Richmond District Energy System
Geotility has completed the installation of the first phase of the new Alexandra District Energy system in Richmond, BC.
What's New
350 Ton Horizontal Bored GeoExchange Field
Geotility has completed the installation of one of the largest horizontal GeoExchange fields in the Pacific Northwest. The system at the New Sandy High School in Sandy, Oregon will provide energy efficient heating and cooling for years to come.
The Bullitt Center
Geotility is currently installing the GeoExchange field at the Bullitt Center in Seattle, Washington. The Bullitt Foundation's new headquarters is striving to become the greenest commercial building in the world.
Geotility completes Living Building Installation
Geotility has completed the installation of the GeoExchange field at Vancouver's first Living Building Challenge facility: The VanDusen Gardens Visitor's Centre. Geotility is proud to have been selected as the GeoExchange contractor on this exciting project.
Esowista District Energy System
GeoTility completes the installation of a large scale district energy system at the First Nation's Community of Esowista located on pristine Vancouver Island. The 225 ton vertical ground heat exchanger will interface with several large water to water heat pumps which will serve the new housing community.
GeoTility Current Cost Monitor
GeoTility Current Cost Monitoring System™ is an advanced remote energy monitoring device that offers homeowners verified calculations of energy use associated with the operation of a GeoTility GTS Heat Pump™. Calibrated to reflect local electrical utility rates, the monitor can be located anywhere in the home to provide on-going real time monitoring of daily, weekly, monthly or annual energy consumption. The GeoTility Current Cost Monitoring System™ has computer interface capability, 7 year memory capacity and can be modified to provide electrical energy monitoring for other electrical appliances. Exclusive to GeoTility’s Certified Geothermal Systems™, the GeoTility Current Cost Monitoring System™ accurately demonstrates the energy and cost benefits of our geothermal installations.
GeoTility expands to Washington Market
Seattle, Washington – GeoTility Geothermal Installations Corp. announced today that Canada’s largest comprehensive geothermal contractor has purchased Seattle based “Earth Heat”, expanding the company’s operations into the US market.
Canadian Property Management
Canadian Property Management magazine - GeoExchange delivers high efficiency in a range of applications operational longevity supports capital planning and stability......................
GeoTility's new 1-800 toll free access
In an effort to make it easier for our customers to contact GeoTility, we have set up a 1-800 number for long distance toll free calls to our 3 offices. Effective November 16, 2009 GeoTility's toll free telephone number is 888-962-5776.
GeoTility President Jim Leask with Minister Yap
The Minister of State for Climate Action, John Yap, City of Colwood Mayor David Saunders and Ian Spurling owner of The Residences at Pondview tour the Pondview project and the geothermal drilling that is being undertaken by GeoTility. GeoTility President Jim Leask and GeoTility's Vancouver Island Business Development Manager, John Kelly hosted tours of Pondview and Aquattro to demonstrate the successful adoption of geothermal technology in residential projects.
GeoTility wins FortisBC "Conservation Leadership Award"
GeoTility General Manager Rick Nelson accepted a Conservation Leadership Award from FortisBC President and CEO, John Walker at the PowerSense Conservation Excellence Awards on October 29th. GeoTility acknowledges the leadership role that FortisBC has shown in supporting the geoexchange industry. FortisBC offers the only geothermal grant for new construction installations in British Columbia.
Drilling at Hotel Georgia
Drilling has commenced 100 feet down in the 8th level of the parkade for the new Hotel Georgia tower featuring our new "Geo Mole 5.1" drilling platform. This project demonstrates the benefits of using a hybrid drilling rig so that the construction schedule is not delayed, saving the developer a considerable amount of money and providing an easier transition for the installation of geothermal technology in medium and high rise towers.
Okanagan College Certified Geothermal Technician
Okanagan College establishes an industry leading Geothermal Apprenticeship program. The 2 year program "Domestic/Residential Certified Geothermal Technician" is designed to offer individuals who preform construction related tasks in the residential market with specialized training involving the design, installation and servicing of ground source or geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Federal Government provides commercial/industrial retrofit grant
Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) offers a financial incentive of up to $50,000.00 for a geothermal retrofit to an existing commercial or industrial building.
