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Season 18, Episode 11
Local entrepreneur
invents patented technology
that recycles and reuses
ice shavings saving
millions of liters of water
and melting huge
energy bills
As a former hockey coach and rink
facility operator for the City of Ottawa,
Ron has always had a love for ice,
skating and the game of hockey...
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but it boggled his mind as to
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the ice resurfacing machines could not melt the ice scrapings, heat, filter and reuse the 700 litres of water needed to resurface the ice pad
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"this patented technology
could literally save
rink operators Millions..."
Save millions. Literally.
Save over 700 litres of water with every rink flood
At GREINS Environmental Technologies we are committed to providing innovative solutions for ice rinks that prioritize sustainability and efficiency. GREINS retrofit systems are designed to reduce water consumption and operating expenses, while providing a superior ice surface for skaters and athletes.
Litres of water saved using our retrofit system
based on 2 pad arena
16 floods
per pad per day
over 12 months
700 liters
per flood
8,064,000
estimated litres of water saved annually compared to traditional ice
resurfacing methods
+$24,192
estimated water savings per year
based on national utility average
cost per cubic meter of water.
Costs may vary by location and utility provider
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Eliminate the need to pre-heat water
Traditional ice resurfacing methods waste close to 700 litres of heated fresh water per flood. Such antiquated methods rely on large water tanks
to continuously maintain high temperatures on a daily basis, regardless of usage. With the GREINS retrofit system, the recycled water is heated within the machine.
Energy Savings
with GREINS retrofit system
based on a 2 pad arena
16 floods
per pad per day
based on 12 months
700 liters
per flood
it takes approximately 40kW to heat 700 litres of water from cold tap temperature of 60 degrees to a temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit....
$0.15 cents
per kWh
....with GREINS, your machine does all the hot water heating internally.
estimated yearly hot water costs saved
+$69,120
Costs may vary by location and utility provider
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Additional Considerations
Traditional resurfacing methods see temperatures decrease from the moment the water leaves the boiler. With the GREINS system, the water is always applied at the regulated temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit providing a superior ice surface that is firm, smooth and clear.
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Traditional methods may result in ice build up over time, resulting in increased costs to compensate for the additional thickness of the ice surface. With the GREINS system, because the scrapings provide the water resources, it is assured that the ice thickness will be maintained at optimal levels which is key
A Better Alternative
The GREINS retrofit system eliminates:
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- costly snow removal expenses
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- seasonal temperature fluctuations related to bay door openings
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- potential safety risks during transport into public spaces
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- bio hazard contaminants residing in snow scrapings
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- unnecessary wear on ice equipment
(condensers, brine pumps, etc.)
OUR PARTNERS
Trusted Partnerships for Sustainable Ice Resurfacing
At GREINS Environmental Technologies we partner with industry leaders to provide the best possible solutions for our clients. Our partners share our commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, and we work together to promote a greener future for ice facilities.
