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HVAC has always been a cost centre.

That’s starting to change.

With the IESO’s new Peak Performance Program, building owners in Ontario can now get paid to reduce HVAC load during peak periods.

This isn’t traditional demand response.

It’s not about shutting down operations. It’s about intelligently managing cooling, ventilation, and setpoints for short periods when the grid is under stress.

The result:

* Lower operating costs through better control
* Reduced exposure to peak electricity pricing
* New revenue through performance-based incentives

In a market where electricity costs are rising, this creates a dual benefit:

Reduce cost. Generate value.

Buildings are no longer just energy consumers.

They are becoming active participants in the energy system.

We break this down in our latest article: https://bit.ly/4u2BT57

Every unnecessary utility dollar has a second cost.

The first is obvious.

It increases operating expenses.

The second is rarely discussed.

It reduces Net Operating Income, weakens asset value, and limits future financial flexibility.

The most expensive energy you'll ever buy isn't the energy you need.

It's the energy you never needed to consume in the first place.

Our latest article explores why operational efficiency may be one of the highest-return investments available to commercial real estate owners.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/44Tg4KF

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Ontario Electricity Prices Aren’t Just Rising - They’re Becoming Volatile

For years, electricity in Ontario was a predictable operating cost. That assumption no longer holds.

Recent market clearing prices above $480/MWh - with peak hours exceeding $640/MWh - reflect a tightening grid driven by rising demand, nuclear refurbishments, gas-linked marginal pricing, and reduced import reliability.

Electricity is increasingly behaving like a volatile operating input, not a stable utility expense.

For large building owners, this shifts electricity from a facilities issue to a leadership issue. Budget variance risk is growing. Timing of consumption matters more than ever. And grid resilience is becoming financial resilience.

Owners can’t control market pricing - but they can control building demand.

Energy conservation is no longer just an ESG initiative. It’s a controllable operating strategy that reduces exposure, protects NOI, and strengthens asset performance in a volatile hourly market.

In today’s environment, controllable cost reduction is a competitive advantage.

Read the article here https://bit.ly/4qLN0gS