The University of Lethbridge spends approximately $5 million annually in utility costs. Climate change, electricity infrastructure challenges, geopolitical conflict, and public awareness of energy efficiency are impacting government regulation and the cost of energy. Through the Sustainability Action Plan, the University has identified areas where the University strives to improve sustainability on campus. The University of Lethbridge would like to take an active role to show commitment and leadership in programs that achieve substantial and measurable environmental and financial improvements.
To manage energy performance, the University of Lethbridge would like to make some basic changes in the technologies adopted and in the setting of internal policies and procedures. The development of an Energy Management Plan is an integral part of addressing the environmental, social and regulatory changes taking place in society.
