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BCUC REVIEW OF TES REGULATORY FRAMEWORK GUIDELINES EXHIBIT A2-1

Re: British Columbia Utilities Commission – Review of Thermal Energy Systems Regulatory Framework

Guidelines – Project No. 1599043 – Staff Submission British Columbia Utilities Commission staff submit the enclosed Thermal Energy System Stream A applications for the record in this proceeding: Sincerely, Original signed by: Marija Tresoglavic Acting Commission Secretary /jo Enclosure

of 5British Columbia Utilities Commission Stream A TES Registration Form

Stream A TES - Registration FormApplicant Information

Name of Applicant: Indra Maharaj Company Name: Axsiom GeoEnergy (Richmond) Corporation

BC Business Registration No.: BC 1037616 Year Registered: 2015

Full Address: 2900-1055 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver, BC, V7X 1P4

Phone: 403-819-7095 Email Contact: [email protected]

Publicly or Privately held Business: private

Owner/CEO (name and address): Dana Westermark, 12335 No. 1 Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 1T6

Board Chair (name and address): Dana Westermark, 12335 No. 1 Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 1T6

Name of Parent Company if applicable and address: n/a

TES Specifics

TES Location (address): 10197 River Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 3K0

Is this TES a: new construction retrofit purchase

In service prior to 2014/08/24 Extension to an existing TES

In-Service date of the TES (YYYY/MM/DD): 2014/06

Description of the construction phase-in or build-out period (in years): TES installed during construction of development, completed in 2013

Service provided: space heating cooling domestic hot water

Primary thermal energy sources:

Heating: geo-thermal closed loop

Cooling (if applicable): geo-thermal closed loop

Energy conversion technology used: geo-thermal closed loop with distributed heat pumps

Buildings served: single multiple, how many? 7 Total square meters served: 36,232

Municipal Building Permit Number: 1260536, 12605391, 1

Location of TES facilities and description of site size. Include map or schematic diagram if possible.

TES facilities are located under the parkade slab and located in Strata Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.


Description of TES including energy centre and distribution system (drawing, diagram or description of equipment, connections etc.)The TES is a geo-thermal closed loop system with loops installed beneath the parkade slab. The circuits are collected and fed to the energy centre where the energy is distributed via circulation pumps to the mechanical rooms in each building.

Describe system size and known energy demand.

The boreholes are installed to an approximate depth of 300 feet. The known energy demand is 6,912 MWh.

Any other information on service/energy provided and the scope of services and facilities.

n/a

Description of whether system and or site is designed to be scalable and intended to connect to other systems, buildings or locations.The TES is designed to service the buildings. It is not designed to be scalable or intended to connect to other systems or locations. It is designed to connect to the planned buildings that are currently being completed.

Description of back up or alternative services available. Including information of provider.

Natural gas boilers act as a back up to the TES. The boilers are installed on site.

Description of the use of municipal or public rights of ways.

n/a

Name the customer(s) involved in the selection or signing of contracts.

Each Strata Corporation is a customer and has signed an energy supply contract. The in-building utility is acknowledged in the contracts.

Number of customers/end-users: Initially: 5 In 5 years: 5

Type of customers: (e.g. residential/commercial/office; individual tenants/strata corporation)

The customers are the Strata Corporations. The Strata Corporations provide energy to their residential customers.

Is (are) the Customer(s) obligated or restricted to taking service from the TES? If so, how and why.

Yes, the Strata Corporations are obligated to take service from the TES in accordance with the energy supply contracts.

How else is cost reasonableness for construction of the facility assured?

n/a

What percent of the estimated TES cost was/will be competitively tendered?

100

Load Forecast and Analysis

I/We confirm that the load analysis and energy demand forecast was/will be completed by the following qualified person(s):

[Company name and qualifications] Williams Engineering


Information on peak loads (MW) and annual loads (MWh) by thermal energy end-use.

Total

Peak Load (MW) Heating 15.7

Cooling 20

Annual Loads (MWh) Heating 4,800

Cooling 2,200

What is the method used to forecast the peak and annual loads? What are the key assumptions and design references used?

ASHRAE standards

What is the peak design output (MW) of the TES (not including peaking/backup systems)?

The peak design output of the TES is 20 MW, not including the peaking/backup systems.

What is the peak design output (MW) of the peaking/backup system?

The peak design output to f the peaking/backup system is 21 MW.

Has the TES been designed to meet the full peak load for the site? If not, please explain other sources of peaking energy available to customers.

Yes

Cost Estimate

Estimated Capital Cost (AACE Class 3 minimum) (Applicant may add additional line items as appropriate)

Category $, 000s

Equipment 860

Materials

Engineering/Design

Construction 850

Financing 30

Fees/Overhead

Other 'soft' costs 50

purchase of strata lots 484

geo-field 1,200

Total 3,474

Describe methodology for estimating Overhead and Other `soft' costs

based on historical information


Estimated Annual Operating Costs

Category $, 000s

Labour 6

Consumable

Sustainment Capital 3

Admin/Taxes/Overhead 4

Insurance

Other (please specify)

Total 13

Describe methodology for estimating sustainment capital and operating Admin/Overhead.

based on historical O&M information

If the system is being purchased, what is the purchase price?

n/a

Attestation Requirements for Stream A TES (with in-service date after 2014/08/24)

Eligibility for Stream A TES Regulation:

I/We certify that the proposed TES meets the description of an On-Site TES, as defined in the TES Regulatory Framework Guidelines

I/We certify that the proposed TES is associated with an approved single development/building permit.

