steelport energy district

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Hamilton Community Enterprises (HCE) is a deregulated utilities company, wholly owned by the City of Hamilton, that develops innovative telecom and energy solutions to help build smarter, more sustainable communities. As a nimble, commercially disciplined operator, HCE integrates thermal, electrical, and data infrastructure to deliver broadband connectivity, energy efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability.

In early 2025, HCE and Slate Asset Management formalized a collaboration for the Steelport Development at 386 Wilcox Street. At Steelport, HCE is acting as an integrated infrastructure partner, bringing together energy, cooling, and connectivity planning from day one. The role is to help build a site that can host energy-intensive operations like data centres and advanced industry while keeping environmental impacts, public utility impacts, and long-term costs under control.

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Working Together to Maximize Community Benefits

Steelport is being planned as more than a conventional industrial park. The site’s size, waterfront location, and digital focus create an opportunity to treat energy and connectivity as shared community assets, not just private services behind the fence. Steelport’s Integrated Energy Strategy is built around three ideas:

District energy as a means to decarbonize heating

Grid‑responsive infrastructure that uses every megawatt wisely

An ecosystem for innovation, skills development, and Canadian‑made solutions

District Energy – Decarbonizing Heating & Steelport and Hamilton

Grid Responsive Infrastructure – Building Flexibility and Affordability

Creating Competitive Energy Conditions for Long-Term Investment

Steelport as Canada’s Integrated Energy Centre of Excellence

Trusted by municipalities and businesses around the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area

By prioritizing a deep understanding of regional needs, minimizing service disruptions, and leveraging technical expertise, the HCE team exceeded expectations and set a strong precedent for future partnerships.

Colin Tennyson, Manager of Digital Workplace & Technology, Halton Region

MIP is excited to partner with HCE as a telecom solutions provider. They have been very responsive and willing to work with us to provide services to help our companies grow.

Gay Yuyitung, Interim CEO, McMaster Innovation Park

HCE played a pivotal role in helping i-Virtualize manage the complexity and risk of our data center move. Their team demonstrated exceptional responsiveness and professionalism throughout the process, providing seamless technical support at every stage. With HCE's expertise, we were able to navigate the challenges of the transition smoothly, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency. Their commitment to understanding our unique needs and delivering tailored solutions made them an invaluable partner in successfully executing this critical move.

Dan Simunic, Co-Founder, i-Virtualize International Inc.

HCE Telecom has been instrumental in ensuring The Weather Network’s business continuity, delivering a highly reliable and responsive wide-area network and internet services. Their redundant infrastructure provides peace of mind, guaranteeing seamless connectivity and uninterrupted operations, even in the most demanding conditions. With exceptional value and a commitment to excellence, HCE Telecom remains a trusted partner in keeping us connected and delivering high-quality service to our audience.

Mounir Semghouni, Director IT Network Operations, The Weather Network

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Working Together to Maximize Community Benefits

District Energy – Decarbonizing Heating & Steelport and Hamilton

Grid Responsive Infrastructure – Building Flexibility and Affordability

Creating Competitive Energy Conditions for Long-Term Investment

Steelport as Canada’s Integrated Energy Centre of Excellence

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