70 Mill Street

Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 1207 (MTCC 1207), managing the 11-storey Lindenwood tower at 70 Mill St in Toronto’s vibrant Distillery District, faced increasing pressure from escalating utility costs. Built in 1998, this 95-unit condominium, known for its low maintenance fees, grappled with rising hydro, gas, and water expenses. The building’s aging infrastructure (like HVAC and fan coil units), combined with general inflation and the need to comply with evolving energy efficiency regulations, strained its operational budget, directly impacting condo fees and resident affordability.

To address these critical energy management and cost pressures, Vergent implemented an advanced Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system for this mid-storey residential building. This comprehensive solution also included a sophisticated controller, enabling full automation, remote monitoring, and service capabilities to optimize the system’s performance and streamline operations.

This strategic CHP upgrade empowers the Board to directly mitigate escalating utility costs, providing a crucial hedge against rising hydro and gas rates. By generating power and heat on-site with enhanced efficiency, the system supports more stable and potentially lower condo fees for residents. The integration of advanced controls ensures reliable energy delivery, reduces the strain of aging infrastructure inefficiencies, and contributes to the building’s long-term energy efficiency and compliance goals, enhancing comfort and financial predictability for the future.