A new smart microgrid community in Pickering, Ont. demonstrates how developers, communities and hydro companies can work together to create more energy-efficient housing developments while helping homeowners reduce their electricity bills.

What is the future of home-buying in the age of a climate crisis? Given the increasing frequency of power outages, developers will be looking to the new Altona Towns, the first microgrid community, as its blueprint.

If you’ve ever wanted to live off the grid — a newly built Pickering development may be just the place for you.