Category Archives: Energy

Timely collective action needed to keep the city safe, livable and resilient Guelph, Ont., May 28, 2025 – A new City report is calling on the Guelph community to take climate action to reach net zero carbon by 2050. The Community Call to Climate Action report and backgrounder share our current progress, future goals, and steps needed to get there together. “Guelph is already facing hotter summers, longer heatwaves and more severe weather with climate change,” says Bryan Ho-Yan, Manager of Energy and Climate Change. “When we work together, we reduce our collective carbon footprint. We all need to act where we live, work and play to build a more sustainable and resilient Guelph.” The Community Call to Climate Action shares steps that people, builders, companies… Continue reading Addressing climate change in Guelph requires united community effort, says City of Guelph report

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Guelph, Ont., November 1, 2023 – The City of Guelph is excited to be the first municipality in Canada to be certified under the globally recognized ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems Standard for its corporate-wide energy management system. As part of this system, the City has and continues to implement energy efficiency measures across more than 100 facilities including arenas, recreation centres and museums, libraries, fire stations, parks, water and wastewater treatment plants, and waste management facilities, and around 900 vehicles including ambulances, fire trucks, transit buses, snowplows, and rink ice resurfacers. By implementing an ISO 50001 standard compliant energy management system, the City is: Setting clear energy performance objectives and targets for the whole organization that support climate change mitigation efforts in everyday operations.… Continue reading City of Guelph first municipality in Canada to earn corporate-wide energy management certification

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Guelph, Ont., July 24, 2023 – Starting July 31, Guelph homeowners can apply for a zero-interest loan of up to $50,000 to help cover the costs of energy-efficient home retrofits from windows and doors, to heat pumps and solar-powered systems. The Guelph Greener Homes program is part of the City’s commitment to sustainability as it strives to become a net-zero carbon community by 2050 and win the Race to Zero. The loan program will help homeowners reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and support a future-ready Guelph while making homes more comfortable with money-saving, energy-efficient upgrades. “We all need to be part of the fight against climate change, and we know people in our community want to play their part,” says Bryan Ho-Yan, the City’s manager… Continue reading City of Guelph’s Greener Homes program launches July 31

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