Multi-Unit Housing

Rising energy costs combined with aging boiler equipment often lead to significant pressure on operating budgets.
An integrated CHP & solar system can halt the ever increasing cost-spiral that results from higher energy costs, equipment inefficiency and increased maintenance.
Buildings with the following characteristics are best able to take advantage of the savings produced by a CHP system:

  • 60 or more apartments, or units
  • Use natural gas for comfort heat & domestic hot water
  • High electric rates from the local utility company
  • Existing boilers or air-conditioning units that are at least ten years old
  • Heated Pool

An integrated CHP & solar system is a good fit for buildings with as few as 60 units that have central piping of hot water, rather than individual water heaters. Packaged CHP systems reduce the work required of existing boilers. If applicable, the project can include upgrades such as new boilers and chillers. The small footprint of the applicable CHP package allows for rooftop, or parking-lot installations in sound-attenuated enclosures.
Other benefits include backup power supply in the event of utility failure, and the opportunity to accumulate LEED points with an environmentally advantageous CHP & solar system.

Start saving on energy costs immediately

Novae energy installs, operates, and retains ownership of integrated Solar / CHP systems for host facilities.  Hosts enjoy lower energy costs and a reduced carbon footprint from the first day of operations without incurring any capital cost or maintenance expense.