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Peel Region announced the approval of two significant grants from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) under the Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. These grants, totaling $5.19 million, will support energy recovery and energy conservation projects at the G.E. Booth and Clarkson Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs). “Peel Region is grateful for those two grants from the Independent Electricity System Operator. They support Peel’s mission to create healthy, safe, and connected communities and will enable us to continue our plan to deliver environmentally and financially sustainable programs now and in the future,” said Nando Iannicca, Peel Regional Chair and CEO. The G.E. Booth WRRF will receive $2.39 million to upgrade aeration blowers and implement a more energy-efficient Ammonia-Based Aeration Control (ABAC) process. This project is expected to save 12,000 MWh of electricity annually, equivalent to reducing 456 tonnes of GHG emissions and saving $1.3 million in electricity costs each year. The Clarkson WRRF will benefit from a $2.8 million grant for a cogeneration (cogen) project that will recover energy from waste gas and an ABAC upgrade for the aeration system. This initiative is projected to save 14,165 MWh annually, cutting 538 tonnes of GHG emissions and reducing electricity costs by $1.8 million yearly. “These upgrades reflect our government’s commitment to affordability by harnessing the latest technology to improve energy efficiency in our infrastructure, all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This is a win-win for Peel families, resulting in millions of dollars in energy savings being invested back into the community while increasing capacity on the grid to attract further investment – bringing more jobs, manufacturing, and opportunity to Peel Region,” said Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries. Both projects are anticipated to be completed by Q4 2026. “The G.E. Booth and Clarkson Water Resource Recovery facilities are essential infrastructure in Peel Region. These energy recovery and energy conservation grants from the Independent Electricity System Operator will be used to continue innovative work at these facilities that will help reduce future GHG emissions. This work will greatly benefit our community and cement Peel Region, Public Works as a proud climate partner,” said Kealy Dedman, Commissioner, Public Works. |
