NWRE Pioneers Green Self-Storage with Net Zero Carbon Certification

Moving Towards a More Sustainable Future: NWRE’s Advanced Self Storage Achieves Carbon Neutrality

Nicola Wealth Real Estate (NWRE), a leading Canadian financial planning and investment firm, has transformed the norms for the self-storage industry as their Advanced Self Storage facility received the esteemed certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) for following zero-carbon building design and performance. This facility, located in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, becomes the first of its kind with such a commendable citation, significantly impacting NWRE's sustainability portfolio.

Tipping the balance in favor of energy efficiency, this CaGBC-certified facility (located at 11985 203rd St.) aims for impressive annual energy savings of $55,000, aligning with NWRE's commitment to environmental consciousness. Key savings measures employed include high-efficiency air-source heat pumps, low-power LED lighting with occupancy control, a potent 82.5% efficient energy-recovery ventilation system, curtain wall glazing to limit heat loss, and a mixed-air system with an economizer mode, as detailed in the company's press release.

Striking a blow to natural gas usage, this forward-thinking facility has installed 100 kW rooftop solar panels, a landmark step towards complete renewable energy usage. Submetering installations will effectively monitor real-time energy usage, ensuring consistent energy conservation.

According to NWRE's Vice President of Development, Josh Anderson, this landmark is an enhancement in the portfolio, reinstating NWRE's dedication to leading and executing innovative projects that reflect their values and high sustainability standards.

NWRE manages assets worth CAD$14.4 billion, spanning sectors such as industrial, office, multi-family, retail, and senior housing, and is now setting the bar high in leading the green movement within the self-storage sector.

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(Source: Globe Newswire, Self Storage Development Achieves Net Zero Carbon Certification, the First of Its Kind in Canada)