32. UBC's district heating - An old idea with a renewable energy twist

When you look through the University of British Columbia archives and see photos from the original district heating system being built you can spot Model T Fords in the photos. Now the creaking, turn of the century steam pipes at the University of British Columbia are transforming into a modern, modular low-carbon Lego style hot water system.
The new hot water style heating system at UBC can now integrate renewable energy systems like biomass, geoexchange, solar thermal and waste heat into this natural gas system all because the barrier for entry is lower. The bouncer at the old steam heating system was pretty strict -- you had to be 190 C to get in. Now you only have to get the temperature up to 80 C.
Learn how it all works in this episode at www.greenenergy...

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Great video, very clear. Spread the word!