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In the coming weeks, visitors to TRU will see many trenches being dug. The work will, at times, disrupt both foot and vehicle traffic and likely spark a bit of frustration, as these sorts of disruptions usually do.
But it’s for a good cause, and I hope once people understand the purpose, they will find a measure of patience for the work. It’s all being done in the interest of sustainability and making our planet a better place to live.
These disruptions are part of TRU’s commitment to become carbon zero by 2030. TRU has partnered with Creative Energy to build one of the most advanced low-carbon district energy systems (LCDES) in the world. The LCDES project is part of TRU’s Campus Strategic Sustainability Plan.
TRU’s greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions is natural gas used for heating. The new system will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all campus buildings by 95 per cent, according to Creative Energy. Nearby buildings owned by the City of Kamloops, such as the Tournament Capital Centre and the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, are also expected to connect to this system.
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