Energy management
We’re a leader among municipal governments for our improved energy management practices. Our efficiency work reduces energy costs and contributes to our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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How we reduce energy use
We’re dedicated to reducing our energy use, managing energy costs, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through investments like:
- automated systems to better control the heating, air conditioning and ventilation in our facilities
- using more energy-efficient lighting technology
- converting to heat pumps for building heating and domestic water heating as equipment is replaced
- generating local renewable energy with solar panels
- developing energy management policy and continuous improvement of our energy management systems
Reporting
Part of our Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2024-2028 is a commitment to annual reporting.
Below you'll find the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions reports for our facilities.
- 2024 Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
- 2023 Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
- 2022 Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
- 2021 Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
- 2020 Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
- 2019 Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
- 2018 Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.