Pro Tour: Mid-Project DER of 2 Large, Occupied Buildings in Boston

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Join NESEA for our first Pro Tour of the year! We will be touring two six-story, 100% low-income buildings in South Boston, both currently undergoing an ambitious deep energy retrofit and electrification (VRF and AWHP, + central ERV), with residents in place.

Our day will start with an opening presentation from the project team, including the developer and architect, where attendees will learn about the history of these two buildings, the vision for the extensive renovation, the high-performance work being done there, and the financing strategies making this work possible. We will then split into small groups to move through the After the tour, we’ll regroup for a reception and Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to chat with the day’s speakers and each other. We hope to see you there!

More About the Project

Together, these two buildings provide the neighborhood with 102 units (totally over 100,000 square feet) of dedicated low-income housing. While both of the buildings are getting extensive internal and external work, including mechanical systems upgrades, they won’t be treated exactly the same.

One of the buildings will be fully electrified and the second building will maintain gas DHW to compare operations of the two systems. Both buildings will be outfitted with VRF and central ERVs and refrigerant, condensation, and ventilation supply ductwork will be on the exterior facade prior to over-cladding with 4" thick insulated metal panels. Current energy modeling projects greater than 50% site EUI reduction.
 

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Tentative Schedule

If you have questions about this event, you can contact us at protours@nesea.org.