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Smart Upgrades, Lasting Impact
As part of our 2031 commitment to carbon neutrality, Canadore is investing in comprehensive infrastructure upgrades and deploying innovative technologies to drive down campus emissions and foster a truly sustainable environment.
Since 2021, we have partnered with Ecometrica to track and report on scope 1, 2, and some scope 3 GHG emissions. Scope 1 includes direct emissions from our operations, scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased energy, and scope 3 encompasses all other indirect emissions, like procurement, waste, and travel.
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Launched in late fall 2024, Canadore College's new cogeneration (CoGen) system marks a major step forward in energy efficiency and sustainability. The system is set to generate 350 kWh of energy, with projections indicating a yearly output of approximately 2,606,100 kWh when operating at 85% theoretical capacity.
This energy will provide heat and electricity to both the Commerce Court Campus and the Sports Dome, supporting Canadore College’s commitment to energy resilience and sustainable development. The CoGen system combines advanced controls with built-in redundancy features to ensure reliable, continuous operation.
How CoGen Works: Cogeneration (CoGen) systems simultaneously generate electricity and useful heat from a single energy source, typically natural gas. The system captures waste heat from electricity generation, which would otherwise be lost, and repurposes it for heating or other processes. This dual-functioning approach maximizes energy efficiency and reduces overall environmental impact.
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- Gas Boiler Conversion to Electric: The aviation campus has transitioned from gas boilers to electric systems, reducing fossil fuel use.
- Replacement of Windows and Doors: improves energy efficiency by reducing heat loss, preventing drafts, and enhancing insulation, thereby minimizing the energy required for heating and cooling.
- Conversion to LED Lighting: LED lights are more energy-efficient, have a longer lifespan, and reduce overall maintenance and operational costs.
- Smart Control Upgrades: Advanced systems optimize lighting and heating, ensuring energy is used efficiently and minimizing waste.
- Peak Shaving: reduces power consumption to avoid spikes during peak periods.
- Solar: we have one solar supported indoor farm
- Battery Storage: both pods are equipped with a battery energy storage system (BESS) which collects solar energy during daylight and stores it so that the pods can continue to run after dark.
We conducted a comprehensive scan across all campuses to identify opportunities for adding new stations and replacing outdated infrastructure. As a result, over 15 stations have been upgraded or installed, ensuring access to cold water in every wing at both our North Bay and Parry Sound campuses.
Each new station is equipped with a tracker that estimates the number of plastic bottles saved per use. This feature provides users with a tangible way to see the positive environmental impact of each refill, encouraging more sustainable behavior.
