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Birchmount Energy Centre (2.6 MW) – Markham
Birchmount Energy Centre is being expanded to include a natural gas fired 2.6 MW combined heat and power (CHP) facility and is located in the Town of Markham. In addition to electricity generation, the CHP facility will provide space heating and domestic hot water to buildings served by the Markham Centre District Energy System, owned and operated by Markham District Energy Inc.
The facility will consist of one natural gas fired reciprocating engine-generator set, heat recovery equipment, controls and switchgear. The CHP unit will be located in the existing Birchmount Energy Centre building structure and connected to the electrical distribution system at Markham MTS#3E.
| Location: | Markham, Ontario |
| Nameplate Capacity: | 2.666 MW |
| OPA Contracted Capacity: | 2.6 MW |
| Developer: | Markham District Energy Inc. |
| Technology: | Natural gas-fired, combined heat and power project providing hot water for a host and electricity to the grid |
| Generator Set: | Single gas-fired reciprocating engine-generator set with an exhaust heat recovery heat exchanger |
| Connection Point: | Connected to the distribution system at Markham MTS#3E |
| Target Commercial Operation Date: | September 6, 2014 |
Project Progress (September 30, 2011)
- Powerhouse building completed.
- Equipment installation inside the powerhouse in progress
Links:
Markham District Energy Inc.
http://www.markhamdistrictenergy.com/
Project Contacts:
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Ontario Power Authority Media and Public Relations T. 416-969-6307 or 1-800-797-9604 |
Markham District Energy Inc. Peter Ronson Markham District Energy T. 905-513-7930 |
