July 2022
Large buildings have been reporting energy usage since 2020. Starting in 2023, reporting is mandatory for all buildings. This includes multi-residential high-rises, low-rises and townhome complexes.
Reporting of energy use is the first step in improving energy efficiency. Communities will be able to obtain useful information and make better decisions about how to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. When system adjustments are made, management can monitor whether or not there is improvement. More accurate and measurable results help generate best practices that lead to better and healthier buildings.
Owners will be able to compare energy and water performance against other similar buildings in their region – a process called benchmarking. Condo owners will have a better understanding of how efficiently their condo fees are being used by comparing energy use with neighbouring buildings.
Starting in 2023, any building with a total gross square footage of at least 50,000 will have to report their water and energy consumption every year on July 1. As a general rule, any residential building or complex of more 50 than units meets this standard.
An accredited third-party can handle reporting. For communities that self-report, independent verification of data by a qualified person is required in the first year and then every five years.
For more information, contact the Ministry of Energy by emailing EWRBSupport@ontario.ca.
Ontario’s support guide for energy reporting can be found here.
For more information, see New Energy Reporting Requirements in the Condo Archives at https://tocondonews.com/archives/new-energy-reporting-requirements.
