Building Specifications 

• 100,000 ft2
• Over 40 year old building
• Located in Buffalo, NY

Before - Steam Boilers

Performance

• Uneven temperatures
• Cold dock areas
• High maintenance costs

Operating Costs

• 100,210 therms for 2002-03 heating season
• Normalized to 30 year averages

$0.95/ft² Total cost

After - Cambridge Space Heaters

Performance

• More even temperatures

Operating Costs

• 32,900 therms for 2003-04 heating season
• Normalized to 30 year averages

$0.95/ft² Total cost

Summary

The Cambridge system used 65% less gas. The Cambridge system saved approximately $62,000/year operating at $0.33/ft2  vs. $0.95/ft².