Own or manage a building in Toronto? The City’s Better Buildings Partnership can an help you navigate funding opportunities and technical supports to improve your building’s energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

 

The City of Toronto’s key net zero strategies will require the owners of all buildings in Toronto to be net zero by 2040. The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) offers a range of programs that provide funding, guidance and resources to help building owners improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings across Toronto.

BBP also offers year-round learning opportunities through webinars for building owners seeking practical guidance on how to decarbonize their buildings and improve energy performance.

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Better Buildings Navigation Resource Hub

See funding, technical support and training resources on how to improve energy efficiency and emissions reductions in buildings.

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Energy & Water Reporting for Buildings

Information on the new reporting bylaw to help building owners and managers improve building energy and water efficiency.

Deep retrofit project

Deep Retrofit Challenge

The City is supporting deeper-than-planned energy retrofits in selected buildings to accelerate emissions reductions.

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Tower Renewal

Tower Renewal programs support apartment buildings by improving sustainability, efficiency and resident experience.

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Green Will Initiative

A program that moves Toronto building portfolios towards net zero emissions through training, collaboration and recognition.

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Energy Retrofit Loans

All buildings in Toronto can apply for a low-interest loan to fund energy retrofits.

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Eco-Roof Incentive Program

Grants are available to support the installation of green roofs and cool roofs on Toronto homes and buildings.

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SolarTO Program

Information for residents and businesses on assessing solar potential and installing solar systems.