consultation with API and commenced the
discussion and logistics with regards to the
data transfer regarding the energy
consumption data for stage 2 of the project.
Interview with JJAM
FM (Local Radio
Station)
Wawa, ON
December 17, 2014
Energy Project Manager was interviewed by
the local radio station to remind residents
about the Wawa MEP Resident survey and to
inform them about the objective of the plan.
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Wawa Energy Plan
Booth at the Economic
Development
Corporation Holiday
Cheer Event
(Wawanews.com
(Online article written
about the Wawa
Energy Plan)
Economic
Development
Corporation of Wawa
Holiday Cheer Event
Wawa, ON
December 17, 2014
Online article discussed the incorporation of an
awareness initiative regarding the Wawa
Energy Plan at a community event as well as
the winner of the Wawa MEP Resident Survey
iPad draw.
Wawa, ON
December 19, 2014
Presentation to Wawa
Rotary Club Satellite
Chapter
Presentation to the
Regional Mayor’s
Group
Wawa, ON
January 9, 2015
Wawa, ON
January 12, 2015
Michipicoten Magpie
(Municipal Newsletter)
Wawa, ON
January 15, 2015
Final Stakeholder
Engagement Report
Presentation to
Municipal Council
Wawa, ON
January 20, 2015
Final opportunity for locals to fill out the Wawa
MEP Resident Survey. Held simultaneously
with a social event with the Mayor Ron Rody.
The event concluded with the draw of the iPad
(incentive for those who filled out the Wawa
MEP).
Wawa MEP Overview and Round Table
discussion with the Rotary Satellite Chapter in
Wawa, ON
Wawa MEP Overview and discussion regarding
regional opportunities (Regional mayor’s that
attended the event were provided with a one
page questionnaire that will be followed up on
in the next phase of the project)
Article regarding the Wawa Energy Plan
project progression and announcement
regarding the winner of the iPad draw for the
Resident Survey.
Final Report on Stakeholder Engagement
Stage 1: Infographic
Release
Wawa, ON
February 2, 2015
Infographic released to community through all
forms of media to inform residents and all
other stakeholders about the results from
Phase 1: Stakeholder Engagement of the
Wawa Energy Plan
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Stage 1 Infographic
EDC website and social
media, used in enewsletter, used at a
conference in Toronto
February 2, 2015
Described results of Stage 1 of the Wawa MEP.
Press Release
February 4, 2015
Describes results of Stage 1 of the Wawa MEP.
Energy Conservation
Presentation
Algoma News (Local
Newspaper)
Michipicoten High
School, Wawa, ON
February 26, 2015
Press Release
Algoma News
March 2, 2015
Water Conservation
Infographic
Recycling Roundtable
EDC Website, Social
Media
Confederation College
(Wawa Campus),
Wawa, ON
March 2, 2015
Algoma Power, Confederation College and the
EDC of Wawa partnered to conduct a
workshop on energy conservation for grade 10
students at MHS. The event was a success,
and both students and the teacher asked for
additional workshops to be conducted in the
future.
Continued Stakeholder Engagement
partnership with Algoma Power, Confederation
College and Michipicoten High School and the
EDC of Wawa resulting in a workshop
regarding energy conservation for grade 10
students at Michipicoten High School.
Tips to conserve and save water infographic.
Bio-Heat Community of
Practice Workshop
Attended Virtually
(Toronto, ON)
March 11, 2015
March 12, 2015
Roundtable with students at Confederation
College to discuss the colleges steps towards
recycling (Note: Wawa does not have a
municipal recycling program) and how the
college may collaborate with the EDC to
pursue recycling initiatives within the
community).
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
(MNRF) hosted their second annual Bio-Heat
Community of Practice Workshop in Toronto,
Ontario on March 12, 2015. Karry Anne
Campbell (the regional bio economy expert is
part of the Wawa Energy Plan Committee). In
her presentation at the workshop she had a
slide that discussed the Wawa Energy Plan.
