Project + Building Compatibility
Project Type
Existing building retrofit
Essential Building Characteristics
Buildings with centralized boiler or steam heating systems
Ideal Building Characteristics
Centrally heated buildings greater than 10,000 Square Feet, where heating systems can be optimized using sensors and controls.
Ideal Project Size
Above 6+ unit building.
Additional Considerations
Central heating systems (hydronic or steam)
Wireless sensor network and central control platform are required to operate the system
NY Contractor Availability
Installation contractor availability in New York is generally strong. Runwise uses both in-house installation teams as well as third party installation contractors for project implementation (usually one or the other, not both). They can also utilize MBE/WBE installation contractors if required for any specific project.
Other Screening Criteria
Square footage, number of residential units (for multi-family), annual spend to heat the property.