Mississauga’s energy-saving investments earn national recognition for Paul Coffey Arena

The City of Mississauga is investing in practical upgrades that help its buildings use less energy, cost less to operate and perform better over the long term. That work at Paul Coffey Arena has earned the facility the ENERGY STAR^® Building of the Year Award from Natural Resources Canada.

The arena serves the Malton community with Learn to Skate, ice hockey, public skating, ball hockey and other recreation programs. Behind the scenes, the City has made a number of improvements to help the facility use and track energy more efficiently, including:

• Upgraded lighting to energy-efficient LED fixtures, which use less electricity and cost less to maintain.
• Improved building control system to better manage heating, cooling and lighting, making the arena more comfortable while using less energy.
• Upgraded refrigeration system and ice-making equipment to run more efficiently and reduce energy use.
• Added software that monitors building performance, identifies issues early and helps staff find opportunities to save energy.

The award recognizes one facility, but the work is part of a broader City-wide approach to managing energy and costs. In 2025, the City reduced overall energy consumption by 2.6% and GHG emissions by 3.5% compared to the 2023 baseline. Projects completed also secured approximately $195,000 in incentives.

The improvements also help advance the Buildings and Clean Energy pathway in the City’s Climate Change Action Plan and support its targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent by 2030 and 80 per cent by 2050, compared with 1990 levels.

About the ENERGY STAR® Award

Natural Resources Canada’s ENERGY STAR Canada Awards recognize organizations and facilities that demonstrate leadership in energy efficiency. Paul Coffey Arena received the Building of the Year Award for its energy-saving upgrades and its ongoing use of ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® to track performance and identify further improvements.

Other ENERGY STAR-certified City facilities include Burnhamthorpe Library and Maja Prentice Theatre, Erin Mills Twin Arena, Mississauga City Hall, Ontario Court of Justice and Tomken Twin Arena.

Learn more about the City’s Five-Year Energy Conservation Plan: 2024-2028 and Natural Resources Canada’s ENERGY STAR Canada program.

Quotes

“We are proud to receive this award because it recognizes the practical work our teams are doing to make City buildings more efficient and more affordable to operate. At Paul Coffey Arena, upgrades to lighting, building controls and arena equipment, supported by better performance data, are helping us use less energy and manage costs. With tariffs and rising prices creating added financial pressure, these investments are one way we can deliver long-term value while reducing emissions and keeping our facilities working well for the community.” – Anna Cascioli, Director, Facilities and Property Management

“Congratulations to this year’s ENERGY STAR Award recipient, the City of Mississauga. Through innovation, leadership, and a strong commitment to energy efficiency, organizations like the City of Mississauga are helping Canadians reduce energy use, lower energy costs, and support a cleaner economy. Their work delivers practical, energy-efficient solutions that can benefit both consumers and businesses while advancing Canada’s environmental and economic objectives. The federal government’s electrification strategy, Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy, highlights the importance of advancing energy efficiency to cut costs and build a more sustainable future. Thanks to their leadership, the City of Mississauga is setting an example of how to make a modern and energy-efficient Canada a reality.” – The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature

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