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March E-Newsletter
with Wawa MEP
Update
Email, EDC website and
Social Media
March 16, 2015
EDC Annual General
Meeting
Wawa Energy Plan
Presentation at the
EDC Annual General
Meeting
Wawa, ON
March 16, 2015
Wawa, ON
March 26, 2015
Earth Hour Promotion
EDC Social Media
March 28, 2015
May Wawa Energy
Plan Update ENewsletter
Energy Conservation
Booth at Wawa ByHand Festival
Email, EDC website,
Social Media
Michipicoten Memorial
Community Centre,
Wawa, ON
May 1 & 2, 2015
Lightbulb Infographic
EDC Social Media, EDC
Website, Lady Dunn
Hospital, Wawa ByHand
May – June 2015
Energy Conservation
Display
Lady Dunn Health
Centre, Wawa, ON
May 1, 2015
May 11 – June 8, 2015
Emailed to stakeholders who requested to be
kept apprised of the Wawa Energy Plan via
email. Discussed: MEP Update, High School
Energy Conservation Workshop, Cape St.
George, NL Recycling Story, Change
Management Book
Emily Cormier, Energy Project Manager –
Guest Speaker – discussed Wawa MEP
Emily Cormier (Energy Project Manager) was a
guest speaker at the EDC AGM. She informed
spectators about the Wawa Energy Plan,
progress to date and expectations for
recommendations.
Promoted Earth Hour on Social Media (part of
Continued Stakeholder Engagement)
Discussed: MEP Update, LED Street Lights &
Water Meter Update, Time of Use Change
Reminder, Lightbulb Infographic
Booth partnership between API and the EDC at
the By-Hand festival to promote save on
energy coupons and programs and the
lightbulb infographic regarding lightbulb
knowledge, best brands and recycling.
Distributed an infographic regarding the
differences between lightbulbs, hazards, costs,
and where to recycle.
Collaborative effort between Algoma Power
Inc. (API) and the Economic Development
Corporation (EDC) of Wawa. Included
brochures and information for API programs
and an infographic regarding lightbulbs.
Purpose was to promote energy conservation
education and awareness.
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Energy Conservation
Workshop for Seniors
Seniors Drop-In Centre,
Wawa, ON
May 13, 2015
Press Release on
Energy Conservation
Workshop for Seniors
(wawanews.com)
Online
May 14, 2015
LAS Municipal Energy
Conservation
Workshop
Michipicoten Memorial
Community Centre,
Wawa, ON
June 25, 2015
Bioenergy and Your
Community Workshop
Michipicoten Memorial
Community Centre,
Wawa, ON
June 25, 2015
Press Release on
Wawa and Area
Leaders Learn Small
Changes = Big Energy
Savings
Online wawanews.com
June 28, 2015
Collaborative effort between API and the EDC
of Wawa. Conducted an energy conservation
at the Seniors Wawa Goose Club and educated
seniors about the Wawa Energy Plan, ways to
save on energy, conservation programs. Event
concluded with a draw for an LED lantern
sponsored by API.
Press release regarding the presentation by
Algoma Power and the EDC of Wawa to Wawa
Goose Club (Senior’s Drop In) on how to save
on energy.
Workshop geared towards municipal
employees, hospitals, schools, social housing,
and neighboring communities discussing
technological upgrades and behavioral change
with regards to energy results in optimal
savings.
Biomass seminar presented by Karry Anne
Campbell (Bio economy Expert, Ministry of
Natural Resources and Forestry) bringing
awareness with regards to the biomass supply
chain, emissions, and harvesting for
residential use and commercial projects.
Press release regarding workshop hosted by
the EDC of Wawa geared towards municipal
employees that illustrated how both
technological upgrades and behavioral
changes result in optimal energy savings.
