Backus Hospital Plainfield
Backus Hospital in Plainfield is a two story medical facility that was completed in three parts.The first floor had exam rooms, pharmacy and a cytotoxic laboratory, which required HEPA filtration, strict pressure monitoring, alarming, custom displays and hood certification for bio hoods. The second floor has three operating rooms with specific humidification requirements. Additionally we…
View More1010 Washington Blvd, Stamford Roof Top Unit Replacement
We replaced a 105-ton RTU, reconnected controls and balanced the unit. Because of the size of the unit and the height of the building, the replacement was performed over the weekend and we had to close down a city block. See Our Entire Client Showcase Our Specialties Service & Maintenance Contracts Cogeneration & Microgrids Surgical…
View MoreGeothermal, Ground Source Heat
Ground source heat pump tax credits were recently reinstated for the current tax year through Jan. 1, 2022. The tax credit applies to residential and commercial installations of Ground Source Heat Pumps. Ground source heating is a renewable and reliable source of heat. The earth absorbs the suns energy and at a depth of 6…
View MoreChristian Community Action New Haven
Christian Community Action, a non-profit located in New Haven, CT provides shelter for the homeless. They recently called for loss of heat. Upon inspection we determined that there were issues with their current boilers. One boiler was dead the other one was acting up. After discussing options, including high efficiency versus standard efficiency, they decided…
View Moreglobele Executive Energy Summit
On January 25, 2018, Vin Chiocchio joined with globelé Energy for the Executive Energy Summit. In this three hour long event 4 speakers in the energy field spoke about a variety of topics to educate about energy efficiency for commercial buildings. The Executive Energy Summit was prepared especially for executive management professionals to assist in…
View MoreHarmful Habits to Your HVAC System: Thermostat Settings, FACTS
Raising and lowering the thermostat significantly does not heat or cool the air faster Unless you have Variable Air Volume (VAV), which would vary air flow to your system they only work at one speed. Lowering temperature below what you need or raising the temperature above what you need will only increase energy costs and not reduce the…
View MoreHarmful Habits to Your HVAC: Failing to change your Air Filters Regularly
Filters play an essential role in the proper operation of any HVAC system. Changing or cleaning air filters helps prevent many larger issues, improves energy efficiency and function of the system. Failing to change air filters can lead to the following issues: Short-Cycling: Air conditioners cycle on and off occasionally throughout the day, but a…
View MoreSharon Hospital
Sharon Hospital Pharmacy upgrades required compliance with state and federal regulations for air flow, pressure and humidity. As any pharmacy must be a cleanroom as defined in ISO standard 14644, “a room in which the concentration of airborne particles is controlled, and which is constructed and used in a manner to minimize the introduction, generation,…
View MoreNew England Air Museum Building Design Complications
From Johnson Air-Rotation HVAC Systems “DESIGN AND BUILDING COMPLICATIONS The New England Air Museum had not been air conditioned until it underwent a massive re-model which replaced the current heating system and added air conditioning to the buildings. Originally, the heating and air conditioning was designed for ground mounted units with duct work, since the…
View MorePharmaceutical Laboratory Controls
Controlled Air, Inc. installed a Building Control System (BMS) for a pharmaceutical laboratory and office building allowing for proper operation and sequencing. The BMS was integrated with installed mechanical and process equipment. The BMS monitors the electric and BTU usage and work to make equipment operate at peak efficiency. The BMS is made by Johnson…
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