A new 400kW pellet boiler was installed at an elementary school in SD27 in BC, creating heat for the school and two neighbouring facilities. The fuel switching project resulted in energy savings and the new biomass boiler is 95% carbon neutral.
Client Stories
Finding funds for a “hot” investment: a case for ground source heat.
A school district in British Columbia eliminated the need for natural gas for heating in an elementary school by installing a ground source heat pump on the property. Using a noteworthy arrangement between the district and the energy supplier, this large-scale project was able to meet the district’s financial needs and create drastic improvements in efficiency.
Bringing biomass to the Island
The installation of a biomass boiler at a school on Vancouver Island has sparked interest from facility managers throughout the island, in addition to being a catalyst for a new local fuel industry.
Use student passion to drive sustainability
Laura Bamsey is the director of programs for the Elements Society. Learning is not a one-way street between teachers and students. Adults can learn plenty from children. Capturing the ideas, enthusiasm and creativity of students can benefit a school’s...
Cool savings on Plug Load Management
Replacing or removing underutilized fridges is an easy approach to save energy. A British Columbia school district estimated a cost savings of $6,500 annually from a fridge reduction project.
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