Geothermal Buyers Guide
The Government of Canada issued a Geothermal Systems Buyers Guide to promote the education and adoption of the most energy efficient and environmentally friendly space heating and cooling technology.
Robertson eyes"low-carbon' growth zones
Vancouver's Mayor Gregor Robertson, who is promoting the idea of building "low-carbon economic development zones" in Vancouver, to create a market for green technologies, is actually about to break the mould..............The idea of a low-carbon development zone may be new but it's quickly gaining credibility around the world.
Majority of buyers will choose energy efficiency for next home
Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency reports that 9 out 10 buyers will be looking for energy efficiency features in their new house.
Building and Construction Canada feature on GeoTility
Sometimes success is defined by recognizing the direction the industry will move in before anyone else. That strategy has served GeoTility Geothermal Installations Corp. well for nearly 20 years.............
Business Thompson Okanagan features GeoTility
Kelowna - GeoTility Geothermal Installations has the answer to the one ton challenge...................................
Government of Canada reports on the GeoExchange Industry
Industry Canada - Canadian Renewable Energy Industry reports on the Canadian Geothermal Heat Pump Industry
OEIA 2nd Annual Conference and Tradeshow
GeoTility as one of the founding member companies of the Okanagan Environmental Industry Alliance is please to announce the Solutions for Climate Prosperity Confernce and Tradeshow on October 20th, 2009.
R&D department designs and builds custom electric drill rig
Reacting to increased demands, our R&D department has recently designed and custom built an electric drill rig that will significantly reduce the downtime associated with drilling residential and commercial towers. This innovative rig has a shorter mast allowing it to operate on the lower level while construction continues above. This versatile drill rig can operate on electricity or diesel fuel.
GeoTility fully certified under the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition Global Quality GeoExchange Program
GeoTility Geothermal Installations is pleased to announce that as one of Canada's leading geoexchange contractor we support and endorse the best practices and quality assurance measures that have been established by CGC. GeoTility continues to meet or exceed the industry standards set by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association and the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition to ensure that our customers are getting the best the technology has to offer.
News Release, May 26, 2008
GeoTility makes the top ten list of the biggest alternative energy companies in BC according to Business In Vancouver. BIV is a weekly business publication that profiles economic sectors each month with a list of top companies. In the May 20-26 edition BIV announced the Biggest Alternative Energy Companies in BC. GeoTility came in number 6 and was the only Geothermal company to make the list!
News Release, April 14, 2008
The Foothills and GeoTility Geothermal Installations announce agreement to implement Geothermal Utility.
News Release, April 14, 2008
The Statesman Group of Companies and GeoTility Geothermal Installations announce agreement to implement geothermal utility service at Pine Ridge Mountain Resort
GeoTility Vancouver has moved.
Business in the Lower Mainland & Vancouver Island has increased so much over the past year that that we have outgrown our current facilities. As of September 1st, we have moved into a facility with more then twice the office space to accommodate our growing staff and a larger warehouse to handle the increased volume of installations. The new office is located at 4611 Viking Way, Richmond BC, V1X 2C1. Phone 604-273-5776 Fax 604-273-5779
“The Rise - a Geoexchange Utility Community”
GeoTility and utility provider Corix (formerly Terasen Utility Services) have established a strategic alliance offering a community of over 600 homes with geoexchange technology at a fraction of the cost. The project is the largest geoexchange master planned community in Western Canada, setting a template for future sustainable developments.
Environment Minister John Baird tours the Wilden geothermal community.
On January 19th GeoTility President Jim Leask and Wilden developer Gerhard Blenk met with Federal Environment Minister John Baird to discuss geoexchange technology and the government’s new Eco Energy Initiative announcement.
GeoTility has submitted a list of recommendations to the Conservative Government regarding potential programs that would maximize the energy efficiencies and GSG reductions directly as a result of increasing geoexchange installations in Canada.
Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) to establish geoexchange training fund
Montréal, January 26, 2007 –The Board of Directors of the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) have unanimously agreed to establish a Permanent Training Fund. The Fund will be used specifically to ensure
that upgrades to the comprehensive national geoexchange training program, developed over the past 18 months by the CGC, are
implemented on an annual basis.
Geothermal heating and cooling is a dynamic and evolving technology. At GeoTility we take great pride advancing the market by constantly developing new products, procedures and applications to address our customer’s needs.
