Council received an update on Phase 2 of the Kitchener Utilities (KU) Clean Energy Transition Strategy, a visionary, long-term plan designed to transform the City’s energy businesses. This strategy aligns with the City's and community's climate change commitments, adapting to evolving global, national, provincial, and local energy landscapes.

Building on the successful engagement process, which involved collaboration with customers, community members, stakeholders, committees, staff, and city councillors, staff have identified several themes and potential energy business activities. During Phase 2, staff will further explore these activities to recommend an integrated business approach that ensures KU's financial sustainability while delivering valuable services to Kitchener residents.

The final strategy will support the City's and community's 2021 commitment to TransformWR and advance the City’s strategic goal to "cultivate a green city together" by empowering residents and businesses to make climate-positive choices, while facilitating a seamless transition to a low-carbon future.

Read the staff report