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continued from page 59 Published by the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) as a National Standard of Canada, the Canadian Hydrogen Installation Code (CHIC) [CAN/BNQ 1784-000] will help pave the way for a greater use of hydrogen as an energy carrier by guiding safe design and facilitating the approval process of hydrogen installations across Canada — “Working together with stakeholders, we can help make hydrogen the fuel of the future” says Randy Dey, from The CCS Global Group, who chairs the technical committee that developed this new document. “The CHIC, which is the fi rst of its kind, fi lls a gap and provides Canadian industry and regulatory authorities with a much needed tool for use with hydrogen installations.” On March 13, 2007, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced funding of almost $200 million Canadian for environmental projects in B.C. including the hydrogen highway. This highway is a voluntary network of Canadian technology providers, government partnerships and technology users from participating organizations who are working together to bring hydrogen and fuel cell products to the marketplace (visit www. hydrogenhighway.ca for a full list of participants and click ‘Who We Are’). The overall goal? To support the development of sustainable zero-emission hydrogen technologies. While The Hydrogen Highway™ will add to the excitement of the 2010 Olympics and Paralympic Games, it will also give tourists and B.C. residents a chance to see, feel and touch the future of hydrogen and fuel cells up close. The fleet of 20 hydrogen buses, fuelled by the hydrogen fueling stations at key spots, will shuttle spectators from venue to venue. These hydrogen fuel cell buses emit no carbon dioxide or smog-causing pollution; only small amounts of water vapour come out of the tailpipe. SAVES MORE MONEY THAN IT COSTS ! Grey/Drain Water Heat Recovery The Watercycle™ readily ts into existing plumbing. Using heat harvested from draining shower water, the Watercycle™ preheats fresh water coming into the hot water heater. 1. The Watercycle™ saves money on hot water heating. 2. The Watercycle™ extends the life of the hot water heater. 3. The Watercycle™ ensures pre-heated water is entering the tankless hot water heater. 4. The Watercycle™ increases the efciency of a geo-thermal system and extends the days a solar system can provide hot water 100% without back-up. 5. Watercycles™ reduce carbon emissions. 6. The Watercycle™ is 100% recyclable. ecoENERGY Retro t Program “(Heat Recovery Water Pre-Heaters) recover valuable heat that would otherwise go down the shower drain and use it to preheat incoming cold water. The total installed cost is typically $600 to $1,000 and you save 10% to 30% of your water heating cost depending on the unit you choose and your water use habits. DWHR units pay for themselves in the 2 to 6 years range in most Canadian homes, don’t require maintenance and have no moving parts.” - National Resources Canada Website (http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/equipment/ english/page177.cfm) National Resources Canada ecoENERGY Retro t Grant Available! SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT The Watercycle™ helps lower your usage of the World’s non-renewable resources. Reducing your energy consumption helps you feel good about allowing nature to maintain its sustainability. energy recovery system A Watercycle™ recovers energy from the shower drain water to preheat the cold input water to around 22°C (a 16°C recovery). Watercycle™ Water Heater Hot Water Output Line Hot Drain Water from Shower 37°C GREY/DRAIN WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SIMPLE & EFFICIENT 22°C Water Heater Cold Water Input Line (with recovered heat energy from Watercycle™) Water Heater Cold Water Input Line 6°C Drain Water 23°C All temperature values are approximate. Learn more. Contact us at (780) 628-7421 Email us at info@watercycles.ca www.watercycles.ca Mechanical Contractors Associations of Alberta, B.C., Manitoba & Saskatchewan 2008 63 http://www.watercycles.ca http://www.hydrogenhighway.ca http://www.hydrogenhighway.ca

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Mechanical Piping Plumbing Journal 2008 Contents MCA Canada Chairman MCA Alberta MCA British Columbia MCA Manitoba MCA Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Saskatchewan Manitoba Demographics & Management Employees Insurance – The Pros & Cons of Subguard® Construction Sector Council Data Richmond Olympic Oval Uses the Ice to Heat Things Up B.C.’s Hydrogen Highway™: The Hydrogen + Fuel Cell Alternative The Manitoba Hydro Tower Project Index to Advertisers

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