The Fairview: Deep Retrofits in Multifamily Residences

A Building Energy Exchange panel discussion showcasing the deep energy retrofit at The Fairview, a large multi-family residence in Forest Hills.

A deep energy retrofit may seem daunting due to its required capital investment and time. Yet, a holistic, integrated retrofit plan is the key to better building performance and major energy savings. Buildings can also use the retrofit as an opportunity to improve resiliency to extreme weather events by adopting on-site energy generation systems like combined heat and power (CHP) and solar photovoltaic panels.

This panel consisted of representatives from the building, engineering company, and contractors, who worked on the facility’s gas conversion and installation of high efficiency domestic hot water heaters, solar photovoltaic panels, and CHP. Members shared their project implementation experiences and discussed the energy savings achieved, system performance benefits created, and rebates and incentive programs utilized to help fund the retrofit.

MODERATOR
Elizabeth Engoren, Senior Energy Engineer & Business Development Associate, EN-POWER GROUP

SPEAKERS
Michael Scorrano, PE, Managing Director, EN-POWER GROUP
Greg Carlson, Property Manager of the Fairview, Fairview Owners Corp
Dean Zias, Project Manager, NYSERDA
Jeffrey Glick, Vice President of Sales, Tecogen

Celebrate NYC is a program series sponsored by National Grid, showcasing some of the most prominent energy efficient building renovations and retrofits included in the Celebrate NYC exhibit, currently on display at the Building Energy Exchange.

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