UVic District Energy Plant
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Consolidation, efficient equipment, and passive design bring big energy savings By Esteban Matheus
The University of Victoria’s new district energy plant (DEP) replaces a system of outdated and inefficient boilers scattered throughout the campus with a consolidated system serving 32 buildings, and a 27.5 MW capacity of thermal heat.
Site plan
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1. The new DEP consolidates operations into one location: a glazed box open on the north and east sides to allow people to look inside. 2. Intake louvres are visible on the north facade of the plant. The three stacks are tied to the three boilers inside.
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FALL 2020 | BC FOCUS
