Ottawa Business Journal
Summary
Ottawa’s rapid growth and commitment to sustainability will place an increased demand on the city’s energy infrastructure. To meet these challenges, the city will need innovative solutions that enhance capacity while minimizing environmental impact. District energy systems (DES) are one such solution as they efficiently distribute heating and cooling through interconnected networks, leveraging waste heat and reducing reliance on traditional energy sources. It’s a solution Hydro Ottawa plans to use to improve access to clean energy and build a more resilient and sustainable city.
“A district energy system is multiple heating and cooling plants that you can connect together,” says Laurie Heuff, vice-president, system planning and asset management at Hydro Ottawa. “Essentially it’s transferring excess energy to balance demand elsewhere, reducing the need for additional generation and reducing overall system strain.”
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