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Voluntary energy benchmarking and disclosure program for commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential buildings across the Region.

Description

Durham Greener Buildings, an initiative aimed at supporting the building sector in advancing climate action and sustainability. A key element of this initiative is a pivotal benchmarking and disclosure program aligned with the provincial Energy and Water Reporting Benchmarking (EWRB) program. Its primary focus is to empower building owners within Durham Region to measure, report, and proactively take action on efficiency and conservation opportunities.

Durham Greener Buildings has set a goal for EWRB program participation of 70 per cent, or 450 buildings across Durham Region by 2026. Over three years, these buildings will disclose energy performance data to track usage, identify energy and water efficiency opportunities, and compare usage to similar buildings. Additionally, more than 600 public sector buildings are expected to enroll in the program.

Durham Greener Buildings also offers an awards and recognition competition to encourage reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in buildings through collaboration, education, and innovation. The competition is free and open to building owners and property managers who wish to act on climate change while improving bottom lines by implementing responsible energy management operations and behavioral practices.

For more information and to learn more, visit DurhamGreenerBuildings.ca

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Summary and contacts

Contact persons

  • Nayel Halim
    Policy Advisor - Sustainability
    Durham Region
  • Harry French
    Program Manager
    Windfall Ecology Centre
Information updated 04/07/2024

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