As part of our ongoing energy efficiency / NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) project, the Board would like to update all residents regarding several “behind the scenes” improvements which have been recently completed. These improvements are not necessarily visible to residents, but they will contribute to savings in our energy use going forward:
* Thermal blankets, which prevent heat loss from hot components, were installed on each of the building’s boilers.
* Over 1,000 feet of insulation was installed on exposed domestic hot water pipes and exposed steam pipes.
* Energy-efficient (bi-level controlled) light fixtures were installed in “back of house” spaces such as the basement, boiler rooms and maintenance work areas.
* Boiler and furnace mechanical controls were updated to improve the infrastructure and safety of our equipment.
870 residents may have noticed a temporary issue with low hot water temperature about two weeks ago. As a result, we retained our plumber to run some tests in order to determine the cause of the issue. He adjusted the boiler sensor and increased the mixing in order to provide hotter water to the building. We will continue to monitor the mixing valve.
We expect that the investment in all of these improvements will contribute to savings in our energy use. As the NYSERDA project continues, we will share updates about specific strategies and investments made to further reduce our energy costs.
As always, you may contact the Board at wghpresident@gmail.com with any questions.
– Board of Directors