Creative Energy

Thank you, Anna Jeffs for the incredible impact you’ve made during your co-op term at Creative Energy.   During her time with us, Anna made significant contributions to our OT automation network, where she integrated new devices and commissioned remote steam monitoring cabinets. Additionally, Anna took on the complex task of designing and programming a dynamic simulator of a district energy system, providing valuable insights into our operations. She also played a key role in assisting with control documentation development.   We appreciate your hard work and dedication and we’re excited to see all that you’ll achieve in the future!   #Sustainability #DistrictEnergy #CreativeEnergy #CoopExperience #RenewableEnergy #NorthAmerica

Congratulations to Thompson Rivers University (TRU) for being a top performer in energy impacts in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI). TRU is a key institution renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovative education. With its goal to achieve zero carbon well before 2030, the Low-Carbon District Energy System project is a pivotal step towards this achievement. We are proud to work alongside TRU on this project to empower higher education institutions in their sustainability and decarbonization efforts.  

How can district heating and thermal energy transform our neighborhoods? Our very own Keana Li will be sharing the stage with an amazing panel of community energy thought leaders at the FullyCharged.SHOW & Everything Electric Conference this Saturday, September 7th. Come join the clean energy conversation! #EverythingElectricCANADA https://lnkd.in/gW5WfEzX

We are excited to share that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Low-Carbon District Energy System (LCDES) at Thompson Rivers University was a resounding success! This pivotal project marks a major step forward in our collective commitment to achieving a zero-carbon future by 2030. This innovative project, a collaboration between TRU, Creative Energy and BC Hydro, will make TRU one of the first universities in North America to reach zero carbon, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and climate action. For more details, check out the latest news release: https://lnkd.in/g3Xd-9hp The event featured inspiring remarks from Elder Sid Peltier, Matt M., Brett Fairbairn, Kim Cassar, DeDe Derose, Hee Young Chung, and our very own Diego Mandelbaum. The highlight of the ceremony was a symbolic groundbreaking, marking the official start of this transformative initiative. We are proud to partner with TRU on this journey and look forward to advancing towards a more sustainable future. #Sustainability #LowCarbonEnergy #CreativeEnergy #ZeroCarbon2030 #GreenEnergy #TRU

Celebrating Our Amazing Co-ops Harienah B. and Frank Jin! Over the past two months, Harienah has been an significant part of our team at Creative Energy. From the start, she made an impact with her outstanding work on various marketing projects, always with meticulous attention to detail. What truly sets her apart is her radiant smile, "never say no" attitude, and remarkable ability to learn and contribute quickly. Her positive energy and unwavering support have been appreciated by everyone who worked with her. As our first marketing co-op, Harienah set a high bar for others to follow. We also want to thank Frank Jin, who has been instrumental in several key areas, including remote site monitoring, where he tackled complex issues with data availability and integrity, ensuring seamless connections between remote metering modems and data. Frank played a crucial role in the commissioning of 19 RSM locations and programmed real-time dashboards displaying data and steam usage, providing valuable insights for our engineers. Thank you, Harienah and Frank, for your dedication and hard work. Your contributions have made a significant impact, and we wish you both all the best in your future endeavors. We know you will continue to achieve great things! #CoopExperience #CreativeEnergy #TeamRecognition

The Government of Canada recently released the Canada Green Buildings Strategy (CGBS) which sets out the federal government’s vision for the building sector’s role in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.    The CGBS confirms that buildings are the third largest emitting sector and that 96% of direct operational buildings emissions come from space and water heating – the majority of which is due to equipment that runs on fossil fuels. One of the three major priorities identified in the CGBS is that Canada’s future building sector must focus on decarbonizing space and water heating.    At Creative Energy, we’re proud to be at the forefront of this transformation. We are on a mission to significantly reduce carbon emissions by providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions for electrifying and decarbonizing thermal energy systems in buildings, ultimately reducing the use of fossil fuels. Our projects, both in operation and under construction, will collectively reduce over 60,000 tonnes of GHG emissions per year. By developing new low-carbon district energy systems, we’re leading the decarbonization of the built environment for both new and existing buildings and helping society achieve our collective net-zero emissions targets. With the release of the CGBS, it’s clear that decarbonizing the built environment is not just a priority but essential for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, highlighting the critical importance of decarbonizing our buildings.   Click here to read the CGBS press release: https://lnkd.in/dZy2SyWq #Decarbonization #ghgemissions #carbonreduction #northamerica #canada

We would encourage you to join Chris Olmsted from Creative Energy for a webinar organized by Economy Zero Group on August 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT where where he discusses the urgent need for decarbonization efforts in growing downtowns across North America.    Did you know that buildings in our urban centers in the United States and Canada account for 20-30% of all regional emissions? These spaces, where most of us live, work, and innovate, are central to our journey towards decarbonization.

To participate in this proceeding, visit: www.bcuc.com/get-involved

Latest project update on Main Alley: With the help of Nitro Pipe Freeze Inc and Division 15 Mechanical Ltd. we were able to install a new isolation valve to facilitate a chiller replacement while keeping the rest of the district cooling system operational. This ensured that no shutdown was required during the installation. Thank you to all the teams for such great work while maintaining the energy system and facilitating the replacement simultaneously.   Our Main Alley project is Vancouver's first true district cooling system, providing affordable, reliable, and efficient cooling for the neighbourhood. Learn more about this project on our website: https://lnkd.in/gb7SZhFP

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in the expansion and modernization of our Core System. Last week, we energized our new steam-to-hot water converter at The Butterfly, a 600,000 ft² mixed-use residential development located at the corner of Burrard and Nelson in downtown Vancouver. This converter will provide clean, reliable, and affordable heating to the new LEED Gold, Revery Architecture Inc. designed tower and serve as an expansion node with up to 18 MW of future capacity. This will enable our low-carbon district energy system to meet the needs of future residents in South Downtown and the West End neighborhoods. Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to bring this project to fruition, and we are proud to contribute to the comfort, well-being, and decarbonization of our community. Thank you to everyone involved in making this achievement possible. #CreativeEnergy #Decarbonization #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #Community #HeatingSolutions #NorthAmerica