ACTIVE ZONE GEOTHERMAL
4.4 KW CHP with TEES System. A new build in Crimson Leaf, Strathcona County.
Single Family Home – Crimson Leaf Subdivision
4900 sq. ft. of living space
3000 sq. ft. of heated garage and RV parking
Single 6 Ton water to air Waterfurnace heat pump
Active Zone Geothermal borefield
Domestic hot water
Hydronic heating of basement and garage using waste heat
Forced air heating and air conditioning
System Production:
- Produces 38,500 kw/ year (at 0.27 /kW – $10,395*)
- Produces 180 Gj heat (at $8.50 Gj – $1,530*)
Home and Garage Usage Demands
- Consumes 360 Gj gas/yr (at $8.50 Gj – $3,060*)
- Uses 23,000 kW/yr (at 0.27 /kW – $6210*)
- Exports 17,500 kW to grid each year (at 0.27 /kW – $4725*)
Total Yearly Energy Costs/Returns:
- Cost of Gas to run cogen to produce electricity $3060 /year
- Paid Benefit of exporting excess power back to grid $4725 /year
- Benefit of heating, cooling & electricity for 7900 sq.ft.
Heating, cooling and electricity for 7900 sqft. PLUS a yearly payback of $1665*
Total System Cost $85,000**
Produces net positive value of $1665/ year
*All prices are based on August 2022 rates
** CHP System was purchased in 2019
