Utilities at May Tower II: What We Spend and How You Can Help
TSCC 1431
Hydro, water and gas are the largest part of the building's budget, about a third of it. Management's August 2026 newsletter reminds residents that water and electricity remain the community's largest expense. Every resident's habits therefore affect the condo fees paid by everyone. This page shows what the building spends on utilities and offers practical ways to use less.
Utility spending at a glance
The per-suite figure is a simple average. Each owner's actual share of the fees depends on the unit, parking and locker percentages in the Declaration.
Actual spending on utilities over the years
The chart could not be loaded. Please refresh the page or try again later.
See the numbers behind the chart
| Fiscal year | Utilities | Change from previous year | Share of fees collected |
|---|
How the 2025-26 budget splits utilities
The budget sets aside $707,000 for utilities in 2025-26, only 0.71% more than the year before. Two changes roughly offset each other: gas fell and water rose.
| Item | 2024-25 budget | 2025-26 budget | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro | $310,000 | $310,000 | 0.00% | Common areas, lobby, lighting and the power for mechanical systems. |
| Water | $270,000 | $290,000 | ▲ 7.41% | The City was expected to raise its rates. Water is a building-wide cost, not metered suite by suite. |
| Gas | $125,000 | $110,000 | ▼ 12.00% | Heats the water for the fan coil system, the domestic hot water and the corridor fresh air. Use fell 9.6% after the four boilers were replaced with high-efficiency models. |
| Hydro recovery | −$3,000 | −$3,000 | 0.00% | Amounts recovered from hydro charges. |
| Total utilities | $702,000 | $707,000 | ▲ 0.71% |
Source: approved operating budget letter dated June 20, 2025. See the budget history for the full 2025-26 budget.
Ways to save
Helping the Corporation helps you, since saving energy and water keeps fees down. These tips cover the biggest areas for a suite in this building.
Water: check for leaks
- Check toilets, kitchen and bathroom faucets and shower heads regularly. Even a small leak, or a toilet that keeps running, wastes a lot of water and raises costs for everyone.
- Inspect the valves inside your suite to make sure they are not leaking.
- Do not leave water running unless it is in use.
- Install aerators on taps and a water-efficient showerhead.
- Run the dishwasher and washing machine only with full loads.
Heating and cooling
- In the heating season, keep drapes and blinds open on sunny days and closed at night to cut the chill from cold windows.
- Keep exterior doors shut and avoid frequent in-and-out traffic.
- Keep your fan coil unit clear of furniture. Technicians need about 4 feet of working space for the annual cleaning and filter change.
- A clean air filter helps the fan coil unit work efficiently. Redirect air that furniture is blocking.
- Set the fan to AUTO rather than ON, and use ceiling fans to keep air moving.
- Use the bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans to clear moisture quickly.
Hot water
- A quick shower uses much less hot water than a bath. A five-minute shower with an efficient showerhead uses about half as much as one bath.
- Wash laundry in cold water whenever possible and always rinse in cold water.
- Do not use the “rinse hold” setting on the dishwasher. It uses more hot water.
- Clean and dry clothes in full loads.
Appliances and electronics
- Oven: use the self-cleaning cycle only for major cleaning, and start it right after cooking while the oven is still hot. A toaster oven or microwave uses less energy for small jobs.
- Fridge and freezer: let hot food cool before putting it in.
- Dryer: clean the lint filter before every load.
- Shut down computers and other electronics when you are not using them.
Lighting
- Turn off the lights when you leave a room, and in the recreation rooms and locker room.
- Switch to LED bulbs. They use a fraction of the electricity of incandescent bulbs and last far longer.
- Keep fixtures and bulbs clean, since dirt absorbs light.
- Timers, dimmers and motion sensors help you use light only when you need it.
What the building is doing
- Four high-efficiency boilers have already cut gas use by 9.6%.
- The Corporation is gathering quotations to replace the cooling tower and chiller, a project meant to improve reliability and efficiency, and the water main isolation valves, so that leaking valves can be repaired and water shut off quickly in an emergency.
- Management announces service dates, heating and cooling changeovers and other notices on the News and Bulletins page.
If you notice a leak or running water in the common areas, tell the Management Office at 416-289-9885 or manager@maytower.ca. For more ideas, see Toronto Hydro's energy-saving tips.
Thank you for your attention and co-operation.
May Tower II
Shiu Pong Management Limited