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Ontario Housing Co-ops: How to Cut Your Energy Costs for a Better Bottom Line
Date
6 December 2021
If your co-op does business with Enbridge gas in Ontario, you’ll want to read this.
Enbridge Gas offers a program for Ontario housing co-operatives (customers only) that will mean energy savings.
The Affordable Multi-Family Housing Program provides money towards capital improvements that will cut
Ontario Housing Co-ops: Energy-Efficient Growth
Date
14 February 2022
Enbridge Gas offers a program that will mean energy savings for Ontario housing co‑operatives (customers only) that are planning to add new units.
The Savings by Design Program is for new-construction projects, either low-rise or multi-family elevator buildings. The goal of the program is to
Is your co-op taking advantage of funding programs?
Date
30 March 2022
From new construction to sustainability upgrades, a housing co-op always has projects on its wish list.
Fortunately, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and other organizations offer funding programs that your co-op can use to turn those wish-list items into reality.
CMHC Seed
Use Less Energy
Are outdoor lights on sensors or timers? Has your co-op switched to LED lighting in your common spaces? Good investment! Not only will it use 75 to 90 % less electricity than incandescent, but the bulbs will last much longer.
Encourage your members to cut energy use too. They can turn down the
Ontario Electricity Support Program
Date
1 January 2016
The Agency has learned about several Ontario programs that can help co-ops and their members save energy—and money. While your co-op will need to invest some money in order to benefit in some initiatives, these measures offer long-term value. If this idea interests your co-op, you may wish to check
SAVE ON ENERGY for Co-op Housing
Date
23 December 2015
This program is delivered through participating local electrical utilities. It involves energy-efficient incentives for co-ops with buildings of six or more separate units.
Options include support for:
- Energy audits
- Equipment upgrades
- Improvement of the building envelope
- Training to help
Information Sheet - Energy Audits
The Agency for Co-operative Housing
Efficiency Capital Services Brochure
Efficiency Capital
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Management Trend
The trend to hire management companies continues. 58% of co-ops hire management companies, compared to 28% that employ independent staff as their managers.