• The 2009 expansion of the Recreation Complex resulted in an increase in the insulation value on the northwest side of the building; improved energy efficiency through energy conscious lighting choices; improved carbon balance and overall insulation through the addition of a Green Roof. In addition, many of the demolished elements were recycled.
• The Recreation Complex has received an upgrade to its heating ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC) improving the overall energy efficiency of the entire building.
• In 2007 Pickering completed an energy efficiency re-lamping of City Hall that will save almost $70,000 per year in energy costs and over 400 tonnes per year in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
• The City is undertaking an Energy Audit ++ through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure as part of the Municipal Eco Challenge Fund.
• The Recreation Complex pool lighting and the Whitevale Community Centre lighting were replaced with energy efficient systems.
• The Civic Complex and Library, Claremont Community Centre, Petticoat Creek Community Centre and Library, East Shore Community Centre and Recreation Complex are managed using a Computerized Energy Management System that controls temperatures and operating times.
• Work is under way to replace T-12 lighting fixtures with more efficient T-8’s.
• As appliances, motors and pumps need to be replaced staff investigate the high efficiency or Energy Star options. For example, when a new chiller, used in arena ice making procedures was required for Delaney Arena, an energy-efficient chiller was selected.

The City has also purchased energy-efficient hybrid vehicles for its fleet, including an energy-efficient street sweeper.