Policy Development Framework Policy No EE Policy Highly Developed EE Policy Policy Development and Use No guidelines around EE The Band has an unwritten set of guidelines around EE The Band has an EE policy but the policy has not been formally adopted by the Leadership The Band has a formal EE policy the policy but no active ongoing commitment from the Leadership The Band has an EE policy action plan which is regularly reviewed and has active commitment of the Leadership Organization No delegation or responsibility for managing energy use by the community Informal and loose EE requirements with the Band mainly focused on energy supply There is some delegation of responsibility for EE but management and authority is unclear There is a clear line for accountability by the Band administration around the overall consumption of energy and responsibility for the efficient use of energy The EE policy is fully integrated into Band administration structure with clear accountability for the community’s overall energy consumption Investment No investment in improving energy efficiency Only low or medium cost measures are considered; other measures are undertaken only when required by funders Low or medium cost measures for EE are routinely considered when short payback periods are achievable Equal appraisal criteria used for energy as for other cost reduction projects Resources routinely committed to EE in support of Band objectives Performance Measurement No measurement or records of energy consumption completed Check of energy related invoices only Monthly monitoring by fuel type Scheduled energy performance measurement for each process, unit or site Comprehensive energy performance measurement against targets with effective reporting to Leadership and community Staff Training Informal EE organization with main focus on ensuring secure energy supply Technical staff occasionally attend specialist courses Ad-hoc training for selected staff, as required Energy training targeted at major users following training needs analysis Comprehensive staff training tailored to identify EE opportunities and to develop business cases which can be acted upon Communications No communications or promotion of EE issues Ad-hoc informal contacts used to promote EE Some use of organization communication mechanisms to promote EE Regular staff briefings, performance reports and EE promotion Extensive communication of energy issues and impacts within the Band administration and community
Framework for Energy Efficiency within Housing Policy Strategy for <insert community> Maintenance and Construction Guidelines Year One Year Two Year Three Year Four Year Five Building Construction Standard Comparison Current BC Building Code Energuide 80 R-2000 Energy Star® Requirements Insulation, space and water heating equipment designed and installed in accordance with 9.36 of the BC Building Code Use energy efficient windows, heat recovery ventilation or improved insulation to meet energy target High efficiency space and water heating appliances Heat recovery ventilation required Mandatory air tightness levels Increased insulation of building enclosure to meet Energuide 80 performance level Use Energy Star® windows Use Energy Star® appliances Heat recovery ventilation required Increased insulation of building enclosure above code minimum Mandatory air tightness levels