The Challenges

As a large transportation authority, Metrolinx faced significant challenges managing energy costs across their extensive operations, including nearly 500 buses and multiple rail lines. They needed to transform their organizational culture to view energy as a controllable expense while creating a unified energy management strategy that could address diverse operational needs.

The 360 Solution

‍Education and Training: Provided education to understand energy consumption and costs.
‍Building Automation Tools: Utilized building automation tools to control energy during off-peak times.
‍Energy Policy and Corporate Energy Management Plan: Guided the development of a comprehensive energy management plan.

The Results

‍Cost Savings: Energy initiatives across all divisions delivered annual savings of millions off dollars.
‍Energy Savings: Reduced idling time across almost 500 buses, leading to significant energy savings.
‍Cultural Shift: Moved from viewing energy as just a number on a balance sheet to a controllable and strategic expense.

How One Transit Authority Turned 500 Idling Buses into an Energy Saving Opportunity - Case Study

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