A Mississauga hockey and multi-purpose arena has won a national award for operating with energy efficiency in mind.<\/p>\n
The City of Mississauga said Paul Coffey Arena, named for the Mississauga native and Hockey Hall of Fame member, has been chosen Energy Star Building of the Year by Natural Resources Canada.<\/p>\n
City officials said Friday the municipality is investing in \u201cpractical upgrades that help its buildings use less energy, cost less to operate and perform better over the long term.\u201d<\/p>\n
That work at Paul Coffey Arena, they added, earned the facility the national recognition this week.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are proud to receive this award because it recognizes the practical work our teams are doing to make city buildings more efficient and more affordable to operate,\u201d said Anna Cascioli, City of Mississauga director of facilities and property management.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt Paul Coffey Arena, upgrades to lighting, building controls and arena equipment, supported by better performance data, are helping us use less energy and manage costs. With tariffs and rising prices creating added financial pressure, these investments are one way we can deliver long-term value while reducing emissions and keeping our facilities working well for the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Formerly called Malton Arena, the facility serves that community with Learn to Skate, ice hockey, public skating, ball hockey and other recreation programs, the city said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBehind the scenes,\u201d the city added, it has made a number of improvements to help the facility use and track energy more efficiently, including:<\/p>\n
Upgraded lighting to energy-efficient LED fixtures, which use less electricity and cost less to maintain.
\nImproved building control system to better manage heating, cooling and lighting, making the arena more comfortable while using less energy.
\nUpgraded refrigeration system and ice-making equipment to run more efficiently and reduce energy use.
\nAdded software that monitors building performance, identifies issues early and helps staff find opportunities to save energy.<\/p>\n
City officials added that while the national award recognizes one facility, \u201cthe work is part of a broader citywide approach to managing energy and costs.\u201d<\/p>\n
In 2025, officials noted, the city reduced overall energy consumption by 2.6 per cent and greenhouse gas emissions by 3.5 per cent, compared to the 2023 baseline.<\/p>\n
\u201cProjects completed also secured approximately $195,000 in incentives,\u201d the city added.<\/p>\n
Julie Dabrusin, minister of the environment, climate change and nature, said in a news release issued by the City of Mississauga that \u201cthrough innovation, leadership and a strong commitment to energy efficiency, organizations like the City of Mississauga are helping Canadians reduce energy use, lower energy costs and support a cleaner economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir work delivers practical, energy-efficient solutions that can benefit both consumers and businesses while advancing Canada\u2019s environmental and economic objectives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Natural Resources Canada\u2019s Energy Star Canada Awards recognize organizations and facilities that demonstrate leadership in energy efficiency.<\/p>\n
Paul Coffey Arena received the Building of the Year Award for its energy-saving upgrades and its work to track performance and identify further improvements, the news release stated.<\/p>\n
Other Energy Star-certified City of Mississauga facilities include Burnhamthorpe Library and Maja Prentice Theatre, Erin Mills Twin Arena, Mississauga City Hall, the Ontario Court of Justice and Tomken Twin Arena.<\/p>\n