UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
NERGY EFFICIENCY
Alberta, Canada

The University of Alberta has undertaken a major lighting retrofit project across more than 40 campus buildings as part of its broader conservation program to reduce electricity consumption and lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Launched in May 2004, the project involved a comprehensive redesign and replacement of outdated lighting systems, including the upgrade of older technologies such as T12 fluorescents and incandescent bulbs to more efficient T5, T8, and LED lighting. Additional measures included the installation of low-wattage lamps, underdrive ballasts, and improvements to luminaire efficiency through specular reflectors, prismatic lenses, and repositioned lamp holders.

To further enhance energy savings, the university implemented advanced lighting controls—such as motion and photo sensors, multi-level switching, and time clocks—to reduce unnecessary operating hours.

This initiative maximized electricity savings and significantly reduced GHG emissions, reinforcing the University of Alberta’s commitment to sustainability and responsible energy use on campus.