Mechanical Redefining Comfort
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New Office Chiller Plant and HVAC Modernization - FCP will upgrade its HVAC system by investing in new chillers to modernize its existing chiller plant. This important upgrade will enable the building to reconfigure to a consolidated HVAC looped system. Equipped with full back-up chillers, this new system will provide seamless heating and cooling. It also offers the flexibility to operate on a reduced demand basis equating to increased efficiency and lower energy costs.
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Digital Controls - New digital controls will replace existing pneumatic valves that currently regulate the temperature for the perimeter induction units. Digital controls will allow tenants to have greater control over the temperature in their premises resulting in an improved level of comfort and convenience.
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Fresh Air - FCP is implementing a monitoring and upgrading program to create further efficiencies and rebalance the air in order to ensure an even higher quality level. Base building design, compliant with ASHRAE, is capable of supplying 30 CFM of fresh air per 150 square feet of leasable space with an air circulation rate of 6.6 air changes per hour.
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Motor Upgrades - FCP has taken advantage of the BOMA CDM program that pays up to 40% of the cost of energy Conservation and Demand Management initiatives to upgrade the water pumping and air distribution fans in our HVAC systems.Working with our engineers to closely match our fans and pumps to actual system requirements, we are able to fine-tune usage needs using an upgraded automation system and through the replacement of existing equipment with smaller and more efficient units with Variable Speed Drives ("VSDs"). We are able to fine tune to meet changing needs through occupied and unoccupied periods using an upgraded automation system. The energy savings combined with BOMA CDM rebates can result in a return on investment in less than three years.