Today, Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, and Sydney Mogae, Chair of the Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank, announced a federal investment of more than $218,000 to support a green retrofit for the Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank.
This funding will support the installation of a grid-connected rooftop solar system, a mini split heat pump and a cloud-based energy monitoring platform that analyzes energy needs in real time. Additionally, fluorescent tube lights have been replaced with LED tube fixtures and lights using some funds from other sources.
This green retrofit will reduce the carbon footprint of the building while offsetting energy bills and contributing to provincial and federal climate mitigation efforts. Once complete, these improvements are expected to reduce the facility's energy consumption by an estimated 51.83% and their greenhouse gas emissions by 48.84 tonnes annually. Their energy expenses will be reduced by 71.9%, resulting in annual net savings of over $7,300.
The savings achieved through this project will be reallocated to accomplishing the Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank's inclusive mission of working with the community to provide food, furniture and emergency assistance to those in need, including seniors, those living in poverty or with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness and unemployment.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
