Feasibility analysis, energy loop for MIL Campus
Photo credit: Amélie Philibert
This project aims to capture heat from wastewater to heat buildings, using a heat pump system connected to a sewer collector. A feasibility study will analyze the energy recovery potential and technical characteristics of this infrastructure, as well as its benefits in terms of reducing GHG emissions. This feasibility study is being carried out in partnership with the City of Montreal (component not subsidized by the Fund).
Grant $18,860
Category Building
Type University
Organization Université de Montréal
Year 2025
Status In progress
56,682
Leverage effects generated.
Photo credit: Stéphane Groleau
18
%Estimated residual GHG reduction.
Photo credit: Stéphane Groleau
Exploiting the heat recovery potential of wastewater
A study to recover energy from the Dollard collector
The infrastructure planned by the Université de Montréal and the Ville de Montréal is designed to recover energy from the Dollard collector on the MIL Campus. The thermal energy captured by a system of heat pumps installed in an infrastructure connected to the collector would be used to heat the buildings of the Université de Montréal Science Complex, as well as the buildings of a future Ville de Montréal real estate project, with the aim of reducing their energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A feasibility study is to be carried out to define this infrastructure project in greater detail.
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Quote from Université de Montréal general management
This project is both a technical innovation and an extraordinary opportunity for the Université de Montréal to put forward concrete solutions to meet its carbon neutrality objectives by 2040. The proposed solution, which will recover thermal energy from a wastewater collector to heat buildings, is an eloquent example of the resilience of our infrastructures and how they can adapt to climate change. The Université de Montréal is pleased to collaborate with its valued partners, the Ville de Montréal and the MELCCFP, on this feasibility study, made possible by the Greater Montreal Climate Fund.
Alain Boilard
General Manager – Major Infrastructure Projects – Université de Montréal
