A first-of-its-kind project in Ottawa is to tap into the effluent flowing through city sewers to sustainably heat and cool a two-tower rental project in the LeBreton Flats redevelopment.
If approved, a Sewage Energy Exchange System (SEES) created by Port Coquitlam, B.C.-based SHARC Energy Systems will be implemented at Dream’s Odenak development. It's a joint venture between Ottawa-based sustainable real estate developer Theia Partners and Envari Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa that supports clients with energy efficiency initiatives.
Theia is best known for its work on the district energy system at the nearby Zibi mixed-use development in Ottawa, also created in partnership with Envari and Dream.
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