USING HEAT CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
By Hailey NelsonCountry Malt Group, Great Western Malting, and Canada Malting Co. are proud to be a part of the United Malt global family of brands, and together we work to promote sustainability across the malt supply chain. In 2016, Canada Malting’s first Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant was installed at the plant in Thunder Bay. Last year, a second unit was installed at the Calgary facility. The CHP is a natural gas-powered generator fitted with heat capture technology.
With the CHP plant, Canada Malting Co.’s reliance on the local electricity grid has reduced significantly, and they have seen a reduction of ~80% of their grid-supplied electricity whilst also offsetting significant heat requirements in the malt kiln. The power generated is both cost-effective and a more sustainable alternative to grid-purchased electricity.
As a result, the CHP plant helps:
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Improve energy efficiency by capturing heat that is typically wasted;
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Advance our environmental goals by reducing carbon footprint; and
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Improve business competitiveness by increasing energy efficiency and managing costs.
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The project was funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Fund.
Country Malt Group is pleased to be the exclusive supplier of Canada Malting Co. products where energy efficiency is a top priority.
