ERTH Power Breaks Ground on New Operations Centre

Ingersoll, ON – ERTH Power Corporation today announced the ground-breaking of its new, modernized operations centre located at 385 Thomas Street in Ingersoll. This investment comes as a result of a comprehensive needs assessment and site search led by ERTH Power and its Board of Directors. The new facility will address capacity limitations and the deteriorating condition of the existing operations centre located at 143 Bell Street, while positioning ERTH Power to meet the future needs of its energy consumers.

The 57,000-square-foot, two-story facility is an energy efficient, purpose-built design, meant to accommodate future growth and increasing electricity demands, ensuring ERTH Power is equipped to adapt to the evolving energy landscape and a changing climate. Designed in collaboration with local engineering and architectural firms, POW Engineering and JPM Architecture, the facility will incorporate advanced technologies, including a state-of-the-art control room for real-time monitoring of the distribution system. Among its sustainable features, the facility will include an advanced heat pump and heat recovery system that leverages geothermal ground-source energy, eliminating the need for natural gas. The building’s total electricity usage will be offset by 80% through a 460 kW rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar system. With no natural gas supply to the facility, this will make it the first zero-carbon facility of its kind in Ontario’s utility sector.

Construction is slated to begin in October 2024, with completion expected by December 2025.

Quotes:

“We are excited to embark on this journey to build a modernized utility operations centre that will not only improve operational efficiency for our utility, but also benefit our customers, community, and the environment. As the energy landscape continues to electrify and evolve, this new facility will position ERTH Power well to continue on with a history of strong reliability and customer responsiveness, while meeting the increasing electricity demands of the future.”

– Chris White, President and Chief Executive Officer, ERTH Corporation

“We are thrilled to announce the ground-breaking of ERTH Power’s new operations centre, an investment that demonstrates our commitment to delivering reliable and affordable electricity to our customers. As electricity demand continues to grow, this modernized facility will enable ERTH Power to meet the needs of the future while ensuring that our infrastructure remains resilient and efficient. This project reflects our dedication to serving our communities with forward-thinking solutions that prioritize both reliability and sustainability.”

– Nicholas Vink, Board Chair, ERTH Corporation

“I am pleased to support the ground-breaking of ERTH Power’s new, state-of-the-art utility operations centre right here in the heart of Oxford County. As the energy sector continues to evolve, this investment will ensure that ERTH Power is equipped to meet the future energy needs of its communities. ERTH Power’s strong commitment to decarbonization and environmental sustainability are setting a benchmark for a greener and more resilient energy future in Ontario.”

– Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman

About ERTH Power Corporation:

ERTH Power Corporation provides safe, reliable electricity distribution services to approximately 25,000 residential and commercial customers within its licensed boundaries. Areas that ERTH Power currently service include the municipalities of Aylmer, Port Stanley, Belmont, Ingersoll, Thamesford, Otterville, Norwich, Burgessville, Beachville, Embro, Tavistock, Clinton, Mitchell, Dublin and Goderich. For further details on ERTH Power Corporation, please visit www.erthpower.com.

Media Contact:

Jocelyn Facciotti
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
jocelyn.facciotti@erthcorp.com
226-228-4382