I/We certify that the proposed TES capital cost is $15 million or less.

Customer Disclosure:

I/We certify that all customers or potential customers have signed or will sign a long-term contract as described in the TES Regulatory Framework Guidelines

I/We certify that the long-term contract include the minimum provisions included in section 2.3.2 of the TES Regulatory Framework Guidelines.

I/We have provided a “Plain-language” explanation to all customers/potential customers of the TES, which includes the minimum provisions included in section 2.3.2 of the TES Regulatory Framework Guidelines.

I/We will retain all records of customer disclosure in the event of a dispute.

Other Requirements:

I/We have determined the Capital Reserve Requirement and will hold sufficient Capital Reserves.


I/We ensure the design, construction and operation of the TES selected is the most cost effective alternative

I/We will retain all records and provide an Annual Report to the Commission by February 15 of each year.



Name of Applicant: Indra Maharaj Company Name: Axsiom GeoEnergy (Richmond) Corporation


Full Address: 2900-1055 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver, BC, V7X 1P4






TES Specifics

TES Location (address): 6160 London Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3S3



In-Service date of the TES (YYYY/MM/DD): 2016/09




Heating: geo-thermal closed loop

Cooling (if applicable): geo-thermal closed loop

Energy conversion technology used: geo-thermal closed loop with VRF and fan coils

Buildings served: single multiple, how many? 2 Total square meters served: 9799

Municipal Building Permit Number: 13-646247


The TES facilities are located under the parkade slab and within Strata Lot 91.


Description of TES including energy centre and distribution system (drawing, diagram or description of equipment, connections etc.)The TES is a geo-thermal closed loop system with loops installed beneath the parkade slab. The circuits are collected and fed to the mechanical room where the energy is distributed via circulation pumps throughout the buildings.


The boreholes are installed to an approximate depth of 300 feet. The known energy demand is approximately 1920 MWh.


n/a

Description of whether system and or site is designed to be scalable and intended to connect to other systems, buildings or locations.The TES is designed to serve the buildings. It is not designed to be scalable or intended to connect to other systems, buildings, or locations.


Natural gas boilers act as a backup to the TES system. The boilers are installed on site.


n/a


The Strata Corporation is the only customer and has signed the energy supply contract. The in-building is acknowledged in the contract.


Type of customers: (e.g. residential/commercial/office; individual tenants/strata corporation)

The customer is the Strata Corporation. The Strata Corporation provides energy to its residential owners.


Yes, the Strata Corporation is obligated to take service from the TES in accordance with the terms of the energy supply contract.


n/a


100



[Company name and qualifications] Williams Engineering



Total


Cooling 5.5

Annual Loads (MWh) Heating 1,180

Cooling 590


ASHRAE standards


The peak design output of the TES is 5.5 MW, not including the peaking/backup systems.


The peak design output of the peaking/backup system is 5.8 MW.


yes

Cost Estimate


Category $, 000s

Equipment 635

Materials

Engineering/Design

Construction 260

Financing 50

Fees/Overhead


purchase of strata lot 50

Total 1,045


based on historical information



Category $, 000s

Labour 3

Consumable



Insurance


Total 11


based on historical O&M information


n/a











Other Requirements:


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From: Indra Maharaj Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 8:49 AMTo: Commission Secretary BCUC:EXSubject: Stream A TES application - Vancouver Cambie Parc Holdings Inc.Attachments: Stream A TES Registration Form - Parc Elise.pdf; System drawings - Parc Elise.pdf

Good morning,

Attached please find our Stream A TES application for the Parc Elise property in Vancouver, BC.

I have also attached drawings of the system, as has been requested in the past. We look forward to seeing this application approved.

Sincerely, Indra Maharaj Strategic Development

12235 No. 1 Rd. | Richmond, BC. V7E 1T6 Cell: +1 403 819 7095 E‐mail: indra@connect‐tes.com

NOTICE: The information contained in this e‐mail, and attachment(s) thereto, is confidential and may contain privileged or proprietary information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be illegal. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the e‐mail from your computer system without retaining any copies. Thank you. Connect honours similar requests relating to privacy of email communications.

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Name of Applicant: Indra Maharaj Company Name: Vancouver Cambie Parc Holdings Inc.

BC Business Registration No.: BC1158976 Year Registered: 2018

Full Address: 12235 No. 1 Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 1T6





Name of Parent Company if applicable and address: Connect Thermal Energy Solutions Inc.

TES Specifics

TES Location (address): 4488 and 4408 Cambie Street, Vancouver, B.C., V5Z 2Y7; PID - 029-400-279



In-Service date of the TES (YYYY/MM/DD): 1-Feb-19




Heating: natural gas fired boilers

Cooling (if applicable): chiller system

Energy conversion technology used: heat pumps


Municipal Building Permit Number: BU462735


The TES facilities are located in Strata Lot 91, which is located in the parking level of the complex.

Description of TES including energy centre and distribution system (drawing, diagram or description of equipment, connections etc.)The buildings share a common boiler/chiller HVAC system. There are fan coils within the suites and refrigerant piping within


the building to supply either heat or cooling. The natural gas fired boilers provide heating for the buildings and are the thermal energy source for the domestic hot water system.


The TES is designed to meet peak demand loads of 0.564 MW (heating), 0.373 MW (cooling), and 0.563 MW (DHW).


n/a

Description of whether system and or site is designed to be scalable and intended to connect to other systems, buildings or locations.

