American University Insulates Boilers with Thermaxx Jackets
"The jacket designed by Thermaxx Jackets for the DA tank has made it so much cooler in the area already."
Bill Johnson
Energy Management, American University
American University is a leader in the education sector, both in Washington, DC, and worldwide. In 2011, AU was awarded the Gold rating (the highest) by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). They are also #2 on The Sierra Club’s list of “Top 10 Greenest Colleges.” So, it was an easy choice for them to partner with ThermaXX and the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) to improve energy efficiency even further on campus.
In an effort to make operations more sustainable, American University took advantage of DCSEU’s custom incentive program, which provides lucrative rebates for high-efficiency retrofits of lighting, HVAC, and other energy systems within commercial facilities.
Energy Efficiency Measures Installed
Custom, removable insulation jackets were installed on components in the University's boiler room including:
- Non-return valves
- Gates valves
- Steam trap assemblies
- PRVs
- Boiler doors
- Deaerator tank
Upgrades
| Total Cost | $20,279 |
| DCSEU Incentive Payment | $8,157 |
| Cost to Customer | $12,122 |
Estimated Annual Savings
| Annual Savings | $8,410 |
| Payback Period | 1.4 Years |
| Energy Consumption Savings | 7,008 Therms/Yr |
For more information on Thermaxx Jackets, or to find out if you qualify for any incentives, contact us!
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