{"id":75572,"date":"2025-07-22T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=75572"},"modified":"2025-07-21T21:52:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T01:52:16","slug":"confederation-college-recognized-as-energy-efficiency-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/22\/confederation-college-recognized-as-energy-efficiency-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"Confederation College Recognized as Energy Efficiency Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\">Confederation College has been recognized as one of Ontario\u2019s top post-secondary institutions for improvements in energy efficiency, achieving third place for overall year-over-year gains among 36 participating colleges and universities. The College ranked second for improvements in gas efficiency and fourth in electricity efficiency, demonstrating significant momentum in its sustainability and cost-saving efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\">The rankings were announced at the Climate Challenge Network\u2019s (CCNet) 2025 Top Energy Performing Universities and Colleges webinar, held on June 4. Confederation College also ranked 10th in overall energy efficiency among participating colleges and 11th when including universities, reflecting steady progress as part of its broader climate commitments. \u201cThese rankings reflect the dedication and innovation of our facilities team, particularly in optimizing existing systems,\u201d said Michelle Salo, President of Confederation College. \u201cEnergy efficiency is a core element of our commitment to sustainability and climate resilience.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\">Key improvements included, enhanced biomass efficiency and incremental upgrades to the existing Building Automation System (BAS), made possible through the utilization of internal technical expertise. Following the recent completion of a comprehensive energy study and strategic action plan, a range of impactful energy initiatives are now in motion. Several projects have already begun, while others are in development and scheduled for future rollout. Together, they are projected to deliver substantial cost savings and drive long-term sustainability across operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\">Increased energy efficiency directly benefits the College by lowering utility costs\u2014funds that can be reinvested into academic programs, student supports and infrastructure. It also helps reduce pressure on Ontario\u2019s power grid and lowers greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a more stable and sustainable energy future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\">All renovation and retrofit projects at Confederation College prioritize energy efficiency, maximizing both environmental and economic outcomes within available budgets. These efforts align with the College\u2019s broader commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as its long-term target to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\">For more information about Confederation College\u2019s sustainability efforts, visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.confederationcollege.ca\/sustainability\">www.confederationcollege.ca\/sustainability<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Confederation College has been recognized as one of Ontario\u2019s top post-secondary institutions for improvements in energy efficiency, achieving third place for overall year-over-year gains among 36 participating colleges and universities. The College ranked second for improvements in gas efficiency and fourth in electricity efficiency, demonstrating significant momentum in its sustainability and cost-saving efforts. 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