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Net Zero Transition Study: Fire Hall 18

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The City of Calgary is embarking on a significant renovation project for Huntington Hills Fire Station #18, aiming to enhance the facility’s energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with JLL, involves a comprehensive Net Zero Transition Feasibility Study to identify optimal pathways for decarbonizing the fire station.

The study evaluates four distinct options, each designed to achieve specific energy and carbon reduction goals. These options include measures such as upgrading HVAC systems, improving building insulation, installing energy-efficient appliances, and integrating renewable energy solutions like solar PV and geothermal systems. The recommended approach, known as the Optimized Hybrid, combines the best elements of energy efficiency and carbon reduction strategies to provide significant emissions reductions and cost savings.

By implementing these measures, Fire Station #18 would be on a pathway to achieve a 65% reduction in operational emissions by 2050, contributing to the City of Calgary’s broader sustainability goals and setting a precedent for future municipal building projects.

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