The Project Synopsis:

The green campus project involves developing innovative strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions within academic institutions. This effort incorporates the University of Canada West (UCW) campuses as case studies, combining a data-driven modelling approach for on-campus energy management with an off-campus student commuting model.

The project will use a data-driven approach to create emission reduction scenarios suitable for the dynamic settings of academic institutions, including their schedules, infrastructure, and location. Testing advanced emission management techniques can provide a scalable framework that can be applied to universities and other organizations as university campuses work toward becoming institutional leaders in sustainability by integrating green practices into campus operations.

Objectives:

• Comprehensive Carbon Footprint Assessment
• Data-Driven Energy Optimization
• Sustainable Transportation Strategies

Funding agency:

This project is funded by the MITACS Clean Tech Program.

Partners:

University of Canada West (UCW)

Co-Principal Investigators:

RESEARCHERS AT CREATE: