Revolutionizing Cooling: The Deep Lake Cooling System in Toronto

Deep Lake Cooling is an innovative system used to cool Toronto's office towers by utilizing icy water from 83 meters below Lake Ontario's surface. This system, developed by M Wave Corporation and the City of Toronto, is highly energy-efficient, using 75% less electricity than traditional systems. It currently serves 11 skyscrapers and plans to expand further. The system reduces greenhouse gas emissions and avoids using harmful CFCs. Other cities near large water bodies are considering adopting this technology.

What is the primary resource used in the Deep Lake Cooling system?

• Wind energy

• Icy water from deep within the lake

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

How much less electrical energy does Deep Lake Cooling use compared to traditional systems?

• 50%

• 80%

• 75%

• 60%

How many skyscrapers are currently served by the Deep Lake Cooling system?

• 20

• 11

• 5

• 15

What is the temperature of the water when it returns to the lake after being used in the cooling system?

• 15°C

• 12.5°C

• 8°C

• 4°C

Which harmful substance is not used in the Deep Lake Cooling system?

• Methane

• CO2

• Nitrous oxide

• CFCs