Survey of Energy Consumption of Arenas, 2014 (Halifax)

Facility Ownership - Question identifier:1.

Which of the following categories best describes the ownership of the facility?

• 1: Municipal
• 2: Regional
• 3: Provincial/Territorial
• 4: Private Organization
• 5: Public-Private Partnership
• 6: Other (Please specify)

Facility Construction and Total Gross Floor Area - Question identifier:2a.

In which year was this facility originally constructed?

If two or more portions of the facility were constructed at different times, then report for the oldest portion.

• 1: Year of construction

Facility Construction and Total Gross Floor Area - Question identifier:2b.

As of December 31, 2014, what was the total gross floor area of this facility?

Include all enclosed areas of the facility, such as indoor parking (include partially exposed parking), mechanical rooms, common areas, dressing rooms, concession stands, offices, seating areas, ice surfaces, swimming pools, and basements.

For exact size of building refer to Building Occupancy Permit or the Fire Permit.

If you don't know the exact area, please provide your best estimate (i.e., multiply the length of your building by its width and by the number of floors).

• 1: Total gross floor area of facility - measured in:
• a: Square metres (m2)
• b: Square feet (ft2)

Number of Paid Staff - Question identifier:3a.

During the month of January 2014, how many full-time paid staff worked at this facility?

Include all full time staff paid directly by the facility, working in the arena and all other areas at this facility.

• 1: Total full-time paid staff

Number of Paid Staff - Question identifier:3b.

During the month of January, 2014, how many part-time paid staff worked at this facility?

Include all part time staff paid directly by the facility working in the arena and all other areas at this facility.

• 1: Total part-time paid staff

Facility Characteristics: Ice Rinks - Question identifier:4a.

As of December 31, 2014, how many indoor hockey and/or skating rinks did this facility have?

Exclude curling rinks.

Exclude outdoor hockey and/or skating rinks.

• 1: Total indoor rinks

Facility Characteristics: Ice Rinks - Question identifier:4b.

Please provide the following information for each indoor hockey and/or skating rink at this facility.

Exclude curling rinks.

Exclude outdoor hockey or skating rinks.

If this facility has more than 4 hockey or skating rinks, please report additional rinks in Table 2.

Physical characteristics of rinks

• i: Length of ice surface e.g. 200
• ii: Width of ice surface e.g. 85
• iii: Units of measure for dimensions: Metres (m) or Feet (ft)
• iv: Spectator seating capacity. Include benches, seats. Exclude viewing areas, standing room.
• v: Does this facility have ice refrigeration equipment? (only select NO if the ice is maintained by outdoor weather conditions alone)
• a: Yes
• b: No (only select NO if the ice is maintained by outdoor weather conditions alone)
• vi: Does this facility vary the temperature of the ice based on activity? e.g. hockey vs figure skating
• a: Yes
• b: No
• vii: Year of rink construction

Rink activity when ice is present

• viii: Number of months per year in operation when ice is present
• ix: Typical hours ice is in use per week when ice is present
• x: Hours in use per week for youth/minor hockey and/or ringette. Include league hockey as well as all levels of practice and training.
• xi: Hours in use per week for adult hockey and/or ringette. Include league and pick up hockey as well as all levels of practice and training.
• xii: Hours in use per week for paid spectator hockey games e.g. junior, semi-pro and/or professional
• xiii: Hours in use per week for public skating
• xiv: Hours in use per week for figure skating
• xv: Hours in use per week for other use. Include concerts and conferences when ice may be covered.
• xvi: Number of ice resurfacings per week i.e. flooding with ice resurfacing machine after typical use

Rink activity when ice is not present

• xvii: Number of months per year in operation when ice is not present (when rink is open, but no ice is installed)
• xviii: Typical hours rink is in use per week when no ice is present. Include ball hockey, concerts/conferences, summer camps, etc.

Annual Maintenance

• xix: Number of weeks per year when rink is not in use or under annual maintenance

Curling Rinks - Question identifier:5a.

As of December 31, 2014, did this facility have one or more curling rink(s)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Curling Rinks - Question identifier:5b.

As of December 31, 2014, how many curling sheets were in use in this facility?

• 1: Number of curling sheets

Curling Rinks - Question identifier:5c.

During the 2014 calendar year, how many months were the curling sheets in use?

• 1: Number of months in operation

Curling Rinks - Question identifier:5d.

During the 2014 calendar year, how many hours in a typical week were the curling sheets in use?

If the hours per week changes during the season, report for the typical week during the busiest season.

• 1: Weekly hours in operation

Ice Resurfacing Machines - Question identifier:6a.

