Purchased with the help of Tacoma Public Utilities, Twin Rinks in Tacoma wasn't sure what to expect from their new piece of equipment. Using the REALice system, Tacoma Twin Rinks is getting crystal clear water without having to boil out the air. "It saves them a ton of energy, and makes...
Looking to find a specific ice rink or even an overview off all the facilities near you? Check out the Arena Guide Canada: www.arenaguide.ca The Arena Guide Canada - the most comprehensive Arena directory for Canada features all Canadian ice arenas (indoor and outdoor) and currently lists 2766 ice...
The City of Camrose is the first city in Alberta to switch over all three of their ice sheets to the REALice system. This year they will begin flooding all of their ice pads with unheated water to make great ice, save energy, and GHG...
Looking to save money on your utility bills at your arena? Switching to the REALice technology saves tremendously on natural gas and electricity costs. Natural gas usage can be reduced on average by 79% according to FortisBC - see large scale pilot from 2014. Electric usage can be reduced by 10% - 12% by resetting...
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The City of Nanaimo was looking for opportunities to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This summer, REALice was installed in the Nanaimo Ice Centre and now maintenance workers resurface their 2 NHL-sized ice sheets with cold water. When Scott Pamminger (Manager, Infrastructure Planning and Energy...
As part of Enbridge's Ice Resurfacing Initiative, the George Bell arena, in Toronto ON qualified for a rebate to cover 50% of the cost of REALice technology. Major findings of this success story: Natural gas savings - estimated natural gas savings of 14,366 m3; Electricity savings...
In 2014, FortisBC ran a large scale pilot project that introduced REALice technology in 10 ice arenas across BC. According to FortisBC, together, the 10 participating ice arenas reduced their energy consumption by 2,900 gigajoules per year! That’s like taking 714 cars off the road annually. Click...
VANCOUVER - March 15, 2017 - The City of Nanaimo has completed its evaluation process to equip the Nanaimo Ice Centre (NIC) Twin rinks Arena with an ice water treatment system and chose to make the switch to REALice. "By using unheated water to resurface both our ice...
Before REALice, Mineral-rich Well Water Had Hampered the Freezing Process Can REALice help a facility overcome source water challenges? Tony Liddle, who oversees facility operations at Kerry Park Recreation Centre, believes it has helped them immensely. The indoor ice arena uses well water that is mineral...