U of T Central Steam Plant Electric Boiler Upgrade
Under construction · Ontario · Last reported Nov 2025
Source: University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is upgrading its central steam plant by decommissioning one gas-fired boiler and installing two new electric electrode steam boilers. These new boilers will serve as the primary heat source for the St. George campus, reducing reliance on natural gas and cutting fossil fuel consumption by 75%. The upgrade is part of Project Leap, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions b
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas, Education, Government, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- University of Toronto
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Description | The University of Toronto is upgrading its central steam plant by decommissioning one gas-fired boiler and installing two new electric electrode steam boilers. These new boilers will serve as the primary heat source for the St. George campus, reducing reliance on natural gas and cutting fossil fuel consumption by 75%. The upgrade is part of Project Leap, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50% by the end of 2027. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Canada |
State | Ontario |
City | Toronto |
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Source | University of Toronto |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas, Education, Government, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2025-11-16 |
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