Action Plan - FCM

Town of Banff Local Action Plan
Group 6 (Facilitator: Cora Hallsworth)
INITIATIVE RANKING
Alternatives to closing retail doors – because it is known by retailers that closing doors reduces 5
business (e.g., using non-heated entry or automatic doors)
Lower voltage lighting systems and exploring new efficient lighting technologies (e.g., CFLs 5
aren’t always the solution – they don’t show jewelry well)
Turn off the lights! 5
Programmable thermostats 3
Increase R-Value of building envelop 2
Change to high efficiency equipment 2
Geothermal opportunities 2
NG vehicles (using federal incentives) 1
Businesses promote public transit 1
Solar systems (e.g., in hotel pools)
Occupancy sensors for lighting
Wind turbines
Notes:
The Banff Gondola has undertaken significant energy management initiatives already, such as:
Implementation of an EMS
Installation of a processor that uses staged heating to keep peak demand down when the gondola
is drawing a lot of power (this cost $15,000 and was paid for in savings within three months)
Programmable thermostats
High efficiency lights
Offices not being used are not heated
Window replacements
Even with expansion (Panorama lounge now seats 200, up from 80) consumption is down by 10%
Visitor Transportation Business Opportunities
Group 1 (Facilitator: Steven Gasser)
INITIATIVE RANKING
Encourage a municipal sponsored/owned or operated card lock business 6
Partner with oil companies to share profits, and use to fund new initiatives 5
Advertise alternatives in hotel rooms (e.g., printing companies, partnerships) 2 for each
example
Encourage a level playing field in fuel businesses 2
Encourage higher grade fuels in Bow Valley
Municipality take over gas businesses
The Sheltair Group Page
Sept 2003
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