Climate ready
Net-zero emissions by 2050
From opening day, the Scotia Place will take climate action by how its designed, constructed and operated. The facility will increase energy efficiency 40 per cent and increase water efficiency 35 per cent, over and above national building codes. It is designed to adapt to Calgary’s changing climate, regardless of flood, heat or hail.
The venue is designed so it can transition to full electrification at any point in time, during its operational life.
Scotia Place will meet The City of Calgary’s Sustainability Policy and is targeting LEED Silver as part of its sustainability strategy.
Climate action design highlights
Scotia Place demonstrates a commitment to the vision, goals and targets of Calgary’s path to net-zero by 2050 and contributes to a climate resilient city.
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Energy efficiency
The facilities will connect to Calgary District Heating, include demand-controlled ventilation systems, solar panels, energy recovery systems, high-efficiency cooling plant, and a high-performance building envelope. These features will reduce overall energy use up to 40 per cent over building code standards.
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Water conservation
Indoor water use will be reduced by thirty-five per cent, designing over and above building code standards, through low-flow fixtures. Outdoor water use will be reduced by using responsible landscaping designs that requires less water. Landscaping will also use grey water through the water reclamation systems and improved stormwater management systems.
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Climate adaptation
The building design is adaptable and is protected (including the event seating bowl) from natural events, such as river flooding, extreme heat, forest fire smoke, and severe storms and hail.
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Construction waste management
At least 80 per cent of the construction waste will be diverted from the landfill.
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Net-Zero emissions by 2050
The opening-day design includes larger electrical services, space for more electrical substations, and capacity to increase electrical distribution. The building can accommodate improved and modern technologies when they become available to convert from primarily gas-powered equipment and machinery to electric, overtime.
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