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What is a Community Energy Plan (CEP)
A CEP is a roadmap for taking action on energy saving and reducing greenhouse gas emissions within a city or a specific community. This roadmap describes what actions have to be implemented, when, and what are the different implementation strategies to do so. A CEP must be aligned with the emissions reduction goals a city has, and it has to be grounded in the local context.
Emissions reduction, energy savings, costs, and also benefits are estimated to evaluate the plan holistically, to make sure the best decisions are made not only from an environmental point of view, but also from a financial and social perspective.
Markham Centre CEP
Markham Centre’s CEP will guide energy-related decisions for both buildings and transportation and align new development with Markham’s goal for net-zero emissions by 2050.
How will the CEP impact you?
The CEP is evaluating a wide range of actions and policies which can reduce energy and GHG emissions, at the same time reducing energy costs.
Sample Actions
Action name
Description
Optimized urban form
Design the configuration of and shape of buildings to maximise solar gain, free energy, for heating and lighting.
Energy efficient building code
Ensure new buildings and homes use as little energy as possible and minimise GHG emissions.
Low-carbon construction
Use building materials with a lower carbon footprint.
District Energy
Provide low-carbon district energy to buildings
PV solar energy
Install solar PV on buildings, maximizing local energy generation.
Parking prices for EVs
Provide differentiated pricing for EVs in certain areas.
Clean vehicle zones
Evaluate zero emissions transportation zones.
Car-free zones
Evaluate car-free areas
Parking minimums
Reduce or eliminate parking minimums.
Autonomous buses
Implement autonomous buses.
Integrated transit system
Ensure all levels of transit work together seamlessly.
What is a Community Energy Plan (CEP)
A CEP is a roadmap for taking action on energy saving and reducing greenhouse gas emissions within a city or a specific community. This roadmap describes what actions have to be implemented, when, and what are the different implementation strategies to do so. A CEP must be aligned with the emissions reduction goals a city has, and it has to be grounded in the local context.
Emissions reduction, energy savings, costs, and also benefits are estimated to evaluate the plan holistically, to make sure the best decisions are made not only from an environmental point of view, but also from a financial and social perspective.
Markham Centre CEP
Markham Centre’s CEP will guide energy-related decisions for both buildings and transportation and align new development with Markham’s goal for net-zero emissions by 2050.
How will the CEP impact you?
The CEP is evaluating a wide range of actions and policies which can reduce energy and GHG emissions, at the same time reducing energy costs.
Sample Actions
Action name
Description
Optimized urban form
Design the configuration of and shape of buildings to maximise solar gain, free energy, for heating and lighting.
Energy efficient building code
Ensure new buildings and homes use as little energy as possible and minimise GHG emissions.
Low-carbon construction
Use building materials with a lower carbon footprint.
District Energy
Provide low-carbon district energy to buildings
PV solar energy
Install solar PV on buildings, maximizing local energy generation.
Parking prices for EVs
Provide differentiated pricing for EVs in certain areas.
Clean vehicle zones
Evaluate zero emissions transportation zones.
Car-free zones
Evaluate car-free areas
Parking minimums
Reduce or eliminate parking minimums.
Autonomous buses
Implement autonomous buses.
Integrated transit system
Ensure all levels of transit work together seamlessly.
Data was collected related to demographics, land-use, buildings, industry, transportation, agriculture, water and wastewater, waste, and other sectors as applicable to Markham Centre.
Actions Identification
Community Energy Plan has finished this stage
A menu of actions that can contribute to net-zero energy and emissions for Markham Centre was undertaken
Scenario Development and Modelling
Community Energy Plan has finished this stage
Scenarios will be developed and modeled that represent the draft Development Concept and alternative concepts, defining population projections, land-use patterns, building orientation, building typology, district energy, active transportation infrastructure, building energy performance and other variables.
Draft CEP
Community Energy Plan has finished this stage
A draft CEP will be prepared that describes the process, engagement, analysis, modelling results and recommended concept. Goals, objectives and actions will also be described, along with Key Performance Indicators that can be incorporated into the City’s Sustainability metrics. Opportunities for pilot projects will be identified.
Final CEP
Community Energy Plan is currently at this stage
A final version of the CEP will be prepared that reflects feedback from the City and engagement processes
