Established in 1997, the Municipal Energy Efficiency Program (MEEP) is recognized as a leader in local government energy efficiency solutions by ICLEI's Solutions Gateway Sourcebook.
"Approach – Comprehensive energy audit on corporate buildings Municipal Energy Efficiency Program (MEEP) initiated in 1996:
- Performing energy audits and feasibility studies
- Energy retrofit projects, e.g.: lighting and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
- Energy Management Control System (EMCS) tools for monitoring
- Staff training and awareness programs"
Savings Narrative:
Results – As of 2011:
- energy retrofit projects implemented in 90 corporate buildings and facilities
- energy savings in buildings and facilities: 16%, 15 million kWh
- cost savings: over $1.8 million
- GHG emissions reduced: −6,300 tonnes annually
MEEP is recognized as a provincial and national best practice
Managing Organization:
City of Saint John
Building Type:
Commercial (single-tenant)