Dual-energy at the heart of the energy transition – Decarbonization project at Collège Bourget
87%
GHG reduction
$3.1M
in financial incentives
$176,000
in annual savings
Collège Bourget, located in Rigaud, is a private educational institution welcoming approximately 1,800 primary and secondary students. The college consists in several buildings, some of which are over a century old. The school complex spans more than 38,000 m², including teaching pavilions, student residences, an arena and two sports complexes.
Challenges and objectives
With the support of SOFIAC (Société de financement et d’accompagnement en performance énergétique), E’nergys was able to offer Collège Bourget a major project perfectly aligned with its ambitions. The management team, seeking financing solutions to renew mechanical assets that had reached the end of their service life, also wanted to take a strong stand for the environment. Energy efficiency thus emerged as the ideal path: an approach that allows for the modernization of infrastructure, a sustainable reduction in operating costs and the fulfillment of their commitment to the energy transition. The objectives:
- Intelligently decarbonize heating production
- Reduce GHG emissions by at least 50%
- Rethink heat production to reduce energy costs
- Replace electromechanical equipment at the end of its service life
Our solution
E’nergys developed an ambitious decarbonization project by focusing on a strategic combination of dual-energy and heat pumps, allowing the College to begin a sustainable energy transition, while modernizing its infrastructure. This approach integrates several structural measures carefully selected to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, optimize the performance of mechanical systems and maximize energy gains. The following actions were implemented as part of the project.
- Optimization of heating production
- Optimization of the main pavilion’s ventilation unit
- Retro-commissioning of mechanical systems (RCx)
- Rate optimization and consolidation of electrical meters
- Peak demand management (PDM)
- Modernization of the kitchen hood
Results achieved
Reduction in energy costs and GHG emissions
The project resulted in a reduction of the college’s overall energy bill by more than 12% and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by more than 87%.
Simplified operations
The modernization of electromechanical systems and the addition of centralized control allows a simplified operation of energy systems.
Better utilization of energy already consumed
By adding an electric boiler operating during off-peak hours, the college can now maximize the use of the energy made available through its electrical peak demand.
2025-2026
Years of completion
Institutional – Schools
Sector
$4.8M
Investment
$176,000
Annual Savings
$3.1M
Financial Incentives
87 %
GHG Emission Reduction
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