Monday, November 3, 2026
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
University of British Columbia

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The Smart Energy Vancouver Facilities Tour offers an inside look at cutting-edge energy innovation across British Columbia. Participants will explore sustainable campus energy at UBC, low-carbon district energy at Oakridge, hydrogen fueling infrastructure at HTEC, and advanced clean energy research and testing at Powertech Labs, highlighting real-world solutions driving the transition to a low-carbon future.

8:30 am Registration & Pick Up
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre

9:30 am - 10:30 am

University of British Columbia

Starting at UBC, we’ll explore their innovative energy infrastructure.

• SHED Project: The SHED Project demonstrates innovative building design and energy efficiency strategies, serving as a living lab for sustainable construction and operations.
• Campus Energy Centre (CEC): The CEC is UBC’s central hub for campus energy generation, combining efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in district heating and cooling.
• Bioenergy Research and Demonstration Facility (BRDF): The BRDF showcases cutting-edge bioenergy technologies, converting biomass into renewable energy and advancing research in sustainable energy systems.

11 :15 am – 12:00 pm

Oakridge Energy

We’ll explore the collaborative approach to delivering sustainable district energy solutions with Oakridge Energy – A partnership between Corix Utilities & Creative energy.

• Oakridge Energy is a large low-carbon district energy system that will provide space heating, domestic water heating, and space cooling to meet the needs of the entire multi-billion dollar Oakridge Park development with the ability to expand and meet the needs of surrounding developments. The Oakridge Park development is one of the largest mixed use developments under construction in North America.
• The project will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by over 70% compared to traditional solutions, and improve energy security in a manner that maximizes opportunities for residents, businesses and institutions. Utilizing geothermal-exchange technology along with modern heating and cooling technology, the project will be the first district energy system to meet the City of Vancouver’s Low-Carbon Energy System requirements.

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
HTEC's Hydrogen Fueling Station

The tour will then visit HTEC’s Hydrogen Fueling Station, a key step in building Canada’s clean hydrogen network and showcasing the future of zero-emission transportation. Hydrogen fueling stations represent a critical link in enabling zero-emission mobility, supporting the deployment of fuel cell vehicles where battery electrification alone can’t meet the demand. They demonstrate how hydrogen infrastructure integrates into broader clean energy systems, advancing decarbonization across transportation and heavy industry.

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Powertech Labs Inc.

The tour concludes at Powertech Labs Inc., one of North America’s leading clean energy and technology testing facilities, where cutting-edge research and innovation support utilities, clean energy, and industrial sectors worldwide. At Powertech Labs, participants will see firsthand how advanced testing, research, and demonstration projects are accelerating clean technology development. From hydrogen and battery systems to grid modernization and EV integration, the facility showcases real-world solutions driving the transition to a low-carbon energy future. Powertech Labs Inc.