Community Partners

Utilities Kingston

Utilities Kingston provides asset management, billing, and operational services to utilities in the water and wastewater, natural gas, and electricity industries. It also owns and operates appliance rental and fibre optic network businesses. Utilities Kingston’s ability to build economies of scale by providing integrated utility services generates significant cost savings for Kingston area utility customers. Utilities Kingston manages City of Kingston-owned sewer, water, natural gas, and electricity infrastructure.

Community Actions

Action	Target	Status	Themes
Water Efficiency Retrofit Incentive Program Provides financial rebates to landlords and/or tenants who replace old, inefficient toilets with high efficiency models.	Expanding water efficiency incentive programs.	Ongoing	Primary theme: EN2 All themes by pillar Economic: EC1 Environmental: EN2
Rain Barrels The goal of this program is to raise awareness, reduce storm sewer discharge and reduce treated water use for gardening purposes, especially during summer peak water use months.	Annual delivery of 1,000 high quality rain barrels to Utilities Kingston customers at cost (50% discount compared to retail prices).	Ongoing (annual program)	Primary theme: EN2 All themes by pillar Economic: EC1 Environmental: EN2
Water Conservation Demonstration Garden In partnership with Hearthmakers, the Water Conservation Garden is an educational resource on sustainable gardening practices — open to public and school groups — to demonstrate run off and erosion prevention and low water use landscaping.	To be used as an educational resource which is open to the public and school groups.	Ongoing	Primary theme: EN2 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN2 Social: SO2
Solar Thermal Water Heater Rental Program This program provides affordable options for residents and businesses to reduce conventional fuel use through solar technology.	Provide affordable sustainable energy option to all Kingston and area residents.	Ongoing	Primary theme: EN1 All themes by pillar Economic: EC1 Environmental: EN1
Upgrade of Ravensview Water Pollution Control Plant A full description is available.	30% increase in sewage treatment capacity and increase to enhanced secondary treatment.	Completed (Upgrade project, completed 2009.)	Primary theme: EN2 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN2 Social: SO2
Solar Photovoltaic Panels on New Vehicle Storage Facility Solar panels have been installed on the new vehicle storage facility at 1211 John Counter Boulevard.	Produce renewable energy, deliver financial returns to the City of Kingston and meet council\'s renewable energy goals.	Ongoing	Primary theme: EN2 All themes by pillar Economic: EC1 Environmental: EN2