IWS Collaborating with Cannabis Cultivation Facility
IWS Collaborating with Cannabis Cultivation Facility
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Press Release: March 2, 2017
International Wastewater Systems Inc. (“IWS” or the “Company”) (CSE:IWS)(FRANKFURT:IWI) (OTC PINK:INTWF) is pleased to announce that it is currently collaborating with a licensed marijuana cultivator operating an industrial growing facility in the United States (“Cannabis Cultivation Facility”).
The collaboration enables IWS and the Cannabis Cultivation Facility to exchange data and evaluate the application of IWS’s thermal energy exchange technology in an industrial marijuana growing facility.
IWS has already demonstrated the environmental and economic benefits of its technology in a Canadian greenhouse installation at the Water Resource Centre in Sechelt, British Columbia (“Sechelt Greenhouse”). IWS installed a SHARC thermal energy exchange system at the Sechelt Greenhouse, which is connected to a primary building loop and used to reduce space heating, cooling & water heating costs at the greenhouse (see details: https://goo.gl/Mp0Z7u).
A study by scientist Evan Mills, with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, revealed that legalized indoor marijuana-growing operations account for 1{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} of total electricity use in the US, at a cost of $6bn per year. Annually, such consumption produces 15m tons of greenhouse gas emissions (CO2), equal to that of three million average cars.
IWS is working with the Cannabis Cultivation Facility to jointly evaluate the energy efficiency of IWS’s thermal exchange technology when integrated with the growing facility’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) infrastructure. IWS’s technology enables heating (heat transfer) and cooling (heat dissipation) applications, both a significant component of overall energy costs for the Cannabis Cultivation Facility.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Lynn Mueller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
About International Wastewater Systems Inc.
International Wastewater Systems Inc. is a world leader in thermal heat recovery. IWS systems recycle thermal energy from wastewater, generating the most energy efficient and economical systems for heating, cooling & hot water for commercial, residential and industrial buildings. IWS is publicly traded in Canada (CSE:IWS), the United States (OTC PINK:INTWF) and Germany (FRANKFURT:IWI).
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IWS Announces Partnership with Prospect Silicon Valley
IWS Announces Partnership with Prospect Silicon Valley
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – Feb. 7, 2017) – International Wastewater Systems Inc. (the “Company”) (CSE:IWS)(CSE:IWS.CN)(FRANKFURT:IWI)(OTC PINK:INTWF) is pleased to announce a partnership with Prospect Silicon Valley, a California-based urban technology accelerator (“Prospect Silicon Valley”).
Prospect Silicon Valley focuses on the commercialization of urban technologies for sustainable, smart cities. They bring government, corporations and academia together with pioneering companies to accelerate innovations in transportation, energy and buildings.
Multi-partner projects are developed by Prospect Silicon Valley to bring next-generation approaches to the fore, and to assist early adopters in public sector applications. Prospect Silicon Valley has worked successfully with local governments in California to pilot advanced urban technologies, resulting in over 150 million lbs. of CO2 reductions committed over the next ten years.
Through this partnership, IWS will have access to Prospect Silicon Valley’s network of property owners, trade groups and strategic partners in the California buildings sector. IWS will work jointly with Prospect Silicon Valley in the planning and execution of the Company’s commercialization strategy, targeting early adopters of IWS’s wastewater heat exchange technology in the California market.
Director Resignation
The Company further announces that John Williams has resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors for personal reasons. Mr. Williams will remain an advisor to IWS.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Lynn Mueller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
About International Wastewater Systems Inc.
International Wastewater Systems Inc. is a world leader in thermal heat recovery. IWS systems recycle thermal energy from wastewater, generating the most energy efficient and economical systems for heating, cooling & hot water for commercial, residential and industrial buildings. IWS is publicly traded in Canada (CSE:IWS), the United States (OTC PINK:INTWF) and Germany (FRANKFURT:IWI).
The CSE does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Yaron Conforti
CFO and Director
(416) 716-8181
yaron.conforti@iws-sharc.com
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Wastewater Heat Recovery On the Rise
Wastewater Heat Recovery On the Rise
WASTE-TO-ENERGY is an idea about to hit the big-time.
What used to be a suite of technologies mostly employed by the poor in developing countries is now being eagerly revamped for distribution across North America by waste-to-energy start-ups hoping to capitalize on the fantastic quantities of waste we produce.
