The City of Humboldt in Saskatoon has teamed up with SaskPower, the regional utility company, to conduct a demonstration project that will test a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system at the Humboldt Aquatic Centre. The facility's heating and thermal energy needs make it an ideal candidate for the CHP system, according to the City of Humboldt Community and Leisure Services Department.

The building features an indoor pool, in-floor heating, a hot tub, and space heating, which require a boiler to operate 24/7, 365 days a year. The main objective of the project is to significantly reduce the boiler's usage and enhance the facility's energy efficiency.

Besides the cost savings, the CHP technology yields additional benefits such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants.

To supply electricity and heat, the 2G CHP unit has been integrated into the existing facility. The 2G patruus 100 high-efficiency cogeneration module constantly produces 100 kW/h of electricity (830MW per year) and additional thermal energy, which will be delivered to the building in the form of hot water. The module is a complete solution that includes sophisticated CHP controls, heat recovery technology, an advanced gas train, a sound enclosure with space ventilation, and special silencers.