Smart Energy Decisions – Canadian Forces Base to Undergo Energy Upgrades

The Canadian Forces Base in Edmonton, Canada, will undergo a massive energy upgrade project across 124 buildings covering 4.6 million square feet.

Ameresco, Inc., a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, announced it received the contract to design, engineer and implement energy upgrades at the base.

The energy conservation measures include the installation of LED lighting, boiler plant and heating system upgrades, converting fuel sources from natural gas to electric heat pump systems, upgrading electrical distribution systems and installing a geothermal ground source heat pump system. In addition, the project will replace natural gas clothing dryers with ventless heat pump dryers, install water conservation measures and upgrade building envelopes to be more energy efficient.

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