Item - 2017.PE21.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 2, 2017 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Parks and Environment Committee on September 8, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 2, 2017.
PE21.5 - City of Toronto Energy Storage Strategy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 2, 3 and 4, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy Division, to implement the Energy Storage Strategy, set out in Attachment 1 to the report (August 23, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer.
2. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to identify energy storage partnership opportunities, negotiate an agreement and report back to the Parks and Environment Committee to seek approval.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-106339.pdf
Attachment 1 - City of Toronto Energy Storage Strategy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-106402.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-02-2017 12:14 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PE21.5 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 41 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Michelle Holland, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti |
PE21.5 - City of Toronto Energy Storage Strategy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy Division, to implement the Energy Storage Strategy, set out in Attachment 1 to the report (August 23, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer.
2. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to identify energy storage partnership opportunities, negotiate an agreement and report back to the Parks and Environment Committee to seek approval.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Parks and Environment Committee:
1. Requested the Director, Environment and Energy to report to the Parks and Environment Committee on the inclusion of energy storage as an eligible technology for the Home Energy Loan Program and the High-rise Retrofit Improvement Support (Hi-RIS) Program.
Origin
Summary
This report introduces the City of Toronto Energy Storage Strategy that was requested in a report to Parks and Environment Committee in October 2016. In consultation with City stakeholders, this report identifies alignment of energy storage applications with City initiatives.
Energy storage is rapidly developing globally and is the next key technology to enable a low carbon future. Innovation in this sector has enabled the development of reliable and affordable storage systems. Supporting the TransformTO: Climate Action Plan, where technically feasible, energy storage projects will be considered as a low carbon solution to achieve energy savings, provide local grid services, facilitate participation in provincial energy revenue programs and enhance the resilience of City facilities.
The City is collaborating with Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited, local post-secondary institutions, National Research Council Canada and industry experts to monitor energy storage projects and initiatives. This cooperative approach will allow the City to remain responsive to the progressive nature of the rapidly developing energy storage industry. The City will evaluate the technical and financial viability of energy storage and identify projects related to specific energy initiatives, where appropriate.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-106339.pdf
Attachment 1 - City of Toronto Energy Storage Strategy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-106402.pdf
Motions
That:
1. The Director, Environment and Energy report to the Parks and Environment Committee on the inclusion of energy storage as an eligible technology for the Home Energy Loan Program and the High-rise Retrofit Improvement Support (Hi-RIS) Program.