"We are proud to provide our tenants with a more energy-efficient and environmentally responsible workspace. The long-term cost savings we will get as a result of this project will free up resources to dedicate to our mission statement."
-Michele Fox, Director of Capital, Projects and Planning at The Interchurch Center
The 19-story Interchurch Center on Manhattan’s Upper West Side houses the offices
of religious and community organizations. The Center’s mission is to provide a working environment that promotes a sense of community and respect for diverse religious views.
In an effort to make operations more sustainable, the Center took advantage of Con Edison’s Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Program, which provides lucrative incentives for high-efficiency equipment upgrades and pays up to half the cost of a comprehensive energy audit.
The Center called upon insulation and steam specialist, Thermaxx LLC to install custom- made, removable insulation jackets to prevent the loss of heat from HVAC components including boilers, tanks, and steam traps. Wireless steam trap monitoring was also installed, enabling the engineers to view trap temperatures via the Web. Alerts will be sent via text message and e-mail if a trap begins to malfunction, preventing costly repairs.
Energy Efficiency Measures Installed
- Boiler room insulation using removable “Smart Jackets” and covers
- Mechanical insulation components: steam traps, pumps, fans
- Wireless steam trap monitoring
| Interchurch Center | |
| Upgrades | |
| Total cost | $99,300 |
| Con Edison incentive payment | $63,700 |
| Cost to customer | $35,600 |
| Payback period | |
| Estimated Annual Savings | |
| Energy consumption savings | 39,000 therms |
| Annual savings | $48,700 |
An 8-year update on the facility can be found here.
Find out how your facility could save on energy by contacting us or requesting a heat loss survey today.
Thermaxx Jackets
Thermaxx Jackets was founded over 25 years ago with a single purpose: to help our clients save energy with removable insulation blankets when traditional stay-in-place insulation is not practical. Our dedication to this purpose has resulted in a long list of customers who have saved money thanks to Thermaxx Jackets! Combining expertise in heat loss, wireless monitoring, insulation design, and several other disciplines, we’ve become the #1 provider and fabricator of removable insulation jackets and covers. The Thermaxx Sales and Service teams are experienced and trained to provide clients with the most timely and cost-effective solution.
