green technologies in the Joggins Fossil Centre
A living vegetation roof will reduce extremes in heating and cooling of the building, prevent storm water run off and help filter out pollutants and CO₂.

Green Technology

We are committed to conserving the Earth’s resources and preserving the diversity of life for future generations.

The building has many innovative features that help keep energy and resource use to a minimum:

A 50 kilowatt wind turbine generator
A solar heating system to preheat hot water, thereby reducing the building’s ecological footprint
Electronic self-closing faucets and waterless urinals which together will reduce water consumption by approximately 30% along with the use of dual flush valve water closets that will reduce water usage

50 KW Wind turbine