An Integrated Indoor Air Biofiltration System for Municipal Infrastructure
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Energy
Project value$107,600
Project Type
Pilot Project
Sub Sector
Building – Existing – Energy efficiency
Grant amount$53,700
Program type
GMF
Municipality
City of Toronto, ON
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
2,794,356
Project timeline
2003 - 2011
Project number
3260
Description
This $53,700 GMEF funding towards a $107,600 study is the first practical application of the University of Guelph'sbiofiltration system technology. Primarily directed at Indoor Air Quality, with some energy consumption benefits, it willrejuvenate contaminated indoor air by passing it over a biological (green plants) surface to breakdown constituent toxinsinto benign substances. If successful, the replication potential is substantial in both municipal and commercial markets.
Applicant
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, ON