I am sharing an update on the Strategic Plan deliverable I’m leading, which falls under our commitment to providing future-proof applied education and the initiative for augmented and sustainable environments.
The Facilities Energy Team is dedicated to helping BCIT achieve its 2023 goal of reducing Institute greenhouse gas emissions by one-third, based on 2007 levels.
To date, we have completed major energy efficiency upgrades. We recently finished work on an upgrade of the heating and ventilation systems at SW9 that reduced energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, but also improved temperature comfort for faculty, staff, and students.
The Health Sciences Centre building will be completed this year and will showcase a wide range of energy efficient technologies. It draws heat from the campus geo-exchange field and deploys efficient heating that circulates air. The building’s basement will also be home to 60 parking stalls equipped with electric vehicle charging.
Work on the new data centre heat recovery project at the Downtown Campus will also be completed this spring. This will re-use heat generated by the data centre to heat other areas of the building, including the new renovations on the second floor.
Upgrades to the exterior of NE25 in the Burnaby Campus, will also be completed improving the building’s energy usage and providing a better capacity to control temperature for classrooms and offices, with the installation of the new solar shading system.
2022 is an important year for the Energy Team. We will see the completion of major projects like the Health Sciences Centre that contribute to BCIT’s energy efficiency. We will complete design for renewal of the SE8 central heating plant. This will create a low-carbon source of heat for buildings at the centre of Burnaby Campus. The upgraded operational environment including a working power engineering control room will provide a valuable learning tool for School of Energy students.
Finally, we will be working closely with BCIT’s Project teams to embed energy efficiency in the designs for new projects like the Student Housing Building so they meet the BC Energy Step Code 4 and align with the CaGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard.
We’re excited to showcase energy efficiency in our major projects and upgrades to existing campus systems. To find out more about the work of the energy team, visit Energy & Greenhouse Gas Management – BCIT.
Thank you,
Mark Dale
Senior Director, Facilities and Campus Development
Commitment: Future-proof applied education
Initiative: Augmented and sustainable environments
Deliverable: Progression of new builds
Deliverable lead: Mark Dale, Senior Director, Facilities and Campus Development