Springbank Mechanical Systems has long embraced advanced technology to help our customers save significant energy and extend the life of their commercial HVAC equipment.
HVAC technology can also support companies interested in measuring their carbon emissions in an effort to minimize or eliminate their system’s effect on the environment.
“We love taking on challenging projects for companies interested in upgrading their equipment to help cut carbon emissions. At Springbank, we also take steps toward reducing our industry’s impact on the environment, so it’s great to work with companies whose values in corporate responsibility align with ours.”
– Paul DeThomasis, Vice President, Springbank Mechanical Systems
The Project: Achieving Zero-Carbon
In October 2024, a large Japanese power sport motor company approached Springbank to optimize their Southern Ontario-based head office’s commercial HVAC system in an effort to meet their zero-carbon targets.
The Springbank team visited the site to meet with the company’s executive and technical teams to learn more about their needs and goals. We then went on a tour of their HVAC setup, asking lots of questions to ensure we had a complete understanding of its current configuration.
Based on the information from the meeting and our findings during the system inspection, we presented the customer with a detailed, easy-to-understand quote that outlined our recommendations, timelines, and costs.
Springbank’s Recommendations
Our team made the below recommendations to help the customer achieve their objectives:
- Removing their 20 existing rooftop HVAC units
- Installing new energy-efficient, high-tech heat pump rooftop units designed for the Canadian climate
- Connecting the new rooftop units to a specially designed decarbonization Building Automation System (BAS) program with a visual dashboard that reports on CO2 reduction
After the project scope was approved, our team of qualified, licensed technicians started the job. We always had supervisors on-site to answer the customer’s questions, and Springbank personnel ensured that their work didn’t interfere with the customer’s day-to-day operations.
The Results: Zero-Emmissions and Significant Costs Savings
We commissioned the units upon project completion, showing the customer’s technical team how the new system operates and ensuring that all their questions were answered.
The new heat pump technology installed on the building’s roof provided optimal heating, cooling, and airflow. The BAS easily managed the interior spaces’ temperatures and also delivered real-time reports on CO2 emissions.
Thanks to the Springbank solution, the customer not only met their zero-carbon target ahead of schedule but also enjoyed significant energy savings and increased the value of their property.
“It’s always gratifying to help customers reach their objectives through reliable commercial HVAC technology. If our efforts can also help protect the environment, that makes our work even more rewarding.”
– Paul DeThomasis, Vice President, Springbank Mechanical Systems
