Tatham was retained to complete a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Pathway Study for the Milford Bay Community Centre, a building originally constructed in 1979 and approximately 11,000 ft² in size, located in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. The study was completed in order to investigate replacement options for the building’s aged HVAC system while increasing energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions.

Working closely with the Township, Tatham’s Decarbonization & Net Zero and Mechanical teams utilized actual energy consumption data from 2019 to 2022 to determine a baseline energy model.

We identified and analyzed various Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) according to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) requirements to determine the most energy-efficient and cost-effective solution for maximizing GHG reductions. Accounting for Ontario Building Code requirements for the building’s existing mechanical ventilation, an adjusted energy baseline model was created for a comprehensive evaluation of the ECMs.

In the final stages, our teams conducted a detailed analysis of each ECM, accounting for factors like future weather patterns, building envelope options, life cycle cost assessments, and return on investment. Following the completion of the study, Tatham also completed the detailed design for the selected solution.