Presenters included: Ashley Remeikis,
Municipal Energy Specialist from LAS, Jody
Tait, Energy Conservation Advisor from
Algoma Power Inc., and Karry Anne Campbell,
Bioeconomy Expert, Ministry of Natural
Resources and Forestry.
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Final Energy Study &
Mapping Report
Presentation to
Municipal Council
Wawa, On
July 21, 2015
Final Report on the Baseline Energy Study and
Energy Mapping exercise for the Wawa
Municipal Energy Plan.
Algoma News Council
Review
Algoma News
Newspaper Ad
Wawa Economic
Development Website
Post www.edcwawa.ca
Article
July 21, 2015
Advertisement
July 22, 2015
Website Post
July 23, 2015
Article published in Algoma News regarding
results from Stage 2 of the Wawa Energy Plan
Call for Vendors for Wawa Green Days Energy
Expo
Wawa Energy Plan Baseline Energy Study and
Energy Maps Report
Algoma News
Press Release
July 23, 2015
MaRS Information
Interview
Telephone Call
July 29, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
July 29, 2015
Press release published in Algoma News
regarding the completion of Stage 2 of the
Wawa Energy Plan
Phone call with MaRS regarding insight
pertaining to Community Energy Planning first
steps. They are consulting for Pelee Island.
Shared lessons learned, challenges and
opportunities pertaining to the MEP process.
Wawa Energy Plan Stage 2 Completion
Facebook
Social Media Post
July 30, 2015
Countdown to Wawa Green Days
Facebook
Social Media Post
July 30, 2015
Wawa Energy Plan Newsletter July Edition
Algoma News Press
Release
Algoma News
Press Release
July 31, 2015
Countdown to Wawa Green Days
Press Release
August 5, 2015
Wawa Energy Plan
Committee Meeting
Wawa, ON
August 12, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
August 14, 2015
Countdown to Wawa Green Days Press
Release
Committee meeting regarding results of Stage
2B of the Wawa MEP and the next steps and
preliminary planning for Stage 3 of the Wawa
MEP.
2-3 Volunteers Needed – Municipal Hazardous
Waste Day
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Wawa Economic
Development Website
Post www.edcwawa.ca
Website Post
August 14, 2015
Municipal Hazardous Waste Volunteer Ad
Facebook
Social Media Post
August 24, 2015
Wawa Green Days – Cover Photo Update
Wawa Economic
Development Website
Post www.edcwawa.ca
Website Post
August 24, 2015
Mayors Green Days Radio Ad
Continued Stakeholder
Engagement / Lessons
Learned Webinar
Virtual
August 26, 2015
Panellist at a webinar regarding the MEP
program. Shared program start-up tips,
opportunities, barriers and lessons learned.
Energy Conservation
Presentation for
Michipicoten First
Nation (MFN)
Michipicoten First Nation
Band Office, Wawa, ON
August 29, 2015
Wawa MEP Action Plan
Brainstorm / Action
Plan Session
Wawa, ON
August 31, 2015
Michipicoten Magpie
Municipal Newsletter
Write-Up
September 1, 2015
Flyer Insert in Algoma
News, Shared on
Social Media, website
Facebook
Event Calendar
September 1, 2015
Collaborative effort between API and the EDC
of Wawa. Plan to conduct an energy
conservation workshop at the MFN Band Office
and educated members about the Wawa
Energy Plan, ways to save on energy,
conservation programs. (Note: Event was
postponed until further notice)
Held an action plan brainstorm session with
municipal leaders and key stakeholders (refer
to Wawa Energy Plan Action Plan Brainstorm
Session.ppt)
2 page spread in the Municipal Newsletter
regarding Wawa Green Days (included council
proclamation signed by the Mayor and event
calendar)
Wawa Green Days Calendar of Events
Social Media Post
September 2, 2015
Wawa Green Days – Community Clean Up Day
Ad (click to register)
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Wawa Economic
Development Website
Post www.edcwawa.ca
Website Post
September 2, 2015
Algoma News Article – Countdown to Wawa
Green Days
Best Practices in
moving forward with
MEP and Getting to
Implementation
Virtual
September 8, 2015
QUEST ON Caucus meeting regarding strategic
planning.
