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Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario awards Certificate of Recognition - Environmental Communication Options/Huff Strategy

Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario awards Certificate of Recognition

Jun 4th, 2007 3:52 AM

Media Release – For Immediate Release Attention News/Assignment Editors * High resolution photos available State-of-the-art technology results in big energy savings at Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (North Campus) Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario awards Certificate of Recognition (Etobicoke, Ontario, June 4, 2007) Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario Peter Love presented a Certificate of Recognition to Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning today for their energy conservation efforts at their North Campus. Humber has just completed the installation of a unique, new cooling system which is 50% more energy efficient than the old cooling system, and is expected to save over $100,000 in energy and operating costs, and reduce green house gas emissions by 280 tonnes each year. Called the Hartman Loop, the new cooling system is the first installation of its kind in Canada. It is a dynamic control strategy that electronically co-ordinates the operation of the chillers, pumps, and cooling towers as an integrated system. The programming involved in this technology takes all the factors that contribute to producing and distributing chilled water, and calculates and adjusts equipment automatically to optimize equipment performance and minimize energy consumption. Additionally, this system is free of harmful, ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons. Mr. Love and Humber President-elect John Davies, who hosted the event and accepted the certificate on behalf of Humber, flipped the switch and turned-on the Hartman Loop at the certificate presentation today. Mr. Love addressed the crowd; “Humber is to be commended for their energy conservation efforts. They are creating tomorrow’s leaders by demonstrating leadership and innovation, helping to build a culture of conservation in Ontario.” “It is imperative that Humber lead the way in sustainability and new technology,” said Mr. Davies. “By using state-of-the-art technology, we are benefiting the environment and reducing our operating costs, while creating a comfortable learning environment.” -30- For further information, contact: Ilena Aldini-Messina – 416-675-6622 ext. 5479, Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning OPA/Conservation Bureau Media Hotline – 416-969-6307 Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning A leader in polytechnic education, Humber offers innovative, career-focused learning opportunities. It provides over 350 programs including: bachelor’s degree, diploma, certificate, apprenticeship and postgraduate programs. Humber serves 18,000 full-time and 55,000 part-time learners, as well as more than 15,000 employees in custom corporate training. Its strong partnerships with employers, as well as transfer agreements with 45 universities and colleges, help students to build a foundation for lifelong success. Over 90 per cent of Humber students find employment within six months of graduating. The Conservation Bureau is an office of the Ontario Power Authority. It was established in 2005 to develop, coordinate and stimulate electricity conservation and demand management by planning, designing and implementing comprehensive programs that foster a culture of conservation across the province (www.conservationbureau.on.ca).