A person in safety gear and helmet is working with large pipes, using a level tool for alignment, next to a green structure.

In May 2020, the Township of Woolwich, Grand River Energy, and Arcadian Projects installed a combined heat and power (CHP) system at the Woolwich Memorial Centre, improving energy efficiency by utilizing 80% of generated power for heating. The project aims to reduce greenhouse gases and is expected to save the township $90,000 annually, about 22.5% in energy and maintenance costs. Arcadian handled all services for the 24,000 lb unit installation, providing cost savings and expert support with no upfront capital investment for the Township.

“We’re trying to be good environmental stewards. The new system should reduce the township’s carbon dioxide output by 189 tonnes, equivalent to taking 41 cars off the road. The project also got a $255,000 federal grant for clean energy projects. “That’s pretty substantial for a small municipality,” she said.”

Ann McArthur
Director of Facilities | Woolwich Township

A metal utility panel with multiple compartments is mounted on a corrugated wall, featuring various pipes and conduits beneath on a sturdy base.
A large industrial air filtration system is outside a building, with a fenced area and trees in the background on a sunny day.
A person in safety gear works on a green industrial unit with pipes and valves outside a large metal building, under clear skies.
Industrial mechanical room with white insulated pipes, copper tubing, pressure gauges, and green pump. Equipment optimizes building systems. Concrete wall background.
A mechanical room houses a large industrial heat exchanger with various pipes and valves, situated on a concrete floor in a utilitarian environment.
Two white utility vans parked outside a large industrial facility. A person stands nearby, with trees and clear blue sky in the background.
A mechanical room with interconnected pipes and valves, featuring a green heat exchanger. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall nearby.