Parts Distribution Facility - New York

Changing Recirculation Systems to Cambridge HTHV Space Heaters
Retrofit Case Study

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Building Specifications 

  • 301,000 ft2
  • Over 30 year old building
  • Located in Tappan, NY

Before - Indirect Fired Recirculation System

Performance

  • Uneven temperatures
  • High operating cost
  • Cold dock areas
  • High maintenance cost

Operating Costs

Based on:
209,935 therms for 2003-04 calendar year @60°
Normalized to 30 year averages

$.70/ft2 Total cost @$1.00 therm

After - Cambridge Space Heaters

Performance

  • More even temperatures
  • Provides summer ventilation
  • Lower Operating costs
  • Reduced maintenance cost

Operating Costs

Based on:
159,841 therms for 2008 calendar year @65°
Normalized to 30 year averages

$0.53/ft2 Total cost @ $1.00 therm

Summary

The Cambridge system used 24% less natural gas. The Cambridge system saved approximately $50,000/year operating at $0.53/ft2  vs. $0.70/ft2.

NOTE: If owner would have operated the Cambridge System @ 60° , they would of saved $88,000/year.