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

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