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Creative Energy has begun drilling to install a geo-exchange community energy system at Minto’s North Oak Towers at the Oakvillage development in Oakville, just west of Toronto.
The geo-exchange system — one of the first in the region and a first for Minto — will reduce fossil fuel use for heating and cooling by up to 95 per cent, providing low-carbon energy to five residential condo towers over three phases at Oakvillage. It also has the potential for future expansion as development continues.
“Today, we are proud to be commencing work on the geo-exchange system at our North Oak Towers, after years of research and planning,” said Mike LaPlante, vice-president of land development, Minto Communities GTA, in a statement. “This is an important step in significantly reducing carbon emissions, protecting future residents from rising energy costs, and supporting the Town of Oakville’s community energy strategy.”
Vancouver-based Creative Energy’s solution will distribute ambient water (for space heating and cooling) and heating water (for local hot water production) through the boreholes from a central hub, connecting to each building through heat exchangers. Interconnected to three geothermal fields, the system will allow facilities to share energy efficiently and cost-effectively.
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