Project + Building Compatibility

Project Type

Existing building retrofit

Essential Building Characteristics

If the building has window or through wall air conditioners, it's a good fit.

Ideal Building Characteristics

Centrally heated buildings with window or through wall ACs for cooling are the ideal building characteristics.

Minimum Project Size

10,000 Square Feet

Ideal Project Size

200,000 - 1,000,000 SF (200 - 1,000 apts)

NY Contractor Availability

Installation contractor availability in NY is strong — Kelvin has contractor capacity to install 100-250 housing units per day.

Additional Considerations

Kelvin's IoT network or Building Wide WiFi are required. Smart Boiler Controls are also required.

The requirement of Kelvin's IoT network or Building-wide along with the smart boiler controls (ex. Heat-Timer, Entech, Runwise etc.) is for the monitoring and optimization of the heat pumps. The IoT allows Kelvin to monitor the performance and/or identity faulty installed heat pumps as well as troubleshoot the product without doing a site visit.

Because the heat pump and boiler system work simultaneously, the smart boiler controls helps control when to run the boiler or the heat pump to maximize efficiency and optimize performance in the building's existing heating system.

Other Screening Criteria

Fuel Oil and District Steam buildings yield superior economics and heating cost savings.