As of December 31, 2014, how many skating rink ice resurfacing machines were in use at this facility?

Exclude ice resurfacing machines used as backup only.

• 1: Total ice resurfacing machines

Ice Resurfacing Machines - Question identifier:6b.

Which type(s) of fuel were used by each ice resurfacing machine (electricity, propane, compressed natural gas, etc.) in use at your facility, during the 2014 calendar year?

Mark all that apply.

• 1: Propane
• 2: Electricity
• 3: Compressed natural gas
• 4: Other (Please specify)

Other Uses of the Facility - Question identifier:7a.

As of December 31, 2014, how many swimming pools did this facility have?

Exclude hot tubs and whirlpools.

• 1: Total pools

Other Uses of the Facility - Question identifier:7b.

If this facility had one or more swimming pool (s), as of December 31, 2014, please complete the table below.

Please report for up to 4 pools

• 1: Pool location: Indoor or Outdoor
• 2: Length of pool (report length at longest point)
• 3: Width of pool (report width at widest point)
• 4: Units of measure for dimensions: Metres (m) or Feet (ft)
• 5: Number of months per year in operation
• 6: Typical hours of use per week
• 7: Year of pool construction

Other Uses of the Facility - Question identifier:7c.

As of December 31, 2014, did this facility have one or more gymnasium(s) and/or racquet sport courts?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Other Uses of the Facility - Question identifier:7d.

As of December 31, 2014, did this facility have one or more fitness centre(s) for weight and/or cardio training?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Other Uses of the Facility - Question identifier:7e.

If this facility had a gymnasium and/or fitness centre, as of December 31, 2014, please complete the table below.

• 1: Total floor area ( width x length). If more than one gymnasium or fitness centre please provide combined area
• 2: Units of measure for dimensions: Square metres (m2) or Square feet (ft2)
• 3: Number of months per year in operation
• 4: Typical hours of use per week

Food Establishments - Question identifier:7f.

As of December 31, 2014, how many of the following food establishments did this facility have?

If there are no food establishments, please indicate 0.

• 1: Concession stands (e.g. snack bar)
• 2: Restaurants and bars

Heating and Air Conditioning - Question identifier:8b.

During the 2014 calendar year, were the majority of the floor areas outside of the ice rinks air conditioned?

e.g. offices, concession stands, dressing rooms and fitness centres.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: Not Applicable (N/A)

Heating and Air Conditioning - Question identifier:8c.

During the 2014 calendar year, were the ice rinks air conditioned when in use and ice was not present?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: Not Applicable (N/A)

Facility Parking - Question identifier:9.

For each type of parking (Open parking lot, Partially enclosed parking, and Fully enclosed parking), please complete the table below.

Include all parking designated for the total gross floor area of the facility.

Exclude street parking.

• 1: How many parking spaces?
• 2: Are lighting and/or heating costs for designated parking included in the facility's utility bills?
• a: Yes
• b: No
• c: N/A
• 3: Is the enclosed parking heated?
• a: Yes
• b: No
• c: N/A

Equipment Inventory - Question identifier:10a.

As of December 31, 2014, how many computers were in use in this facility?

Include office computers, personal computers and laptops.

Exclude portable, hand-held devices.

Exclude servers in a dedicated server room.

Include only devices that are in use.

If none are present, indicate 0.

• 1: Total computers in use

Equipment Inventory - Question identifier:10b.

As of December 31, 2014, how many cash registers were in use in this facility?

Exclude portable, hand-held devices.

Include self-serve check-outs.

Include only devices that are in use.

If none are present, indicate 0.

• 1: Total cash registers in use

Facility Energy and Water Use - Question identifier:11a.

During the 2014 calendar year, what types of energy were used in this facility for the total gross floor area reported in question 2b?

Include energy used by ice resurfacing machines.

Mark all that apply

• 1: Purchased Electricity
• 2: On-site generated electricity from renewable sources (eg. solar, wind)
• 3: Natural gas
• 4: Heating fuel oil
• 5: Diesel
• 6: Propane
• 7: Other (Please specify)

Facility Energy and Water Use - Question identifier:11b.

For the 2014 calendar year, please report the quantity and expenditure for each energy source consumed at this facility for the total gross floor area reported in question 2b.

Please report expenditures in Canadian dollars.

Please report the unit of measure.

Include energy used by your ice resurfacing machines.

Include taxes, service charges and any rebates (total amount on your utility bill).

