New and Existing Buildings 

The University of Prince Edward Island has incorporated a number of energy efficient and sustainable technoligies in the new buildings on campus as well as in retrofits of existing buildings. In addition to the iniatives undertaken below, additional and/or modifications to control systems were also included to ensure more energy efficient operation.Below are some of the other  initiatives undertaken so far:

Bill and Denise Andrew Hall

Andrew Hall is the newest residence on campus and was completed in 2006. Andrew Hall is a co-ed residence and is one of the most efficient buildings on campus. Andrew Hall received approval under the Government of Canada's Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP) indicating that the building is 58% more efficient then the base standard building. The building includes the following features:

• Geothermal based heating and cooling (heat pumps)
• Heat recovery on the fresh air ventilation system
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) utilized on larger motor loads
• Energy efficient window glazing

Duffy Science Centre

This building houses biology and environmental studies and was retrofitted in 2005. Originally built in 1966, the building was refurbished to include modern lab and teaching faclities. In the construction of this building, the following initiatives were used:

• Georthermal based chilled water cooling system
• High efficiency interior lighting
• High efficiency electric motors used on mechanical systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) utilized on larger motor loads
• Energy efficient window glazing

Don and Marion McDougall Hall

This new state of the art facility opened in January 2008 and houses the School of Business. It includes teaching, meeting and office space. McDougall Hall received approval under the Government of Canada's Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP) indicating that the building is 29% more efficient then the base standard building. The building includes the following features:

• Geothermal based chilled water cooling system
• Re-use of Marion Hall which resulted in reduced waste going to landfill
• High efficiency electric motors used on mechanical systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) utilized on larger motor loads
• Energy efficient window glazing

Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre 

This building is used for research in Nutriscience and Health in partnership with the National Research Council and Agriculture Canada. Construction was completed in 2006. The building includes the following features:

• Heat recovery on laboratory 100% exhaust system
• High efficiency interior lighting
• High efficiency electric motors used on mechanical systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) utilized on larger motor loads
• Energy efficient window glazing

Atlantic Veterinary College

The AVC was opened in 1985 and houses the School of Veterinary Medicine at UPEI. The facility includes a large animal hospital, a small animal hospital, teaching facilities, research facilities, office space and meeting space. Computer services is also housed in the building. The building includes the following features:

• Heat recovery on laboratory 100% exhaust system
• High efficiency interior lighting
• High efficiency electric motors used on mechanical systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) utilized on larger motor loads
• Heat recovery utilized on non-laboratory air handling systems
• Utilization of the central cooling plant instead of installing separate chillers in the AVC expansions (2007-09)
• Energy efficient window glazing

For more information on energy efficiency on campus, check here.