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