Objective O2
Implement cost-effective and practical strategies to reduce or minimize growth in energy use on campus
Progress: Somewhat complete
Description: Waterloo’s overall energy consumption continues to increase in aggregate and on an intensity basis. Although some energy efficiency projects have been implemented, they are not enough to offset growth of the campus.
An accessible version of the data can be downloaded here: Energy Consumption and Intensity 2023 (Excel)
Indicators
Low-Carbon Energy (2023)
Waterloo also tracks where its sourced electricity comes from, as the supply mix of the provincial electricity grid changes annually. In Ontario, the vast majority of electricity comes from clean and low-carbon sources such as nuclear, hydro, and wind.
Actions and accomplishments
2023
- $7.6M in energy projects and foundational support were committed for 2023/24
2022
- Four energy conservation projects were implemented:
- An LED lighting retrofit in PAS that will reduce electricity use
- Heating system optimization projects across E6, CMH, OPT, and ECH that make tune-ups to building controls to avoid significant wasted energy
- Water conservation projects for taps and showerheads that also reduce energy for water heating
- Preliminary steam trap repairs that improve the operating efficiency of the Central Plant
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