The University of Ottawa 550 Cumberland, Ottawa, On. K1N 6N5

ENERGY MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN

For the Energy Innovators Initiative and Canada’s Climate Change Voluntary Challenge & Registry Inc. (VCR Inc.) 09 / 01 / 2000

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Table of Contents Table of Contents

Page 1

Section 1 – Organisation Profile

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1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6

Key Personnel Organisation Survey Background Description/Campus Power Plant Energy Procurement and Management Information Issues and Events Retrofit History

Section 2 – Energy Management Policy 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5

Commitment by Organisation Energy Management Goals and Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Targets Energy Management Objectives and Emission Reduction Initiatives Key Personnel Involved (Planning Team) Additional Policy Information

Section 3 – Energy Use and Costs 3.1 Energy Consumption and Costs • Indirect Emissions Based on Electricity Consumption • Indirect Emissions Based on Water-Associated Consumption of Electricity and Diesel Fuel • Direct Emissions Based on Natural Gas Consumption • Direct Emissions Based on Light (Distillate) Oil Consumption • Direct Emissions Based on Vehicle-fuel Consumption • Direct Emissions Based on Natural Gas Consumption/Steam Production • Total Emissions Intensity (Per Capita) 3.1.1. Determination of Baseline Consumption and Cost Data 3.1.2. Determination of Forecasted Consumption and Cost 3.2 Special Events and other Variables

Section 4 – Energy Management Projects and Actions 4.1 Past and Currently Undergoing Projects and Actions 4.2 Proposed Actions and Projects 4.3 Training, Communication and Awareness Programs

Section 5 - Future Reporting

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Section 1

ORGANISATION PROFILE

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Organisation Name:

The University of Ottawa

Address:

555 Cumberland, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5

VCR Inc. Registration Date:

09/01/99

1.1 Key Personnel Director: Telephone:

Contact: Energy and Environment Coordinator:

Mario Bouchard

562-5713 Energy and Environment Engineer: Telephone:

David Ball Telephone:

Pierre de Gagné Email: Fax:

562-5800 ext. 6619

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562-5800 Ext. 6562 [email protected] 562-5182

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1.2 Organisation Survey Date Organisation Formed:

Sector Specific Profile Data: 1848

Organisation Fiscal Year Dates:

Number of Buildings in Portfolio : Total Heated Area (m2) of Campus :

May-April The University is divided into three main areas: 1. Main campus (approx. 75% of energy consumption). 2. Roger Guindon/Health Sciences (approx. 15% of energy consumption) 3. Secondary buildings (approx. 10% of energy consumption). 94

369,628

Employee FLE/FTE:

Student FLE/FTE:

1993-94

3,450

1993-94

23,695

1995-96

3,450

1995-96

23,238

1998-99

3,437

1998-99 Residence Occupancy

23,487

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Sept-May (Full Capacity):

2,010

June-Aug (Half capacity):

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1.3 Background Description The University of Ottawa has been an active academic institution for over 150 years. Its primary mandate is to promote bilingualism, through integrated programs and mandatory French second-language tests. The seasonal variance in occupancy is typical of any Canadian University, with 90% of its FTE stemming from the fall and winter semesters. Our research building, D’Iorio, is the exception to the rule due to the nature of its operations. Subsequently, it is fully occupied 12 months a year. The date of construction for the buildings constituting the present-day campus varies throughout the twentieth century respectively. The following list contains the names and construction dates of the prominent buildings on campus i.e. all buildings, excluding supplemental buildings surrounding main campus. 1. Pavillon des arts: 1996 2. Pavillon D’Iorio: 1993 3. Complex Brooks: 1988 4. Pavillon Perez: 1986 5. Pavillon Guindon: 1981 6. Pavillon Lamoureux: 1978 7. Pavillon Fauteux: 1974 8. Pavillon Jock Turcot: 1973 9. Pavillon Montpetit: 1973 10. Pavillon Morisset: 1972 11. Pavillon Colonial By: 1971 12. Résidence Thompson: 1971 13. Résidence Stanton: 1970 14. Centre de L’étude de L’enfant: 1970 15. Résidence Le Blanc: 1967 16. Pavillon MacDonald: 1966

