Peel Region announced the approval of two significant grants from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) under the Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. These grants, totaling $5.19 million, will support energy recovery and energy conservation projects at the G.E. Booth and Clarkson Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs).
The G.E. Booth WRRF will receive $2.39 million to upgrade aeration blowers and implement a more energy-efficient Ammonia-Based Aeration Control (ABAC) process. This project is expected to save 12,000 MWh of electricity annually, equivalent to reducing 456 tonnes of GHG emissions and saving $1.3 million in electricity costs each year.
“These upgrades reflect our government’s commitment to affordability by harnessing the latest technology to improve energy efficiency in our infrastructure, all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This is a win-win for Peel families, resulting in millions of dollars in energy savings being invested back into the community while increasing capacity on the grid to attract further investment – bringing more jobs, manufacturing, and opportunity to Peel Region,” said Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries.
The Clarkson WRRF will benefit from a $2.8 million grant for a cogeneration (cogen) project that will recover energy from waste gas and an ABAC upgrade for the aeration system. This initiative is projected to save 14,165 MWh annually, cutting 538 tonnes of GHG emissions and reducing electricity costs by $1.8 million yearly.
“The investments we are making to modernize our energy-intensive infrastructure at the G.E. Booth and Clarkson wastewater facilities are a significant step forward for Mississauga–Lakeshore and Peel Region. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cutting energy use, and delivering cost savings, these projects demonstrate our government’s commitment to investing in our communities and ensuring that local families and businesses continue to thrive, both now and in the future,” said Rudy Cuzzetto, MPP for Mississauga–Lakeshore.
Both projects are anticipated to be completed by Q4 2026.