SWAC systems use an infinite, renewable energy resource cold, deep seawater to provide most of the cooling required for buildings located on the SWAC district cooling system.  SWAC systems provide numerous environmental, economic development and customer benefits.

Environmental benefits:

• significantly reduces electrical usage
• uses a renewable energy source
• greatly reduces the use of ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants
• reduces emissions of greenhouse gases
• cleaner air
• reduces reliance on fossil fuels

Economic benefits:

• stable energy consumer cost
• price competitive service
• model of sustainability
• proven technology
• conserves potable water
• fuel dollars stay in the local economy
• cooling system is built to last 75 to 100 years

Customer benefits:

• convenient, reliable cooling service
• low, stable energy costs
• eliminates the need for chillers or cooling towers
• saves space in the mechanical room
• equipment is easy to operate and maintain
• green energy service
   

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