Oshawa honoured with Durham Greener Buildings awards

In November, the Durham Greener Buildings program held its annual Evening of Recognition, celebrating institutions across Durham Region that excel in energy efficiency and sustainability.

This year, Oshawa proudly received three awards, underscoring the City’s commitment to climate leadership and measurable environmental progress:

Emissions Reduction Leadership Award for Civic and Emergency Service  

Fire Hall 2 was recognized for achieving a 23% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity between 2023 and 2024. This milestone highlights Oshawa’s dedication to advancing energy performance and climate responsibility across civic operations.

Best Energy Performance Award for Community Facility 

The Woodview Community Centre earned distinction for recording the lowest weather‑normalized site energy use in 2024, at 0.29 gigajoules per square metre. This achievement reflects Oshawa’s long‑term focus on efficiency and sustainable community facilities.

Earliest Data Submission Award 

Oshawa was celebrated for its proactive approach to timely data reporting, enabling greater transparency and supporting informed climate action across the region.

In partnership with Windfall Ecology Centre, the Durham Greener Buildings program promotes energy efficiency and sustainability in institutional and commercial buildings. 

For more information on the Durham Greener Buildings program and all the award winners, visit durhamgreenerbuildings.ca.