At Toronto Seniors Housing we are committed to identifying best practices and developing standards for energy efficiency across our portfolio, and to educating staff and tenants on these green initiatives:
- What can you do to go green?
- Capital Engagement and Conservation Program (CECP)
- TowerWise Retrofit Project
- Waste, recycling and organics
- Water conservation
- Green spaces
- Building green
What can you do to go green?
We engage staff and tenants in our green initiatives.
Capital Engagement and Conservation Program (CECP)
There is a Capital Engagement and Conservation Program (CECP) to support tenants through disruptive capital repairs and engage them in conservation activities focused on reducing energy consumption (electricity, water, natural gas) and solid waste.
The program is delivered jointly by Toronto Community Housing’s Facilities Management Division (FM) and Resident and Community Services (RCS) Division. Its goals are to:
- Reduce impacts of disruptive repairs especially vulnerable tenants
- Improve tenant comfort and quality of life
- Reduce TSHC’s utility and waste disposal costs
- Provide tenants with new employment, job training and networking opportunities
Waste, recycling and organics
Water conservation
To reduce water consumption, we replace old, inefficient toilets with low flow ones. Replacements are six-litre ultra-low flush toilets that create cost savings.
Green spaces
We facilitate the growth of community gardens within our communities. Community gardens provide many benefits to residents, their communities and the environment.
Building Green
We use green standards for all products and services, and are always looking for innovative ways to improve, renew and maintain our housing supply.
Toronto Community Housing owns the buildings that Toronto Seniors Housing operates. Learn more about how Toronto Community Housing supports the development of sustainable buildings.
