Community Energy Plan

Community Energy Plan logo and motto, a powerful plan for the future

The City of Windsor’s Community Energy Plan (CEP) was developed and approved by City Council on Monday, July 17, 2017.

Community Energy Plan (CEP) Vision

The Community Energy Plan aims to create economic advantage, mitigate climate change, and improve energy performance. It strives to position Windsor as an energy centre of excellence that boasts efficient, innovative, and reliable energy systems that contribute to the quality of life of residents and businesses.

CEP Targets

Through the implementation of this plan, the Windsor community will: 

  • Reduce per capita primary energy use by 40 percent from 2014 baseline by 2041; and
  • Reduce per capita GHG emissions by 40 percent from 2014 baseline by 2041

These ambitious and transformative targets support global efforts to keep global temperature increases within 1.5 degrees Celsius and meet the targets in the 2016 Ontario Climate Action Plan. These targets will be achieved through the implementation of the CEP Strategies and position the Windsor community as an energy leader by achieving today's best practices by 2041.

CEP Pillars

The CEP balances the three pillars of competitiveness, energy security, and environmental sustainability through an integrated strategy that supports economic growth, climate action, and resilience. It includes the following:

  • Integrates the pillars into every strategy, ensuring that economic, environmental, and security benefits are considered together
  • Engages stakeholders from business, government, academia, and the community to ensure support and shared responsibility
  • Monitors progress through regular GHG inventories, allowing for adaptation to trends                                      

                                             Diagram outlining the three pillars of the Community Energy Plan. Competitiveness, which includes energy cost, employment and investment; security, which includes supply security, supply quality and flexibility; and environment, which includes greenhouse gas emission reduction

This plan will result in the City improving energy efficiency, modifying land use planning, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and fostering green energy solutions throughout Windsor, all while supporting local economic development. 

Follow the links in the menu to learn more about the Community Energy Plan.

Alignment with the Environmental Master Plan

The CEP builds on the priorities outlined in the Environmental Master Plan and is informed by a comprehensive analysis of energy use in the city, community consultation, and engagement. It includes recommendations for capital projects, timelines, and commitments to integrate smart energy recommendations into other relevant municipal planning instruments, such as the Official Plan, strategic plans, community economic strategies, and development priorities. 

Environmental Master Plan Goal
Community Energy Plan Contribution
Improve Our Air Quality
  • Reduce vehicle emissions
  • Promote clean energy
Responsible Land Use
  • Encourage compact, energy-efficient urban development
Increase Resource Efficiency
  • Promote energy conservation and smart energy systems
Promote Awareness
  • Engage with the public in energy and climate initiatives

For more information on the Community Energy Plan:

Phone: For general information, call 311. For detailed inquiries, call 519-255-6100 ext. 6109.
Email: emp@citywindsor.ca