Council Considers ’Net Zero’ Multi-Purpose Centre

Cumberland Council agreed tonight to consider a net zero energy efficient building for the proposed multi-use centre in Pugwash.

An architectural plan has already been drafted and officials were about to begin a business plan review, but this latest move would require a change to consider green methods of heating, cooling, and general energy use.

The area councillor proposed the review in the hope the project can be completed with solar energy that would offset the usual cost of energy. Jennifer Houghtaling says the more efficient system would reduce on-going cost and help mitigate climate change issues.

Council agreed to change the budget for the project, adding $7,500 to include the energy. The additional cost and the rest of the project budget will be paid through federal gas tax revenue.

The photo is not the proposed centre but it shows how solar panels might be incorporated.

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