Ductless Gas-Fired Heaters Provide Solution for Increasing Energy Costs
The Batavia Housing Authority’s two high-rise apartment buildings, consisting of approximately 150 apartments, were originally constructed in 1971 with electric resistance baseboard heaters. The Authority was looking to lower utility costs through a conversion to gas heat and engaged Trautman Associates to conduct an energy conservation study to evaluate various types and arrangements of gas-fired equipment.
A number of different systems were evaluated. Each was rated for their positives and negatives regarding energy efficiency, space restrictions, and ease of installation. Rinnai ductless heaters emerged as the front runner in initial cost as well as operational cost.