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Session Abstract

We will present learnings from a recently-negotiated contract between Metro Vancouver and River District Energy to supply 10 MW of heat from an existing waste-to-energy facility to a district heating system. This project illustrates the opportunities and challenges with building regional-scale district energy infrastructure. Key issues include sharing the benefits and risks from pursuing a large project; coordinating infrastructure and customers across multiple cities; preserving options for growth; and allocating GHG benefits.

Presenters

Sarah Wellman, Senior Engineer, Metro Vancouver

Will Cleveland, Principal, Reshape Infrastructure Strategies Ltd.