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It's not the best economic climate for apartments that use geothermal heating and refrigeration, but developer Jeff Paikin says he has a long way to go in using the technology.
Pakin's New Horizons development group is starting construction in the third phase of the City Square apartment project in Robinson market center, the tenth building he built in Hamilton
Burlington area with geothermal rather than natural gas.
Geothermal heating uses pipes buried more than 200 deep to capture earth energy to heat or cool buildings.
The technology has been around for decades and supporters hope it will become more widespread as the government moves to reduce greenhouse gases.
Even without incentives, there are still strong economic reasons for geothermal energy in apartment projects, says mikkin.
"If the price of natural gas is as low as it is now, it is almost the same.
But if the price of gasoline is too high, it will be a huge savings . "
"There are capital costs and some maintenance costs in the early stage, but in the end, more than 20-
During the year, there were some considerable savings.
"Price consistency is a big economic advantage," he added.
"After more than 20 years, we can tell you how much you will pay for heating and cooling.
It is fixed and known, which is comforting for people.
Gas prices are sure to rise at some point, according to kobkin, meaning that people who don't rely on gas can save a lot of heating and cooling costs.
There are few other developers in Hamilton.
Stan Reitsma, head of the ground source energy company, said the Burlington area is using geothermal heating and coolingin Caledonia.
Stanton Renaissance
It has been announced that they will be in Connolly and that their apartment project in the south of James Street is incorporated into geothermal heating and refrigeration.
Reitsma has dug holes for geothermal projects across the province, and it is estimated that only one in ten of the existing buildings use the technology.
"But we expect a big increase.
"With the implementation of the Ontario climate action plan, we see a very strong momentum of geo development," he said . ".
The phased provincial plan will create incentives to increase the use of clean energy technologies.
Reitsma is also deputy mayor.
The chairman of the Ontario Geothermal Association plans to hold meetings with government officials to discuss possible ways to encourage developers to use geothermal in more projects.
What is geothermal heating and cooling?
This is a heat exchange system that uses the energy of the Earth in the depths of the surface to heat or cool the building and to help provide hot water that is kept at around 20 °c.
How does providing heat in winter work?
Water circulating through pipes buried underground absorbs heat from the Earth and brings it into the home.
The heat pump inside the house concentrates and transports heat energy into the air, so it can be cycled through traditional pipes.
How does providing cooling work in summer?
Heat is extracted from the indoor air and transmitted to the ground pipe through a heat pump.
The water solution in the underground loop then lowers the temperature of the house.
Do you need any other energy?
A small amount of power is required for refrigerant compressors, ground circuit pumps and fans.
What is Environmental benefit?
Fossil fuels are not used to generate heat.
Reduce greenhouse gases
Even taking into account the power of a power plant operating a geothermal system, the total emissions are much lower than the conventional method. (
Information from Geosource Energy Inc.
Website and audience profile)
Mmcneil @ thespeccom 905-526-
4687 | @ MarkatthespecIt is not the best economic climate to build an apartment with geothermal heating and cooling, but developer Jeff pykin says he is long-term in using this technology
Pakin's New Horizons development group is starting construction in the third phase of the City Square apartment project in Robinson market center, the tenth building he built in Hamilton
Burlington area with geothermal rather than natural gas.
Geothermal heating uses pipes buried more than 200 deep to capture earth energy to heat or cool buildings.
The technology has been around for decades and supporters hope it will become more widespread as the government moves to reduce greenhouse gases.
Even without incentives, there are still strong economic reasons for geothermal energy in apartment projects, says mikkin.
"If the price of natural gas is as low as it is now, it is almost the same.
But if the price of gasoline is too high, it will be a huge savings . "
"There are capital costs and some maintenance costs in the early stage, but in the end, more than 20-
During the year, there were some considerable savings.
"Price consistency is a big economic advantage," he added.
"After more than 20 years, we can tell you how much you will pay for heating and cooling.
It is fixed and known, which is comforting for people.
Gas prices are sure to rise at some point, according to kobkin, meaning that people who don't rely on gas can save a lot of heating and cooling costs.
There are few other developers in Hamilton.
Stan Reitsma, head of the ground source energy company, said the Burlington area is using geothermal heating and coolingin Caledonia.
Stanton Renaissance
It has been announced that they will be in Connolly and that their apartment project in the south of James Street is incorporated into geothermal heating and refrigeration.
