4. ASIA PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP
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$500,000 in funding
Feasibility of building net zero on a community scale
Focus on energy reduction and generation
Testing of innovative technologies
Zero energy condominium (14 units)
Mixed use community of 1000 homes (new product)
Affordable
9. PROJECT CHALLENGES
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New product for our company
– Either high rise or low rise
Cost prohibitive to go with a centralized system
– Over engineered?
– 400% budget overrun
Trades unfamiliar with technologies
Fear of the unknown
Non – Canadian products (APP requirement)
– Reliability of foreign product
– Warranties
Structural issues with large PV array
– Engineering
– Integration with mechanical equipment
Can it be reproduced?
10. EQUILIBRIUM COMMUNITIES
EQuilibrium Communities Initiative support
• $550,000 in funding
for Ampersand
• Research based project
TM
$550,000 total funding from CMHC and NRCan
– Strategies
Activities include: cases
– Business
analysis for renewable energy; green financing;
• Sustainable community focus
stormwater run-off and water use reduction; and
– Community design
sustainable landscape practices
– Optimized use
consultation/alignment with approval authorities
– Affordability
showcasing performance
A collaborative initiative between Natural Resources Canada’s CanmetENERGY
and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
19. ZONING ISSUES
• Originally zoned for low
rise
• Revised site plan to
increase density
• Pushback from the
community
• Will the market sustain
this type of product
23. DISTRICT SYSTEM BENEFITS
Avoided costs of mechanical
equipment in buildings
Avoided mechanical maintenance
in buildings
Avoided heating fuel to buildings
Reduced space required in condos
for mechanical room
Consistent supply of energy
26. Lessons Learned
It’s not easy the first time
Never stop innovating!
Benefits out weigh the
challenges
Engage the experts
Partnerships are key
Engage your customers!