C - Combined Heat and Power (Embedded Generation)

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or cogeneration systems are an efficient means of on-site self-generating of electricity and thermal energy for a facility. The electricity produced partially displaces the electricity purchased from the provincial grid. The heat produced as a by-product of electricity production is captured and utilized to offset the thermal load of the facility. These two combined processes result in overall annual utility costs reduction.

  1. A 400 kW CHP system was commissioned on December 28, 2017 at Huron Lodge Long Term Care Facility. As per the results of our Detailed Engineering Study (DES), the plant will displace 2.7 million kWh from the provincial electricity grid and generate sufficient heat to offset approximately 65% of the facilities thermal load. Annual net cost saving is in excess of $203,000.

    Recently the City successfully completed a yearlong (April 19, 2019 – April 18, 2020) monitoring and verification process as prescribed by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in order to qualify for capital incentive funding of $506,200.

    The unit achieved 94% of anticipated savings or 2,576,000 kWh of production and a total system efficiency of 67.8% that meets the program rules requirement of 65%.These very positive results allows the City to secure the total allowable capital incentive of $506,200.

  2. An 800 kW CHP system was commissioned at the WFCU Center in August 2018. As per the results of our Detailed Engineering Study (DES), the plant will displace 5.6 million kWh from the provincial electricity grid and generate sufficient heat to offset approximately 68% of the facilities thermal load. Projected annual net cost saving is $428,000.

  3. Currently this Unit is under a similar yearlong M & V process that began in September 2019, as prescribed by the IESO. Upon achieving the IESO program requirements the City is eligible for capital incentive funding of $977,000. Due to COVID – 19 the M & V period is suspended until such a time as the facility achieves normal full electrical load activity.

  4. An additional 800 kW CHP system will be commissioned in late July at the WIATC. As per the results of our Detailed Engineering Study (DES), the plant will displace 5.8 million kWh from the provincial electricity grid and generate sufficient heat to offset approximately 70% of the facilities thermal load. Projected annual net cost saving is in excess of $367,000. Upon achieving the prescribed IESO program requirements the City will be eligible for capital incentive funding of $1.1 million.

D - LED Lighting Conversion Project