Technical Tour: Enwave John Street Energy Centre (November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

AEEGTA 2026 Technical Tours: Enwave’s John Street Energy Centre

This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the most innovative district energy systems in the world. Participants will learn how naturally cold water from deep within Lake Ontario is used to provide sustainable cooling to buildings across downtown Toronto, reducing electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Tour Highlights

✅ Learn how Enwave’s Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) system operates
✅ Explore the John Street Energy Centre and its role in Toronto’s district energy network
✅ Gain insights into the major expansion commissioned in 2024, which increased cooling capacity by approximately 60%
✅ Discover how the system supports hospitals, commercial buildings, hotels, condominiums, institutions, and data centres across downtown Toronto
✅ See how innovative infrastructure is helping Toronto meet growing cooling demands while improving energy efficiency and sustainability

Required PPE

• Hard hat (provided)
• Ear plugs (provided)
• Safety glasses (provided)
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Safety boots (attendees are encouraged to bring their own; boots can be provided upon request with advance notice of shoe size)

Date: November 12, 2026

Time: 3:00PM

Meeting Point: Gate 8 (TD Clubhouse Entrance)

Facility Location: 28 Rees St, Toronto, ON M5V 3V6

Clarissa Scanlan

Events Committee Director

AEEGTA Chapter

info@aeegta.org

*Photos may be taken during the event*

Coffee & Conservation Series (#16): Unlocking Retrofit Success: Data, Technology, and Integrated Design (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

AEEGTA Presents

Coffee & Conservation Series (#16)

Unlocking Retrofit Success: Data, Technology, and Integrated Design

A webinar of industry experts - a mechanical contractor, energy manager, and property manager - exploring how leveraging contractor site data, work order management, asset lifecycle and energy metering transforms energy retrofits from theoretical designs into high-performing, energy-reducing realities, using 75 Eglinton Ave E as a real-world case study.

This session is intended for energy managers, facility professionals, engineers, sustainability practitioners, building operators, and property managers seeking practical approaches to retrofitting buildings with energy savings in mind.

Presenters:

Raisa Hussain

Senior Property Manager

Raisa Hussain is a Senior Property Manager at Colliers with over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, specializing in office, retail, and mixed-use properties. She brings expertise in financial management, team leadership, property operations, and client relationship management, with a strong focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and delivering value for clients. She was part of the team at 75 Eglinton Avenue East that achieved the highest electricity reduction in the 2025 Earth Hour Weekend Challenge, reducing consumption by 42.8% across 181 participating buildings. Currently pursuing her RPA designation, Raisa is passionate about sustainability, professional development, and advancing leadership within the commercial real estate industry.

Luigi Cornelio

Accounts and Sales Manager

Luigi is an Account Manager and Sales Engineer at Ambient Mechanical, bringing a decade of expertise across HVAC design, technical sales, and project operations. Specializing in complex commercial transactions and cross-functional team coordination, he delivers a comprehensive perspective on project development from concept through execution.

By bridging technical engineering expertise with value-driven business development, Luigi helps clients navigate pressing sustainability goals and execute complex energy retrofits. He is dedicated to advancing fresh, forward-thinking strategies as the building performance industry heads towards decarbonization and operational resilience.

Brendan Rotz

General Manager

Brendan Rotz is the General Manager of Dynergy Energy Management Inc. A professional engineer with over 12 years of experience in Commercial, Industrial and Residential energy management he specializes in Energy Auditing, HVAC retrofits, Metering, and Greenhouse Gas reduction strategies. With Dynergy, he has supported Colliers at 75 Eglinton East for over a decade with ongoing reporting, monitoring, metering, auditing and capital planning.

Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST (on Microsoft Teams)

Registration Link:

For any queries, please feel free to reach out to Aidan O'Riordan at info@aeegta.org.

Association of Energy Engineers - GTA Chapter (AEEGTA) upcoming events

Technical Tour: Enwave John Street Energy Centre (November 12, 2026)

Tour Highlights

Required PPE

Coffee & Conservation Series (#16): Unlocking Retrofit Success: Data, Technology, and Integrated Design (November 17, 2026)

Unlocking Retrofit Success: Data, Technology, and Integrated Design