Check out our updates on some actions in our climate change plan. New updates will be added to this page throughout the year.
The City is working to establish a hydrogen hub. The hub will be designed to promote and create a robust hydrogen ecosystem (fuel, fueling 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.
Learn more about the hydrogen hub: Engaging a hydrogen ecosystem
The City has replaced over 280 buses in the MiWay bus fleet with second generation hybrid buses, including over 80 new buses in 2025.
Currently, over 58 percent of MiWay’s buses are second generation hybrid and over 88 percent of their light-duty vehicles are fully electric. MiWay is exploring fully electric bus fleets through two new pilots. MiWay will be receiving both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric buses in the coming months.
In 2024 the City received its first front-line electric fire truck. 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.
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
The City’s recently completed efforts to reduce emissions from buildings include the following projects:
- Edward J. Dowling Transit Facility
- Iceland Arena
- Carmen Corbassen Community Centre
- Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
- Net-zero Energy Fire Station 125
South Common Community Centre and Library will be the City’s first capital project to target Level 2 of Mississauga’s Corporate Green Building Standards (CGBS).
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 and Fire Station 123 online in 2026. Fire Station 124 is currently under construction and will also be built to net zero standards.
The City has installed 146 electric vehicle charging ports for its fleet and 54 for public use. This has led the City to avoid 130,000 litres of gasoline consumption and 790,000 kilograms of GHG emissions since 2021. The City continues to make investments in new charging infrastructure for city-owned fleet and public use.
Led by Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), there are three Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plans (SNAPs) across the city – one in each of the Burnhamthorpe, Malton, and Cooksville areas. The Burnhamthorpe and Cooksville areas already have action plans in place, but the Malton one is still being developed. Learn how to get involved with action planning for the Malton SNAP here.
The City is working on ways to support the community in making their homes more energy efficient. This includes working with the Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) – a non-profit organization created through the collaboration of the City, Brampton, Caledon, and Region of Peel – to offer Mississauga homeowners tools, resources and personalized recommendations for their home energy retrofit projects. To sign up for a coaching session, visit CCET’s website.
In support of the implementation of the City’s Urban Agriculture Strategy, the City, in partnership with Ecosource developed the Outdoor and Indoor growing guides.
Outdoor growing guide
This guide provides basic information on how to start a food garden outdoors at home. The content guides reader through a full gardening season from initial preparation to closing. Chapters include practical advice about what to consider at each garden stage along with tips from Mississauga gardeners.
Indoor growing guide
This guide provides basic information to help you start growing food indoors at home. The content is divided into two parts:
- How to prepare for indoor food gardening
- Exploring different growing methods
The guide includes practical advice about what to consider at each stage of the process, as well as advice from Mississauga gardeners.
Growing guides are available in multiple languages.
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.
In 2024, the Repair Hub initiative was launched to promote circular economy principles through hands-on skill sharing between fixers and community members. The program reduces waste by providing accessible opportunities for Mississauga residents to extend the life of their household items.
Commonly repaired and assessed items include:
- Bicycles
- Small appliances
- Electronics
- Clothing
- Toys
After hosting three repair hubs in 2024, the program expanded to five events in 2025 and seven in 2026. The steady growth demonstrates strong community interest and increasing demand, reinforced by consistently positive feedback from participants.