We produce food waste that can be used to create compost for agriculture.
We produce solid waste that can be used to create biogas to meet our energy needs.
We even produce wastewater, with a heating potential that – until recently – no one had really contemplated harnessing.
There are two reasons why not:
- It’s hard to filter the raw sewage well enough that it won’t plug the heating pipes.
- Raw sewage is gross.
Lynn Mueller, President of Vancouver-based International Wastewater Systems, has found a solution to the first problem. As for the second, he thinks the return on investment is going to be enough to prevent clients from holding their nose.
With approximately 350 billion kilowatt-hours of heat energy flushed down drains in the United States alone each year, he’s probably right.
Wastewater heat recovery works just like a geothermal heat pump. The heat from water washed down sinks and toilets is captured by a heat pump, which applies the heat to the clean water entering the building.
Wastewater isn’t particularly warm – only about 15.6 degrees – but it’s still much warmer than the cold, clean water that must be heated somehow. The waste heat is able to do a bunch of the heavy lifting. And since there are basically endless quantities of it, serving no other purpose, very high heating efficiencies are possible.
It’s the efficiency that makes waste-to-energy such an appealing financial prospect. By definition, waste is just a burden on the system. So anything useful that comes out of it is a bonus. Mueller claims that his system operates “at 500 per cent efficiency,” which is quite good by any standard.
“Waste recovery seems like such a novel idea,” says Mueller, “but [the waste] is available everywhere.”
Solid waste energy recovery is also making waves across Canada and the USA. More than 80 municipal waste-to-energy facilities are in operation across North America, with more coming online all the time. A typical facility can power over 30,000 homes, which is an appealing economic benefit to go along with the ninety per cent reduction in waste processing. Edmonton’s plant is currently producing 38 million litres of methanol annually.
Like any idea on the rise, waste-to-energy is creating winners and losers. In danger of slipping into the latter category is Plasco Energy, who, at the time of this writing, were expected to miss the final deadline to secure financing for a full-scale waste-to-energy plant in Ottawa.
Although small-scale waste conversion systems do exist, most of our established technologies work best with economies of scale. Thus, municipalities have found themselves taking the lead on implementing waste-to-energy systems.
In Vancouver, Mueller has been working closely with the municipal government to install his wastewater heating systems in everything from apartment buildings to hospitals and prisons. Although cities are typically a little territorial about their infrastructure, the appeal of heat and energy from nothing may be softening that stance around the country: “Their motivation is to make a greener city. Vancouver is now at the forefront of recycled heat.”
With luck, others will soon follow suit.
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Stakeholder Alignment – A Predictor of Success in Green Technologies
Stakeholder Alignment – A Predictor of Success in Green Technologies
Pundits and prognosticators should take notice. The evidence points to an emerging reality that is leading the so-called green technology revolution. Futurists and visionaries may be looking for some incredible and revolutionary breakthrough, but a variety of compelling new technologies are already being commercialized.
Green energy technologies are those that either harness power from renewable, sustainable sources or aim to reduce adverse human impact on the environment. For new sources of energy to be widely implemented, investors, technologists, and policymakers must understand their potential impact and the path to market that will ensure their commercial viability. Many new technologies can be successful if they are deployed according to sound business principles.
While some allegedly green technologies are struggling to gain traction with businesses and consumers, others are quietly changing the world and addressing the need for responsible and functional solutions to complex environmental challenges.
So, where are these technologies, who is behind them and why are they quietly seizing momentum in the marketplace? The answers are remarkably simple. Like most advances over the course of history, they are conceptually simple, relatively inexpensive and only modestly disruptive.
The automobile is an example of change that occurred at the onset of the 20th century. It harnessed an older technology of propulsion but applied it in a different format. With the advent of mass production, overall costs per unit were reduced and the technology became widely affordable. Additionally, it did not usher in an entirely new mode of transport. It only eliminated the need for an animal to provide propulsion and made travel a modest amount more rapid and marginally more reliable.
As we head towards the conclusion of the first 20 years of the 21st century, the keen observer will be able to identify technologies that have moved from ideas to commercial reality and are quickly going mainstream. Several may be below the radar at the moment, but they won’t stay there for long.
Green technologies are not immune from the ordinary laws that govern business success. The idea that some “better mouse trap” will sell itself is as false as it is comedic. The business success comes from being well capitalized, having a superior value proposition and ensuring that business leadership is equipped and motivated to execute against objectives in a disciplined and systematic manner. If the product or service is ground breaking, wonderful. Who doesn’t love something that is groundbreaking? But does it deliver what I want?
