Deep GHG Emissions and Energy Reductions at the Richmond's Main Library and Cultural Centre
Type of initiative
Sector
Energy
Project value$1,669,800
Project Type
Capital Project
Grant amount$750,000
Program type
MCIP
Municipality
,
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
0
Project timeline
2017 - 2022
Project number
15626
Description
The Centre was constructed in 1992 and a majority of its systems and equipment are scheduled to be replaced in the near future. As result of this needed renewal, the City contracted a mechanical and renewable energy consultant to determine what type of replacements and upgrades were feasible, and what level of energy and GHG emissions reductions was possible to achieve. In addition, since a nearby building is planned to be removed in the next two years, the City wanted to evaluate the potential for installing a renewable energy geo-exchange system in its former footprint to further reduce conventional energy use and GHG emissions. An initial concept and cost estimate assessment was completed in September 2017, which has been used to guide the project’s overall direction and mechanical design.The project is planned to be conducted in a phased approach, with three main project objectives; increasing the energy efficiency of the building, reducing the building’s GHG emissions, and improving the operational efficiency of the building’s heating and cooling systems.