| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.69 |
| Liaison | Stephanie MacPhee |
| Submission Date | April 6, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Dalhousie University
IN-26: Innovation C
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
IDEA Project
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
Under the IDEA Project, Dalhousie is building two new buildings and retrofitting three buildings on our Sexton campus. As part of this effort there is over $4.5 million dollars worth of sustainability specific elements including 150 kw building solar system connected via software with 250 kWh of Battery Storage for research and operational (microgrid); geo-exchange field used for building heating and cooling and process water cooling (backed up with hot water DE system); air quality station brought into the BAS, rain water cisterns used for toilet flushing but also research; enhanced building envelope features including triple pane windows; extra insulation and air leakage testing; an active green corridor for cycling and pedestrians, with research sensors embedded in the design; a green roof built for teaching and operations; educational initiatives; more detailed level of smart metering connected to EMIS, and many energy efficient systems.
The IDEA project is close to completion and will be officially opening in the summer - fall/2018.
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Research
Buildings
Energy
Buildings
Energy
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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