Toronto Community Housing

  • Building type: Multi-unit residential
  • Year built: 1973
  • Number of storeys: 3/4 (block dependent)
  • Number of units: 175
  • Gross floor area (m²): 17,414
  • Projected GHG emissions reduction: 58 per cent
  • Projected energy use intensity reduction: 48 per cent
  • Total DRC incentive: $500,000

Deep Retrofit Measures

The following are the measures that Toronto Community Housing is implementing to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational GHG emissions:

  • Decentralized air-source heat pumps for space conditioning in each suite
  • Smart thermostats for in-suite temperature control
  • Centralized energy recovery make-up air units
  • LED lighting retrofit in all tenant suites and common areas
  • Low-flow showerheads, faucets, and toilets
  • High-performance windows