• 1: Purchased electricity from utility provider
• 2: On-site generated electricity from renewable source (e.g. solar, wind)
• 3: Natural gas
• 4: Heating fuel oil
• 5: Diesel
• 6: Propane (Include the energy used by your ice resurfacing machines if applicable.)
• 7: Other (Please specify)

Facility Energy and Water Use - Question identifier:11c.

Was all the energy used at this facility reported in the table, question 11b, above?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No (Please specify the energy that was not reported - type and use)

Facility Energy and Water Use - Question identifier:11d.

Does the energy reported in question 11b above include energy supplied to outdoor pools, sports fields, exterior bubble domes, tennis courts, or annex buildings?

• 1: Yes (Please specify)
• 2: No
• 3: N/A

Facility Energy and Water Use - Question identifier:11e.

For the 2014 calendar year, please report the quantity and expenditure for domestic water consumed at this facility.

Please report expenditures in Canadian dollars.

Please report unit of measure.

Include taxes, service charges and any rebates (total amount on your utility bill).

• 1: Domestic water consumed
• 2: Not Metered

Conservation and Energy Efficiency Practices - Question identifier:12a.

Which of the following energy conservation and/or energy efficiency practices are currently implemented in this facility?

Exclude renovations and retrofits.

Mark all that apply

• 1: Energy monitoring or benchmarking (i.e. track energy use over time)
• 2: Employee/occupant conservation awareness program
• 3: Corporate energy policy
• 4: Other (Please specify)
• 5: None

Conservation and Energy Efficiency Practices - Question identifier:12b.

If this facility indicated energy monitoring or benchmarking in question 12a, which system is used to track this facility's energy use over time?

Mark all that apply

• 1: Spreadsheet developed in-house
• 2: Bill comparison
• 3: ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
• 4: Other tracking system (Please specify)

Conservation and Energy Efficiency Practices - Question identifier:12c.

Has this facility undertaken a recommissioning project since January 1, 2010?

Recommissioning project is a project to ensure all heating or cooling systems are performing at optimal levels of efficiency.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:12d.

Please indicate which of the following renovations or retrofits were implemented in this facility since January 1, 2010.

Please report renovations and retrofits for the total gross floor area of the facility as reported in question 2b.

• 1: No upgrades or renovations: Go to question 12e.

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:i.

Ice making equipment (refrigeration plant)

• 1: Year of most recent completed renovation or retrofit
• 2: Replaced with a more efficient system
• 2a: Yes
• 2b: No (same efficiency)
• 2c: N/A (No prior system)
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How were the renovations or retrofits financed? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:ii.

Heat recovery on refrigeration plant equipment

• 1: Year of most recent completed renovation or retrofit
• 2: Replaced with a more efficient system
• 2a: Yes
• 2b: No (same efficiency)
• 2c: N/A (No prior system)
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How were the renovations or retrofits financed? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:iii.

Reflective (low emissivity) ceiling

• 1: Year of most recent completed renovation or retrofit
• 2: Replaced with a more efficient system
• 2a: Yes
• 2b: No (same efficiency)
• 2c: N/A (No prior system)
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How were the renovations or retrofits financed? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:iv.

Building insulation

Include weather stripping.

• 1: Year of most recent completed renovation or retrofit
• 2: Replaced with a more efficient system
• 2a: Yes
• 2b: No (same efficiency)
• 2c: N/A (No prior system)
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How were the renovations or retrofits financed? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:v.

Windows and doors

Include freezer strip doors.

• 1: Year of most recent completed renovation or retrofit
• 2: Replaced with a more efficient system
• 2a: Yes
• 2b: No (same efficiency)
• 2c: N/A (No prior system)
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How were the renovations or retrofits financed? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:vi.

Lighting equipment

Exclude lighting in parking lots.

• 1: Year of most recent completed renovation or retrofit
• 2: Replaced with a more efficient system
• 2a: Yes
• 2b: No (same efficiency)
• 2c: N/A (No prior system)
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How were the renovations or retrofits financed? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:vii.

Lighting energy control management system

Include motion detectors, automatic shut off.

• 1: Year of most recent completed renovation or retrofit
• 2: Replaced with a more efficient system
• 2a: Yes
• 2b: No (same efficiency)
• 2c: N/A (No prior system)
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How were the renovations or retrofits financed? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:viii.

Space heating

Include boiler, rooftop units, furnace, etc.

• 1: Year of most recent completed renovation or retrofit
• 2: Replaced with a more efficient system
• 2a: Yes
• 2b: No (same efficiency)
• 2c: N/A (No prior system)
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How were the renovations or retrofits financed? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:ix.

Space cooling

Include air conditioning, dehumidification system.

