Why CHP
Why CHP Makes Financial & Environmental Sense
Combined Heat & Power delivers measurable returns for building owners, facility managers, and investors across Alberta.
CHP isn't just an energy upgrade — it's a strategic asset. By generating electricity and capturing heat simultaneously, your building achieves efficiency levels impossible with conventional systems, while unlocking incentives, reducing emissions, and strengthening energy resilience.
Significant Energy Cost Savings
CHP systems typically reduce total energy costs by 50-90% compared to purchasing grid electricity and separate heating fuel. By generating power on-site from natural gas, you avoid transmission losses and peak-demand charges that inflate utility bills.
Carbon & Emissions Reduction
CHP achieves 80–90% overall fuel efficiency versus 45–55% for conventional separate generation. That dramatic efficiency gain translates directly into lower greenhouse gas emissions — helping your building meet sustainability targets and ESG commitments.
Energy Independence & Reliability
On-site generation reduces your dependence on the grid and protects critical operations from outages. CHP systems can be configured to maintain power to essential loads during grid disruptions, providing a level of resilience that grid-only buildings simply cannot match.
Sell Back at 37.5¢ per kWh
Alberta's net metering program allows systems under 150 kW to sell surplus electricity back to the grid at 37.5 cents per kWh — one of the most favourable sell-back rates in Canada. This turns your CHP system into a revenue-generating asset during periods of low on-site demand.
Alberta-Specific Incentives
Alberta's TIER (Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction) program generates carbon credits for verified emissions reductions. Combined with competitive natural gas rates and net metering, Alberta is one of the most financially attractive provinces for CHP investment in Canada.
Increased Property Value
Buildings with on-site energy generation command premium valuations. Lower operating costs, predictable energy expenses, and documented sustainability credentials are increasingly valued by tenants, buyers, and lenders — making CHP a capital improvement that pays dividends at disposition.
Grid Resilience & Backup Power
CHP provides a critical layer of energy security. Whether facing extreme weather events, grid congestion, or utility outages, buildings with CHP maintain operational continuity. For hospitals, multi-family residential, and industrial facilities, this resilience is not optional — it's essential.
Lease-to-Own — No Capital Required
Helios Mechanical's lease-to-own program removes the barrier of upfront capital. We install, commission, and maintain the system while you benefit from day-one energy savings. At the end of the lease term, ownership transfers to you — a fully paid-off asset generating free energy.
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