The system is not designed to be scalable or intended to connect to other systems, buildings, or locations.


The TES system has been designed to recapture and repurpose energy within the building. No back up is required.


n/a


The building is exclusively residential. The developer has signed the energy services agreement on behalf of the strata corporation and will assign the energy services agreement to the strata corporation when it is established, immediately prior to occupancy.


Type of customers: (e.g. residential/commercial/office; individual tenants/strata corporation) Residential


Yes, the strata corporation is obligated to take service from the TES in accordance with the terms of the energy services agreements.


n/a


100



[Company name and qualifications] Mike Dixon, P. Eng., WIlliams Engineering



Total


Cooling 0.373

Annual Loads (MWh) Heating 209

Cooling 44


USGBC LEED for Homes Midrise v3, ASHRAE 90.1-2007 (as per USGBC), and Energy Star Multifamily High Rise Simulation Guidelines v1.0 Rev 03 (as per USGBC)


The peak design output (MW) of the TES is 0.564 MW for heating, 0.373 MW for cooling, and 0.563 MW for DHW.


A peaking/backup system is not required.


yes

Cost Estimate


Category $, 000s

Equipment 400

Materials 600

Engineering/Design 25

Construction 1,000

Financing 60

Fees/Overhead 120


Total 2,205



Overhead was estimated using a percentage of the overall project budget. Other 'soft' costs were absorbed in existing categories.


Category $, 000s

Labour 25

Consumable 0



Insurance 0


Total 58


Estimates based on percentage of overall operating budget. The amount noted for labour (above) includes the estimated amount for materials and consumables. Insurance is included in admin/taxes/overhead.


$750,000.00












Other Requirements:




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Name of Applicant: Indra Maharaj Company Name: Connect TES (Richmond) Holdings Inc.


Full Address: 12235 No. 1 Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 1T6






TES Specifics

TES Location (address): 10197 River Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 3K0



In-Service date of the TES (YYYY/MM/DD): 2019/01/31




Heating: geothermal closed loop

Cooling (if applicable): geothermal closed loop

Energy conversion technology used: geothermal closed loop with distributed heat pumps


Municipal Building Permit Number: BP 16-752121

Location of TES facilities and description of site size. Include map or schematic diagram if possible. We have an existing system serving this site which has been approved in Order G-194-16. We are extending the system to add an additional building. The TES facilities are located under the parkade slab under Building G and connect to the Energy Center (Lot 8).

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Description of TES including energy centre and distribution system (drawing, diagram or description of equipment, connections etc.)The TES is a geothermal closed loop system with loops installed beneath the parkade slab. The circuits are collected and fed to the Energy Centre where the energy is distributed via circulation pumps to the mechanical rooms in the building.


The boreholes are installed to an approximate depth of 300 feet. Annual heating demand - 788 MWh, annual cooling demand - 405 MWh, annual DHW demand - 545 MWh


n/a

Description of whether system and or site is designed to be scalable and intended to connect to other systems, buildings or locations.The TES is designed to service the additional building. It is not designed to be scalable or intended to connect to other systems or locations. It is designed to connect to the planned buildings that are currently being completed.


Natural gas boilers act as a back up to the TES. The boilers are installed on site.


n/a


The Strata Corporation is a customer and has signed an energy supply contract. The in-building utility is acknowledged in the contract.


Type of customers: (e.g. residential/commercial/office; individual tenants/strata corporation) Residential


Yes, the Strata Corporation is obligated to take service from the TES in accordance with the energy supply contract.


n/a


100



[Company name and qualifications] Edwin Zander, Eng.L. and John Buxton, P. Eng., Williams Engineering



Total


Cooling 0.416

Annual Loads (MWh) Heating 778

Cooling 405


ASHRAE standards


The peak design output of the TES is 0.943 MW. There are no peaking/backup systems required.


n/a


yes

Cost Estimate


Category $, 000s

Equipment 320

Materials 0

Engineering/Design 0

Construction 300

Financing 5

Fees/Overhead


purchase of geo-field 150


Category $, 000s

Total 783


The cost of equipment, materials, and construction are combined above as a break down into these two categories was not available.


Category $, 000s

Labour 3

Consumable



Insurance 2


Total 10


estimates based on percentage of overall operating budget and small amount of additional infrastructure that is being added to connect the new building.


approximately $665,000.00












Other Requirements:




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APPENDIX A APPENDIX A To Order G-27-15 to TES Regulatory Framework Guidelines Page 28 of 35 Page 1 of 4

APPENDIX A REGISTRATION FORM FOR “STREAM A” THERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS (TES)

By filing this registration form with commission, the Applicant attest that all information provided is true, accurate and complete.

Stream A TES Providers must retain documentation or evidence in support of the information provided as it may be required for future potential reviews initiated by complaint or as required by the Commission.

Stream A TES – Registration Form Application Information Name of Applicant: Company Name: Corix Multi Utilities Services BC Business Registration No.: 104832720BC0003 Year Registered: 2012 Full Address: Suite 1160-1188 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A2 Phone: 604.697.6700 Email Contact: Publicly or Privately held Business: Privately Held Owner/CEO (name and address): Gordon Barefoot; Suite 1160-1188 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A2 Board Chair (name and address): Gordon Barefoot; Suite 1160-1188 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A2 Name of Parent Company if applicable and address: Corix Infrastructure Inc. TES Specifics

TES Location (address): Sun Rivers, Kamloops, BC

Is this TES a: □ new construction □ retrofit □ purchase In-Service date of the ■ In service prior to 2014/08/24 □ Extension to an existing TES TES(YYYY/MM/DD): 2013/06/28

Description of the construction phase-in or build out Period in years: 25 Year Build Out

Service provided: ■ space heating ■ cooling □ domestic hot water Primary thermal energy sources: Heating: Geothermal Cooling (if applicable): Geothermal Energy conservation technology used:

Buildings served: □ single, or ■ multiple, how many? Total square meters served: Municipal Building Permit Number: Not Applicable Location of TES facilities and description of site size. Include map or schematic diagram if possible. Description of TES including energy centre and distribution system (drawing, diagram or description of equipment, connection etc.)


