NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Customer Story!

Windmill Developments was one of the first green builders in Canada, and Curated Properties was one of the early developers in Liberty Village. In the former Dufflet Bakery site at the foot of Dovercourt Avenue, the two have created The Plant, a mixed-use clean energy building. It features a geothermal system, heat pumps, energy recovery ventilators, electric car charging, bicycle parking areas, and a tight envelope.

Follow the link to read in detail.

https://ontariogeothermal.ca/story/geothermal-helps-make-liberty-village-condo-green/

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Become an OGA Member!

A company that works in the geothermal industry must be a member of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI) to be a member of the Ontario Geothermal Association (OGA).

The benefits of being an OGA member are:

♦︎ Advocacy,
♦︎ Training,
♦︎ Marketing,
♦︎ Industry Statistics,
♦︎ Industry News.

Contact us to learn more.
📞 800-267-2231

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Quinte Health Care is evaluating hybrid energy systems!

As part of the County's new hospital construction, Quinte Health Care is evaluating hybrid energy systems that could include solar and geothermal power.

Read the article published in countylive to learn more.
https://www.countylive.ca/county-hospital-build-investigating-geothermal-energy/

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TransformTO Net Zero Climate Action Strategy

In support of TransformTO Net Zero climate action strategy, the City of Toronto is accepting applications for its Deep Retrofit Challenge, which aims to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.

Read more by clicking the link below.
https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2022/08/city-of-toronto-accepting-applications-for-deep-retrofit-challenge

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Do you know what our Board of Directors does?

To advance geothermal heating and cooling in Ontario, the Ontario Geothermal Association's Board of Directors takes the following actions:

↪ Information and communication strategies for the public,
↪ Achieving specific programs and initiatives by lobbying all levels of government,
↪ Providing industry-specific training,
↪ System design,
↪ Geothermal installation training programs based on competency.

Learn who is on our Board of Directors by following the link below.
https://ontariogeothermal.ca/board-of-directors/

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From December 6-8, IGSHPA's 2022 Annual Conference will be held in Las Vegas!

In addition to residential, commercial, and loop installer tracks, there will also be a research track for 2022. During the event, contractors, engineers, loop installers, drillers, and other industry stakeholders will have the opportunity to"Connect the Dots" through panel discussions and keynote presentations.

https://igshpa.org/conference2022/

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Labour Day!

Happy Labour Day! Wishing you a safe and fun holiday.

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Have a look at the article published in Science Daily titled, “Inefficient building electrification risks prolonging fossil fuels.”

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Decarbonization Targets!

In most building decarbonization targets, seasonal fluctuations in heating and cooling demand have not been taken into account, making it difficult to determine how a transition to clean energy will affect the grid during peak periods, according to research conducted by several academic institutions.

Read the article published in Environmetalleader and let us know what you think.

https://www.environmentalleader.com/2022/08/efficient-heating-systems-key-to-meeting-peak-demands-decarbonizing-buildings/

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Green Municipal Fund!

Do you know The town of Whitby in Ontario, Canada is investing in the Green Municipal Fund to conduct a feasibility study for a large-scale geothermal district heating project?

Look at the article published in THINK GEOENERGY, and let us know your thoughts.
https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/study-for-large-scale-geothermal-heating-to-be-undertaken-in-whitby-canada/

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Do you know Toronto is always committed to ambitious climate goals?

Have a look at the article published in tvo today titled “Breaking ground on a climate-friendly way to heat and cool homes in Toronto.”

What do you think?
https://www.tvo.org/article/breaking-ground-on-a-climate-friendly-way-to-heat-and-cool-homes-in-toronto

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As part of our efforts to combat climate change, we need to improve the energy efficiency of our communities.

Our climate goals will be exceeded, emissions will be reduced where people live and work, and Canadians will be able to participate in building a clean and prosperous future wherever they live.

Read the article published in newswire titled, “Canada Invests in Energy Efficiency for Buildings in Ontario.”

What do you think?
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canada-invests-in-energy-efficiency-for-buildings-in-ontario-844670126.html

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