The Honda Green Dealer Program
We’re working with our dealers to lower their environmental impact.
Moving the Needle
Our commitment to helping Honda dealers become more environmentally conscious extends well beyond our fuel-efficient vehicles. The Honda Green Dealer program is designed to help our dealers reduce the environmental impact of their operations and lower their energy costs. With the Green Dealer Recognition Award, we put the spotlight on dealers who show a great dedication to decreasing their environmental impact.
Lights Out
Using only what we need. Automated, efficient lighting can cut total energy consumption by 25%.
Finding a Balance
Not too hot, not too cold. Centralized controls help decrease the energy used for heating and cooling.
Waste Not, Want Not
Water where it belongs. Smart systems like more efficient car washes help to reduce our dealers’ water use.
Here Comes the Sun
Saving with solar. Electric Grid Neutral dealers generate 100% of their net electricity on-site.
Green Dealer Guide
We’ve mapped out how to lower energy costs and reduce your environmental impact. Whether you’re a want-to-be or a curious consumer, our guide can help you take action.
Why it Matters
Providing heat and power to buildings accounts for around 50% of Canadian energy consumption and CO2 emissions, more than any other source. It’s more important than ever to take measures to help reduce the environmental impact of commercial buildings. When it comes to increasing energy efficiency, existing guidelines don’t consider auto dealerships’ showrooms, service centres, car washes and body shops – all of which consume significant amounts of energy.
That’s why Honda developed an energy reduction program specifically for our dealers, helping them chart a course towards achieving zero net energy use while lowering their operating costs.
Emissions by Source
The Model Green Dealer
Solar Power
When installed on rooftops, solar panels can be a cost-effective, renewable energy source, helping to reduce the environmental impact of showroom buildings.
Efficient Rooftop HVAC Equipment
Energy-efficient equipment and programmable thermostats help enhance savings while turning heating and cooling systems into well-oiled machines.
Skylights With Daylighting Controls
Strategically-placed skylights fill dealerships with natural sunlight, and daylighting controls dim and even turn off interior lights when the sun is shining bright.
High-Speed Garage Doors
High-speed garage doors help keep service bays at a comfortable temperature no matter the weather outside.
Recycling & Waste Reduction
Well-marked recycling bins help dealers save on trash bills while helping to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Light-Reflective Surfaces
Using light-reflective surfaces like “cool roofs” and choosing concrete over asphalt helps dealerships absorb less heat, helping to reduce the amount of energy used to cool buildings.
EV Charging
With charging stations available on-site, dealers walk the walk when it comes to promoting alternative fuel vehicles like plug-in hybrids.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Choosing windows with efficient insulation helps reduce heating costs, while interior automatic shades are all part of more energy-conscious commercial buildings.
LED Lighting
More light, less heat. LED lighting is 60-80% more efficient and produces significantly less heat than metal halide lamps, reducing maintenance costs with extended lamp lifetimes.
Native Landscaping
Native and drought-resistant plants help minimize the need for watering and reduce landscaping costs and maintenance.
Efficient Water Fixtures & Rain Capture Systems
Choosing water-efficient bathroom fixtures and capturing rainwater for car washing saves money and reduces potable water usage.
How to Become a Honda Green Dealer
Step 1
Complete the enrolment agreement.
Step 2
Assess utility usage and facility performance.
Step 3
Connect utility data (for existing facilities).
Step 4
Receive expert recommendations to achieve a Silver, Gold or Platinum award.
Reaching for Results
Our Green Dealer program’s goal is to reduce our carbon footprint by over 16,500 metric tons of CO2 per year by 2025. The energy saved could power 3,864 Canadian homes for a year!
How do we achieve this? After implementing recommended strategies for better energy efficiency, dealerships are awarded in relation to their success: a 10% drop is a Silver rating; 30% is a Gold rating; and cutting their energy usage by 50% or more earns a dealership a Platinum rating.
Meet your Canadian Green Dealers
As of April 2024, participating dealers have collectively saved over $2,016,000 in electricity and gas costs, and have cut CO2 emissions by an estimated 12,324 metric tons. We're proud to say our Green Dealers' carbon footprints are shrinking. That's equivalent to the carbon offset from over 2,886 Canadian homes each year!
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