Description
A district energy system supplies heating, cooling, and hot water to multiple buildings from a centralized energy plant through underground pipes. By centralizing energy production, these systems can utilize various energy sources, including renewable options, and collect waste heat from facilities such as industrial sites. This method can result in lower costs, a reduction in building emissions, and less reliance on individual heating and cooling systems for each building.
As Kelowna densifies, new developments in Urban Centres and the Core Area are most suitable for district energy.