Nicola Wealth Real Estate team (NWRE), is committed to developing high-quality real estate assets that prioritize both sustainability and investor value. The completion of the Maple Meadows Advanced Self Storage project marks a significant milestone as Canada’s first Net Zero Carbon self-storage facility, earning certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).
Jared Nicola, Senior Project Manager, Construction, shares insights from this project and how NWRE is applying key learnings to future developments.
Advanced Self Storage's Sustainable Measures
- All-electric systems, eliminating reliance on fossil fuels.
- High-efficiency air-source heat pumps for efficient heating and cooling.
- An 82.5% efficient energy recovery ventilation system.
- High-quality curtainwall glazing to minimize heat loss and enhance energy efficiency.
- Energy-efficient low-power LED lighting with occupancy controls.
- A mixed air system with an economizer mode for optimal cooling.
- 100 kW solar PV panels on the roof, providing 100% of annual operational energy.
- Submetering installations for real-time monitoring of energy use.
Tangible Benefits and Achievements
- A remarkable 99% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions, with the remaining 1% attributed to BC Hydro.
- Anticipated annual operational energy savings of $55,000.
- A substantial annual generation of 164.6 MWh of renewable solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity.
- Complete elimination of natural gas usage within the facility.
- A steadfast commitment to a low embodied carbon design.
- The potential to provide a one-time embodied carbon credit following the first year of operations.
Setting a Sustainable Standard
Nicola Wealth Real Estate and Advanced Self Storage are setting a new standard for sustainable construction in the self-storage industry, reinforcing their commitment to promoting a greener, more sustainable future.
