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 ecovest is an initiative of the Winnipeg School Division, Building Department, underway since 2001, to reduce the core energy and water usage in schools. The program will result in a significant decrease in CO2 emissions and a major drop in water consumption. Costs of this initiative are paid for from future energy savings. This educational web site has been designed to provide you with an overall understanding of the Energy Management Service Contract (EMSC) program and how it relates to you, the buildings you work in, WSD and global communities at large.


The Winnipeg School Division recognizes that the education of project stakeholders is a key component in ensuring the ultimate success of each and every energy service project we implement. This siteis an element of our educational strategy utilizing the ubiquity of the Internet to provide easy-to-use, engaging education content.

Ecovest Project Background


After two pilot projects to upgrade building equipment to reduce energy consumption, WSD initiated a process that led to the creation of the ecovest project. See how WSD is now lowering energy usage while minimizing financial risk.

Energy Management Service Contracting

Energy Management Service Contracting (EMCS) is a smart, affordable and increasingly common way to make building improvements that save energy and money. Learn what EMSC is and why an institution would choose it.

Energy and You


Find out where energy comes from, how it is consumed and the environmental effects of energy consumption. Discover how places like your home and office use energy on a daily basis and test how energy conscious you are.



  Status of ecovest Projects

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