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.