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 8, 2015
Wawa Economic
Development Website
Post www.edcwawa.ca
Website Post
September 8, 2015
Municipal Water Treatment Plant Tour
Registration Ad-Wawa Green Days
Municipal Water Treatment Plant Tour Ad –
Wawa Green Days
Wawa Energy Plan
Committee Meeting
Wawa, ON
September 9, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 9, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 10, 2015
Agloma News
Press Release
September 10, 2015
Sault Star Newspaper
Interview
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
September 11, 2015
Algoma News
Press Release
September 14, 2015
Applied to QUEST GTI
Pilot Initiative
Wawa, ON
September 18, 2015
Wawa MEP visioning exercise and final call for
volunteers for Wawa Green Days / logistics for
Wawa Green Days
Home Hardware In-Store Event with Algoma
Power Inc. – Wawa Green Days
Wawa Community Clean Up Event News
Article – Wawa Green Days
Press Release regarding the community cleanup for Wawa Green Days taking place Sunday
September 20, 2015
Interview with the Sault Star (local newspaper
for a community approximately 200 km north
to spread regional awareness regarding the
Wawa MEP and further stakeholder
engagement with regards to Wawa Green
Days.
Press Release regarding the Wawa Energy
Plan Open House during Wawa Green Days
Applied to the QUEST GTI Pilot Initiative
program – $75,000 of free consulting for
communities to help them implement their
MEP.
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Facebook
Social Media Post
September 18, 2015
Wawa Economic
Development Website
Post www.edcwawa.ca
Website Post
September 19, 2015
Wawa Green Days
Wawa, ON
September 19 – 24,
2015
Algoma News
Advertisement
September 19, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 20, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 21, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 23, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 23, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 23, 2015
The Sault Star
News Article
September 23, 2015
Radio Canada
Interview
September 23, 2015
Wawa Green Days Recycling Flyer Reminder –
Sponsored by Argonaut Gold
Wawa Green Days Pledge Ideas – Displayed at
Wawa Fall Fair booth
A week-long initiative to promote the Wawa
MEP and strategies to reduce energy
consumption, waste and water use (refer to
final Wawa Green Days Calendar_Aug 21
2015.pdf)
Advertisement regarding the Wawa Green
Days Save on Energy Day put on by Algoma
Power Inc. in partnership with the Wawa
Home Building Centre
Fall Fair Results including Pledge Tree /Display
– Wawa Green Days
Algoma Power Inc. Promotion of Wawa Green
Days Event – In Store Event – Home
Hardware – Wawa Green Days
Wawa Energy Plan Open House – Wawa Green
Days
Tune into Radio-Canada Matin du Nord to hear
Emily Cormier from the EDC of Wawa talk
about the Wawa Energy Plan! (Scroll to 7h39
in the audio file)
Reminder of Wawa Energy Plan Open House –
Wawa Green Days
Article published in Sault Ste. Marie’s local
newspaper (The Sault Star) regarding Wawa’s
Energy Plan as well as advertising Wawa
Green Days
Emily Cormier, Energy Project Manager was
interviewed by Radio Canada Matin du Nord on
CBC Radio Canada in French regarding the
Wawa Energy Plan
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Wawa Energy Action
Plan Survey Launch
Wawa, ON
September 24, 2015
Insight for Action Plan
Wawa, ON
September 24, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 24, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 25, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 25, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 25, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
September 28, 2015
Algoma News
Article
September 30, 2015
Algoma News
Article
September 30, 2015
Algoma News
Advertisement
September 30, 2015
Algoma News
Advertisement
September 30, 2015
Launched the Wawa Energy Action Plan survey
which identified action plan initiatives and
used to gauge buy in and willingness to
further substantiate strong implementation
initiatives (refer to Wawa Energy Plan Action
Plan Survey.doc).
