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England and Eastern Canada , collaborated with BRMH to develop this exciting clean energy project . Vergent Power Solutions secured the order in December of this year and expects the system to be commissioned by May 2025 . The microturbines will provide 260kW of on-site power generation while capturing thermal energy for on-site hot water production , marking a milestone in the hospital ’ s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve operational efficiency by displacing higher emissions emitting hot water boilers .
The microturbines will be deployed in a combined heat and power ( CHP ) application featuring Capstone ’ s patented integrated heat recovery modules ( HRMs ), which will recover the microturbine ’ s exhaust heat , effectively converting it into hot water , thus offsetting 1.6 MMBTU / hr of thermal load that was provided by gas fired hot water boilers . By generating baseload electricity on-site at a higher efficiency than grid power , the system will significantly lower BRMH ’ s energy costs while supporting its commitment to reliability and sustainability . This innovative solution is expected to reduce the hospital ’ s greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 550 metric tonnes annually , equivalent to removing approximately 120 cars from the road each year .
“ With the combination of cutting-edge technology and federal incentives , this project reflects our hospital ’ s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence ,” said Carl Selvick , President and CEO at Black River Memorial Hospital . “ We are proud to lead by example in implementing energy solutions that benefit both our community and the environment .”
“ The installation at Black River Memorial Hospital underscores the growing trend of healthcare facilities turning to clean technology to address the energy trilemma of resiliency , affordability and sustainability . We are excited to play a part in their journey of lowering their carbon footprint with a financial return that makes sense ,” said Vince Canino , President and CEO of Capstone Green Energy . “ This project highlights the critical role that innovative energy solutions , supported by incentives like the Federal ITC , play in enabling organisations to enhance energy security , reduce emissions and manage costs in an increasingly demanding energy landscape .”
A key factor in BRMH ’ s decision to adopt this technology was the availability of a 40 % tax credit through the federal Energy Investment Tax Credit programme . This incentive , available for qualifying projects placed in service or safe harboured by the end of 2024 , significantly lowered the upfront investment costs , making the microturbine-based CHP system an attractive and practical solution for BRMH . �
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