Where:

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

What:

Power Ecosystems was approached to provide a highly energy efficient heating and power unit for an eco-rrrendly duplex development, featuring state-of-the-art equipment that would ensure the duplex was green aspossible The cogenerating / CHPsystem produces over 32,000 BTU of heat per hour, while simultaneously producing SkWof electricity to power the home.

The Home:

The Eco-Duplex features state of the art systems including the CHPsystem. passive solar design, solar thermal and photovoltaic ready components, high density, airtight foam insulation, glazed quad pane fiberglass windows. concrete floors with in-floor heating. LED lighting throughout, low flow faucets and toilets, rainwater collection tank, grey water ready components and three energy return ventilators to ensure fresh,clean air throughout the house.

Purpose:

The builders focus for the Eco-Duplex was energy efficiency while not detracting from the comforts of luxury living. The CHP system provides agreen source of electricity, decreasing green house gasemissions by approximately 20 tormes per year, the equivalent of removing four cars from the road. However, the system does more than just reduce the carbon footprint of the home, it will also save the owners nearly 68% on their space and hot water heating costs (compared to aconventional systems three year average).

Primary reason for choosing Power Ecosystems:

No larger than aconventional home furnace. The Cummins/Power Ecosystems CHP system was the ideal size for the Eco-Duplex. Forover 11years, these CHP systems have solved heating and electrical generation needs with a proven track record and very low maintenance costs. Over 4000 locations nationwide have used this CHP system.