University of Victoria | Integrated Energy Master Plan

A master plan and feasibility study were performed for the University of Victoria (UVic) to determine the best approaches for carbon reduction, overall energy conservation, and strategies for campus growth. The university was not equipped with extensive building energy metering or energy consumption data, so extensive research and documentation had to be developed.

Integral Group provided low/Zero Carbon screening, mechanical, electrical, and sustainability consulting services in the Integrated Energy Master Plan for UVic. The Integral Group team reviewed and analyzed various low carbon district energy systems, fuel sources and renewable energy systems, and building-by-building analysis to establish the optimal set of low carbon energy plant options.

Creating the master plan gave UVic the tools to move forward in its energy goals. In the future, UVic could subsequently select an energy plant to build the low-carbon district energy system. In addition, new campus buildings were provided with low-energy design guidelines to allow future growth while keeping ongoing energy consumption low. Once completed, the district energy system saves approximately 6,500 tons of carbon and will enable UVic to achieve its energy and carbon reduction goals.