BRAMPTON, ON (October 30, 2023) – Alectra celebrates the official opening of its brand-new operations centre, located at 200 Kennedy Road South in Brampton.
This state-of-the-art 215,000 square-foot facility is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified to Gold Standard, and functions as the consolidated operations centre for more than 300 Alectra employees serving Mississauga and Brampton.
Some of the LEED certified building features include:
- Upgraded dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) – reducing GHG emissions by approximately 43% beyond LEED Gold standards.
- 500KW in rooftop solar power generation – over 800 MWh/year of renewable energy will help meet building power requirements.
- Over 25 electric vehicle charging stations – to be installed and used by Alectra fleet vehicles, employees, and the general public.
The new building is the fifth LEED certified facility in Alectra’s portfolio of buildings, in addition to the company’s LEED Gold facilities in Vaughan and Markham, and its LEED certified facilities in Guelph and Barrie.
Additionally, Imagine Canada named Alectra a “Caring Company” for its contributions to charitable community organizations. This trustmark recognizes Alectra as a corporate leader who is helping to set the standard for community investment in Canada and further builds public recognition of our investment efforts. Alectra is also one of Corporate Knights’ Best 50 Companies, and is named a Top Employer in the Greater Toronto Area.
Click here to learn more about Alectra’s sustainability commitment.
About Alectra’s Family of Companies
Serving more than one million homes and businesses in Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe area, Alectra Utilities is now the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada, based on the total number of customers served. We contribute to the economic growth and vibrancy of the 17 communities we serve by investing in essential energy infrastructure, delivering a safe and reliable supply of electricity, and providing innovative energy solutions.
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“We’re pleased to open the doors of our new operations centre in Brampton, a significant addition to our growing portfolio of LEED certified facilities. This strategic investment will reduce our carbon footprint, promote renewable energy systems, and enhance service levels for customers in the Peel Region community.”
Brian Bentz, President and CEO, Alectra Inc
“I am very excited to open up the new Alectra Operations Centre. Brampton is a Green City, and together with our partners, we are dedicated to building an increasingly sustainable community and increasing our resilience to climate change. “This 300 person site is also good news for the local businesses in the Kennedy Road area.”
Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
Congratulations Alectra! Our Economic Development team was honoured to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating this major milestone! It was an incredible feat, made possible by a fantastic team that included Alectra, First Gulf Corporation, Cresa, City of Brampton, and the Region of Peel.
We’re excited to continue our relationship with Alectra and make Brampton the top choice for investment, attraction, and expansion in the years to come!
Original Source: Alectra opens doors to a sustainable future and service excellence in Peel Region | Alectra Inc.
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About the City of Brampton
As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to 700,000 people and 100,000 businesses. People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable, and successful. Visit brampton.ca to learn more.
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