Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 67.27
Liaison Jesse Russell
Submission Date Dec. 30, 2024

STARS v3.0

Canadore College
IL-67: Innovation C

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00
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Name of the innovative outcome, program, or initiative:
Cogeneration Plant

Does the innovation represent a new, extraordinary, unique, ground-breaking, or uncommon outcome, program, or initiative that addresses a sustainability challenge and is not covered by an existing credit?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the innovation:

Launched in late fall 2024, the new cogeneration (CoGen) system at Canadore College represents a significant advancement in energy efficiency and sustainability. Although it has yet to produce energy, starting this week, it is projected to generate a technical output of 350 kWh, equating to an estimated 2,606,100 kWh per year when operating at an 85% theoretical capacity. This innovative system integrates advanced controls and redundancy features, aligning with Canadore College's commitment to energy resilience and sustainable development.


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