Belmonte Central Energy Plant (CEP) – Centralized GSX recirculated through an 89 unit condo complex. Describe system size and known energy demand. Belmonte CEP Heating: 2,012 MW; Cooling: 349 MW. Description of whether system and or site is designed to be scalable and intended to connect to other systems, buildings or locations. Belmonte CEP is scalable to completion of the 89 condo units. Description of back up or alternative services available. Including information provider. Belmonte CEP – electric auxiliary heat in each residential heat pump. Any other information on service/energy provided and the scope of services and facilities. Description of the use of municipal or public rights of ways. Corix Utilities Inc. has a blanket utility easement throughout the Sun Rivers site. Name the customers(s) involved in the selection or signing of contracts. Individual Homeowners Number of customers/end-users:

• Initially; Currently Belmonte CEP - 45 customers. • In 5 years; Belmonte CEP - 89 customers.

Type of customer: (e.g.) • Residential/commercial/office: There are residential, commercial and office customers • Individual tenants/strata corporation; Individual tenants and strata corporations

Is (are) the Customer(s) obligated or restricted to taking service from the TES? If so, how and why. Customers are obligated due to the Lease Holder Agreement that governs the land at Sun Rivers. What percent of the estimated TES cost was/will be competitively tendered? 100% How else is cost reasonableness for construction of the facility assured? Cost of services rendered are compared to contractors providing similar services. Load Forecast and Analysis ■ I/We confirm that the load analysis and energy demand forecast was/will be completed by the following qualified person(s): [Company name and qualifications] Belmonte CEP – Rachel Bolongaro P. Eng; Associated Engineering.



What is the method used to forecast the peak and annual loads? What are the key assumptions and design references used? Energy loads are provided by the buildings Mechanical Engineer of Record. Estimated energy loads for future build out have been generated based on the energy modeling that was conducted on one of the initial buildings of the development. What is the peak design output (MW) of the TES (not including peaking/backup systems)? Belmonte CEP Heating: 2,012 MW; Cooling: 349 MW. What is the peak design output (MW) of the peaking/backup system? Belmonte CEP and Stand Alone GSX systems residential ground source heat pumps are equipped with auxiliary duct heaters ranging 5 kW to 20 kW. Has the TES been designed to meet the full peak load for the site? If not, please explain other sources of peaking energy available to customers. Belmonte CEP and Stand Alone GSXs peak heating loads are supplemented by the auxiliary duct heaters while the TES is designed to accommodate the peak cooling loads. Cost Estimate Belmonte CEP Estimated Capital Cost (AACE Class 3 minimum) Category $,000s (applicant may add additional line items as Distribution / Ground Loop $630,000 appropriate) Engineering / Design $90,000 Plant Const. / Equipment $290,000 Total $1,040,000 Describe methodology for estimating Overhead and other ‘soft’ costs. Annual Profit/Loss costs reviewed yearly, based on previous years’ operating costs. Estimated Annual Operating Costs Category $,000s Labour $12,000 Consumables $11,000 Energy $15,000 Operating permits $ 200 Sustainment Capital

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Heating 1.371

Cooling 0.704

Ann

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h) Heating 2,140

Cooling 349


Admin/taxes/Overhead Insurance Other (specify) Total $38,200 Describe methodology for estimating sustainment capital and operating Admin/Overhead. Annual rate review through 3rd party consultant taking into consideration historical operating costs. If the system is being purchased, what is the Purchase price? Not Applicable

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APPENDIX A REGISTRATION FORM FOR “STREAM A” THERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS (TES)

By filing this registration form with commission, the Applicant attest that all information provided is true, accurate and complete.


Stream A TES – Registration Form Application Information Name of Applicant: Company Name: Corix Multi Utilities Services BC Business Registration No.: 104832720BC0003 Year Registered: 2012 Full Address: Suite 1160-1188 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A2 Phone: 604.697.6700 Email Contact: Publicly or Privately held Business: Privately Held Owner/CEO (name and address): Gordon Barefoot; Suite 1160-1188 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A2 Board Chair (name and address): Gordon Barefoot; Suite 1160-1188 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A2 Name of Parent Company if applicable and address: Corix Infrastructure Inc. TES Specifics

TES Location (address): Sun Rivers, Kamloops, BC

Is this TES a: □ new construction □ retrofit □ purchase In-Service date of the ■ In service prior to 2014/08/24 □ Extension to an existing TES TES(YYYY/MM/DD): 2012/06/11

Description of the construction phase-in or build out Period in years: 25 Year Build Out

Service provided: ■ space heating ■ cooling □ domestic hot water Primary thermal energy sources: Heating: Geothermal Cooling (if applicable): Geothermal Energy conservation technology used:

Buildings served: □ single, or ■ multiple, how many? Total square meters served: Municipal Building Permit Number: Not Applicable Location of TES facilities and description of site size. Include map or schematic diagram if possible. Description of TES including energy centre and distribution system (drawing, diagram or description of equipment, connection etc.)


