Carbon Neutral Action Report 2014
At the University of Victoria, our efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and in advancing sustainability resulted in significant progress in 2014.
Greenhouse gas emission levels decreased 11.8 percent in 2014 when compared to 2013. This reduction is a result of our many on-campus initiatives and activities, such as the BC Hydro Continuous Optimization and the Sustainability Action Team programs. Also in 2014, a geothermal system was installed to provide both heating and cooling for our new Centre for Athletics and Special Abilities (CARSA) building with financial assistance from the Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP) of the Ministry of Advanced Education. CARSA opened in May 2015 and is targeted to meet the LEED Gold building certification standard.
In order to continue the trend of energy reduction and conservation into 2015 and beyond, the University will complete on-going building retrofit projects in partnerships and support with BC Hydro, Fortis BC, and the CNCP, and work with the campus community through behavioural change programs in offices, laboratories, and student residences.
Activities and proposed projects that contribute to the emission reductions are referenced in the Carbon Neutral Action Report 2014 report and the planning for future energy initiatives. For more information on BC greenhouse gas inventory reporting, visit the BC Government website.