NY-GEO Project Showcase: Merge Condos

 

Welcome NY-GEO readers! Have you heard? Another Diverso Energy geothermal project is ready for occupancy!

We are proud to have partnered with LCH Developments on this chic, 11-storey condo near Toronto in Scarborough's flourishing downtown core. The project stands just minutes away from the infamous Scarborough Bluffs, not to mention its breathtaking views of Lake Ontario and host of wellness & entertainment amenities!

A WIN-WIN LIES BENEATH THE BUILDING

This dynamic geothermal system at Merge Condos eliminates the need for traditional gas boilers and rooftop cooling towers, thereby resulting in reduced operating costs and a considerable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. How much, you may ask? The equivalent of 40 cars being removed off the road!

Beyond the intended function, clients like LCH Developments receive a practical and effective way to future-proof their building against low-carbon policies, carbon tax, and riding the wave of double digit inflation on maintenance costs. The system provides cost certainty for the life of the building, which in turn hedges the risk of potential energy and maintenance increases.

GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS EXPLAINED

Simply put, the system acts like a large thermal battery in the ground. During the summer, heat from the building is stored in the ground and repurposed for heating in the winter. At this point, the building then exploits this stored energy to heat the central water loop, like a traditional boiler would.

WHERE ‘THE MAGIC’ HAPPENS

The mechanical room houses the equipment used to support the building’s heat storage and extraction processes. Truth be told, these rooms are a simple and clean alternative to messy, noisy and costly cooling towers and heating boilers!

PROJECT OVERVIEW

  • 12-storey condominium in Scarborough’s Cliffside Village

  • 37 boreholes

  • 199 tons of CO2 eliminated

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About Diverso Energy

Diverso Energy is a geothermal utility company that designs, builds, owns and operates geothermal systems for multi-family, office, and institutional buildings. We currently serve nearly 3.5 million square feet of building space. We can help you design the optimal geothermal system for your project, reduce costs, and maximize return. Want to learn more? Get in touch with us today.

 
Jon Mesquita