Renewable EnergyRenewable EnergyWorkshopWorkshop

The Innovation Game

GIS Mapping for

Renewable Energy Options

Geographic Information SystemsGeographic Information Systems“A EDS Systemhouse – Innovation Centre Parntership”“A EDS Systemhouse – Innovation Centre Parntership”

Using data as a tool to map investment and development options in SSM

SSM, and other communities, have implemented use of unique, GIS-based software to develop a comprehensive inventory of their infrastructure: utilities, buildings, streets, businesses, etc.

Simply, it has a handle on its infrastructure “system” and is now positioned to plan efficient, effective and innovative use of renewable energy options.

Using GISUsing GIS

It’s all About Data Layering

Like:– City Infra-structure– Forest Plant Resources– Soil Type & Structure– Demographics– Bodies (MRI)– Etc.

Site Planning – The SiteSite Planning – The Site

Site Planning - ElectricSite Planning - Electric

Site Planning – Fiber OpticsSite Planning – Fiber Optics

Site Planning - SewerSite Planning - Sewer

Site Planning - WaterSite Planning - Water

Site Planning - ZoningSite Planning - Zoning

City PlanningCity Planning“Females 20-34 x Child Care x Call Centre”“Females 20-34 x Child Care x Call Centre”

Attracting the Energy SectorAttracting the Energy Sector

The SSMIC used its technology to help identify and select specific sites for

Wind and Solar

Attracting the Energy SectorAttracting the Energy Sector

Prince Wind Farm

POD Solar Project

A Systems ApproachA Systems Approach“Integrating Options”“Integrating Options”

Sault Ste. Marie is in an excellent position to design and develop an energy strategy using: – finite, – renewable and/or – recyclable

inputs to optimize benefits to individuals, small businesses and institutions.

GIS mapping technology enables creation of an integrated framework that helps optimize project return on investment using the full array of energy options.

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