Campus Facilities & Sustainability
Utility Management
Supervisor: Shiv Tangri
Phone: 416-979-5000 ext. 2775
s2tangri@ryerson.ca
Energy Efficiency |
In recent years, market conditions have caused utility prices to fluctuate widely, increasing incentives to conserve energy. Monitoring of utility consumption and fully understanding the university’s consumption profile is the first step in energy conservation. As well, proper maintenance of equipment increases efficiency and significantly offsets energy costs. Ryerson has been through one round of energy retrofits to ensure the equipment runs as efficiently as possible. We are looking again at ways to save energy and promote responsible energy consumption at Ryerson. | |
Heating |
Ryerson’s primary heat source is steam, which is received at the edge of the campus and is distributed throughout Ryerson’s buildings. Heat exchangers located in campus buildings use the steam to heat air or water. Our staff ensure the steam pressure is regulated properly throughout the system and maintain the appliances and traps on the lines.
Even though natural gas is used in remote buildings for heating, its use on campus is limited primarily to local heating through rooftop units, water heating and other gas-fired appliances. |
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Cooling |
Buildings are primarily cooled using chilled water generated in the basement of the Library building. Heat exchangers across campus use the water to cool air, which is then circulated through the buildings.
The Ryerson Business Building uses “deep lake” water cooling, supplied by Enwave District Energy. This innovative technique cools air with ice-cold water taken from the depths of Lake Ontario. |
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Electricity |
Purchased power is delivered by the Toronto Hydro Electric System and comes to each building on campus from a variety of distribution points. Larger campus buildings have multiple entry points and dedicated switch gear. Many buildings are also supported by emergency generators which can provide enough energy for emergency building systems and sensitive research in the event of a power failure. | |
Water |
Water is supplied by the municipality and is fed to the campus at several entry points in the city’s distribution grid. |
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