Under the umbrella of ESAP, the Energy Services Modernization project (ESM) focuses specifically on upgrading the district energy system (DES) that heats and cools these buildings. The modernization project involves transitioning from outdated steambased systems to more efficient low-temperature hot water systems for heating and electric chillers for cooling. This shift is expected to significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Tomasz Smetny-Sowa, ESAP’s Senior Program Director at PSPC, highlighted the environmental impact of the project: “The entire system will be in a position to be carbon neutral by 2030. This will make it one of the greenest district energy systems of its kind and scale”. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MODERNIZATION "Modernizing our district energy systems will help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ensure we are more energy efficient," said Carla Qualtrough, Former Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada. By replacing the aging steam systems with state-ofCliff Climb Feature Area 120 SEPT 2024 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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