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Greater Sudbury and all of Northern Ontario, said the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister for FedNor. I wish to congratulate Cambrian College and all of the community partners who contributed to making this project a reality. Sudbury is leading the way in environmental sustainability technology, thanks to initiatives such as the Sustainable Energy Centre, said Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines. I am pleased that the NOHFCs $1 million investment in this project will help students, faculty, and the community develop the skills and experience necessary to remain on the cutting edge of the green economy. The opening of this facility could not have come at a better time; green jobs are rapidly becoming driving forces behind our community and the worlds economy, said Marianne Matichuk, Greater Sudbury Mayor. This pioneer teaching and research facility will allow students, educators and members of the local community to gain valuable skills and practical knowledge, allowing them to become leaders in an ever-growing green job market. I would like to congratulate Cambrian College on the opening of this innovative facility and extend sincere thanks to Xstrata Nickel, FedNor and NOHFC for their funding partnership in making this centre possible. The Xstrata Nickel Sustainable Energy Centre will also provide space for new research equipment, which will arrive this year. Cambrian has a strong record in applied research, which attracts expert faculty and dedicated students, said Sherrill McCall, Director of Planning and Research. In August, we received two federal grants totaling nearly $165,000 from the prestigious National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) for two new pieces of equipment, which we will use for research projects and training students. One project could involve testing a unique chemical filtration process to see if it can remove contaminants from industrial waste water. Its exciting because were creating ground-breaking solutions to real-world problems. In 2010, Cambrian was one of 12 colleges in Canada to receive an NSERC grant worth $200,000 for applied research projects in the areas of environmental monitoring and impact assessment and energy systems technologies. Students will also have a chance to see principles of sustainable design put into practice as they learn about the green building that contains their classrooms and labs. Built to meet or exceed the Canada Green Building Councils Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold standards, the Centre will be tested to ensure it meets national benchmarks in energy efficiency and sustainable design. -30-
Contact: Sylvia Barnard President, Cambrian College 705-566-8101, extension 7622 sylvia.barnard@cambriancollege.ca Sherrill McCall Director of Planning and Research School of Renewable Energy and Environmental Studies 705-566-8101, extension 7888 sherrill.mccall@cambriancollege.ca Reference: Lynn Bulloch Communications Officer College Advancement 705-566-8101, extension 6375 lynn.bulloch@cambriancollege.ca 2012-02