Talasa Central Energy Plant (CEP) – GSX/Hybrid system serving multiple apartment buildings with planned future commercial and mixed use facilities Describe system size and known energy demand. Talasa CEP Heating: 1,386 MW; Cooling: 609 MW Description of whether system and or site is designed to be scalable and intended to connect to other systems, buildings or locations. Talasa CEP is scalable and will have additional buildings connect to the plant Description of back up or alternative services available. Including information provider. Talasa CEP – natural gas boilers and evaporative coolers Any other information on service/energy provided and the scope of services and facilities. Description of the use of municipal or public rights of ways. Corix Utilities Inc. has a blanket utility easement throughout the Sun Rivers site. Name the customers(s) involved in the selection or signing of contracts. Individual Homeowners, Business Proprietors and Property Managers Number of customers/end-users:

• Initially; Currently Talasa CEP - 212 residential customers • In 5 years; Talasa CEP - 365 residential customers and 4 commercial customers

Type of customer: (e.g.) • Residential/commercial/office: There are residential, commercial and office customers • Individual tenants/strata corporation; Individual tenants and strata corporations

Is (are) the Customer(s) obligated or restricted to taking service from the TES? If so, how and why. Customers are obligated due to the Lease Holder Agreement that governs the land at Sun Rivers. What percent of the estimated TES cost was/will be competitively tendered? 100% How else is cost reasonableness for construction of the facility assured? Cost of services rendered are compared to contractors providing similar services. Load Forecast and Analysis ■ I/We confirm that the load analysis and energy demand forecast was/will be completed by the following qualified person(s): [Company name and qualifications] Talasa CEP – Rachel Bolongaro, P.Eng; Hemmera



What is the method used to forecast the peak and annual loads? What are the key assumptions and design references used? Energy loads are provided by the buildings Mechanical Engineer of Record. Estimated energy loads for future build out have been generated based on the energy modeling that was conducted on one of the initial buildings of the development. What is the peak design output (MW) of the TES (not including peaking/backup systems)? Talasa CEP Heating: 1,386 MW; Cooling: 609 MW What is the peak design output (MW) of the peaking/backup system? Talasa CEP Heating: 2 x 446 kW natural gas boilers; Cooling: 373 kW evaporative cooler. Has the TES been designed to meet the full peak load for the site? If not, please explain other sources of peaking energy available to customers. Talasa CEP – No, the peaking/backup system is also supplementary for the Peak Loads. Cost Estimate Talasa CEP Estimated Capital Cost (AACE Class 3 minimum) Category $,000s (applicant may add additional line items as Equipment $1,000,000 appropriate) Materials / Ground Loop $1,500,000 Engineering / Design $260,000 Construction $340,000 Total $3,100,000 Describe methodology for estimating Overhead and other ‘soft’ costs. Annual Profit/Loss costs reviewed yearly, based on previous years’ operating costs. Estimated Annual Operating Costs Category $,000s Labour $16,500 Consumables $15,000 Energy $27,000 Operating permits $ 800 Sustainment Capital Admin/taxes/Overhead Insurance

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CREATIVE ENERGY VANCOUVER PLATFORMS INC. Suite 1 – 720 Beatty Street 604 688 9584 TEL Vancouver, Canada 604 688 2213 FAX V6B 2M1 creativeenergycanada.com

August 24, 2015

Laura Sharpe Manager, Information Services Group British Columbia Utilities Commission Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3 Dear Ms. Sharpe: Re: Main and Keefer (188 Keefer Street) Stream A Application-Confidential Information The purpose of this letter is to clarify that there is confidential information within the Stream A application form that was approved via Commission Order G-101-15 on June 22,2015.

Per BCUC Practice Directive of the BCUC for Confidential Filings, only two sections of the application are confidential and are noted below.

1. On page 2 of 5, section “Describe system size and known energy demand”, table 2, that contains Initial Plant Capacity and Future Plant Capacity. This is commercial information that could affect business strategy if disclosed publically.

2. On page 4 of 5, the Cost Estimates are confidential. This includes Estimated Capital costs and Estimated Annual Operating costs. This is commercial data that will affect business strategy and competitive position if disclosed publically.

Attached is an updated application that contains only public information.

Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours,

Michelle McLarty VP,Business Development and Regulatory

APPENDIX A TES Regulatory Framework Guidelines

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TELEPHONE: (604) 660-4700 BC TOLL FREE: 1-800-663-1385

FACSIMILE: (604) 660-1102

APPENDIX A: REGISTRATION FORM FOR “STREAM A” THERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS (TES)

By filing this Registration Form with the Commission, the Applicant attests that all information provided is true, accurate and complete.


Stream A TES - Registration Form Applicant Information Name of Applicant: Creative Energy Vancouver Platforms Company Name: Creative Energy Vancouver Platforms Inc.

BC Business Registration No.: 10087 1870 RT0001 Year Registered: Current 2014-2015

Full Address: Suite 1 – 720 Beatty Street, Vancouver , BC, V6B 2M1

Phone: 604.688 9584 Email Contact: [email protected]

Publicly or Privately held Business: Privately Held Business

Owner/CEO (name and address): Stacey Bernier, Suite 1 - 720 Beatty Street, Vancouver , BC, V6B 2M1

Board Chair (name and address): Trent Berry, 210 - 1737 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1K7 Name of Parent Company if applicable and address: Creative Energy Canada Platforms Corp.

