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Hamilton Community Energy's system produces both heat and electricity
from a clean burning natural gas-fired reciprocating engine connected
to a generator and three, gas-fired boilers. Compared to the typical
40 to 60 per cent efficiency range for conventional installations,
this combined heat and power technology produces energy at an
overall efficiency rating approaching 80 per cent.
The combined heat and power installation produces hot water and is distributed by underground pipeline to ten large buildings clustered on the west side of downtown including, City Hall, Copps Coliseum and the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Included are City Hall, Copps Coliseum, the Market Library, Hamilton Place, the Convention Centre, Board of Education, Art Gallery, Ellen Fairclough Building, and Sir John A. MacDonald High School.
Besides thermal heat, the installation produces 3.3 megawatts of electricity and is routed through the city's Central Utilities Plant. That's enough to supply City Hall, the Convention Centre and other nearby buildings in the event of a long-term power disruption - the kind that ice storms can cause. The system is designed with backup capacity to ensure reliable service in the event any major component fails.
The district heating company is operated as a for-profit commercial
enterprise.
Registration will begin at 6:00PM and the meeting and plant
tour will commence at 6:30PM.
If you are planning to attend, please complete the registration
form and fax it back to 905-564-863 or register by sending
an email with your name (as well as other attendees), VISA or
MasterCard number and expiry date to our Treasurer Paul Herman
at: pherman@firwin.com
Location: 77 Bay Street North, Hamilton (N.W. Corner Bay St. & York Blvd) It is adjacent to the Sir John A. MacDonald High School.
