Case Studies
Explore Blackstone’s case studies to see how we have helped our clients with smart, innovative projects that help reduce emissions, costs, and consumption.
Case Studies
Explore Blackstone’s case studies to see how we have helped our clients with smart, innovative projects that help reduce emissions, costs, and consumption.
CASE STUDY
Using Data to Drive Decarbonization at Brock University
blackPAC™ Distributed Energy Resource Management System connects a massive dataset and 32 buildings throughout Brock campus. This allows them to manage & visualize their energy use while acting as a central nervous system for decarbonization efforts. Using the ecoBoss Sustainability Challenge app, Brock’s students reduced 13 tonnes of CO2 and 24,000 gallons of water in just 2 weeks.
To date, blackPAC has tracked an estimated:
- $1.5 Million in Electricity Savings
- 5,000 Tonnes of Avoided CO2e
- $1.5 Million in Carbon Tax Savings
CASE STUDY
Sustainable Energy Transformation at Conestoga College
Blackstone designed and installed a five-interconnected rooftop solar PV system to assist Conestoga College in meeting their energy demands and reducing GHG emissions on campus. Coupled with our blackPAC™ Energy Management Solution, Conestoga reduces grid consumption during peak, environmentally challenging periods when electricity is both expensive and relies on natural gas-based generation. This project brings the school closer to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Over 3,000 solar PV panels installed on unused rooftop area.
- Generates 1.6 GWh of renewable, clean energy annually.
- Helps Conestoga meet 15% of their annual demand and shave peak demand by 57%.
- 91.56 tCO2e carbon emissions reduction per year, this is equivalent of taking 27 gas-powered cars off the road annually.
Using Data to Drive Decarbonization at Brock University
blackPAC™ Distributed Energy Resource Management System connects a massive dataset and 32 buildings throughout Brock campus. This allows them to manage & visualize their energy use while acting as a central nervous system for decarbonization efforts. Using the ecoBoss Sustainability Challenge app, Brock’s students reduced 13 tonnes of CO2 and 24,000 gallons of water in just 2 weeks.
To date, blackPAC has tracked an estimated:
- $1.5 Million in Electricity Savings
- 5,000 Tonnes of Avoided CO2e
- $1.5 Million in Carbon Tax Savings
Sustainable Energy Transformation at Conestoga College
Blackstone designed and installed a five-interconnected rooftop solar PV system to assist Conestoga College in meeting their energy demands and reducing GHG emissions on campus. Coupled with our blackPAC™ Energy Management Solution, Conestoga reduces grid consumption during peak, environmentally challenging periods when electricity is both expensive and relies on natural gas-based generation. This project brings the school closer to achieving its 80% carbon reduction goal by 2050.
- Over 3,000 solar PV panels installed on unused rooftop area.
- Generates 1.6 GWh of renewable, clean energy annually.
- Helps Conestoga meet 15% of their annual demand and shave peak demand by 57%.
- 91.56 tCO2e carbon emissions reduction per year, this is equivalent of taking 27 gas-powered cars off the road annually.
Energy Optimization for Savings: St. Mary’s General Hospital
St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener had big plans for energy conservation. Blackstone’s solutions included important recommissioning/optimization of existing systems along with energy efficiency equipment upgrades to help the hospital reap significant savings.
- Conducted an ASHRAE Level 3 audit for 300,000 ft2
- Developed 7 Energy Conservation Measures and 3 Facility Improvement Measures
- Implemented a facility-wide LED lighting retrofit and installed new domestic water booster pumps
- Upgraded the existing softener and brine system
- Optimized chilling with 400hp VSD motor and cooling tower control
- Integrated a BlackPAC energy information and analytics system – an automated M&V platform
CASE STUDY
Net-Zero In Action: Conestoga College
Blackstone designed and installed a half-megawatt solar field and a 250-ton geothermal heat pump at Conestoga’s Cambridge campus.
- Generates 800 MWh of energy annually
- Replaces gas boilers, chillers and cooling towers
- More than 5000m3 of natural gas saved since construction
- Helps Conestoga achieve its vision of reducing its 2015 emissions by 80% by 2050
- Improved brand awareness and recognition as a progressive community leader
CASE STUDY
Energy Optimization for Savings: St. Mary’s General Hospital
St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener had big plans for energy conservation. Blackstone’s solutions included important recommissioning/ optimization of existing systems along with energy efficiency equipment upgrades to help the hospital reap significant savings.
- Conducted an ASHRAE Level 3 audit for 300,000 ft2
- Developed 7 Energy Conservation Measures and 3 Facility Improvement Measures
- Implemented a facility-wide LED lighting retrofit and installed new domestic water booster pumps
- Upgraded the existing softener and brine system
- Optimized chilling with 400hp VSD motor and cooling tower control
- Integrated a BlackPAC energy information and analytics system – an automated M&V platform
