On October 24, Enbridge Gas Distribution (Enbridge) presented Durham College (DC) with a plaque and energy retrofit rebate cheque in recognition of the college’s successful energy conservation initiatives. Matthew Cannon, energy solutions consultant with Enbridge, made the presentation at the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food (CFF), Whitby campus, to DC Facilities Management department members Tanya Roberts, sustainability coordinator; Stephen Cassar, building automation technologist; Ryan Way, facilities maintenance technician; and Doug Crossman, manager, Mechanical Systems and Energy.

The efforts recognized by Enbridge fall under DC’s Conservation and Demand Management plan, which is part of the college’s overall commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. To reduce energy consumption on campus, DC recently implemented Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) in the CFF.

DCV allows the building’s systems to automatically adjust the amount of air exchange inside the CFF by controlling the amount of fresh air coming in and exhaust air leaving. This reduction in air exchange translates to lower energy usage by decreasing the amount of air that requires heating, cooling, humidification or dehumidification.

Environmental responsibility is a key focus for DC, which has been implementing changes to increase green activities and operationalize sustainability programs across the college.