99 energy service area , now called the Oval Village District Energy Utility that provides space heating and hot water services . The City also established the Lulu Island Energy Company as a wholly-owned municipal corporation to manage the all district energy initiatives on behalf of the City . The first building was connected in 2014 and the system now serves over 1.9mn sq ft buildings , which are primarily multi-family residential .
“ We were already expanding our infrastructure in Alexandra District Energy Utility system , which had examined different options for how to finance , manage and deliver expanded services in city centre . This work led to our senior management and City Council to direct us to procure an operating partner with the necessary experience and resources ,” explains Postolka . “ Following a rigorous procurement process , Corix Utilities
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