Net-zero housing at 420 Kingscourt honoured with award
For the first time, a Waterloo Region Housing building will be net-zero – meaning it produces as much energy as it consumes.
The Region of Waterloo is building 73 affordable homes at 420 Kingscourt in Waterloo. This project has now been recognized with an award from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for combining sustainability with social and economic benefits.
The new building provides much-needed homes for people, while also saving energy. Hear from the regional staff who worked on it:
The 420 Kingscourt project should be completed in summer 2025. Highlights include:
- 73 affordable, energy-efficient units
- 11.9 MWh of estimated green electricity generated per year by roof-mounted solar panels
- Approximately $54,000 in energy costs will be saved annually
This award comes as Regional Council continues to invest in Waterloo Region Housing (WRH). These are affordable rental homes owned and operated by the Region.
The Region’s WRH Revitalization Plan (which was earlier called the “WRH Master Plan”) will build 638 units over 10 years. Council has prioritized greener practices for all these new housing buildings.
Learn more about the project in this 420 Kingscourt case study.
