Natural Resources Canada announced a $200,000 investment to support Guelph’s roll out of an ISO 50001-compliant energy management system plan for all City assets including buildings, fleet vehicles and streetlights. Continue reading Guelph receives $200,000 to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases
Category Archives: Energy
Guelph receives $200,000 to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases
July 27, 2021Council unanimously approves urban design plan for Baker District redevelopment
July 21, 2021City receives nearly $350,000 to help reduce its impact on the environment
June 23, 2021City gets over $750,000 from Alectra Utilities for switch to LED streetlights
March 11, 2021City gets over $750,000 from Alectra Utilities for switch to LED streetlights Continue reading City gets over $750,000 from Alectra Utilities for switch to LED streetlights
Report shows the City is making headway on renewable energy goal
September 17, 2020Report shows the City is making headway on renewable energy goal Continue reading Report shows the City is making headway on renewable energy goal
City gets $100,000 from Government of Canada to add 20 public electric vehicle charging stations
June 18, 2020City upgrading to LED streetlights throughout Guelph starting early October
September 27, 2019City upgrading to LED streetlights throughout Guelph starting early October. Continue reading City upgrading to LED streetlights throughout Guelph starting early October
City shares 100 per cent renewable energy progress report
September 20, 2019The City of Guelph is making strides toward its goal to achieve 100 per cent of its energy needs through renewable sources by 2050. The goal and approach reflect the community’s and Council’s prioritization of climate change mitigation. Continue reading City shares 100 per cent renewable energy progress report
Council approves funding to support making Guelph a net zero carbon community
May 28, 2019Guelph Hydro-Alectra Utilities merger completed
January 2, 2019The merger between Guelph Hydro and Alectra Utilities is complete. The company is now the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada. Continue reading Guelph Hydro-Alectra Utilities merger completed
Local innovation focus for international municipal exchange
October 11, 2018Knowledge sharing of innovative solutions was the focus of international visits between the City of Guelph and City of Rijeka, Croatia in September and October. Continue reading Local innovation focus for international municipal exchange
Guelph City Council Approves Guelph Hydro Merger with Alectra
December 14, 2017After more than a year of industry research, financial analysis, and community engagement, Guelph City Council voted in favour of a merger between Guelph Hydro Electric Systems and Alectra Inc. Continue reading Guelph City Council Approves Guelph Hydro Merger with Alectra
City completes negotiations, shares details about Guelph Hydro-Alectra merger
December 1, 2017A report that shares the details about the proposed merger between Guelph Hydro and Alectra is now available on the City’s website. Continue reading City completes negotiations, shares details about Guelph Hydro-Alectra merger
Improved energy commitments for Guelph residents
November 17, 2017Guelph Hydro begins merger talks with Alectra Inc.
October 18, 2017The City of Guelph has announced it will begin merger negotiations between Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. and Alectra Inc. Continue reading Guelph Hydro begins merger talks with Alectra Inc.
City Council approves redistribution of Envida’s energy assets
June 28, 2017Guelph continues exploring possible hydro mergers
June 13, 2017Guelph City Council voted to continue researching possible mergers between Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. and other publicly-owned electricity utility companies. Continue reading Guelph continues exploring possible hydro mergers
City makes minor changes to one of its service areas as some projects wind down and others ramp up
March 14, 2017The adjustments allow for the creation of a new position to focus on downtown renewal—namely, real estate transactions in the downtown core. Continue reading City makes minor changes to one of its service areas as some projects wind down and others ramp up
Council votes to explore options to merge Guelph Hydro with other publicly-owned utilities
February 16, 2017Guelph City Council will not consider selling Guelph Hydro, but will explore potential mergers with publicly-owned utility companies Continue reading Council votes to explore options to merge Guelph Hydro with other publicly-owned utilities
Committee brings phase 1 recommendations on future of Guelph Hydro to Council as shareholder
February 2, 2017Guelph’s Strategies and Options Committee is recommending City Council authorize a closer look at either selling or merging Guelph Hydro. Continue reading Committee brings phase 1 recommendations on future of Guelph Hydro to Council as shareholder
Background: Strategies and Options Committee
October 24, 2016As of October 24, 2016, residents can visit the Energizing Tomorrow website (hydro.guelph.ca) to learn more about the process and to ask questions. Continue reading Background: Strategies and Options Committee
City of Guelph committee to explore options for its energy assets
October 24, 2016City launches Energizing Tomorrow website to ensure community is informed and can participate in the process. Continue reading City of Guelph committee to explore options for its energy assets
Update on Guelph’s existing district energy system
July 18, 2016Guelph’s Community Energy Initiative Update gets green light
April 27, 2016New Chief Executive Officer Appointed for Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. and Envida Community Energy Inc.
March 8, 2016City Council restructures Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc.
March 8, 2016City of Guelph, Enmax Corporation and Windmill Developments Win QUEST 2015 Community Energy Builder Awards
October 30, 2015The Federation of Canadian Municipalities recognizes Guelph’s energy program
February 13, 2014The City of Guelph received two new awards for its effort to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading The Federation of Canadian Municipalities recognizes Guelph’s energy program