• 1: Year of most recent completed renovation or retrofit
• 2: Replaced with a more efficient system
• 2a: Yes
• 2b: No (same efficiency)
• 2c: N/A (No prior system)
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How were the renovations or retrofits financed? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:x.

Heating and cooling energy management control system

Include heating and cooling management system (HVAC).

• 1: Year of most recent completed renovation or retrofit
• 2: Replaced with a more efficient system
• 2a: Yes
• 2b: No (same efficiency)
• 2c: N/A (No prior system)
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How were the renovations or retrofits financed? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:xi.

Other (Please specify)

• 1: Year of most recent completed renovation or retrofit
• 2: Replaced with a more efficient system
• 2a: Yes
• 2b: No (same efficiency)
• 2c: N/A (No prior system)
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How were the renovations or retrofits financed? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:12e.

Please indicate which of the following renovations or retrofits are planned in the next five years?

Include renovations and modifications that have been started since January 1, 2015.

• 1: None or do not know if upgrades or renovations are planned in next five years: Go to question 13a.

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:i.

Ice making equipment (refrigeration plant)

• 1: Year of planned retrofit or renovation
• 2: Estimated cost of renovation or retrofit
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How are you planning to finance the renovations? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:ii.

Heat recovery on refrigeration plant equipment

• 1: Year of planned retrofit or renovation
• 2: Estimated cost of renovation or retrofit
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How are you planning to finance the renovations? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:iii.

Reflective (low emissivity) ceiling

• 1: Year of planned retrofit or renovation
• 2: Estimated cost of renovation or retrofit
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How are you planning to finance the renovations? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:iv.

Building insulation

Include weather stripping.

• 1: Year of planned retrofit or renovation
• 2: Estimated cost of renovation or retrofit
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How are you planning to finance the renovations? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:v.

Windows and doors

Include freezer strip doors.

• 1: Year of planned retrofit or renovation
• 2: Estimated cost of renovation or retrofit
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How are you planning to finance the renovations? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:vi.

Lighting equipment

Exclude lighting in parking lots.

• 1: Year of planned retrofit or renovation
• 2: Estimated cost of renovation or retrofit
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How are you planning to finance the renovations? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:vii.

Lighting energy control management system

Include motion detectors, automatic shut off.

• 1: Year of planned retrofit or renovation
• 2: Estimated cost of renovation or retrofit
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How are you planning to finance the renovations? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:viii.

Space heating

Include boiler, rooftop units, furnace, etc.

• 1: Year of planned retrofit or renovation
• 2: Estimated cost of renovation or retrofit
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How are you planning to finance the renovations? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:ix.

Space Cooling

Include air conditioning, dehumidification system.

• 1: Year of planned retrofit or renovation
• 2: Estimated cost of renovation or retrofit
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How are you planning to finance the renovations? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:x.

Heating and cooling energy management control system

Include heating and cooling management system (HVAC).

• 1: Year of planned retrofit or renovation
• 2: Estimated cost of renovation or retrofit
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How are you planning to finance the renovations? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Facility Renovations and/or Retrofits - Question identifier:xi.

Other (Please specify)

• 1: Year of planned retrofit or renovation
• 2: Estimated cost of renovation or retrofit
• 3: Percentage (%) of total gross floor area affected by renovation or retrofit
• 4: How are you planning to finance the renovations? (select all that apply)
• 4a: Self-financed
• 4b: Loan
• 4c: Energy performance contract
• 4d: Subsidized with incentives
• 4e: Other (Please specify)

Energy Efficiency Technologies - Question identifier:13a.

As of December 31, 2014, what was the main refrigerant used in the ice-making operations of this facility?

Mark one only

• 1: HFC/HCFC
• 2: Ammonia
• 3: CO2
• 4: Other (Please specify)
• 5: Don't know

Energy Efficiency Technologies - Question identifier:13b.

As of December 31, 2014, was there an on-site co-generation plant which generates electricity and heat for this facility?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Energy Efficiency Technologies - Question identifier:13c.

As of December 31, 2014, did this facility generate electricity on site from renewable resources (e.g. solar, wind)?

• 1: Yes - solar energy
• 2: Yes - wind energy
• 3: Yes - with other renewable (Please specify)
• 4: No
• 5: Don't know

Energy Efficiency Technologies - Question identifier:13d.

As of December 31, 2014, did this facility have reflective (low emissivity) ceilings installed for its ice rinks?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: Don't know

Energy Efficiency Technologies - Question identifier:13e.

As of December 31, 2014, did this facility have a heat recovery system installed to recover heat from its ice making equipment?

• 1: Yes for all rinks
• 2: Yes for one or more rinks
• 3: No
• 4: Don't know