This raises the important principle of stakeholder alignment. If a new technology can align the interests of several disparate interested parties in an industry sector, it has a particularly good chance for success. Stakeholder alignment creates unstoppable momentum for green technologies. In most instances, being more eco-friendly, while desirable, isn’t the primary motivator of change. However, when a number of constituencies all experience a simultaneous benefit that is both measurable and meaningful, change proceeds and the adoption of the new technology is perceived as essential rather than optional.
An example of stakeholder alignment is a fast-growing Hawaiian enterprise called Elevate Structure. It was launched in 2012 by a team of residential engineers in with a dream to develop profitable spaces for living by building eco-friendly structures. The portable spaces are elevated above ground and, therefore, utilize 6-20 times more usable space while minimizing the overall footprint on the ground. This uses less than desirable land, gives consumers the flexibility to expand or relocate their green homes and provides municipalities with new incremental tax revenues without adding infrastructure.
Another good example of stakeholder alignment is International Wastewater Systems of Vancouver, Canada, http://www.sewageheatrecovery.com. Employing a simple idea and proprietary technology, IWS has pioneered the concept of turning the energy contained in warm waste water into heat that is processed, reclaimed and reused. With an ingenious idea and a scalable solution, the company is poised for success internationally as its solutions are increasingly in demand. The success of the endeavour isn’t exclusively due to the green technology. It is because the technology has been able to address diverse needs among a broad group that includes energy providers, builders and building owners. The company’s solutions, green technology and ease of implementation presents and unassailable value proposition to anyone who wants to reduce the heating and cooling costs of buildings. The eco-story is largely secondary. The “green argument” involves saving large amounts of money!
Investors that are considering taking a position in new green technologies are advised to look beyond the excitement of a product or process. A company’s financial state is always a consideration. What have they sold and what projects are well underway? As important as these fundamentals are, it is also critical to examine the “alignment factor” of the product or service to properly evaluate the scope of its potential.
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From Grey Water to Green Energy
From Grey Water to Green Energy
On average, 10,000 people in the developed world will generate 1,000,000 gallons of warm waste water per day. That is a lot of warm water. It is typically sent to water treatment plants or discharged into lakes, rivers and oceans. Does this seem reasonable? Or does it sound like an opportunity for improvement?
International Wastewater Systems Ltd. (CNSX:IWS) CEO Lynn Mueller likes to suggest jokingly that people are hesitant to shake his hand when they learn that he is in the sewage business. Nonetheless, when they discover that he can help them save money by recovering energy from waste water that is headed down the drain and transform it into green energy they often change their minds and shake hands with enthusiasm.
The underlying principle is so simple that anyone can grasp it. It takes a lot less energy to heat warm water than it does to heat cold water. When waste water from sinks, showers, toilets or laundry leaves a building, it is usually slightly below the ambient room temperature. In a large production plant, the temperature of the water can be even higher. Ultimately, if the energy from effluent can be captured and reused, then the cost of supplying energy to homes, hospitals, sports complexes, university campuses or large scale plants can be significantly reduced.
A great deal of the green energy movement has focused on reducing consumption. This a noble endeavour that will likely continue. Reduced usage and more efficient usage of energy are always desirable, but conservation alone isn’t a complete answer because, as an economy grows, there will continue to be a need for additional quantities of energy.
That’s why most of the emphasis in the search for a different approach to energy has been directed towards finding clean, alternate sources of energy generation. Up to this point in time, the search for better and greener energy sources has been fraught with problems. Either the cost was prohibitive or the technology suboptimal. In some cases, alternative energy generation like windmills and solar power generation have encountered ancillary environmental issues. Sure, they may not pollute in the classic sense, but not many people want large wind-farms or thousands of solar panels in their backyards.
Mr. Mueller, the founder of IWS, took an entirely different approach to the problem. In essence, assessed the typical assumptions related to the costs and benefits of “greener” energy by framing the challenge in a different way and applying an atypical thought process. Rather than trying to find a unique solution at the input phase, why not consider how to make use of existing heat that might be available, but was being overlooked? An evaluation of the entire cycle of energy usage led directly to considering energy recapture alternatives for the warm water in most sewage discharge. Conventional wisdom was that it would be too costly and too messy to process effluent in an efficient way.
