Cooling Tower Replacement Saves 40% on Energy and 50% on Water for NoMad Co-Op

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The replacement of the cooling tower at 22 West 26th Street, a co-op in NoMad, is set to enhance energy efficiency, potentially achieving up to 40% in energy savings.

The new, high-efficiency cooling tower features self-modulating controls that adjust cooling based on demand, significantly improving performance over the outdated system. Equipped with three cells, the cooling tower can operate independently or in tandem, reducing operating costs by about 30% and water usage by up to 50%. The overall project aims to elevate the building’s energy efficiency grade from D, showcasing a commitment to modernizing infrastructure.

Despite the challenges posed by the aging structure and other infrastructure disrepair, the timing of the project proved advantageous as the co-op could invest in advanced technology that would not have been available earlier.

“If we had done it two or three years ago we would not have benefitted as much from the new technology,” says Ivana Pavlica, AKAM Resident Manager of the property.

The $460,000 installation is part of a larger $1.3 million assessment that also covers facade improvements and a new fire alarm system.