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HRM spends approximately $25 million in total energy consumption each year, and building energy use accounts for more than $10 million of that total. It is important to understand how much energy is consumed and how much it costs before making investments. HRM is a strong believer in annual benchmarking of its corporate buildings. This is a fundamental energy best practice that has been undertaken in HRM since 2004.
By sharing energy benchmarks for individual sites in an accessible Excel format online, HRM hopes to encourage other municipalities to follow suit. HRM seeks to lead by example sharing its approach and findings to serve as a municipal benchmarking resource.
Benchmarking data is often difficult for municipalities to calculate because of their complex organizational structure and variety of unique facilities, which typically include buildings such as rinks, community centers, fire stations and libraries. By sharing energy benchmarks for individual sites in an accessible Excel format online, HRM hopes to encourage other municipalities to follow suit. HRM seeks to lead by example sharing its approach and findings to serve as a municipal benchmarking resource.
Want to find out how much energy is used in a particular HRM building? Click on the links below:
Energy Benchmarking Data 2010
Energy Benchmarking Data 2009
Energy Benchmarking Data 2008
Energy Benchmarking Data 2007
Energy Benchmarking Data 2006
Energy Benchmarking Data 2004
Energy Benchmarking Data 2002
A master benchmarking spreadsheet compiles information from 2008 to 2011 and incorporates information such as square footage, costs (as of 2011), water consumption (as of 2011) and more. This database is regularly updated and is used to identify opportunities for energy efficiency projects and upgrades to reduce overall energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and costs.
For additional information please contact Julian Boyle, P.Eng., Manager Strategic Energy Policy and Initiatives, Phone: (902) 476-8075, e-mail.
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