Peel Region Secures Over $5 Million in Provincial Grants for Energy Efficiency Projects
BRAMPTON, ON (January 28, 2025) – Peel Region is pleased to announce the approval of two significant grants from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) under the Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. These grants, totaling $5.19 million, will support energy recovery and energy conservation projects at the G.E. Booth and Clarkson Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs).
The G.E. Booth WRRF will receive $2.39 million to upgrade aeration blowers and implement a more energy-efficient Ammonia-Based Aeration Control (ABAC) process. This project is expected to save 12,000 MWh of electricity annually, equivalent to reducing 456 tonnes of GHG emissions and saving $1.3 million in electricity costs each year.
The Clarkson WRRF will benefit from a $2.8 million grant for a cogeneration (cogen) project that will recover energy from waste gas and an ABAC upgrade for the aeration system. This initiative is projected to save 14,165 MWh annually, cutting 538 tonnes of GHG emissions and reducing electricity costs by $1.8 million yearly.
Both projects are anticipated to be completed by Q4 2026.
Peel Region extends its gratitude to the IESO for their crucial support in making these energy efficiency improvements possible.
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These upgrades reflect our government’s commitment to affordability by harnessing the latest technology to improve energy efficiency in our infrastructure, all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This is a win-win for Peel families, resulting in millions of dollars in energy savings being invested back into the community while increasing capacity on the grid to attract further investment - bringing more jobs, manufacturing, and opportunity to Peel Region.
Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries.
The investments we are making to modernize our energy-intensive infrastructure at the G.E. Booth and Clarkson wastewater facilities are a significant step forward for Mississauga–Lakeshore and Peel Region. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cutting energy use, and delivering cost savings, these projects demonstrate our government’s commitment to investing in our communities and ensuring that local families and businesses continue to thrive, both now and in the future.
Rudy Cuzzetto, MPP for Mississauga–Lakeshore.
Peel Region is grateful for those two grants from the Independent Electricity System Operator. They support Peel’s mission to create healthy, safe and connected communities and will enable us to continue our plan to deliver environmentally and financially sustainable programs now and into the future.
Nando Iannicca, Peel Regional Chair and CEO.
I am delighted that Peel continues to be recognized as a climate leader. These grants provide a double benefit to the community - by reducing GHG emissions and saving money, the Independent Electricity System Operator is helping us to promote climate action, sustainability, and resiliency in Peel Region.
Davinder Valeri, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services.
The G.E. Booth and Clarkson Water Resource Recovery facilities are essential infrastructure in Peel Region. These energy recovery and energy conservation grants from the Independent Electricity System Operator will be used to continue innovative work at these facilities that will help reduce future GHG emissions. This work will greatly benefit our community and cement Peel Region, Public Works as a proud climate partner.
Kealy Dedman, Commissioner, Public Works.
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