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Improving Energy Performance in Canada - Report to Parliament Under the Energy Efficiency Act For the Fiscal Year 2006-2007






FIGURE 4-1: Commercial/Institutional Energy Use by Activity Type,* 2005
Activity type Energy use (petajoules) Percentage
Offices** 399.5 35
Retail trade 192.1 17
Educational services 158.9 14
Health care and social assistance 105.3 9
Accommodation and food services 86.3 8
Wholesale trade 64.1 6
Transportation and warehousing 54.0 5
Arts, entertainment and recreation 36.3 3
Information and cultural industries 27.6 2
Other services 21.1 2
Total 1 145.2 100

* Excludes street lighting
** "Offices" includes activities related to finance and insurance; real estate and rental and leasing; professional, scientific and technical services; and public administration.


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