Solar Water Heating for Municipal Works
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Energy
Project value$132,050
Project Type
Pilot Project
Sub Sector
Renewable Energy Generation – Solar
Grant amount$25,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
City of Dawson, YT
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
1,577
Project timeline
2003 - 2011
Project number
2874
Description
This study will examine the feasibility of solar thermal energy to heat a variety of municipal facilities, including the publicswimming pool, thereby reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Phase one will assess the feasibility ofretrofitting the public pool with a solar heating system. Upon completion a monitoring system will be installed on thisapplication to collect performance and climate data. This innovative project will monitor climate variables and solarperformance data that will be used to assess the feasibility of solar thermal energy for hot water and space heatingpurposes in other municipal operations. Phase two will investigate a retrofit feasibility study of the technical, engineering, environmental and economic viability of these proposed municipal solar projects, aimed at improving thermal energyefficiency in municipal buildings.
Applicant
City of Dawson, YT