A Partner Community could be your geographic neighbourhood, workplace, faith group, alumni network, or other local organization that shares a commitment to improving your community's environmental and economic well-being. By recognizing the diverse fabric of Toronto’s communities, the program aims to create a tailored solution for each Partner Community that resonates with the specific needs and aspirations of the group.

To become a Partner Community, your organization must establish a leadership team and actively organize within your community. This involves engaging interested homeowners, providing ongoing support to homeowners undertaking retrofits, tracking their success, and encouraging more participation by sharing the achievements and insights of those who have already completed their projects.

​Toronto Home Energy Network equips Partner Communities with all the necessary resources and materials to establish these initiatives. We offer a turnkey, customizable program based on the "neighbours helping neighbours" model inspired by the Pocket Change Project. Through templates, guides, training and ongoing support, we make it possible for our Partner Communities like yours to focus on what you do best—engaging your members and speaking directly to the needs of their homeowners. Together we build a network of homeowners taking action to make their houses more sustainable. Each homeowner’s journey is supported by their community, but the impact is felt across the city as our homes become cleaner, healthier and better for our environment.