Toronto’s Energy Disclosure By-law

Abstract This paper surveys current energy disclosure laws around the world and demonstrates the benefit of disclosure and benchmarking for building owners, managers, and citizens due to savings in utility bills and operation expenses.

Summary of Key Points:

1.) Energy Disclosure Laws are coming to Canada

2.) Benchmarking and tracking makes visible trends and opportunities to save on utility costs.

3.) Significant opportunity to address leading GHG emissions generator in Toronto.

4.) Energy modelling and data-driven analyses of opportunities can help with capital expense planning

5.) Sustainable building improvements can act as a hedge against increase energy costs.

6.) Stakeholders, including owners, managers, tenants, and lessees can save money instantly by changing behaviour and educating about sustainable practices.