News & Events
New Blog Post: Environmental Attributes – Trading Carbon: Not So Simple
January 7, 2013This is our third article on Environmental Attributes (EAs). In our second article we presented two Case Studies in which building owners invested in energy efficiency upgrades. In each case, they were further ahead financially by accepting the Ontario Power Authority (OPA)-sponsored financial incentives, even though they were required to waive environmental attributes (which meant giving up potential revenues from trading EAs). Read more…
2012 Green Building Festival: New Codes, Better Buildings
October 11, 2012 - October 12, 2012October 11th & 12th at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto
The 2012 Green Building Festival is a two-day event focused on evolving codes and standards. It is an outstanding opportunity to learn from sustainable building experts about the new Ontario Building Code and the move from prescriptive to performance-based standards.
Presentations will include:
- Keynote addresses by Jason F. McLennan, International Living Future Institute (Living Building Challenge) and Edward Mazria, Architecture 2030 (The Next Built Environment, Today)
- Special Guest Speakers Jennifer Keesmaat, Chief Planner at the City of Toronto, and Mario Cucinella, renowned Italian architect
- Informative plenary sessions
- Training workshops
- Interactive discussions
- Awards Reception
Capacity is limited so REGISTER NOW.
BBP Weblog!
August 30, 2012On August 30th, the BBP launched the BBP Weblog. Watch for valuable information about the energy industry and how your organization can benefit from conservation and energy efficiency initiatives. We are also accepting comments and suggestions and look forward to connecting with you!
Blog address: http://weblog.bbptoronto.ca/
Cheque Presentation
August 13, 2012Humber River Regional Hospital – Cheque Presentation

Angelo Poto (right), Project Manager, City of Toronto’s Energy Efficiency Office presents a $198,979.44 incentive to Brad Achtenberg, Director of Engineering and Maintenance and Dr. Rueben Devlin, President and CEO of Humber River Regional Hospital.
Congratulations to Humber River Regional Hospital (HRRH) for their leadership and commitment to energy efficiency and recognition as Toronto Hydro’s Customer for Conservation! With the help of financial incentives from the saveONenergyOM RETROFIT PROGRAM, HRRH replaced their chiller system which resulted in 351,216 kWh of annual electricity savings. This is equivalent to saving approximately 1,106 trees! HRRH worked with the City of Toronto’s Better Building Partnership team to deliver the conservation project.
June 20-Information Session for the MASH (Municipal, Academic, Social and Healthcare) Sectors
July 16, 2012This interactive session was held on Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 at Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Room 308.
Attendees had the opportunity to learn about ways of funding their energy-efficiency projects (up to 50% of the project cost) and new technologies such as lighting and thermal storage.
Offered through Toronto Hydro, incentives are available for energy-efficiency lighting, shifting energy use, equipment upgrades, energy audits, new construction and major renovations. Start now and include these funding options into your energy management plan.
For a copy of the presentations please see the links below:
100 years of District Energy In Toronto (University of Toronto)
July 16, 2012Happy 100th anniversary to the University of Toronto district/campus energy system! Read about the history of this system in our New District Energy web page – link.
CAPITAL FUNDING AVAILABLE- deadline August 24!
July 9, 2012 - August 24, 2012There is new capital funding available for state of good repair projects and smaller renovations for community infrastructure; i.e. most of the organizations that deal with the Better Buildings Partnership.
The deadline is August 24, 2012. For program information, please see:
http://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_00826.html
Visit NEW DISTRICT ENERGY page under PROGRAMS
June 12, 2012saveONenergy Program Incentives & Tutorials
May 14, 2012Presentation Topics:
- saveONenergy Incentive Programs
- Custom Tutorial
- Lighting Tutorial
- Mechanical Tutorial
Link: online registration is now live at www.torontohydro.com/businessevents.




