Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the header-footer-elementor domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the astra domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121
Ontario Expands Energy Choice: More Tracking, Managing, Saving

Green Button Ontario

Ontario Expands Energy Choice: More Tracking, Managing, Saving

Ontario Expands Energy Choice: More Tracking, Managing, Saving

/ Green Button / By
November 16, 2021

/ Green Button / By Green Button Ontario

The Ontario government is committed to giving electricity and natural gas customers more control over their energy use. This will help them save money and conserve energy.

Green Button Standard: A New Tool

A new regulation (O. Reg. 633/21) came into effect on November 1, 2021. It requires Ontario’s utilities to implement the Green Button data standard. This standard allows customers to easily access and download their energy data.

Challenges for Large Buildings

Large commercial and multi-residential buildings participate in the Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) initiative. They use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager® to report energy data annually. However, Portfolio Manager currently cannot accept Green Button data or automatically transfer it from utilities.

Seeking Improvements

In September, a letter was sent to Canada’s then-Minister of Natural Resources. It encouraged changes to simplify the EWRB process by automating parts of data submission. A copy is attached for your reference.

Letter-from-the-Minister-of-Energy-2021-690-2Download