London — The Earl Nichols Recreation Centre will have new energy efficient upgrades after a combined investment of over $3.5 million from the federal government and the City of London. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament Arielle Kayabaga, and Mayor Josh Morgan, this project will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the facility while lowering energy costs for the municipality. The Earl Nichols Recreation Centre operates three ice rinks and provides the community with affordable and inclusive spaces to play sports and to come together. This project will install a new refrigeration plant – complete with heat pump and thermal battery storage to maximize energy savings while efficiently heating and cooling the facility, which eliminates the need to use natural gas.
