The High-Performance Development Standards (HPDS) are a set of design standards planned for new development applications in the Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo, and the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot, and Woolwich. The HPDS embeds the energy transition and climate resilience into the planning approvals process.
This builds on the successes of similar initiatives in other Ontario municipalities, commonly referred to as “green development standards”. It was developed through feedback from local community, industry partners, and municipal staff.
This approach, crafted in partnership with WR Community Energy and the HPDS Municipal Working Group, underscores our commitment to enhancing the energy efficiency of future buildings, aligning with the Region’s ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050.
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Please contact Natasha Ing (ning@wrcommunityenergy.ca) with any questions.