17. Résidence Marchand: 1965 18. Bibliotèque Vanier : 1963 19. Pavillon Gendron: 1960 20. Pavillon Vachon: 1958 21. Pavillon Marion: 1958 22. Pavillon Simard: 1957 23. Pavillon Hagen: 1932 24. Pavillon Tabaret: 1905 à 1930 25. Salle Académique: 1901 26. Pavillon des Arts Visuels: 1894 27. 600 King Edward: 1963 28. Cube: 1963 39. 585 King Edward: 1964 30. 141 Louis-Pasteur: 1971 31. 720 King Edward: 1968 32. Service de Santé: 1989

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Background Description (con’t) •

Buildings are primarily occupied between 8:00-22:00 Monday to Friday, with minimal occupancy on weekends i.e. minimal classes, some activities, entertainment facilities.

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The University of Ottawa is located downtown Ottawa, bordering the Rideau River and Rideau Canal.

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The University of Ottawa’s faculty of Medicine is directly affiliated (shared location) with the general site for the Ottawa Hospital. Although the two are combined, they each have separate energy budgets.

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The University is run by the Board of Governors and the University Senate, and is represented by a Chancellor and Rector/Vice-Chancellor.

Campus Power Plant 1.

720 King Edward ( Main campus distribution)

• • • • • • • •

2 Vickers D-type water tubes boilers (85,000 pph ea. @270psi) 1 Cleaver-Brooks water tube boiler (40,000pph ea. @270 psi) A 600-KW natural gas-fired generator A 1.5 MW steam turbine generator Snow melting equipment (3 units) 2 Sullair air compressors (50 hp) 3 Zeolite Softeners Miscellaneous types of auxiliary equipment

• • • •

A 1875 hp / 4160 volts Trane Chiller (2200 tons of refrig. R-123) A 850 hp / 600 volts York chiller (800 tons of refrig. R-123) A steam absorption unit / lithium bromide (1400 tons of refrig.), A set of 13 cooling towers

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2. 451 Smythe Road (Roger Guindon distribution) •

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New Trane heat-recovery chiller (540 tons) Older Trane heat recovery chiller (940 tons) Two cooling towers: twin 1000 tons capacity evaporative-type condensers with four 25 h.p. fans. Compressed air system: 2 Sullair screw-type compressors-25 h.p. /50 cfm and 1Devilbiss compressor-15 h.p./50 cfm Domestic Hot Water System: Pumps, and heat exchangers Domestic Cold Water System: Two booster pumps (25 and 20 h.p.) Steam Distribution: Condensate system consists of two 3 h.p. pumps

Energy Procurement and Management: •

The University is fully equipped with in-house flow meters and software systems for the monitoring and management of energy and utility consumption. -JOMITEK: Real-time Electrical Peak Management System, and Building Automation System. -UDO: Cataloguing direct flow meter readings. -METRIX: Utility management system used: for cataloguing and reporting on energy and utility consumption; for cost-avoidance analysis and forecasting; as a troubleshooting resource.

Information on Issues and Events: Environmental: The University of Ottawa is in the ongoing process of developing and improving upon our energy management initiatives, working to optimise efficiency and savings, as well as reducing emissions. In addition, we continue to improve upon and promote our public awareness program of energy conservation “The Wise-Use Utilities Program”. These projects are and will continue to work at reducing the amount and types of energy consumed. These projects will continue to lessen the impact the University has on the environment

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Environmental Training: Existing courses for employees have been enhanced, and new sessions introduced. Trends: We anticipate a significant increase in our FTE in the immediate future due to the elimination of grade 13 in Ontario secondary schools. The extent of this increase and its potential impact on the University is presently being assessed by an in-house panel. Our action plan/progress report will be updated based on the results. Special Events and Projects: 1. The University has already begun construction of a new sports facility scheduled to be opened for the year 2000 hockey season. 2. A new residence complex will begin construction within the next two years.

