Roving Energy Manager – Lac Ste. Anne County

Overview

Lac Ste. Anne County participated in the Roving Energy Manager (REM) Program to improve their understanding of municipal energy consumption, identify energy-saving opportunities, and build the knowledge needed to support future energy management initiatives.

Through the program, staff worked with the MCCAC team to develop an energy inventory, benchmark facility energy use, participate in training activities, and complete a detailed walkthrough of the Town’s main office building.

The County also accessed $10,000 in implementation funding to support energy-saving improvements identified through the program.

This project was funded through the Roving Energy Manager Program. The program is administered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre and funded by the Government of Alberta.

Results

Through the REM Program, Lac Ste. Anne County accessed $10,000 in implementation funding. They used this funding to upgrade the HVAC at the Lisburn Public Works Shop, a project that involved replacing their old water tank and furnace with new, energy-efficient models. Some additional benefits of the program include:

• completing a baseline assessment to better understand existing energy management practices, opportunities, and priorities within the municipality.
• developing an inventory of energy-consuming assets and establishing a foundation for future energy management planning.
• collecting and analyzing utility data to create a baseline understanding of energy consumption and costs.
• participated in training sessions focused on energy management fundamentals, energy planning, financing, and implementation opportunities.
• completing a facility walkthrough of the Town’s main office building to identify low-cost, no-cost, and capital energy-efficiency opportunities.
• receiving an Energy Management Opportunities report with recommendations to improve building performance, reduce energy use, and lower operating costs.
• reviewing energy management findings and recommendations to support future municipal planning and decision-making.

Benefits

Participants in the REM told us about some of the benefits of the program:

• better understanding of energy use, building performance, and utility costs.
• increased staff knowledge through training, coaching, and hands-on learning.
• clearer opportunities to reduce energy use and operating costs.
• a stronger foundation for future energy planning, budgeting, and capital decisions.
• useful information to support future energy funding applications.
• better ability to prioritize projects that save money and benefit residents.

“We’re very grateful for the opportunity provided through the REM Program. Their expertise and the grant funding helped us move forward with an important infrastructure upgrade that directly supports our day-to-day operations.”

Brian Hartman – General Manager of Infrastructure