U of G gets $26m to fight climate change
Ontario is funding energy improvements at college and university campuses across the province.
This investment is part of the province’s Climate Change Action Plan and is funded by proceeds from the province’s cap on pollution and carbon market.
The University of Guelph will receive almost $26 million for:
- installing energy-efficient windows and high-efficiency boiler replacements;
- larger retrofits, upgrades and new construction for projects that achieve significant emissions reductions and/or demonstrate innovative approaches to increase campus sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas pollution; and
- projects that reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs through interest-free loans
Ontario’s carbon market proceeds are required by law to be invested in programs that help households, businesses and public institutions reduce greenhouse gas pollution.
