Sometimes we are happy to share a story about REALice from the US. Especially when we believe there is some good value in the information also for our fellow Canadian ice makers, arena operators and energy managers. In this case, we would like to highlight a feedback from Steve Wolf, Castleton University in...
In New Hampshire, Unitil offered incentives covering between 35-45% of the project cost on two different arenas in 2018. Here is their press release: "February 8th, 2019 - Two Unitil customers, the City of Dover and North Atlantic Hockey Group LLC, recently received incentives under the Smart...
Did you know REALice is creating a buzz and making an impact in Atlantic Canada? In a CBC radio segment from Dec 2018, Ben Givlin, the regional recreational director for Baie Verte, Pacquet, and Middle Arm, speaks about how they're lowering the costs of the Tommy...
The Barclays Center in New York City, home to the New York Islanders, have been using the REALice system since the 2017/2018 season and will continue to make their ice with REALice. Barclays Center is the next arena after Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC using the REALice system in the...
SWiCH Services Inc. is proud to announce that the City of Mississauga has ordered a REALice system for the Erin Mills Twin Arena. This will be the second REALice cold water resurfacing technology installation in that city; the first being made at Iceland Mississauga back in...
Congratulations University of Alberta! The first University in Canada to Use REALice's Cold Water Resurfacing Technology! The University of Alberta is now using REALice technology for their ice making and ice resurfacing at the Clare Drake Arena! As part of the University's commitment to save energy and greenhouse gas emissions the arena...
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...
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...
If you saw the ice at the Oilfields Regional Arena in Black Diamond, Alberta, you would never imagine the ice plant producing such great ice is what most ice makers would consider underpowered or "sub-par". But it is -- and has been long before Les Quinton became...
Arenas are one of the highest energy consuming facilities in Canada. Overhead heating, lights, refrigeration, and heating water have historically drawn a lot of energy in arenas. Arena Operators and Maintenance Workers, Energy Mangers, and community groups are working with green technology, like REALice, and...