Check out our updates on some actions in our climate change plan. New updates will be added to this page throughout the year.
In June 2023, the City launched the Mississauga Climate Leaders Program (MCLP), which was created to provide local businesses with the support and recognition needed to take meaningful climate action. The program focuses on supporting pathways for local businesses to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, save energy and lower costs.
The program includes specialized training and support, including a four-part education and skills development series delivered by Enviro-Stewards. The series focuses on helping local businesses identify and advance cost-effective ways to improve their energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions.
The program is delivered by the City in partnership with Partners in Project Green and the Mississauga Board of Trade. In June 2024, the City completed the pilot program of MCLP and is currently assessing the delivery of the program beyond the pilot.
Learn more about the Climate Leaders Program.
The City is working to establish a hydrogen hub. The hub will be designed to promote and create a robust hydrogen ecosystem (fuel, fuelling infrastructure, equipment, trucks and buses) to support community GHG emission reductions. It will serve as a catalyst for technological advancements and stimulate local jobs and the local economy.
The City has replaced over 200 buses in the MiWay bus fleet with second generation hybrid buses and expects to convert more than 80 buses by the end of 2024. This will result in a 30 percent reduction in diesel fuel consumption and prevent 5,134,00 kilograms of GHG emissions per year.
By the end of 2024, over 50 percent of the MiWay bus fleet will be low emissions. Currently, over 50 percent of MiWay’s light-duty vehicles are fully electric and the City expects to convert more in 2024.
The City has purchased its first front-line electric fire truck, which is expected to arrive in 2023. The front-line electric fire truck will enable fire crews to respond to emergencies with low noise and exhaust emissions. They will also provide fire crews to raise or lower ride heights, like transit buses, which will prevent water from entering the engine during a flood.
MiWay, Mississauga’s transit agency, is launching a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus project in 2025 to move toward more sustainable public transit. In addition, a pilot of 15 battery electric buses are planned for 2026. MiWay has requested funds to upgrade key facilities, to accommodate both electric and fuel cell battery buses, including the Malton Transit and Central Parkway sites.
The City is advancing new technologies, including the following:
- Heat pumps
- Heat recovery systems
- Lower carbon electrical source for mechanical equipment in corporate buildings, facilities and arenas
Examples of the City’s efforts to reduce emissions from buildings include the following projects:
- Edward J. Dowling Transit Facility
- Malton youth Hub
- Iceland Arena
- Carmen Corbassen
- Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
- Living Arts Centre
The City is committed to building all new fire stations to achieve net zero energy. The City’s first net zero fire station, Fire Station 125, came online in 2024 with two additional net zero Fire Stations (Fire Stations 123 and 124) expected to open in 2026.
The City has installed more than 90 electric vehicle chargers for its fleet and more than 30 for public use. This has led the City to avoid 130,000 litres of gasoline consumption and 288,000 kilograms of GHG emissions since 2021.
In 2024, the City will invest $500,000 into new electric vehicle charging stations.
On April 8, 2024, the City’s Planning and Development Committee unanimously approved the new green development standards (GDS).
All new residential and non-residential site plan applications submitted after March 1, 2025, will now be required to conform to the mandatory GDS, including mandatory metrics for emissions-free energy and storage, refuge and back-up power generation.
Learn more about the updated green development standards.
Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan
In partnership with Credit Valley Conservation, local community groups and residents, the City has developed a Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan in the Cooksville area to help make Cooksville Creek and the surrounding neighbourhood more sustainable and ready for a changing climate.
The plan features five goals and 289 actions which address the specific needs of the Cooksville community.
Learn more about the Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan.
In collaboration with the City of Brampton, Town of Caledon, and Region of Peel, the City is working with the Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) to advance home energy efficiency and district energy adoption.
Currently, CCET is providing energy coaching services to the residents of Mississauga. The coaching service will provide tools, resources and tailored recommendations to participants thinking about starting a home energy retrofit.
For more information, visit www.energytransform.ca.