Reitsma has dug holes for geothermal projects across the province, and it is estimated that only one in ten of the existing buildings use the technology.
"But we expect a big increase.
"With the implementation of the Ontario climate action plan, we see a very strong momentum of geo development," he said . ".
The phased provincial plan will create incentives to increase the use of clean energy technologies.
Reitsma is also deputy mayor.
The chairman of the Ontario Geothermal Association plans to hold meetings with government officials to discuss possible ways to encourage developers to use geothermal in more projects.
What is geothermal heating and cooling?
This is a heat exchange system that uses the energy of the Earth in the depths of the surface to heat or cool the building and to help provide hot water that is kept at around 20 °c.
How does providing heat in winter work?
Water circulating through pipes buried underground absorbs heat from the Earth and brings it into the home.
The heat pump inside the house concentrates and transports heat energy into the air, so it can be cycled through traditional pipes.
How does providing cooling work in summer?
Heat is extracted from the indoor air and transmitted to the ground pipe through a heat pump.
The water solution in the underground loop then lowers the temperature of the house.
Do you need any other energy?
A small amount of power is required for refrigerant compressors, ground circuit pumps and fans.
What is Environmental benefit?
Fossil fuels are not used to generate heat.
Reduce greenhouse gases
Even taking into account the power of a power plant operating a geothermal system, the total emissions are much lower than the conventional method. (
Information from Geosource Energy Inc.
Website and audience profile)
Mmcneil @ thespeccom 905-526-
4687 | @ MarkatthespecIt is not the best economic climate to build an apartment with geothermal heating and cooling, but developer Jeff pykin says he is long-term in using this technology
Pakin's New Horizons development group is starting construction in the third phase of the City Square apartment project in Robinson market center, the tenth building he built in Hamilton
Burlington area with geothermal rather than natural gas.
Geothermal heating uses pipes buried more than 200 deep to capture earth energy to heat or cool buildings.
The technology has been around for decades and supporters hope it will become more widespread as the government moves to reduce greenhouse gases.
Even without incentives, there are still strong economic reasons for geothermal energy in apartment projects, says mikkin.
"If the price of natural gas is as low as it is now, it is almost the same.
But if the price of gasoline is too high, it will be a huge savings . "
"There are capital costs and some maintenance costs in the early stage, but in the end, more than 20-
During the year, there were some considerable savings.
"Price consistency is a big economic advantage," he added.
"After more than 20 years, we can tell you how much you will pay for heating and cooling.
It is fixed and known, which is comforting for people.
Gas prices are sure to rise at some point, according to kobkin, meaning that people who don't rely on gas can save a lot of heating and cooling costs.
There are few other developers in Hamilton.
Stan Reitsma, head of the ground source energy company, said the Burlington area is using geothermal heating and coolingin Caledonia.
Stanton Renaissance
It has been announced that they will be in Connolly and that their apartment project in the south of James Street is incorporated into geothermal heating and refrigeration.
Reitsma has dug holes for geothermal projects across the province, and it is estimated that only one in ten of the existing buildings use the technology.
"But we expect a big increase.
"With the implementation of the Ontario climate action plan, we see a very strong momentum of geo development," he said . ".
The phased provincial plan will create incentives to increase the use of clean energy technologies.
Reitsma is also deputy mayor.
The chairman of the Ontario Geothermal Association plans to hold meetings with government officials to discuss possible ways to encourage developers to use geothermal in more projects.
What is geothermal heating and cooling?
This is a heat exchange system that uses the energy of the Earth in the depths of the surface to heat or cool the building and to help provide hot water that is kept at around 20 °c.
How does providing heat in winter work?
Water circulating through pipes buried underground absorbs heat from the Earth and brings it into the home.
The heat pump inside the house concentrates and transports heat energy into the air, so it can be cycled through traditional pipes.
How does providing cooling work in summer?
Heat is extracted from the indoor air and transmitted to the ground pipe through a heat pump.
The water solution in the underground loop then lowers the temperature of the house.
Do you need any other energy?
A small amount of power is required for refrigerant compressors, ground circuit pumps and fans.
What is Environmental benefit?
Fossil fuels are not used to generate heat.
Reduce greenhouse gases
Even taking into account the power of a power plant operating a geothermal system, the total emissions are much lower than the conventional method. (
Information from Geosource Energy Inc.
Website and audience profile)
Mmcneil @ thespeccom 905-526-