APS Energy Services Announces: Northwind District Cooling Comes to Life; Innovative Ice Storage System will Reduce Electric Demand.Business Editors/Energy Writers PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2001 Arizona's first district cooling system cooling system: see air conditioning; internal-combustion engine; refrigeration. cooling system Apparatus used to keep the temperature of a structure or device from exceeding limits imposed by needs of safety and efficiency. now is a reality. An "ice-cutting" ceremony today commemorated the downtown Phoenix The downtown of the city of Phoenix in the U.S. state of Arizona covers about two or three square miles, with axes running along Central Avenue and Washington/Jefferson Streets. About twenty-five mid-rise and high-rise buildings ranging up to 39 stories tall pierce the skyline. project, which will cool downtown businesses, sports and entertainment venues, and residences for years to come while shifting energy usage to non-peak periods. Northwind Phoenix, a venture of Phoenix-based APS Energy Services, officially unveiled its ice storage and chilled water facility, located just south of Bank One Ballpark, this morning. The plant is scheduled to become operational June 14. "The initial round of commitments from customers has been phenomenal, and has exceeded all of our expectations," said Jim Lodge, vice president and general manager for Northwind Phoenix. "From this month forward, downtown Phoenix businesses can benefit by eliminating all the risks and costs to purchase and operate their own air-conditioning system from this proven and energy-efficient state-of-the-art technology. With energy usage being such a vital issue these days, this system will further assist in those efforts." Ice storage works by producing air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. ahead of the moment of need. The cooling district will use an ice-based chiller chill·er n. 1. One that chills. 2. A frightening story, especially one involving violence, evil, or the supernatural; a thriller. chiller Noun 1. system to manufacture 3 million pounds of ice each night when utility loads and rates are lowest. During peak periods, the ice will be melted through an underground distribution network for use in air-conditioned buildings. The water then is returned to the icemaker ice·mak·er n. A machine, often built into a refrigerator, that freezes water into ice cubes. Also called ice machine. for reconditioning. Bank One Ballpark, for example, will reduce its electrical demand by 40 percent because it no longer will have to maintain its own cooling equipment. America West Arena is the latest to commit to the project, joining Bank One Ballpark, the Dodge Theater, as well as Maricopa County's new jail and administration buildings The Administration Buildings are a historic site in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. They are located at 2 Camino Real. On June 27, 1985, they were added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. , and its recently purchased historical Security Center. Northwind Phoenix already has sold more than 60 percent of its cooling capacity and expects to sell out the remaining capacity by late 2002. "Our primary business is hosting sports and entertainment events at America West Arena," said Paige Peterson, the arena's VP and general manager. "By partnering with Northwind Phoenix, we no longer have to concern ourselves with the financial risks associated with an in-house cooling system. We're happy to let Northwind Phoenix use its expertise in cooling to allow us to further focus on our core business." America West Arena, along with the other existing and future customers residing in Copper Square, can receive the chilled water from the cooling district's underground piping network, which stretches from Jackson Street north to Van Buren Street, and from 7th Street west to 7th Avenue. The ice for the system will be stored in a tank measuring 70 feet long, 40 feet wide and 40 feet high. APS Energy Services is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : PNW PNW Pacific Northwest PNW Palestinian Airlines (ICAO code) PNW Probes Northwest (Ford Probe owners club) PNW Prescott and Northwestern Railroad Company PNW Printer Not Working PNW Personal Netware ). Established in 1997, APS Energy Services offers energy-related products for business and residential customers. |
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