Tour of Michel Poulin farm – local man who is
experimenting with biochar as well as
greenhouses for growing food in Northern
Ontario – keen on composting as well.
Reminder of Municipal Water Treatment Plant
Tour
Congratulations to the Winner of the JJAM FM
Save on Water Prize Pack
Thank you to all Wawa Green Days Sponsors
(September 25, 2015)
Win a FitBit by Filling out the Wawa Energy
Plan Action Survey
Recycling in Wawa Flyer – Wawa Green Days
Article regarding the Wawa Fall Fair where the
Wawa Energy Plan in partnership with Algoma
Power and the Community Development
Committee had a booth promoting Wawa
Green Days and the Energy Plan
Summation article written by the Algoma
News regarding the Wawa Green Days and the
Green Energy Expo
Advertisement regarding the Wawa Energy
Action Plan Survey and incentive of a Fitbit +
$50 prize
Thank you to Wawa Green Day Sponsors
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Applied for QUEST
Community Energy
Builder Award
Wawa, ON
October 1, 2015
Nominated Wawa’s local distribution company
(Algoma Power Inc.) for the Community
Energy Builder Award as a thank you for their
commitment to the Wawa MEP and help for
the data study as well as all continued
stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Wawa Community Clean Up
Algoma News
News Article
October 5, 2015
Liquefied Natural Gas
(LNG) Meeting
(Alternative energy
use in Wawa – insight
for action plan)
Wawa, ON
October 6, 2015
Met with Sudhanshu Chopra from the Natural
Gas Market company and Chris Wray (CAO of
Wawa) to discuss LNG in Wawa.
Wawa Energy Plan
Committee Meeting
Wawa, ON
October 7, 2015
Wawa Rotary Club
Presentation
(Continued
Stakeholder
Engagement)
Wawa, ON
October 7, 2015
Distributed Wawa Energy Action Plan Ranking
exercise, identified preliminary funding
strategies for implementation and strategic
alternatives for the implementation strategy,
and shared finalized vision and mission
statement. Members of the committee were
given all initiatives broken down by timeframe
(short, medium and long) identified to date for
the Action Plan and asked to rank them in
order to streamline the list for the cost benefit
analysis phase of the action plan.
Presented an update to the Wawa Rotary club
regarding the Wawa Energy Plan. Identified
the top categories identified for the action plan
and gave an update on continued stakeholder
engagement initiatives to date.
Wawa Economic
Development Website
Post www.edcwawa.ca
Website Post
October 8, 2015
Thank You to all Sponsors – Wawa Green Days
Wawa Energy Action
Plan Survey Draw
Wawa, ON
October 9, 2015
Conducted the draw for a Fitbit (prize as
incentive to encourage response to the action
plan survey). Received over 220 responses to
the survey which will substantiate the Wawa
Energy Action Plan.
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QUEST Getting to
Implementation (GTI)
Pilot Initiative
Shortlist Call
Phone Call
October 9, 2015
Facebook
Social Media Post
October 9, 2015
Wawa Economic
Development Website
Post www.edcwawa.ca
Website Post
October 13, 2015
Conducted the draw for a Fitbit (prize as
incentive to encourage response to the action
plan survey). Received over 220 responses to
the survey which will substantiate the Wawa
Energy Action Plan.
Last Chance to Fill out the WEP Survey to Win
a FitBit
Wawa Energy Plan October E-Newsletter
Social Media, Website,
E-blast Newsletter
Internet Media
October 13, 2015
Wawa Energy Plan October E-Newsletter
Wawa Action Plan
Presentation at Wawa
Seniors Club
(Continued
Stakeholder
Engagement / Action
Plan Activity)
Wawa, ON
October 14, 2015
Short presentation at the Seniors Club
regarding the Action Plan initiatives for the
Wawa MEP. Seniors were also asked to fill out
the action plan survey.
