Challenges

Overcoming Your Building's Energy Challenges

Transform Energy Challenges into Opportunities with Energable

Discover how Energable helps residential and commercial buildings in the GTA optimize energy, reduce costs, and future-proof for sustainability. 

The Top 5 Energy Challenges

Managing energy in residential and commercial buildings is no small task. Here are the most common challenges we see—and how Energable helps you overcome them. 

1️⃣ HIGH OPERATING COSTS

• Energy costs in Ontario are relatively high, with peak demand pricing contributing significantly to annual expenses.

Our Energy Audits identify inefficiencies and opportunities for cost savings, while Energy Efficiency Measures (like LED lighting retrofits and HVAC optimization) reduce operating expenses by up to 30%.

👉 Learn More About Energy Audits and Energy Efficiency Measures

Actionable Insights:

• Implement Energy Audits: Conduct comprehensive assessments to pinpoint inefficiencies in major energy-consuming systems.

• Upgrade Heating Systems: Invest in high-efficiency heating solutions to reduce the substantial energy usage attributed to space heating.

• Enhance Lighting Efficiency: Transition to LED lighting and incorporate smart controls to decrease energy consumption in lighting.

• Optimize Equipment Usage: Implement energy management systems to monitor and control auxiliary equipment, minimizing unnecessary energy expenditure.

2️⃣ AGING INFRASTRUCTURE

• Most GTA buildings are over 30 years old, operating on outdated systems prone to failures and inefficiencies.

Our Infrared Thermography inspections detect failing components before costly breakdowns, and our Electrification services modernize aging systems to ensure reliability and compliance.

👉 Explore Thermography and Electrification

Below is a visual representation of how aging affects electrical equipment over time. The red line shows the increasing failure rate (bathtub curve), while the blue line illustrates declining efficiency as equipment ages.

• Thermography can detect early failures during the initial stage, helping prevent issues before they escalate.

• Scalability through strategic upgrades can extend equipment lifespan in the middle phase.

• Compliance with energy codes ensures operational safety and efficiency, especially as equipment nears the end of its lifecycle.

3️⃣ COMPLIANCE WITH ENERGY CODES

• Buildings designed to exceed current energy code benchmarks, like Toronto’s Green Standard (TGS) Tier 1, can reduce operational costs by an additional 20-25% while increasing long-term property value. 

We ensure your building meets and exceeds current codes like Toronto’s Green Standard (TGS), with lighting solutions designed for Tier 1 and beyond, preparing your property for future regulations.

👉 Dive Into Energy Codes and Lighting

4️⃣ SCALABILITY FOR EV CHARGERS

• Currently, 5% of Toronto’s registered vehicles are EVs, with adoption projected to reach 30% by 2030. The city is expanding its EV charging infrastructure with the TransformTO Net Zero Stratety.

Energable designs and installs scalable EV charging systems tailored to your building’s needs, ensuring compliance with Toronto’s Green Standard (TGS) while supporting the growing demand for EV chargers. :

• Dynamic Load Balancing: Smart charging systems distribute power efficiently, preventing overloading of the building's electrical system, and allows multiple EV chargers to operate simultaneously without costly infrastructure upgrades.

• Energy Cost Optimization: Aligns charging schedules with time-of-use rates to reduce operational expenses.

• Security and User Accessibility: Features like real-time monitoring, secure payment options, and app-based access for convenient and safe user experiences.

• Sustainability: Seamlessly integrates with renewable energy sources and backup power systems, ensuring reliability and a greener future.

👉 Discover Our EV Charging Solutions

5️⃣ INTEGRATING SMART TECHNOLOGY

• Smart technology can increase building efficiency by up to 30% through real-time automation and data-driven management.

Our smart controls integrate IoT sensors and AI-driven tools to optimize building operations, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance occupant comfort. Key benefits include:

• Operational Efficiency: Automated adjustments in HVAC, lighting, and energy systems deliver energy savings and seamless comfort.

• Reliability and Predictive Maintenance: AI analytics predict equipment failures before they occur, allowing scheduled maintenance and minimizing downtime.

• Performance Over Time: Energable’s energy fitness programs ensure consistent system efficiency and long-term reliability.

👉 Learn About Smart Controls and Energy Fitness

Ready to Electrify Your Building?

Transform your property with innovative, sustainable, and future-proof solutions. 

At Energable, we tailor our expertise to meet your energy needs—whether it’s EV charging systems, smart technology integration, or optimizing your building’s efficiency. 

📧 Email: info@energable.com

Let’s power your building into the future! 🚀