Lynn Mueller’s ingenious solution was to use existing technology, coupled with a proprietary filtration process, to separate waste from grey water and extract the heat from it so that the energy could be recycled. The company, International Wastewater Systems http://www.sewageheatrecovery.com, has successfully developed, commercialized and installed the technology. The products called “Sharc” and “Piranha” are being recognized all over the world.
The company has become a success rather rapidly. Mr. Mueller commented; “We quickly went from being a local, small company to a worldwide operation. We’ve seen markets around the world demanding the product”. Mueller has also disclosed that the firm has over $80 million worth of projects in the works.
Recently, the company was recognized with the AHR Expo 2016 award for innovation. Even CNN deemed the company newsworthy and published coverage of IWS on the network’s financial channel at CNNMoney.com on May 24.
The technology has been proven to be cost-effective and easy to install and maintain. The upfront investment varies depending on the size of the installation. Frequently, grants are available in local jurisdictions to cover capital costs. For example, the $1.1 million system installed at Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority in New Jersey benefited from a clean energy grant that covered more than 90{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} of the cost.
More importantly, the return on investment is easy to calculate. Andy Kricun, the executive director of the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, said they’ll recoup their investment in two years. The IWS Sharc technology has a lifespan of approximately 40 years, which means the savings to this utility could ultimately be as much as $2 million.
- Published in Blog, Energy, Green Technology, International Wastewater Systems
IWS Announces First Brewery Installation
IWS Announces First Brewery Installation
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Press Release: December 23, 2016
International Wastewater Systems Inc. (the “Company”) (CSE:IWS)(FRANKFURT:IWI)(OTC PINK:INTWF) is pleased to announce the upcoming installation of a PIRANHA thermal heat recovery system (“PIRANHA”) at the Andina Brewing Company (“Andina”) in Vancouver, Canada.
Andina is completing construction on a 13,700-square-foot facility in Vancouver that includes its production headquarters along with a retail outlet and tasting room to serve clients. The PIRANHA will recycle heat captured from the hot water that is used in Andina’s brewing operations. IWS will supply a 5 Ton / 80,000Btu/h PIRANHA system that will offset the gas-fired steam generator providing economic savings and a reduction in CO2 emissions.
Lynn Mueller, CEO of IWS commented: “This PIRANHA application marks a first for IWS in the brewery business and represents our entry into a large and lucrative market. IWS looks forward to partnering with breweries worldwide to install heat recovery systems creating environmental and cost savings across the industry.”
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Lynn Mueller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
About International Wastewater Systems Inc.
International Wastewater Systems Inc. is a world leader in thermal heat recovery. IWS systems recycle thermal energy from wastewater, generating the most energy efficient and economical systems for heating, cooling & hot water for commercial, residential and industrial buildings. IWS is publicly traded in Canada (CSE:IWS), the United States (OTC PINK:INTWF) and Germany (FRANKFURT:IWI).
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International Wastewater Systems (IWS:CSE) on Bloomberg TV
When Being Clean Means Getting Dirty – Bloomberg
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In the News: International Wastewater Systems (IWS:CSE) (IWI:FSE)
Next time you’re taking a shower, or washing your hands, think about this — about 30{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} of the world’s energy ends up going down the drain every day. In the US, that’s 350 billion kilowatt hours of heat. Lynn Meuller came up with a solution called Sharc and Pirranah, which capture heat energy in sewage and wastewater and return it to a building’s hot water systems. His company is called International Wastewater Systems. Bloomberg TV’s Anthony Lacavera speaks to the President and CEO of IWS. (Source: Bloomberg)
Click the following link to view the full episode of Bloomberg North which aired December 6th, 2016 at 6:00PM : http://bloombergtv.ca/shows/bloomberg-north/bloomberg-north-episode/?epid=459&sgid=2
About International Wastewater Systems
International Wastewater Systems Inc. is a world leader in thermal heat recovery. IWS systems recycle thermal energy from wastewater, generating the most energy efficient and economical systems for heating, cooling & hot water for commercial, residential and industrial buildings. IWS is publicly traded in Canada (CSE: IWS), the United States (OTC: INTWF) and Germany (Frankfurt: IWI).
