TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) announced today a new energy-as-a-service line of business called Enbridge Sustain. This service offers dependable and convenient energy solutions to help homeowners, developers and commercial customers in Ontario reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy costs. The currently offered technologies include geothermal heating, solar photovoltaic, hybrid heating and electric vehicle chargers.
Working with trusted partners, Enbridge Sustain manages end-to-end delivery including design, installation, maintenance, and energy reporting, at no upfront cost to customers. Customers will enjoy peace of mind and pay a convenient and affordable monthly fee over a contracted period that varies based on the technology.
"We know that whether you're planning to upgrade a single home or to build a thousand, there are challenges when it comes to adopting a new technology. People want lower-carbon solutions, but they often don't know where to start," says Director of Product Development Darren McIlwraith, Enbridge Sustain. "That's why we designed Enbridge Sustain to be a one-stop shop. Whether you're a homeowner thinking about meeting some of your electricity needs by adding solar panels to your roof, or a developer who wants to use hybrid heating systems in your next big project, we can take you from A to Z, conveniently."
Developers, builders, and building owners often face challenges in implementing low-to-no carbon solutions including high capital costs, obtaining design expertise, and operating/maintenance concerns. Enbridge is taking an active role in supporting Canada's transition to a sustainable energy future and Enbridge Sustain – as an unregulated "energy-as-a-service" line of business that is distinct from Enbridge Gas's utility regulated services – will help address these challenges and contribute to the transition.
"As Ontario focuses on the transition to a net-zero energy future, Enbridge is stepping up its clean energy efforts with initiatives like renewable natural gas and hydrogen, and exploring new ways to grow," says Michele Harradence, President of Enbridge Gas Inc. "I'm excited about the potential contribution Enbridge Sustain can make to the future of Enbridge's business, and Ontario's low-carbon future."
Enbridge Sustain will contribute to supporting the federal and provincial governments' strategies to reduce GHG emissions, as well as municipal energy plans that encourage developers to reach net-zero in new communities.
"I applaud Enbridge on providing new opportunities for Ontario families and business to switch to more energy efficient solutions. Similar to our government's Clean Home Heating Initiative, this program will help ensure Ontarians have a choice in how they heat their home, while also helping reduce emissions and build a clean energy future for our province," said Ontario's Energy Minister Todd Smith.
"We are keeping costs down for the people of Ontario by supporting this transition by advancing affordable, immediate, and practical solutions to reduce emissions that include things like geothermal heating," said David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. "I applaud Enbridge for offering a new service for Ontarians to support building a low-carbon economy and contribute to our provincial greenhouse gas reduction targets."
To learn more about each of the technologies currently offered by Enbridge Sustain, visit www.enbridgesustain.com. To sign up for the service or receive more information, complete the 'Contact us Form' and a sustainable energy consultant will reach out to you.
Enbridge Sustain is an unregulated energy-as-a-service line of business (distinct from Enbridge Gas's utility regulated services) backed by over 100 years of experience in the energy industry and utility sector. The service offers dependable and convenient energy solutions for homeowners, developers, and commercial customers to help reduce their GHG emissions and energy costs. Learn more at www.enbridgesustain.com
At Enbridge, we safely connect millions of people to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life through our North American natural gas, oil or renewable power networks and our growing European offshore wind portfolio. We're investing in modern energy delivery infrastructure to sustain access to secure, affordable energy and building on two decades of experience in renewable energy to advance new technologies including wind and solar power, hydrogen, renewable natural gas and carbon capture and storage. We're committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the energy we deliver, and to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Enbridge's common shares trade under the symbol ENB on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges. To learn more, visit us at enbridge.com
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