TES Specifics

TES Location (address): 188 Keefer Street, Vancouver, ,BC Is this TES a: new construction retrofit purchase In-Service date of the

In service prior to 2014/08/24 Extension to an existing TES TES (YYYY/MM/DD):August 1,2015 Description of the construction phase-in or build-out period (in years): 188 Keefer Street will be constructed in 2015 Service provided: space heating, cooling, domestic hot water

Primary thermal energy sources: Heating: Natural Gas Boiler

Cooling (if applicable):n/a Energy conversion technology used: Combustion

Buildings served: single, or multiple, how many? Total square meters served: 13 011

Municipal Building Permit Number: BU459487 issued on April 11, 2014

Location of TES facilities and description of site size. Include map or schematic diagram if possible. The thermal generation and distribution equipment and facilities are located on site at 188 Keefer Street. See attached drawing in appendix 1 (Drawing M-001)

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Description of TES including energy centre and distribution system (drawing, diagram or description of equipment, connections etc.) See attached drawings in Schedule 2

Describe system size and known energy demand. The energy demand was provided by the base building engineer based on discussion with Creative Energy, and summarized in the table below. To clarify, the following table summarizes details for 188 Keefer.

Peak Demand, KW thermal Annual Energy, MWh thermal Space Heating Load 760 652.5 DHW Load 350 452.9 Cooling* 140 14.1

*cooling service not provided by Creative Energy.

The estimated diversified peak demand for the identified customer is 900 KW.

188 Keefer provides an opportunity to start a node in Chinatown, which is a conditional service area within the Northeast False Creek Franchise area (Currently in front of the Commission). To facilitate future connections, Creative Energy has modestly upsized the system capacity. Initial Plant Capacity is the size of the current plant that will serve 188 Keefer and potentially additional buildings that meet the NEFC TES extension test. Future boiler capacity is possible because of space available for 2 additional boilers.

The Creative Energy System is a closed loop heating system with necessary pumps and heat exchangers to move heat generated by the boilers to customers.

Description of whether system and or site is designed to be scalable and intended to connect to other systems, buildings or locations. The system is designed to be scalable and is the initial step to develop a node in Chinatown, which is a conditional service area in the Northeast False Creek (NEFC) franchise area. The NEFC Stream B application is currently being reviewed by the Commission. Installation of a system at 188 Keefer is the most viable strategy to knit together sufficient load to enable an economic connection between NEFC and Chinatown. When additional loads are identified and secured, Creative Energy will apply for expansion of this plant within the NEFC franchise via the NEFC TES extension test.

Description of back up or alternative services available. Including information of provider. The CE plant has redundant boiler capacity (initially 2x900 KW) to meet the identified customer diversified load of 900 KW. The plant also has redundant pumps.

Any other information on service/energy provided and the scope of services and facilities. The commercial space has a heat pump which provides options for heat recovery and the boiler plant has been sized accordingly. The heat pump is not a part of the utility.

Description of the use of municipal or public rights of ways. There is no use of public rights of way or public streets

Name the customer(s) involved in the selection or signing of contracts. The agreement is between 5264 Investments Ltd., 601 Main Partnership and Creative Energy Vancouver Platforms Inc.


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Number of customers/end-users: • Initially;- One Customer with a 25 year contract.

• In 5 years-Currently one customer, but have slightly oversized system to provide option to add more buildings. 188 Keefer has a long term contract with Creative Energy. 188 Keefer is in Chinatown which is a conditional service area in the NEFC franchise agreement. When additional loads are identified and secured, Creative Energy will apply the NEFC TES extension test and if it passes will expand system as part of NEFC and Chinatown Franchise.

Type of customers: (e.g) • residential/commercial/office;

• individual tenants/strata corporation

The customer will be a mixed use strata corporation

Is (are) the Customer(s) obligated or restricted to taking service from the TES? If so, how and why. 188 Keefer has a deferred services agreement with the City of Vancouver, which requires them to connect if a TES is available. If the system expands to serve additional buildings via the NEFC extension test, 188 Keefer will be required to enter into a service agreement in respect of the resultant neighbourhood energy system. The rates, however, will not be different than what was contractually agreed to during the initial term.

What percent of the estimated TES cost was/will be competitively tendered? 100 % of construction costs were tendered via competitive bid process. How else is cost reasonableness for construction of the facility assured? Creative Energy will manage the construction process. Creative Energy will manage the construction process.



The peak demand forecast was provided by MCW Consultants Ltd (base building mechanical consultant), contact G. A. Perez.

The annual energy forecast was provided by Kane Consulting, contact Daniel Roberts.

Information on peak loads (MW) and annual loads (MWh) by thermal energy end-use. This table outlines peak loads and annual loads for 188 Keefer. System size and known energy demand description in section above above identifies how the plant was modestly upsized to accommodate for future customers. Only loads for 188 Keefer was allocated to the development.

Loads for 188 Keefer

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Heating 0.76 heating 0.35 DHW

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What is the method used to forecast the peak and annual loads? What are the key assumptions and design references used? Jim Manson, M.Sc. P. Eng. – Director Engineering Planning and Energy Services at Creative Energy reviewed the information provided by the consultants above and compared to generally accepted specific demand and energy factors for similar types of buildings.


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What is the peak design output (MW) of the TES (not including peaking/backup systems)? 900 KW for 188 Keefer.