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IWS Interview on Bloomberg TV
IWS Interview on Bloomberg TV
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Press Release: December 2, 2016
International Wastewater Systems Inc. (“IWS” or the “Company”) (CSE:IWS)(CSE:IWS.CN)(CNSX:IWS)(FRANKFURT:IWI)(OTC PINK:INTWF) is pleased to announce that IWS Founder and CEO Mr. Lynn Mueller will be interviewed on Bloomberg TV Canada (“Bloomberg”) on December 6th, 2016.
The interview with Mr. Mueller will be featured on the Bloomberg North show, for a special edition of the program focusing on innovative clean technology companies that are reshaping the way we live our lives. The show is hosted by Bloomberg contributor Anthony Lacavera who is the founder of Globalive Capital and a regular Bloomberg commentator on innovation, technology and investing.
The interview will focus on IWS’s innovative sewage heat recovery systems and the Company’s rapid growth from a Canadian-based business to a world leader with operations and clients across the globe.
The show will air on Bloomberg TV Canada at 6.00pm EST on Tuesday December 6th, 2016. Bloomberg TV Canada reaches nearly 7 million Canadian households, and through its partners can reach up to 350 million+ households and businesses worldwide.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Lynn Mueller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
About International Wastewater Systems Inc.
International Wastewater Systems Inc. is a world leader in thermal heat recovery. IWS systems recycle thermal energy from wastewater, generating the most energy efficient and economical systems for heating, cooling & hot water for commercial, residential and industrial buildings. IWS is publicly traded in Canada (CSE:IWS), the United States (OTC PINK:INTWF) and Germany (FRANKFURT:IWI).
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IWS Announces Private Placement Financing
IWS Announces Private Placement Financing
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Press Release: December 1, 2016
International Wastewater Systems Inc. (the “Company”) (CSE:IWS)(FRANKFURT:IWI)(OTC PINK:INTWF) is pleased to announce a private placement of common shares for gross proceeds of up to $4,050,000 at a price of $0.30 per share (the “Placement”).
The Placement will be offered in two tranches. The first tranche consists of a non-brokered private placement of up 5,000,000 shares at a price of $0.30 per share for gross proceeds of up to $1,500,000 (“Non-Brokered Tranche”). The second tranche consists of a brokered private placement of up to 8,500,000 shares at a price of $0.30 for gross proceeds of up to $2,550,000 (“Brokered Tranche”). Investor warrants will not be issued in the Placement.
The Company has engaged Haywood Securities Inc. (“Haywood”) to lead the Brokered Tranche on a best efforts basis. A cash commission equal to 7.5{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} of the gross proceeds of the Brokered Tranche, and broker’s warrants equal to 7.5{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} of the number of shares placed under the Brokered Tranche will be payable to Haywood, along with a work fee of $15,000. The Company will grant Haywood an option, exercisable in whole or in part to sell up to an additional 15{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} of the proposed Brokered Tranche. Fees will also be payable in connection with the Non-Brokered Tranche.
All securities distributed pursuant to the Placement will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and a day from the date of issuance. The Placement will not be offered in the United States. Closing of the Placement is subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.
The Company intends to use proceeds from the Placement to fulfill its pipeline of projects in Canada, the United States, Scotland, England, Australia and China, and for general corporate purposes.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Lynn Mueller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
About International Wastewater Systems Inc.
International Wastewater Systems Inc. is a world leader in thermal heat recovery. IWS systems recycle thermal energy from wastewater, generating the most energy efficient and economical systems for heating, cooling & hot water for commercial, residential and industrial buildings. IWS is publicly traded in Canada (CSE:IWS), the United States (OTC PINK:INTWF) and Germany (FRANKFURT:IWI).
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IWS Featured on Business News Network (BNN)
International Wastewater Systems (IWS:CSE) Featured on Business News Network (BNN)
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IWS was selected to be featured in an episode of Business Television (BTV) that will air on Canadian cable television on the Business News Network (BNN) and on U.S. cable television on the Biz Television Network.
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Here’s your early access to the clip now:
http://video.b-tv.com/previews/uKxbtt8o-oN97cVjN
About International Wastewater Systems Inc.
International Wastewater Systems Inc. is a world leader in thermal heat recovery. IWS systems recycle thermal energy from wastewater, generating the most energy efficient and economical systems for heating, cooling & hot water for commercial, residential and industrial buildings. IWS is publicly traded in Canada (CSE: IWS), the United States (OTC: INTWF) and Germany (Frankfurt: IWI). For more: www.sewageheatrecovery.com/
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