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New electric boilers at McMaster University will reduce campus carbon emissions 23 per cent

By District Energy posted 07-18-2023 06:58

  

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Two electric boilers being installed at McMaster will reduce campus carbon emissions 23 per cent from 2020 levels, a major step toward the university’s net zero decarbonization goal that aligns with McMaster’s 2022-26 Sustainability Strategy.

The boilers are the latest of McMaster’s ongoing sustainability efforts, campus initiatives and multidisciplinary research. These include developing new low-carbon energy technology, composting across campus, planting a carbon-sink forest, and welcoming a new leader with a track record of driving sustainable change.

Reducing overall campus emissions 75 per cent by 2030 is a major part of the university’s Net Zero Carbon Roadmap. From renewable energy initiatives to smart buildings, McMaster is investing in and working toward a greener future, says McMaster President David Farrar.

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