Forest Manor Rd
Multi-residential building with 128 units
Completed May 2012
Advanced building automation system & sensors:
- Installed web-accessible automation system
- Intelligent boiler control algorithms
- Temperature sensors in garage
- Additional monitoring of solar thermal system
Targeted improvements in building envelope:
- Four inches of insulation on the garage ceiling
- Increased ground level floor temperatures
- Reduced overall building heating requirement
Interval Data Optimization and Performance Surveillance:
- Tracking energy use every day, every hour
- Using performance feedback to optimize energy output
- Eliminating energy waste and maximizing results
Project Results
| Natural Gas Savings: |
67,000 m3 per year (28%) |
| Reduction in Utility Costs: |
$20,000 per year |
| Project Cost: |
$16,000 |
| Return on Investment: |
10 month payback period |
Additional Benefits:
- Improved resident comfort and reduced overheating
- Reduced staff maintenance and workload
- Ongoing Performance Surveillance to protect savings
Project Results
