75 Eastdale Ave

At a Glance
• System Configuration: 1 × C65 Dual-Mode Capstone Microturbine with MTIM controller
• Annual Generation: >500,000 kWh/year
• Energy Savings: ~$50,000 / year in reduced utility expenditures
• Thermal Integration: 430,000 BTU/hr of hot water
• Compliance & Backup: CSA C282-compliant for emergency life-safety loads


The Challenge
Managing established multi-family assets—such as this 15-story, 235-unit residential complex built in 1974—requires an ongoing balance between controlling operating expenses and maintaining resilient building systems. With utility rates continually climbing, relying entirely on grid power created financial unpredictability, while standard emergency generators offered no day-to-day economic return. Having already seen proven financial and operational returns across previous properties, this Canadian-owned REIT sought a scalable, repeat solution to curb utility spending, offset heating loads, and provide seamless backup power during grid disruptions.


The Solution
Building on a trusted operational partnership, Veristar Energy engineered and deployed a 65 kW Combined Heat & Power system featuring a dual-mode C65 microturbine with automated MTIM control.
• Baseload Electricity Offsetting: Generates over 500 MWh of clean electricity annually on-site, taking direct control of energy supply to displace high-cost utility grid purchases.
• Thermal Heat Capture: Recovers 430,000 BTU/hr of high-grade exhaust heat in the form of hot water, supplementing central heating loops to significantly reduce natural gas purchases for tenant domestic hot water and space heating.
• Seamless Dual-Mode Resilience: Automatically isolates from the utility grid during an outage, instantly supplying standby electricity to essential emergency building loads.
• Code-Compliant Standby Power: Engineered to satisfy Canada's strict CSA C282 emergency life-safety standards, turning a passive backup requirement into a continuous cash-flow generator.


The Results
• $50,000 Annual Bottom-Line Impact: Delivers immediate, predictable operational savings by cutting grid electricity purchases and lowering natural gas consumption.
• Proven Multi-Site Standardization: Reaffirms the repeatable financial business case for onsite microturbines across mid-sized multi-family real estate portfolios.
• Ultra-Low O&M Overhead: Employs air-bearing microturbine technology featuring a single moving part, eliminating regular oil changes, liquid coolants, and frequent mechanical overhauls.
• High-Density Residential Compatibility: Operates with ultra-low noise and minimal vibration, making it an ideal continuous energy asset for densely populated apartment environments.