Retrofit History (1991-1999): Project Description Campus: Lighting Retrofit DHW Distribution Peak Load Management UDO UMP Grant Boiler Controls UMP Grant Wise-Use Utilities Program Vachon: Add Heating Capacity D’Iorio: Aquatic-Care Redesign Fumehood Optimisation Roger Guindon: Purified Water Plant Renewal Uses: CTE Renewal: Chiller Plant Optimisation Central Chilled Water FreeCooling Jock Turcot: Variable Speed Drives Heat Recovery: DeCelles 100 Thomas Moore Arts Building Marion Auditorium Vanier Library: HVAC Retrofit Morisset: HVAC Retrofit

Capital

Annual Savings

$2,400,000 $120,000 $150,000 $255,000 $100,000 $20,000

$450,000 $55,000 $100,000 $50,000 NA $200,000

$55,000

$26,000

$240,000 $15,000

$120,000 $140,000

$130,000

$40,000

$180,000 $420,000

$60,000 $80,000

$240,000

$65,000

$100,000

$25,000

$50,000 $70,000 $64,000 $84,000

$8,000 $19,000 $12,800 $17,280

$3,000,000 $4,500,000

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Section 2

ENERGY MANAGEMENT POLICY

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2.1 Commitment by Organisation In an attempt to reduce operating costs, while assisting Canadian governments in meeting Canada’s international commitment to stabilise greenhouse gas emissions, the Director of Physical Resources Mario Bouchard is pleased to acknowledge that our organisation is committed to undertaking economic measures to increase our organisation’s energy efficiency as a means of limiting the production of greenhouse gas emissions.

2.2 Energy Management and Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Targets In our attempt to curb university-generated emissions in accordance with the Kyoto Protocol, we aim to reduce our GHG’s to 6% below our base year of 1993 for the period spanning 2011 to 2015 (Kyoto time-equivalent).

2.3 Energy Management Objectives and Emission Reduction Initiatives • To improve the efficiency of energy use through low-cost opportunities by implementing: • Sound Operating and maintenance practices • Staff and student awareness programs • Green” purchasing policies • Monitoring and tracking systems • To reduce energy operating costs through performing retrofits when needed. • To continue to install Heat Recovery Systems wherever feasible. • The continuing effort to incorporate waste minimisation into our projects. • The installation of T8 lighting systems throughout the campus. • To develop new buildings which stretch current possibilities for efficient operation.

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2.4 Key Personnel Involved (Planning Team) To achieve the goals and objectives, The University of Ottawa has formed the following planning team: Name Mario Bouchard

Pierre de Gagné

David Ball

Title Director of Physical Resources

Roles/Responsibility Consultation, and endorsement

Energy and Environment Engineer Energy and Environment Co-ordinator

Project development and Administration Co-ordination and support

2.5 Additional Policy Information We at the University of Ottawa resolve to implement energy efficient measures through, demonstrating the mutually beneficial relationship between cost reduction and energy efficiency. All information presented in this document has been verified internally by Pierre de Gagné, the University’s Energy and Environment Engineer. In addition, all fuel consumption data has been verified by Metrix, i.e. our utility billing history.

