Campus Planning and Facilities actively integrates sustainable practices for energy management within its operations across all five campuses. These activities result in significant reductions in CO2 emissions and energy savings.
Energy team
The Energy Team within Campus Planning and Facilities at BCIT plays a pivotal role in enhancing the sustainability and energy efficiency of the campus.
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The team manages utilities portfolio to ensure that BCIT’s facilities are operating efficiently, reducing energy consumption, and contributing to the Institute’s broader environmental goals. The team manages utilities portfolio to ensure that BCIT’s facilities are operating efficiently, reducing energy consumption, and contributing to the Institute’s broader environmental goals. BCIT’s Energy Team partners with departments across the Institute on:
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Energy Management and Efficiency
- Developing and implementing energy-saving initiatives across BCIT’s buildings and campuses.
- Monitoring and analyzing energy usage trends to identify opportunities for optimization
- Coordinating energy-efficient upgrades to infrastructure and equipment.
- Aligning energy management strategies with BCIT’s sustainability goals and provincial environmental targets.
- Promoting the use of renewable energy sources within campus facilities and energy-efficient and low-carbon solutions for new campus buildings.
Operational Support:
- Working closely with electrical and mechanical teams to ensure that energy systems (HVAC, lighting, electrical, etc.) are functioning at peak efficiency.
- Managing data related to energy consumption and generating reports for senior leadership.
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensuring compliance with local, provincial, and federal energy standards and regulations.
- Reporting on energy consumption and strategic initiatives as part of BCIT’s annual Climate Change Action Reporting.
Collaboration with External Partners:
- Partnering with external organizations, utilities, and government agencies to leverage energy-saving incentives and funding opportunities.
- Supporting energy awareness campaigns to engage the community in reducing energy consumption.
- Engaging with energy experts to stay ahead of industry best practices and technological advancements.