HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment 10 - Municipality of Whistler WWTP heat pump presentation2011 Annual ReportCheakamus Crossing District Energy SystemIncluding 2012 to September Sept 2012
Overview•Renewable energy from WWTP effluent•99% of buildings in Cheakamus Crossing•42,600 m2 heated area•2010 financial plan:•Plant equipment 30 years, distribution system 50 years•Annual budget $195,000 per year, $4.58 per m2•$70,000 per year reserves: 50% of replacement cost•No operating capital fund
2011 Operating Year•First year of operation to design•Community engagement•Town hall meetings•FAQ/How to documents•Email notifications•Break‐in issues•Loop chemistry•Corrosion monitoring•Sensors and valves
2011 Service Events
2011 Financial OutcomeANNUAL OPERATING COST 2011 Budget 2011 ActualElectricity$40,000 $1,100Natural Gas$50,000 $66,000Operational Staff Costs$15,000 $9,500Operating Capital Work$40,000Contingency$20,000Other$6,400Total Annual Operating Costs$125,000 $123,000USER FEES$195,000 $183,000TRANSFER TO REPLACEMENT RESERVE $70,000 $60,000
•Remaining break‐in issues addressed•Eductor install completed Q1 2012•Revisions to piping•Sensors and valves2012 Operating Year
2012 Service EventsDate Event Duration NotesFeb 15, 201215 minute shutdownElectrical problems in controls not identified as affected in the Oct 6 flood event. Equipment replaced.
2012 BudgetANNUAL OPERATING COST 2011 BudgetElectricity$1,200Natural Gas$60,000Operational Staff Costs$10,100Operating Capital Work$30,000Contingency$14,700Other$9,000Total Annual Operating Costs$125,000USER FEES$195,000TRANSFER TO REPLACEMENT RESERVE $70,000
2013 Budget Plans•No change in user fees•New operating capital project
Future•Potential web alert system•2013 B. C. Hydro DES study•Annual reports to Council