What is the peak design output (MW) of the peaking/backup system? 900 KW for 188 Keefer

Has the TES been designed to meet the full peak load for the site? If not, please explain other sources of peaking energy available to customers. Yes

Cost Estimate

Estimated Capital Cost (AACE Class 3 minimum) (Applicant may add additional line items as appropriate) Materials costs included in the Construction costs – not provided by proponent as a separate price.

Describe methodology for estimating Overhead and Other ‘soft’ costs Overhead (assume this is contractors overhead) is part of the contractors bid price. Other soft costs, which are assumed as Creative Energy soft costs include for construction management and commissioning services. We have used 5% of the bid cost for this value. Estimated Annual Operating Costs

Describe methodology for estimating sustainment capital and operating Admin/Overhead. Sustainment of capital is based on 1 percent of capital costs. Admin costs are based on an estimate of allocated time such as preparation of invoices, general admin and represents 0.05% of costs. Additional overhead includes capital contingency and management allocation If the system is being purchased, what is the purchase price? The system is being built by Creative Energy prior to approval of application. Creative Energy has been negotiating with Client to determine rate which delayed application. Due to service date, Creative Energy has proceeded with design and tendering to ensure that thermal energy service is available for occupancy.


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Attestation Requirements for Stream A TES (with in-service date after 2014/08/24 )

Eligibility for Stream A TES I/We certify that the proposed TES meets the description of an On-Site TES, as Regulation: defined in the TES Regulatory Framework Guidelines.

I/We certify that the proposed TES is associated with an approved single

development/building permit.


Customer Disclosure: I/We certify that all customers or potential customers have signed or will sign a long-term contract as described in the TES Regulatory Framework Guidelines

I/We certify that the long-term contract includes the minimum provisions

included in section 2.3.2 of the TES Regulatory Framework Guidelines.

I/We have provided a “Plain-language” explanation to all customers/potential

customers of the TES, which includes the minimum provisions included in section 2.3.2 of the TES Regulatory Framework Guidelines.


Other Requirements: I/We have determined the Capital Reserve Requirement and will hold sufficient Capital Reserves.

I/We ensure the design, construction and operation of the TES selected is the

most cost effective alternative.

I/We will retain all records and provide an Annual Report to the Commission by

February 15 of each year.

APPENDIX B Stream A TES – Annual Report

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APPENDIX B: STREAM A ANNUAL REPORT GUIDELINES

Stream A TES– Annual Report Applicant Information Company Name: Creative Energy Platforms Vancouver Inc. BC Business Registration No.: 10087 18570 RT0001

Contact Name: Paul Tai Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Address: Suite 1 – 720 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M1

Contact Phone: 604.688.9584

Name of Parent Company, if applicable: n/a Jurisdiction of Incorporation: British Columbia

Energy Delivered

Stream A Facility Name # of Customers

Total Energy Delivered (GJ) Sales ($)

Heating Cooling DHW Other Total

Attestations regarding Capital Reserve Provisions

I/We have determined the Capital Reserve Requirement and I/We have sufficient Capital Reserve Provisions as required;

I/We will continue to maintain all records in the event of a complaint and an audit by the Commission.

Demand Side Management

I/We have taken demand-side measures during the period addressed by the report If demand side measures have been taken during the period addressed by this report, describe the effectiveness of those measures:

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Appendix 1 Drawing M-001 – 188 Keefer

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Appendix 1 (Drawing M-001) - 188 Keefer

Schedule 2 (M-101) - Chinatown DESHW Plant issued for Construction - Mechanical Drawing

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Schedule 2 Site Plan, Drawing List & Legend


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Schedule 2 General Layout -PLA


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Schedule 2 General Layout – PLA


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Schedule 2 General Layout –Ground Floor & Mezzanine


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Schedule 2 HVAC PLA


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Schedule 2 HVAC – Ground Floor & Mezzanine


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Schedule 2 Plumbing PLA


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Schedule 2 Section & Detail


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Schedule 2 Schematics


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Schedule 2 Equipment & Schedules

Thermal Energy System Agreement Application for Service

Thermal Energy System Agreement – Application for Service

CREATIVE ENERGY VANCOUVER PLATFORMS INC. Suite 1 – 720 Beatty Street 604 688 9584 TEL Vancouver, Canada 604 688 2213 FAX V6B 2M1 creativeenergycanada.com

Jan 6, 2017

Commission Secretary Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3

Dear Commission Secretary: Re: Creative Energy Vancouver Platforms Inc. Registration Form for “Stream A” Thermal Energy System (TES) – 1680 Howe Street In accordance to the Thermal Energy Systems Regulatory Framework, Creative Energy is submitting a “Stream A” Registration form for new construction at 1680 Howe Street. We respectfully request that the following items be kept confidential:

1. Hot Water Services Agreement. This is confidential due to the commercial information contained within the document.

2. The “description of whether system and or site is designed to be scalable and intended to connect to other systems, building or locations” This is commercial information that could affect business strategy if disclosed publically.

3. The Cost Estimates. This includes Estimated Capital costs and Estimated Annual Operating costs. This commercial data will affect business strategy and competitive position if disclosed publically.

We have attached two versions of the application, one with confidential information included and a public version. If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Devine at 604-692-2118. Sincerely yours,

Robert Hobbs Acting President and CEO


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web site: http://www.bcuc.com

TELEPHONE: (604) 660-4700 BC TOLL FREE: 1-800-663-1385

FACSIMILE: (604) 660-1102

APPENDIX A: REGISTRATION FORM FOR “STREAM A” THERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS (TES)

By filing this Registration Form with the Commission, the Applicant attests that all information provided is true, accurate and complete.


