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.