An abundance of immediate & long term benefits
Developers, communities and end users alike enjoy many immediate and long term benefits when a district energy system is used to deliver the energy they need. From reduced costs to reliability and environmental benefits, the ripple effect created by these benefits will be felt for generations to come.
Operational benefits
- System reliability brings you peace of mind
- Your risk is mitigated by FortisBC' funding, development and ownership of the system
- Our ongoing operation and maintenance of the system delivers convenience and simplicity
- Long term costs are more predictable
Property benefits
- Building space is freed up since boilers and chillers in individual buildings are unnecessary
- Noise levels are reduced
- Conditioned indoor environment improves the comfort of all buildings connected to the system
- Cost reductions help to increase net operating income for the building
Environmental benefits
- Using renewable energy sources promotes energy conservation and self-sufficiency
- Lower CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions create a smaller carbon footprint
- System flexibility allows for potential future replacement with advanced technologies