Innovation Summer 2025

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS | 2024-2025

DEMAND CONTROL VENTILATION (DCV) SYSTEM The University of BC’s (UBC) demand control ventilation (DCV) system in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Centre on the Vancouver campus is an innovative approach to energy efficiency. Previously, labs used constant outdoor air volumes, leading to significant energy waste. The DCV system integrates with the building management system (BMS) and uses real-time pollutant monitoring and heating/cooling demand data to dynamically adjust ventilation based on actual needs. This ensures optimal energy use while maintaining safety and performance. The system saves 480 MWh of electricity, 464 GJ of thermal energy, and reduces 28 tCO2e emissions annually. With incentives from FortisBC and BC Hydro, it achieves a simple payback of 2.6 years. UBC’s DCV project showcases the potential for innovative, high-performance systems to improve energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact, offering a scalable model for similar facilities. Company: UBC Participant: Jaelim Jeon, P.Eng. P hoto : S ubmittd by UBC

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