Carlie Connolly, Red Deer Express
August 9, 2017
Summary
Construction on a new Alternative Energy Lab for Red Deer College begins today.
The lab will be utilized for teaching, demonstration and applied research related to alternative energy opportunities.
“The Alternative Energy Lab will be an innovative learning space that will give RDC students hands-on experiences to build familiarity and confidence with alternative energy systems,” said Joel Ward, RDC president and CEO. “Over 1,000 RDC students will benefit from the lab each year, especially those in the fields of engineering technology, electrician, instrumentation technician and carpentry.”
In addition to the new lab, the Alternative Energy Initiative includes generating alternative energy on main campus through solar panels and a combined heat and power unit, and continuing RDC’s ongoing energy conservation strategy with the conversion of all exterior lighting to LED lighting.
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