Can I Keep My Existing Heating System?
Energy transfer systems (heat exchangers) will be installed in connected buildings to transfer heat from the network to existing in-building heat distribution system. You can keep your old furnace or …
Biomass district energy system
Questions about the district energy network and biomass energy plant
Will I Have To Pay To Connect?
At this point, it is not anticipated that residents will have to be charged a fee to connect to the district energy network. Infrastructure funding will be sought to cover …
When Will My Home Be Connected?
This will be determined through the Masterplan. The initial focus will be on the downtown area and larger buildings. The network will then be built out in phases, by zone. …
Who Will Own The System?
The district energy system could be owned by the municipality, or by a community cooperative where the customers also own the system. There are pros and cons to each model, …
How Will My Heating Cost Be Impacted?
The price that you pay for heat form the district energy network will be lower and more stable than the price of oil or electric heating, especially as carbon prices …