Active Business Services (ABS), a leading provider of energy and water efficiency solutions for commercial and industrial organizations, is pleased to announce its new membership with the Canadian Carwash Association (CCA). As part of its commitment to supporting the car wash industry, ABS will be exhibiting at the U CARWACS Show, taking place March 10–11, 2026 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

The Canadian Carwash Association, which is celebrating more than 66 years of advocacy and industry leadership, is the voice of the Canadian car wash sector. The CCA is dedicated to advancing the industry by promoting best practices, fostering meaningful networking opportunities, and supporting operators and suppliers from coast to coast. CARWACS is Canada’s largest trade show for the convenience, fuel, and car wash industries that brings together thousands of industry leaders, decision makers, manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers each year, making it the premier gathering for professionals across these sectors.

“Joining the Canadian Carwash Association is a natural fit for us,” said John Gaby, Vice President at Active Business Services. “Car wash operations are among the most water intensive businesses in the country, which makes water efficiency not just a sustainability priority but a direct bottomline issue. We look forward to connecting with CCA members and fellow exhibitors to show how the MEV can make a real difference.”

At the heart of ABS’s offering for the car wash industry is the Meter Efficiency Valve (MEV) , a patented solution designed to reduce water bills by addressing a largely overlooked issue: the air that travels through water lines alongside water itself. Because water meters measure by volume, businesses are routinely billed for both the water and the air that is measured with it. The MEV compresses air pockets in the water supply, shrinking them from the size of golf balls to mere grains of sand rendering that air virtually undetectable to the meter. The result is that customers pay only for the water they actually use, and meter accuracy is significantly improved. For car wash operators, where water consumption is continuous and high volume, the potential impact is significant.

Active Business Services will also showcase ActiveAI™, its proprietary energy intelligence platform that leverages standardized Green Button Data across Ontario utilities. For car wash operators managing high water and energy consumption, ActiveAI™ centralizes electricity and natural gas data into one intuitive dashboard, validates billing accuracy, uncovers peak demand and load shifting opportunities, and tracks sustainability performance. By combining mechanical efficiency through the MEV with data-driven optimization through ActiveAI™, ABS provides a comprehensive approach to reducing operating costs and improving long-term performance.

ABS invites car wash operators, facility managers, and industry partners to visit their exhibit at CARWACS 2026 on March 10–11 at the Toronto Congress Centre to learn more and receive information about a complimentary water and energy assessment.

About Active Business Services

Active Business Services is a Canadian energy and water management company offering a comprehensive suite of solutions including electricity, natural gas, water efficiency, energy strategy, sustainability programs, and AI-powered energy optimization. ABS helps commercial and industrial organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency, and achieve their sustainability goals. For more information, visit activebusinessservices.com.

About the Canadian Carwash Association

The Canadian Carwash Association (CCA) has been advancing the Canadian car wash industry for more than 66 years. The CCA promotes best practices, advocates on behalf of its members, and provides education, networking, and resources to operators and suppliers across the country. For more information, visit canadiancarwash.ca.