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Section 3

ENERGY USE AND COSTS

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3.1 Energy Consumption and Costs Type of Energy Use Electricity ( kWh )

Natural Gas ( m3 )

Oil (L)

Vehicle Gas (L)

Natural Gas (from steam) (M3)

$4,038,447 64,379,526

$1,137,808.94 9,018,986

$201,617 974,692

$21,545 35,065

$388,882

$3,708,581 59,691,106

$925,318.21 8,456,919

$428,480 1,566,238

$22,425 37,805

$492,409

$3,815,654 59,835,006

$1,242,975 9,127,733

$12,484 64,731

$17,595 34,782

$423,183 8,504,154

Baseline Year Total Area (m2): FLE/FTE (Student): Actual: Spring: Summer: Fall: Winter: FLE/FTE (Employees): Total Cost ($): Consumption Intermediate

1993-94 356,929 23,695 1,731 4,349 20,801 19,850 3,450 $ 5,399,418

Year Total Area (m2) FLE/FTE (Student): Actual: Spring: Summer: Fall: Winter: FLE/FTE (Employees): Total Cost ($) Consumption Present

1995-96 364,792 23,238 1,830 4,470 19,465 20,027 3,558 $ 5,197,213

Year Total Area (m2) FLE/FTE ( Student): Actual: Spring: Summer: Fall: Winter: FLE/FTE (Employees): Total Cost ($) Consumption

1998-99 364,792 23,487 2,162 4,346 20,000 19,289 3,437 $ 5,511,891

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(con’t)

Forecasted Year

2011-2015

Total Area (m2) FLE/FTE (Student): Actual: Spring: Summer: Fall: Winter: FLE/FTE (Employees): Total Cost ($) Consumption

515,442 33,024 3,725 6,139 29,690 27,255 5,923 $ 5,441,000

Electricity ( kWh )

Natural Gas ( m3 )

Oil (L)

Vehicle gas (L)

$3,796,140 6,051,675

$1,069,539 8,477,846

$189,520 916,210

$20,252 32,961

Indirect Emissions Based on Electricity Consumption Year

Students (FTE)

Electricity Consumption (kWh)

(tonnes)

1993-1994

23,695

64,379,626

11,588

1995-1996

23,238

59,691,106

10,744

1998-1999

23,487

59,835,006

10,770

2011-2015

28,593

60,516,848

10,892

Note: Forecast = Target

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Co2

Natural Gas (from steam) (m3)

$ 365,549 7,619,969

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Indirect Emissions Based on Water-Associated Consumption of Electricity and Diesel Fuel Year

Water Consumption (m3)

Associated Energy (kWh)

Diesel Consumption (L)

Co2

N2O

CH4

(Tons)

(Tons)

(Tons)

Co2 Total (Tons)

93-94

751,485

168,856

3,241

8.9

0.0003

0.0002

8.9

95-96

727,118

170,772

3,084

8.5

0.0003

0.0002

8.5

98-99

561,810

148,980

2,970

8.1

0.0003

0.0002

8.1

20112015

706,396

158,724

3,047

8.4

0.0003

0.0002

8.4

Emissions Based on Natural Gas Consumption Year

Students

Co2

N2O

CH4

(FTE)

Gas Consumption (M3)

(tons)

(tons)

(tons)

Co2 Total (tons)

1993-1994

23,695

9,018,986

16,955

0.18

0.43

16,955.61

1995-1996

23,238

8,456,919

15,899

0.17

0.41

15,899.58

1998-1999

23,487

9,127,733

17,160

0.18

0.44

17,160.62

2011-2015

28,593

8,477,846

15,937

0.17

0.40

15,937.57

Note: Forecast = Target

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Emissions Based on Light (Distillate) Oil Consumption Year

Students

Co2

N2O

CH4

(FTE)

Oil Consumption (L)

(tons)

(tons)

(tons)

Co2 Total (tons)

1993-1994

23,695

974,692

2,758

0.13

0.06

2758.19

1995-1996

23,238

1,566,238

4,433

0.02

0.09

4433.11

1998-1999

23,487

64,731

184

0.001

0.0004

184.0014

2011-2015

28,593

916,210

2,593

.012

0.056

2595.068

Note: Forecast = Target

Emissions Based on Vehicle-Fuel Consumption Year

Students

Co2

N2O

CH4

(FTE)

Gas Consumption (L)

(tons)

(tons)

(tons)

