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Technologies. "This data can be used to better inform future expansions or by other colleges or institutions thinking about installing stations." So far, more than 1,200 students have learned about EVs and charging in their programs; at least 90 students have undertaken major class projects; and a further seven students have been hired by the college to perform research and development of this new technology. "The collaboration does a number of things for Georgian," notes Sky. "First of all, it shows we are thinking green and about sustainability. The other thing is, we are obviously educating our students for technologies that are emerging and becoming more widespread." Direct Energy has also provided sponsorship for a solar-powered station at the Owen Sound Campus with a solar tracking array that follows the sun to power the charging station. Georgian's commitment to EVs comes at a time when the provincial government has pledged that one million vehicles on Ontario roads in 2025 will be electric. They are offering rebates on EV purchases and discounts on buying and installing charging stations. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH AT GEORGIAN COLLEGE • power generation and distribution - renewable energy - power quality and impacts on infrastructure and equipment - power consumption • waste and wastewater management - alternative wastewater treatments - impacts on watersheds - waste diversion strategies - environmentally continuous product development • electric vehicle technologies - electric vehicle adoption in urban, regional and rural communities - connecting to renewable energy - vehicle performance - driver behaviours We practise what we preach at Georgian Georgian College takes environmental issues seriously. Official policy requires us to keep environmental concerns in mind in everything we do. This ranges from curriculum and classrooms to products we purchase and how we deal with our waste. One of the core principles in our 2016-2021 Strategic Plan is to build on our strong record of sustainability by raising awareness of environmental issues and promoting energy efficiency in our operations. The college, which creates about 450 kilograms of organic waste a day, currently pays to have organic waste shipped and processed off campus. Shaun Wakefield, a second-year Environmental Technology student thinks the Bokashi method, which ferments food waste without air, could allow Georgian to compost food waste on campus for use on college campus grounds. He is currently assessing the cost of treatment on campus using Bokashi against Georgian's current cost of managing food waste. Shaun Wakefield is doing research that could help Georgian save money and reduce its carbon footprint. GeorgianCollege.ca/CARI 7

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