Case Study: Diamond Valley achieves 30% energy savings with Trane Commercial ice plant solution

Diamond Valley achieves 30% energy savings with Trane Commercial

The Town of Diamond Valley, Alberta, faced rising energy costs and aging equipment at its community ice rinks. The initial upgrade plan was too costly and failed to meet timing demands. Diamond Valley leaders needed a more affordable, tailored solution and reached out to Trane Commercial for a custom HVAC system.

Trane Commercial designed an outdoor ice plant solution featuring a new ACS Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller with free-cooling technology, which was integrated with an existing chiller. This custom approach provided system redundancy, freed up mechanical room space, and saved substantial cost. The project resulted in 30% energy savings, doubled system redundancy for improved reliability, and delivered 24/7 operational stability for consistent ice quality, all while being completed on time and within budget.