Co2 Total (tons)

1993-1994

23,695

35,065

82.8

0.007

0.01

82.9

1995-1996

23,238

37,805

89.2

0.008

0.01

89.3

1998-1999

23,487

34,782

82.1

0.007

0.01

82.1

2011-2015

28,593

32,961

77.8

0.006

.008

77.8

Note: Forecast = Target

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Emissions Based on Natural Gas Consumption/Steam Production Year

Students

Gas consumption (M3)

Co2

No2

Ch4

Total Co2

(Tons)

(Tons)

(Tons)

(Tons)

1993-1994

23,695

8,106,350

15,239

0.16

0.39

15,240

1995-1996

23,238

8,484,633

15,951

0.17

0.41

15,952

1998-1999

23,487

8,504,154

15,984

0.17

0.41

15,985

2011-2015

28,593

7,619,969

14,325

0.15

0.037

14,325

Note: Forecast = Target

Total Emissions Intensity (Total Co2/Total FLE= T.E.I.) Year

Total Co2 (tonnes)

Student Employee T.E.I. FLE FLE

1993-1994 1995-1996 1998-1999

46,665 47,116 47,116

/ (23,695 + 3,450) = / (23,238 + 3,558) = / (23,487 + 3,437) =

1.7 1.8 1.8

356,929 364,792 364,792

Total Co2 (based on equal area) 46,665 46,079 46,079

2011-2015 43,865 Note: Forecast = Target

/ (28,593 + 3,522) =

1.4

515,442

24,564

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3.1.1.

Determination of Baseline Consumption and Cost Data

We chose our base year of 1993 due to an irregular increase in energy consumption between the years 1990 to 1993. This increase was due to the prolonged construction of the D’Iorio research building. Following its initial construction, D’Iorio became responsible for 25% of the campus’ energy consumption. Although the nature of the building necessitates a high level of energy consumption, these readings were significantly off target. One of the primary initiatives proposed as a solution to this problem was the re-designing and re-construction of the Aquatic Care facility within the D’Iorio building. The successful completion of this project in particular resulted in a 7580% reduction in water usage alone.

3.1.2.

Determination of Forecasted Consumption and Cost

We have calculated an average increase of 2.5% per year, in terms of energy consumption and cost. These calculations were derived based on two assumptions: 1. the consistent annual increase in student enrollment/campus expansion/increase in energy consumption. 2. Increases in student enrollment as a result of the elimination of grade 13 in Ontario secondary schools (Double Cohort).

3.2 Special Events and Other Variables The following are variables, which have influenced energy consumption and costs over the past few years: 1. • • •

Campus expansion: Arts Building: Built in 1996 (7,863 m2) D’Iorio: Built in 1993 (9,599 m2) Aquatic-Care: construction and commissioning

2. Social Sciences conference (1997): Two week duration, with an attendance of over 10,000 visitors.

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Section 4

ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIONS

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4.1 Past and Currently Undergoing Projects and Actions Project/ Action

Aquatic Care

T8 Lighting Retrofit

New Summer Boiler

Details of Project

Date Started

Date Completed

System Renewal for Operational Efficiencies

March 1994

March 1996

Replacing existing lights and ballasts with more efficient equalivalents

March 1993

January 1995

Addition of 40,000 pph, high pressure steam boiler capacity

October 1996

June 1997

Project Team (ESCO, inhouse )

Pierre de Gagné René Wegman (in-house) Pierre de Gagné Yves Jobin (in-house)

P. de Gagné Herb Dean

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Capital Invested

Cost Savings

Energy Cons. Savings

Co2 Savings (tonnes)

Obstacles Encountered

Cost Avoidance, benefits, offsets

$250,000

$126,000

1626 GJ energy 80,000 m3 - water

81.3

Bad installation of Phase 1 extended project

$2,400,000

$450,000

7000 MWh

1260

$980,000

$70,000

8000 GJ

400

Improved aquatic environment and research facilities -Reduction in maintenance of $70,000 over three years. -improved lighting quality -Reduced emissions -Increase in capacity necessary to preserve system redundancy

Building addition required

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4.1 Past and Currently Undergoing Projects and Actions (con’t) Project/ Action

Free Cooling

Regent Eco (air to air heat recovery)

Details of Project

Date Started

Date Completed

Chilled water producing water side economizer

November 1996

February 1997

Maintenancefree ventilation system heat recovery with temperature efficiency of 85+.

