Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Mississauga is reporting progress in its fourth Five-Year Energy Conservation Plan (ECP), which runs from 2024 to 2028 and aims to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in municipal facilities.
In 2024, the city surpassed its annual targets, achieving:
- 6 per cent reduction in energy consumption, a 2.1 per cent reduction in water use, and a 2.8 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions—all exceeding the 1 per cent savings goal.
- 118 electric vehicle (EV) charging connections across the city, including 88 for municipal fleet vehicles and 30 available for public use.
- $157,000 in utility cost savings.
- Recognition of Erin Mills Twin Arena as the ENERGY STAR® Building of the Year for the second consecutive year, for its ice and curling rinks.
Looking ahead, Mississauga plans to expand solar energy installations across municipal buildings, enhance ice rink efficiency with expanded heat recovery systems and optimize indoor pool operations through dehumidification and drain heat recovery systems.
Also, decarbonization technology, including heat pumps during building lifecycle renewals will be introduced over the next three years.
“As a city, we continue to make strides in positioning ourselves as a leader in environmental stewardship as we focus on the next 20 years and beyond,” said Anna Cascioli, Director of Facilities and Property Management. “Our efforts have led to the development of guiding documents and standards outlined in our Climate Change Action Plan and Corporate Green Building Standards.
“We’re preparing for a net-zero emissions future and taking the necessary steps outlined in our ECP.”
For more information on Mississauga’s Five-Year Energy Conservation Plan, visit the City’s website.
