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Lamont Health Care Centre powers up with eco-friendly solar powered system Shell tops up commitment with $50,000 contribution for local project Michelle Pinon Editor
The Lamont Health Care Centre (LHCC) is making strides to reduce its environmental footprint. Board members have been making strides over the past year, and with $50,000 in funding from Shell Canada, have purchased a solar powered system. On Nov. 20, Kent Harrold, board chair of the LHCC, along with Tim Wiwchar and John Losty, representatives with Shell officially cut the ribbon to unveil the solar powered system in the LHCC’s main waiting room. “The LHCC appreciates Shell’s support for this green energy project, which will generate at peak
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Tim Wiwchar, left, presents Kent Harrold, board chair of the Lamont Health Care Centre with a $50,000 cheque for its new solar powered system during a special presentation and unveilling ceremony on Nov. 20.
The new photovoltaic system was installed in late summer, and is already getting rave reviews from board members, staff, residents and visitors.
activity a savings of approximately 11,000 kwh of power annually, coupled with a reduction of over 10,000 kilograms of carbon emissions per year,” stated Harrold. The annual savings on average is the equivalent to the energy consumed by approximately two homes in Alberta or the equivalent of removing two passenger vehicles off the road, added Harrold. While two cars might not seem like a lot, Wiwchar said the Quest Project will be the equivalent of 175,000 cars. He encouraged other municipalities across Canada to do the same. “This certainly fits in with our philosophy and we’re more than happy to support the board and its vision.” Wiwchar went on to say: “Shell is pleased to support this community investment, which aligns with our own goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our operations,” added Wiwchar, manager of Shell’s Quest Carbon Capture and Storage Project, which is currently under construction at the nearby Scotford Upgrader. “We commend the LHCC for
their leadership in implementing this innovative green energy system.” The new solar powered system consists of 40 solar panels on the service wing of the 1999 roof section of the hospital with the ability to accommodate additional panels over time. The system was designed by Clifton Lofthaug of Great Canadian Solar, who was also on hand for the official unveiling last Wednesday. “I’m very pleased Shell saw fit to support us and the project,” stated Harrold, who thanked the company for its sense of responsibility and funding of the project on behalf of the board. Wayne Field, councillor with the Town of Lamont, who was in attendance said the system lends itself well because of the size of the building (ie flat roof and ample square footage), and said it would perhaps be a nice application for the arena and curling rink in town, depending on its practicality and return on investment.