1C 2 - Using Waste-to-Energy in Burnaby's Low Carbon DES

Presentation Description: Burnaby is implementing a new low-carbon District Energy Utility, enabling customers to reach the highest levels of the British Columbia Zero Carbon Step Code while reducing electrical grid impacts. Focusing on the Metrotown and Edmonds areas, the systems will provide low-carbon energy to buildings by utilizing waste heat from Metro Vancouver's WTEF DES. The presentation will highlight emission targets, customer base and system phasing, design rationale, and process for development of a new City utility.

Case Study: The Burnaby District Energy Utility is an ongoing project within the City of Burnaby, as described on its website: https://www.burnaby.ca/our-city/projects/burnaby-district-energy-utility.The initial phase is expected to consist of 17 MW of demand in Metrotown and 16 MW of demand in Edmonds, with the potential to grow to a combined total of ~130 MW, supplemented by low-carbon back-up and peaking capacity. The City is utilizing an Integrated Project Delivery structure with FVB Energy and ISL Engineering to design and implement the systems, with initial customers expected to be connected in 2028.