Humber Polytechnic’s North Campus has officially transitioned from a 1970s-era steam heating system to a modern, low-temperature hot water network.

This new system began heating all North Campus buildings in November 2025 and enables the use of low-carbon electric boilers and heat pumps. Project SWITCH is expected to reduce campus carbon emissions by 40 per cent and is a major milestone in Humber’s journey to achieving net zero by 2029. 

SWITCH is part of the wider Integrated Energy Master Plan (IEMP), which has helped Humber save $14 million in utility costs since its implementation in 2014. This goes to show that sustainability benefits the environment and is also financially beneficial in the long-term.

Learn more on Humber Today.