QUEST Ontario Caucus
Call
Wawa, ON
October 15, 2015
Wawa Community
Garden Tour (Action
Plan Insight)
Wawa, ON
October 15, 2015
QUEST Municipal Working Group Call –
discussed their strategic plan for 2016 –
research / resources for energy planning.
Emphasis on further resources and support for
small communities was identified by the Wawa
Energy Project Manager
A keen interest in composting has been
identified for the Wawa Energy Action Plan. A
tour of the local community garden took place
to clarify what is being done with regards to
composting in the area. The community
garden does not have the capacity, resources
nor land space for a community wide
composting iniative. Residential composting is
the most feasible initiative. In order for a
community wide initiative to occur a large
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amount of land would need to be made
available plus a private partner would be
required to undertake the management of the
operation.
Webinar: COP21 and
the International Local
Government Climate
Movement - A Briefing
for Canadian Local
Governments (insight
for Wawa MEP Action
Plan)
Virtual
October 21, 2015
Webinar to learn about the ways local
governments can take action on climate
change leading up to and after the upcoming
United Nations climate change summit in
Paris, known as COP 21 or Paris 2015.
Provided insight to what might be coming for
local governments with regards to policies and
regulations associated to climate change and
reducing GHGs.
Algoma News
Press Release
October 21, 2015
QUEST Smart
Communities
Conference (Action
Plan / Implementation
Strategy Insight)
Toronto, ON
Press Release regarding the success of Wawa
Green Days, announcing the winner of the
Water Prize pack and the winner of the Fitbit
Getting Smart about Energy in Our
Communities conference in Toronto. Capacity
building initiative to assist with opportunities
for the action plan and implementation
strategy for the Wawa MEP.
NRStor Information
Interview
Phone Interview
Radio, Website, Social
Media, Newspaper
Request for Feedback
November 15, 2015
Algoma News
Press Release
November 26, 2015
October 26 – 28, 2015
November 5, 2015
Interview with NRStor (Energy Storage
provider) requesting information about the
Wawa Energy Plan
Wawa Energy Action Plan Feedback Request
Press Release regarding Wawa Energy Action
Plan and request for feedback from public by
December 11, 2015
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Wawa Municipal
Council Ontario
Trillium Foundation
Grow Grant
Application
Presentation
Wawa, ON
December 1, 2015
Presentation to Council regarding the EDCs
Grow Grant application to the Ontario Trillium
Foundation for $240,000 to help implement
the Wawa Energy Plan
JJAM FM Radio
Radio Interview
December 3, 2015
NSCRF Regional
Energy Strategy
Workshop
Wawa Energy Plan
Committee Meeting
Algoma News
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
December 9 – 10,
2015
News Article
January 6, 2016
Michipicoten Magpie
News Article
January 11, 2016
Final Energy Plan
Presentation to
Council
Final Energy Plan
Submission to Ministry
of Energy
Wawa, ON
January 26, 2016
Radio Interview with JJAMFM regarding Wawa
Energy Plan update and request for public
input on Action Plan available online or at the
EDC Offices
Workshop held in Sault Ste. Marie, ON in
support of the Regional Chiefs Forum Regional
Energy Plan Blue Ribbon Panel
Wawa Energy Plan December Committee
Meeting
Article regarding the Hot Chocolate with the
Mayor Event regarding and mention of the
Wawa Energy Plan and efforts undertaken with
regards to stakeholder engagement
Write-up thanking the Wawa Energy Plan
Committee for their efforts with regards to the
Energy Plan. Thank you extended to the
Municipality and Algoma Power as well.
Final Energy Plan Presentation to Council
Wawa, ON
January 29, 2016
Wawa, ON
December 16, 2015
Final Report Submission to Municipality and
Ministry of Energy
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