February 1994

Project Team (ESCO, inhouse )

Capital Invested

Cost Savings

Energy Consump tion Savings

Co2 Savings (tonnes)

Obstacles Encountered

Cost Avoidance, benefits, offsets

P. de Gagné

$240,000

$65,000

1000 MWh

180

Approach of 0.6 Celsius achieved

$380,000

$90,000

11,250 GJ

563

Commissioning revealed performance less than anticipated but manufacturer modified to suit. New technology to North America with slow acceptance by local consultants

H. Major

Systems being converted on an ongoing basis

P.de Gagné Herb Dean

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Temperature efficiencies of 90% achieved. No defrost cycle to –40.

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4.2 Proposed Actions and Projects Proposed Action/ Project

Air compressor

Motion Sensor Installation in four major buildings on campus

New Energy-Efficient Chiller

Purpose/ Objective

Expected Start and End Dates

Project Team (ESCO, in-house)

Potential Capital Cost

Potential Cost Savings

Potential Co2 Savings (tonnes)

$20,000

$14,000

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-Restore Redundancy -Generate Savings

Jan. 30, 2000 To Feb 20, 2000

P. de Gagné

Reduce emissions

March 2000 To March 2001

D. Ball P. de Gagné Frank Gilmore

$60,000

$20,000

60

Replace obsolete CFC chiller

February 2000

P. de Gagné

$900,000

$92,000

275

-Elimination of CFC’s -More reliable chilled water production

$450,000

$100,000

280

Elimination of CFC’s

Reverse Osmosis-based laboratory purified water.

$100,000

$30,000

90

Eliminate high maintenance steam stills

-Save energy/reduce emissions -Replace obsolete CFC chiller Reduce emission/save energy

August 2000

Reduced MTCE

D. Ball

Herb Dean

Additional Energy Efficient Chiller

Cost Avoidance, benefits, offsets

P. de Gagné Herb Dean

April 2000 To July 2000

P. de Gagné

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4.3 Training, Communication, Awareness Programs • The following is a description of staff training and energy management, climate change, and environmental protection: The University houses an “Emergency Response Team” that is on standby 24 hours a day in case of chemical spills and/or environmental hazards. These volunteers are equipped with pagers for quick response time, and have been sufficiently trained to handle potential emergency situations on campus grounds. • The following is a description of our staff and student communication and awareness program: The Wise-Use of Utilities Program was developed in 1996 as a propaganda-based energy conservation initiative, and continues to be promoted in response to the consistent turnover in students. The program provides information and suggestions for conserving energy. From posters to bookmarks, the Wise-Use of Utilities Program continues to help conserve energy via the dissemination of information. In addition, there is a financial incentive in the form a telephone hot line. If a student or staff member discover energy being unnecessarily wasted, and subsequently report this to the Physical Resource Service hotline, their name will be entered into a draw, resulting in a winner every month who receives a cash prize of $100.00.

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Section 5

FUTURE REPORTING

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Section 5 - Future Reporting

As part of The University of Ottawa’s commitment to energy management and to its membership in the Energy Innovators Initiative, the Physical Resource Service will submit a progress report annually to the Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and to Canada’s Climate Change Voluntary Challenge & Registry Inc. (VCR Inc.). The report will include at minimum: • Updated Organization Profile • Updated Energy Management Policy • Updated Energy Use and Costs • Energy Management Projects Completed, Undergoing, and Proposed

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