Case Study

The Esplanade

Senior Living Community

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PTAC Retrofits

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AHU Upgrades

The Project

Sector: Senior Living Community

The Esplanade Staten Island case study highlights how targeted energy efficiency measures—focused on high-efficiency HVAC upgrades and advanced controls—reduced overall energy consumption while improving occupant comfort and system reliability. The project leveraged utility incentive programs to offset capital costs, demonstrating how strategic energy management can drive measurable savings without disrupting operations.

Goals & Priorities

Objectives

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Reduce Costs

High-impact upgrades that lower electricity expenses without affecting guest experience.

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Utility Incentives

Leverage utility programs to offset project cost and maximize ROI.

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Sustainability

Long-term energy solutions for ongoing efficiency and environmental performance.

What We Deployed

Solutions

We have implemented a strategic approach combining energy conservation and retrofitting of existing equipment to optimize efficiency and reduce costs, and continue strategic energy management to optimize efficiency and identify additional savings opportunities.

Invictus SEM
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Advanced Climate Controls

240

PTAC Units Retrofitted

678,902 kWh saved by optimizing continuous fan operation parameters and ambient resident comfort matrixes.

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Energy Management Systems

6

AHUs Upgraded

15,798 kWh saved via targeted centralized control networks and optimized static pressure threshold performance rules.

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Strategic Energy Management

ROI

Incentive-Backed Retrofit

Leveraging localized state utility incentive structures to implement continuous efficiency for verified long-term savings and faster payback.

Benefits

Long-term energy, cost & reliability.

Lower Consumption

Reduced overall energy usage and programmatic utility costs across the full extent of the property layout context lines.

Occupant Comfort

Improved living community thermal boundaries and stronger, highly centralized air handling distribution systems.

Equipment Longevity

Reduced localized facility maintenance load profiles and extended target lifecycle parameters on baseline air handling systems.

Faster Payback

Regional utility incentive capture structures drive highly aggressive immediate project ROI metrics and accelerated payback horizons.

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“While some post-installation issues and training needs remain, the project delivers clear long-term energy, cost, and reliability benefits.”

Conclusion

The Esplanade's energy upgrades cut costs, improved guest comfort, and boosted sustainability. The project showcases how smart efficiency measures deliver financial savings and long-term value without compromising service quality.

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