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Greenhouse - Foothill Greenhouses Ltd. (Kettleby, Ont)

In the spring of 2001, Foothill Greenhouses installed a 600 Boiler HP (6 MWt) KMW bioenergy system. The system produces hot water heating for the greenhouses where the heated water is circulated through a piping system and returns to the boiler for re-heat. The wood chips is trucked in from local sources. KMW custom designed the bioenergy system to fit into the existing building layout.

In 2004 the customer decided to install a second identical system to further reduce their dependancy on natural gas and enjoy greater fuel cost savings.

Escalating energy cost was the driving force behind Foothill Greenhouses’ decision to invest in two KMW bioenergy systems. The systems produce approximately 95% of their total heat demand. The existing natural gas fired boiler is only operated for CO2 production and to provide backup. With the displacement of two million cubic metres of natural gas per year, Foothill Greenhouses has not only succeeded in stabilizing their unpredictable energy costs but also created a positive impact on the environment.