As a disruptive innovator in the district energy industry, we focus on the next-generation, low-carbon solutions for heating & cooling of buildings.
Cascara decarbonizes these sectors.
District Energy
With hundreds of district energy systems operating worldwide, Cascara holds the key to the modernization of legacy infrastructure.
Residences
Cascara’s R744 Thermal Network for apartment buildings can reduce GHG emissions associated with heating and cooling by up to 70%.
Hotels & REsorts
An inexpensive solution to the high demands for heating and cooling, ensuring guest comfort in warm pools and cool bedrooms.
Data Centers
Cascara can cool a data center and upgrade that captured energy for use in nearby facilities, eliminating costs and emissions for both clients.
Industrial Tie
Cascara connects sources of heat to facilities that need it; thereby, reducing the cost and emissions associated with burning natural gas.
Subway stations
Cascara harvests ambient low-grade heat collected in subways for use in nearby buildings, thus cooling subway platforms and decarbonizing offices and multi-family residences.
“Growing demand for cooling is the most critical blind spot in today’s energy debate. Higher efficiency for cooling is the easiest step to reduce the need for new power plants, cut emissions and reduce costs.”
Why HVAC Efficiency?
Demand for energy efficient climate control is exploding.
Climate Change Solution - With rising global temperatures, the question of decarbonized cooling becomes ever prominent. Cascara is an answer.
Rising Energy Demand and Costs - Cascara can drastically reduce expenses and susceptibility to fluctuations in energy cost and demand.
Resource Optimization (OPEX) - Smaller equipment and simpler maintenance schedules reduce ongoing annual expenses to deliver attractive return on investment.
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How it Works - 5th Gen District Energy
District energy is nothing new. First Gen District Heating and Cooling (DHC) composed of high temperature pressurized water vapour date back to the 1800’s! They are designed to manage thermal energy (i.e. heating & cooling) in nearby buildings via a network of underground pipes.
There are thousands of systems operating globally; however, most are inefficient, using 20th century technology and limited automation to realize performance efficiency.
CO2 Thermal Network Technology
Cascara’s R744 Thermal Network solution utilizes a unique heat transfer medium to create a solution that is both modular and scalable. From a single connection between boiler and chiller to a fully developed district energy system, Cascara can provide heating and cooling to multiple clients with high demands simultaneously.
High heat transfer capacity
Cascara’s system capitalizes on the chemically unique properties of R744, capturing the potential in latent heat phase changes for incredibly high heat transfer capacity.
Small footprint
Compared to legacy systems, Cascara’s 5GDHC uses pipes 1/12th of the size, leading to reduced capital expenditures, and simpler installation in high-density areas.
Waste Heat Recycling
Cascara’s utilization of R744 allows for dramatic increases in efficiency, capture of low grade waste heat, lower capital costs, and a slimmer design.
Why Cascara?
Practical, economic, compact solutions to decarbonize heating and cooling in buildings.
Reduced energy costs
Compliance with building performance standards
Reduce emissions
Operational efficiency
Simple installation