Thermal energy to heat building and water
At Huron Lodge, large volumes of water have to be heated in everyday life
Through the use of CHP, The Huron Lodge system will save over $200,000 annually on heating and electricity costs.
Facts & figures
Application:
Health and care
Country:
Kanada
CHP:
patruus 400
Output el/th (kW):
400 kWel
Operator:
Huron Lodge
Huron Lodge is a state-of-the-art long-term care facility that opened in 2007. A 177,000 square foot building with living areas, common areas, and numerous building amenities. At Huron Lodge, large volumes of water have to be heated for bathing and cooking and the thermostat is set pretty high to keep residents comfortable.
Using natural gas, the CHP produces electricity and the thermal energy is captured to heat the building and water. Through the use of CHP, The Huron Lodge system will save over $200,000 annually on heating and electricity costs.