Purpose
Ensure the Region is making progress with its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction efforts.
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As information, technologies, and data becomes more available, the reporting of corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will be represented in greater detail with the inclusion of additional sources
In 2023, 100 tCO2e of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were reduced through lighting, control, and mechanical retrofits at various corporate and Halton Community Housing Corporation (HCHC) facilities.
A study is underway to assess opportunities and make recommendations to support the use of biogas at Region’s largest wastewater treatment plants, Skyway and Mid-Halton. The project will determine the best way of using digester-generated biogas to either generate electricity or a renewable natural gas that can be used in the community.
A study is underway to assess opportunities and make recommendations to support mitigation of nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions at the Region’s wastewater treatment plants. The data from this project will help refine Halton Region’s greenhouse (GHG) emissions inventory and support future emission reduction strategies.
In 2024, Halton Community Housing Corporation (HCHC) was awarded $7 million from the Federal government (CMHC) to undertake energy efficiency measures, with an additional $16.9 million committed by the Region through the annual capital budget. HCHC is currently on track to meet the goal of achieving a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the end of 2025 for its building portfolio through a series of sub projects on fuel switching and building optimization.
Nitrous Oxide (NOx) emissions measurement has been installed at Mid Halton and Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plants. Baseline data have been established, which will help refine Halton Region’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory and support future emission reduction strategies. Potential operational strategies to mitigate NOx emissions have also been identified. The
In 2025, Halton Community Housing Corporation (HCHC) exceeded the 25% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal of the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) funding program. The program included a variety of projects such as the replacement of fossil fuel burning equipment with electrical solutions such as heat pumps, window replacements and insulation upgrades. The portfolio reduced GHG emissions by an estimated 972 tCO2e over the course of the program.
Stationary combustion emissions from corporate facilities were reduced by over 400 t CO2e since 2023, excluding 2025 (data not yet available). This has been achieved through initiatives such as the replacement of HVAC systems.