Strategic Energy Management Plan

UNBC's Energy Management Program is largely supported by BC Hydro. BC Hydro provides funding for a dedicated Energy Manager, incentives for energy efficiency projects, and access to a large network of Energy Specialists, Managers and consultants in BC. The UNBC energy portfolio covers all UNBC owned and operated facilities including the Prince George Campus, Terrace Campus, Quesnel River Research Centre, and Wood Innovation Research Lab in downtown Prince George, a total of 22 buildings. The total annual energy costs in fiscal year 2020 were $1.64 million. 

UNBC has completed dozens of energy efficiency projects over the past 11 years which have helped us reduce our electricity use by 40% and natural gas consumption by 24% from the 2010 baseline, resulting in utility cost savings of $3.2 million and $2.6 million respectively.

UNBC has prepared a Strategic Energy Management Plan (SEMP) for each financial year since 2011-12 with energy reporting included for the previous financial year. These are available to view below.