Ontario government announcements, regulations, funding opportunities and policy updates affecting public-sector facilities and energy efficiency.
Ontario’s electricity system is entering a new phase. As demand for electricity continues to increase, driven by population growth, electrification, electric vehicles, and expanding industries, the province is shifting its focus from simply generating more power to using existing electricity more efficiently. One example is Ontario’s recently introduced Peak Performance program, designed to encourage large…
Ontario has announced one of the largest school infrastructure investments in the province’s history, committing $1.6 billion toward the construction, expansion, and modernization of 79 school projects across Ontario. According to the Ministry of Education, the investment will create more than 29,000 new student spaces and over 1,900 licensed child care spaces, helping communities accommodate…
As temperatures rise across Ontario, so does electricity demand. During the summer season, Ontario’s Time-of-Use pricing places higher electricity rates on weekdays between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.—the same hours when many facilities are operating at full capacity. For organizations such as churches, schools, community centers, and commercial buildings, increased energy consumption during peak periods…