The Board of Directors for the condominium at 50 and 70 Baif in Richmond Hill certainly did their homework. They were looking at opportunities for energy improvements back in 2002 and even established a capital fund six years ago to cover the necessary costs. It was not until Toronto Hydro Energy Services presented a comprehensive proposal for improving the energy efficiency of the condominium complex did they have a cost-effective plan for moving forward.
As the largest automotive facility in North America, the GM Campus in Oshawa is massive. And so was its potential for energy savings. Through an in-depth assessment of the 12-million square foot facility, Toronto Hydro Energy Services, working with U.S.-based energy management firm The Benham Companies LLC, was able to uncover the opportunity for an estimated $1.85 million in annual utility savings. The challenge was to implement the improvements without affecting production in a plant where most of the facility operates around the clock.
At its two Toronto plants, Alumicor manufactures architectural building products such as windows, storefronts and doors, for sale throughout North America. Twice named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies, Alumicor has been recognized for its innovation and world-class best business practices. So it's not surprising that Alumicor quickly recognized the challenge that rising energy prices posed and called in Toronto Hydro Energy Services - the energy efficiency experts. Alumicor wanted to lower its plants' energy load while improving overall energy performance.
Toronto's Exhibition Place is definitely a leader when it comes to energy efficiency. Previously the facility partnered with Toronto Hydro Energy Services to erect the first urban wind turbine in North America. More recently the two organizations teamed up to implement the first tri-generation energy system for a Canadian municipality.
Cloverdale Mall contacted Toronto Hydro Energy Services about improving the lighting levels in the mall in May of 2006. Toronto Hydro Energy Services outlined the benefits of switching to compact fluorescent technology and detailed the project economics, including available incentives.
Rental complex at 299 Roehampton maximizes guaranteed energy savings through Performance Design Build Escalating energy costs and rising vacancy rates made reducing operating costs a top priority at this 35-year old apartment complex. Toronto Hydro Energy Services used its Performance Design Build service to provide a comprehensive energy saving solution that met their budget and energy savings goals. The result was a turnkey energy retrofit project providing 25% in annual utility cost savings.
Project cost: $269,685
Complete Energy Efficiency Retrofit will pay off in reduced energy use, costs and environmental emissions for years to come. With an eye on environmental responsibility and the bottom line, the City of Toronto was looking to improve the energy efficiency and operating costs of its civic centres and other community facilities located throughout the city. Toronto Hydro Energy Services' Performance Design Build approach uncovered a number of viable opportunities to save energy and reduce emissions within the buildings. More
Project cost: $4.2 million |
