Our Work
A Labour of Love as we are passionate about changing the world through collaboration with our partners
Thomas Cole Inc. has over 35 years’ experience enhancing the quality of the teaching and learning environment through a sustainable lens.
Renewal Projects
Over 2,500 schools in Ontario. British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan have received $500 million in school-renewal projects generated by over $50 million in energy savings, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 20%. Campus facilities that have worked with TCI on renewal projects have also seen a 20% reduction in GHGs.
In the mid-to-late 1990s, we spearheaded the Better Schools Partnership® (BSP), a brand strategy that generated new capital for school-building renewal, resulting in an enhanced learning and teaching environment. In 2005 a new strategy was developed and launched – QTLE (Quality Teaching and Learning Environments) – which addressed school-building hindrances that impact teaching and student learning.
Brand Strategies
35 Years of Experience
Thomas Cole Inc. and TCI founders have over 35 years of experience in developing both energy-performance contracts, carbon reduction and school renewal work with public sector clientele like school districts, colleges and universities.
Climate Change Leaders
February 2020 TCI launched Climate Change LeadersTM (CCL) with Mohawk College and ten area school districts. The purpose of CCL is to transform school buildings to a carbon-neutral model while developing the capacity and capability in our youth for future jobs in clean technology.
Environmental Youth Leadership
We also have 20 years’ experience in providing an occupant-behaviour component. In 2003, TCI co-created EarthCARE (EC), An Environmental Youth Leadership Program, for students in Grades K-12, engaging 100,000 students in their schools’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), trimming millions of dollars of utility, water and waste management, lights off, computers off (LOCO), community activities, curriculum and other key efforts.
Our Offering
TCI is backed by an experienced team of professionals who bring a depth and breadth of skills to the table, from diverse fields including education, renewable energy, energy advisory, technology, business and communications.
With this the capacity, capability and expertise, we are pleased to offer our clients a broad range of services, including:
Greenhouse Gas Roadmapping
Deep Retrofit of Buildings & Energy Micro-grids 
Education Plan Development
& Delivery
Stakeholder Communications & Agreement 
Financial Plan Development
& Delivery