Carleton University
Summary
Over 25 students from Carleton University’s Sustainable Energy program recently participated in a field trip to the Zibi District Energy System, which provides heating and cooling to a community near downtown Ottawa-Gatineau. The visit offered a unique opportunity for policy and engineering students to learn about the interacting technological and societal factors involved in realizing a real-world sustainability project.
The tour was led by Ashley Graham, Sustainability Director at Theia Partners, and Taryn Glancy, Project Manager at Zibi Canada. Together, they provided a comprehensive overview of the district energy system. Students gained insight into the technical characteristics of the system, including the integration of waste energy sources and thermal exchange technologies.
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