Town of Drayton Valley Wood-waste Co-Generation and Distric Energy Project
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Energy
Project value$47,700
Project Type
Pilot Project
Sub Sector
Waste to Energy – Biomass
Grant amount$23,850
Program type
GMF
Municipality
Town of Drayton Valley, AB
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
7,291
Project timeline
2001 - 2009
Project number
2542
Description
This study would examine the potential for supplying electricity for heating and cooling from a co-generation facility thatwould burn waste wood. The facility would first supply energy for heating and cooling the Omniplex facility in the town.The balance of the heat generated could then supply nearby municipal facilities, such as the swimming pool, civic centreand the washrooms and showers at the town's campground. The study will examine the economic feasibility of a varietyof loads, as well as the new technologies available to provide lower capital and installation costs involved in small-scaledistrict heating piping and exchangers.
Applicant
Town of Drayton Valley, AB