Stream A TES - Registration Form Applicant Information

Name of Applicant: Creative Energy Vancouver Platforms Company Name: Creative Energy Vancouver Platforms Inc.

BC Business Registration No.: 10087 1870 RT0001 Year Registered: Current 2016-2017

Full Address: Suite 1 – 720 Beatty Street, Vancouver , BC, V6B 2M1

Phone: 604.692.2118 Email Contact: [email protected]

Publicly or Privately held Business: Privately Held Business

Owner/CEO (name and address): Robert Hobbs, Suite 1 - 720 Beatty Street, Vancouver , BC, V6B 2M1

Board Chair (name and address): Trent Berry, 210 - 1737 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1K7

Name of Parent Company if applicable and address: Creative Energy Canada Platforms Corp.

TES Specifics TES Location (address): 1480 Howe, Vancouver, ,BC

Is this TES a: new construction retrofit purchase In-Service date of the In service prior to 2014/08/24 Extension to an existing TES TES (YYYY/MM/DD):July 1,2017

Description of the construction phase-in or build-out period (in years): Phase 1 of 1480 Howe will be constructed in 2017, Phase 2 will be constructed in 2019

Service provided: space heating, cooling, domestic hot water

Primary thermal energy sources: Heating: Natural Gas Boiler Cooling (if applicable):

Energy conversion technology used: Combustion

Buildings served: single, or multiple, how many? 2 Total square meters served: 53,698

Municipal Building Permit Number: BU462815 7 issued on July 8, 2005

Location of TES facilities and description of site size. Include map or schematic diagram if possible. The thermal generation and distribution equipment and facilities are located in a Temporary Energy Centre (TEC).The TEC is located in a 30 foot shipping container located on the North side of Pacific street, directly underneath the Granville Street Bridge as per Schedule 1. Heat distributed via underground pipes as per schedule 2

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Description of TES including energy center and distribution system (drawing, diagram or description of equipment, connections etc.) See attached drawings in Schedule 2 for distribution path from TEC to heat exchangers within 1480 Howe St. Equipment located in the TEC will be basic, 2 boilers, feed and distribution pumps, control system, expansion tank and associated flue gas exhaust points, make up water, natural gas, and electricity input connections. Hot water flows from TEC through the supply piping into the building at 1480 Howe Street and then meets an Energy Transfer Station (ETS) where the hot water exchanges heat with buildings heat exchangers for construction heat, before returning to the TEC via return piping.

Describe system size and known energy demand. The energy demand was provided by Integral Group.

Peak Demand, KW thermal Annual Energy, MWh thermal Space Heating Load 2250 2000

The estimated diversified peak demand for the identified customer is 2250 KW.

The Creative Energy System is a closed loop heating system supplying heat to the development at 1480 Howe for the purpose of construction heating and commissioning.

Description of whether system and or site is designed to be scalable and intended to connect to other systems, buildings or locations.

Description of back up or alternative services available. Including information of provider. As this is for the purpose of construction heat only, there will be no back-up service.

Any other information on service/energy provided and the scope of services and facilities. N/A

Description of the use of municipal or public rights of ways. There is a public right of way for the site where the TEC is located, as well as the pipe route through the street.

Name the customer(s) involved in the selection or signing of contracts. The agreement is between Howe Street Property Inc. and Creative Energy Vancouver Platforms Inc.

Number of customers/end-users: • There will be one customer – Westbank; using heat for construction, and commissioning of their mechanical

system.

Type of customers: (e.g.) • construction;

The customer will be a single developer using heat during the construction period.


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Is (are) the Customer(s) obligated or restricted to taking service from the TES? If so, how and why. Yes. Refer to attached service contract.

What percent of the estimated TES cost was/will be competitively tendered? 100 % of construction costs were tendered via competitive bid process.

How else is cost reasonableness for construction of the facility assured? Creative Energy will manage the construction process. Creative Energy will manage the construction process.



• The peak demand and annual energy forecast was provided Integral Group, contact Jean-SebastienTessier.

Information on peak loads (MW) and annual loads (MWh) by thermal energy end-use. This table outlines peak loads and annual loads for 1480 Howe.

Heating Domestic Hot Water Peak Load (MW) 2.5 0 Annual Load (MWh) 2000 0

,What is the method used to forecast the peak and annual loads? What are the key assumptions and design references used? Kieran McConnell, M.Sc. P. Eng. – Director Engineering at Creative Energy, along with Kerr Wood Leidel Consulting Engineers, reviewed the information provided by the consultants (Integral Group) above and compared to generally accepted specific demand and energy factors for similar types of buildings.


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What is the peak design output (MW) of the TES (not including peaking/backup systems)? 3 MW

What is the peak design output (MW) of the peaking/backup system? N/A

Has the TES been designed to meet the full peak load for the site? If not, please explain other sources of peaking energy available to customers. Yes

Cost Estimate


Materials costs included in the Construction costs – not provided by proponent as a separate price.

Total

Category Equipment

Materials

Engineering / Design

Construction

Financing

Fees / Overhead

Other 'soft' costs

Total

Describe methodology for estimating Overhead and Other ‘soft’ costs Overhead (assume this is contractors overhead) is part of the contractors bid price. Other soft costs, which are assumed as Creative Energy soft costs include for construction management and commissioning services. We have used 5% of the bid cost for this val

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