Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Savings

GHG Emission Savings, Compared to Baseline, 2009 - 2023

Description of GHG Emission Savings, Compared to Baseline, 2009 - 2023

Year GHG Emissions Reduction (tCO₂) Equivalent Passenger Vehicles Off the Road
2009 1089 231
2010 1471 312
2011 1748 371
2012 3128 663
2013 3919 831
2014 6749 1431
2015 7749 1643
2016 7675 1627
2017 8580 1819
2018 8545 1811
2019 13815 2929
2020 21835 4629
2021 19822 4202
2022 20007 4241
2023 20007 4241

Energy Consumption Savings, Compared to Baseline, 2009 - 2023

Description of Energy Consumption Savings, Compared to Baseline, 2009 - 2023

Year Cumulative Annual Avoided Energy (GJ) Equivalent Calgary House Powered
2009 12560 485
2010 15306 591
2011 18581 717
2012 32295 1246
2013 40539 1564
2014 69039 2664
2015 71751 2768
2016 78069 3012
2017 86448 3335
2018 96431 3720
2019 130877 5049
2020 222767 8594
2021 222767 8594
2022 224928 8678
2023 224928 8676

Operational Energy Cost Savings, Compared to Baseline, 2009 - 2023

Description of Operational Energy Cost Savings, Compared to Baseline, 2009 - 2023

Year Energy Cost Reductions ($)
2009 $206,732
2010 $189,468
2011 $245,205
2012 $415,782
2013 $552,876
2014 $1,124,920
2015 $1,129,208
2016 $1,204,013
2017 $1,494,366
2018 $1,649,235
2019 $3,264,608
2020 $5,618,222
2021 $5,830,284
2022 $6,382,820
2023 $6,556,251

Additional information

We looked at 70 City of Calgary LEED projects certified up to 2023 to see how much energy and money they save, and how they reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs). We used energy models from when the projects got LEED certified to figure out the savings. We also considered changes in utility costs and GHG emissions over time. The City of Calgary uses reports from the Government of Canada and AESO for GHG numbers.

LEED rules and energy models can be different for each project. The predicted savings might not match what actually happens after the project is built. We didn't check these savings with detailed monitoring. Savings from things like solar panels are not included in the graphs.

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