Brampton Energy and Emissions
Home energy retrofits are essential to achieving municipal climate change targets. A priority project within the
Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEERP) is establishing a method to deliver standardized home energy renovations to Brampton homeowners within the next five years.
The Residential sector accounts for 26% of energy use and 21% of Brampton's emissions (see graphics below). Moreover, 52% of Brampton's residential homes were built prior to 1989 when energy-efficient technologies were less available and building codes were less stringent about energy efficiency.
Increasing energy efficiency and reducing energy use in homes through home energy renovations can help decrease Brampton's overall energy use, while also reducing a Brampton homeowner's energy bill.
Brampton Emissions by Sector, 2016
A pie chart demonstrating the Brampton Emissions by Sector, 2016
- Residential - 21%
- Industrial - 13%
- Commercial - 5%
- Institutional - 2%
- Transportation - 59%
Brampton Energy Costs by Utility, 2016
A pie chart demonstrating the Brampton Energy Costs by Utility, 2016
- Gasoline - 42%
- Diesel - 9%
- Water - 7%
- Natural Gas - 11%
- Electricity - 31%
Brampton Source Energy Use by Sector, 2016
A pie chart demonstrating the Brampton Source Energy Use by Sector, 2016
- Transportation - 35%
- Residential - 26%
- Institutional - 7%
- Industrial - 21%
- Commercial - 11%
These graphics illustrate the division of Brampton energy use, energy costs, and emissions by sector published in the CEERP.
TRCA Climate Ready Homes
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), with support from the Peter Gilgan Foundation, leads the Climate Ready Homes Program to empower residents to create sustainable homes. This FREE program is designed to equip residents with personalized information about water and energy use, solid waste management, sustainable gardening, health and well-being, climate resilience, and available rebate and incentive programs in your area. To participate, eligible homeowners can schedule a home consultation to learn how to make their home climate ready.
Learn more at TRCA Climate Ready Homes: https://trca.ca/conservation/sustainable-neighbourhoods/climate-ready-homes/
Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET)
CCET is a nonprofit organization , created to assist residents and businesses with the tools, education and resources for energy-saving instations and retrofits throughout the region of Peel. CCET is supported by the City of Brampton and offers free one-stop, free energy coach
consultation for homeowners.
Learn more at CCET: https://energytransform.ca/
