Enwave Geothermal Community Energy System

Lead Proponent

Enwave Energy Corporation

Project Background

This front-end engineering detailed (FEED) study will focus on the geothermal design elements of a low-carbon Community Energy System (CES) to supply up to 312 residential homes.

The project will study the application of an ambient district energy system to supply homes with geothermal heating and cooling.

Results

The project expects to accelerate the development of net-zero energy systems, drive down the cost of green infrastructure and is expected to realize 82% input energy reduction and 97% GHG reduction for space heating and air conditioning annually, when compared to a typical development constructed to Ontario Building Code standards.

It also expects to provide a transferrable model for integrating geothermal infrastructure into community development.

Benefits to Canada

In addition to reducing input energy use and GHG emissions, this project will provide many other environmental benefits, including promoting waste reduction, sustainable design, and community environmental benefits. The project will establish a precedent for a long-term investment model that reduces emphasis on capital cost and supports a longer payback period, benefiting municipalities across Canada. The project will also help establish a more competitive supply chain as the CES model is applied to more projects.