New Horizons

Location: 
Worchester, MA
Description: 

25 units of affordable housing for handicapped individuals in a two story mid-rise building

Dates: 
March 2007

Conducted utility analysis, building audit, and provided recommendations for retrofit upgrades that would reduce energy and water consumption.  Provided technical assistance in choosing an energy efficient and resident operable window replacement.

Owner: 
RCAP Solutions, Inc.
Highlighted Results: 

Uncovered that the ventilation system was exhausting air at 4X the rate necessary, resulting in a double energy penalty (power to run ventilation fans and energy needed to heat makeup air). Provided low flow fixture recommendations that cost $27.65 and save $509.98 in water and sewer charges annually.