Paul Coffey Arena wins national ENERGY STAR Building of the Year award

Malton arena recognized for energy efficiency

Paul Coffey Arena has been named ENERGY STAR Building of the Year by Natural Resources Canada, an award that recognizes the facility's energy-saving upgrades and its ongoing efforts to track and improve performance.

The Malton arena hosts Learn to Skate, ice hockey, public skating, ball hockey and other recreation programs, and is one of several City facilities that have undergone efficiency improvements in recent years. According to a City of Mississauga news release, upgrades at the arena included lighting, building controls and arena equipment, supported by better performance data gathered through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

"We are proud to receive this award because it recognizes the practical work our teams are doing to make City buildings more efficient and more affordable to operate," Anna Cascioli, the City's Director of Facilities and Property Management, said in the release. "At Paul Coffey Arena, upgrades to lighting, building controls and arena equipment, supported by better performance data, are helping us use less energy and manage costs."

With tariffs and rising prices creating added financial pressure, these investments are one way we can deliver long-term value while reducing emissions and keeping our facilities working well for the community. — Anna Cascioli, Director, Facilities and Property Management

The recognition points to results beyond a single building. In 2025, the City reduced its overall energy consumption by 2.6 per cent and its greenhouse gas emissions by 3.5 per cent compared with its 2023 baseline. Completed projects also secured roughly $195,000 in incentives.

The work forms part of the Buildings and Clean Energy pathway in Mississauga's Climate Change Action Plan, which sets targets of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent by 2030 and 80 per cent by 2050, measured against 1990 levels.

Federal Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin also congratulated the City, saying organizations like Mississauga are helping Canadians reduce energy use and lower costs while supporting a cleaner economy. Her remarks, included in the City's release, noted the work aligns with the federal electrification strategy, Powering Canada Strong.

Part of a city-wide conservation push

Paul Coffey Arena is not the only City facility with ENERGY STAR certification. Burnhamthorpe Library and Maja Prentice Theatre, Erin Mills Twin Arena, Mississauga City Hall, the Ontario Court of Justice and Tomken Twin Arena have also been certified under the program.

The broader effort is guided by the City's Five-Year Energy Conservation Plan for 2024 to 2028, which aims to keep municipal buildings running more efficiently and at lower cost. Natural Resources Canada's ENERGY STAR Canada Awards recognize organizations and facilities that demonstrate leadership in energy efficiency, and the City says the arena will continue using Portfolio Manager data to identify further improvements.

For residents, the practical payoff is familiar: the arena's ice, rinks and programs keep running through the winter season while the City trims the energy bills that come with them.