From designing the solution, through to operating and monitoring, we work closely with our clients to deliver geo-exchange solutions that are sustainable, efficient and cost-effective
Find out more about geo-exchange technologyGeo-exchange systems harness energy from the sun and ground to deliver a low-carbon heating and cooling system to buildings and communities for a more sustainable future.Through our joint venture partnership with Geosource Energy we’re leveraging an extensive track-record of more than 30 years of combined experience to deliver best-in-class geo-exchange energy systems. OUR SOLUTION
Find out more about our comprehensive modelOur project approach is delivered through a design, build, own, operate and maintain (DBOOM) geo-exchange business model and is structured to remove the capital cost, design and construction burden from developers, while providing ongoing energy savings to building owners. Our turnkey solutions connect customers to renewable geothermal energy that is guaranteed to meet the heating and cooling demands of your building, while satisfying the needs of developers and stakeholder needs.
Find out more about our customer service approachPlus, our extensive operate and maintain program is centered around customer service excellence and proactive stakeholder engagement, which ensures that the project remains a success long after construction is completed. Our work doesn’t end once the project is completed. We stay behind for the life of the 30-year geothermal utility services agreement, ensuring building owners and tenants are supported—guaranteeing long-term customer satisfaction.
What we offer
Peace of mind
We take care of everything from design to operation. We work with developers and owners, leveraging our expertise to design and build a green solution that fits your unique needs.
No up-front capital
Requires no up-front capital, lowering up front commitments or freeing funds for other building features.
Low-carbon approach
We are focused on renewable, sustainable energy sources, but also local and integrated design principles.
Cost-savings
Building owners/operators achieve on-going savings.
Community focus
Our customizable, bespoke solutions focus on meeting community energy needs with a local renewable energy source.
Guarantee
Approach offers assurance through a full service 30-year fixed fee energy supply agreement.
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Geo-exchange 101
We asked our experts to provide a high-level overview of what you need to know when it comes to geo-exchange. Here are some quick facts they shared:
Heat energy naturally flows from a higher temperature medium to a lower temperature medium, however, to get heat energy from a lower temp to a higher temp, it must be pumped by a mechanical device called a heat pump
Heat pumps use a refrigerant compression-expansion cycle to do this and use electrical energy to run the pump and compressor—the same principle that is used in refrigerators and air conditioners
Geo-exchange systems are the most efficient method currently known to use electrical energy to heat and cool buildings and other spaces, because they minimize the temperature difference between the source and the building’s need
For every unit of energy (electricity) used to operate it, a geo-exchange system will transfer a total of 3 to 5 units of thermal energy into a building—that’s 300% to 500% efficiency
This compares with heating systems using fossil fuels (natural gas, oil and propane) which, at best, can only approach 100% efficiency
For the cooling of buildings, geo-exchange systems use about half the electricity to operate compared to air source heat pumps and AC systems
Find out more about geo-exchange heating and cooling here.
Understanding your needs
Arriving at the solution
Finalizing an agreement
Building your solution
Operations & maintenance
As the first step in the process, we will work with you to understand your needs and plan for a solution and will consider available building information. This process will ensure all party’s expectations are being managed and a mutual understanding and agreement is established.
Understanding your needs
Arriving at the solution
Finalizing an agreement
Building your solution
Operations & maintenance
In this stage, we will work together to reinforce the business case. Our technical team will help determine what is required for system integration, will identify risks and will establish the system’s costs and potential savings. At this stage, we will also determine the feasibility of incorporating additional green energy options such as roof-top solar power and EV charging stations into your proejcts.
Understanding your needs
Arriving at the solution
Finalizing an agreement
Building your solution
Operations & maintenance
This is the stage where all terms are established and incorporated into a geothermal utility service agreement establishing the long-term commitment for the proposed service.
Understanding your needs
Arriving at the solution
Finalizing an agreement
Building your solution
Operations & maintenance
At this stage, we’ll be integrated into the developer’s design development process. This will enable our design-build team to engineer the system, develop construction documentation and proceed with installing the system.
Understanding your needs
Arriving at the solution
Finalizing an agreement
Building your solution
Operations & maintenance
Our careful operation and 24/7 system monitoring means there is less of a requirement when it comes to managing the building’s day-to-day energy system. We seek to proactively engage with all building stakeholders to educate and empower them, so they are technically informed and truly understand the system’s benefits. Plus, we stay behind for the entire life of the geothermal utility services agreement, ensuring building owners and tenants are supported while guaranteeing long-term customer satisfaction.
Our comprehensive turnkey model offers
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Through our joint venture partnership, our turnkey comprehensive approach implements is designed as a transparent, collaborative and simple 5-step process that has been proven with repeated success on all our geothermal systems to date.
Our design, build, own, operate and maintain (DBOOM) geo-exchange business model
Customer experience program
To ensure a seamless operational program and maximize tenant experience, we utilize the following programs:
Property owners and managers engagement
Engagement and education will be provided to educate the property owner or manager on the systems, the utility service and the expectations in the management of our renewable energy partnership.
Board / building owner engagement
Engagement and education with the condo board and/or building owner will be arranged to educate them on the system’s energy and sustainability benefits, the monetary value of the geothermal utility service agreement and what to expect from our renewable energy partnership.
Dedicated customer support
With a utility grade asset, the customer can rest assured that we will provide uninterrupted and dependable sustainable energy to meet the building’s needs. This includes customer service contact and response time guarantees, annual performance reporting, as well as resident engagement through data transparency and system KPIs.
Benefits for developers
· Low-carbon green energy solution
· Contributes to GHG reduction targets and sustainability goals
· Supports net-zero communities status & establishes environmental leadership brand
· Increases sellable gross floor area
· Reduces heating and cooling capital costs
· No boilers, chillers or cooling towers required, which means less risk and higher building performance standards Benefits for building owners & management
· Decrease and stable energy costs compared to conventional systems
· Reduced maintenance costs, including reserve fund requirements
· Lower lifecycle costs
· 24/7 customer service contact and response time guarantees
· Partnered with energy experts
· Sustainable and future-proofed at no added cost
Benefits for developers
· Low-carbon green energy solution
· Contributes to GHG reduction targets and sustainability goals
· Supports net-zero communities status & establishes environmental leadership brand
· Increases sellable gross floor area
· Reduces heating and cooling capital costs
· No boilers, chillers or cooling towers required, which means less risk and higher building performance standards Benefits for building owners & management
· Decrease and stable energy costs compared to conventional systems
· Reduced maintenance costs, including reserve fund requirements
· Lower lifecycle costs
· 24/7 customer service contact and response time guarantees
· Partnered with energy experts
· Sustainable and future-proofed at no added cost