Energy Management
The Region of Waterloo services one of the largest and fastest growing urban areas in Ontario. Population growth brings an increased need for services. Improving energy performance enables the Region to manage energy costs and promote environmental sustainability.
Community Energy Planning
For the most up-to-date information on our community’s energy transition and the Community Energy Investment Strategy, please visit WR Community Energy.
Working with our local utilities, three cities, four townships and the public, the Region of Waterloo has prepared a Community Energy Investment Strategy for the next 20 to 25 years. The Strategy:
- Identifies the types of projects that will keep more dollars spent on energy within the regional economy.
- Helps residents and employers save on energy
- Benefits the local economy by creating new jobs and business opportunities
- Benefits our quality of life and environment
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Our Community Energy Investment Strategy includes a summary of how much energy we use, what we heard from the community as well as opportunities to keep more energy dollars in Waterloo Region. The Strategy and council report was approved by area municipalities and Regional Councils in February 2018. Please contact us if you have any additional questions.
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Energy Initiatives: Internal
The 2019-2028 Corporate Energy Plan reviews and updates the Region of Waterloo 2014-2024 Plan. It meets the requirements of Ontario Regulation 507/18 which requires public agencies review and update their energy conservation and demand management plans every five years.
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The Region of Waterloo is required to report annual facility energy use data to the Province of Ontario as part of the Green Energy Act and Ontario Regulation 397/11. This includes administrative, vehicle storage and maintenance, public libraries, water and sewage treatment and pumping, museums, paramedic and police facilities.
2020 Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2019 Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2018 Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2017 Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
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To improve energy performance, the Region applies best practices including:
The Region also supports plans that use alternative energy sources, including:
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