Heat Pumps for Multifamily Buildings Queens NY
Heat Pumps for Multifamily Buildings Queens NY
If you’re looking for heat pump installation for your multifamily building in Queens, NY, then VRF Solutions, LLC is the company to call. Contrary to common belief, advanced heat pump technology heats any multifamily building to a comfortable temperature even on the coldest winter days, and does so with great efficiency. So what’s holding back everyone from adopting this technology in NYC? It’s astounding knowing so few multifamily buildings have invested in heat pump retrofits. Clearing up uncertainties on heat pumps and increasing confidence in heat pump solutions are essential to the future of electrification in Queens and other areas around New York City.
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In 2014, the City of New York (City) committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. Addressing the energy consumed by the city’s buildings is critical to achieving this goal. Buildings currently account for about 70% of the total carbon footprint. The task is monumental, but thankfully we’ve already made progress. Businesses like VRF Solutions have been installing heat pumps in buildings across the city. Emissions are now more than 21% lower than they were in 2005. The decline in emissions is largely due to changes in electricity generation.
Next Steps For Advancing Electrification In Multifamily Buildings In Queens, NY
Moreover, electrifying our heating and hot water systems will be a multi-decade process, so we need to start now. To address the barriers to electrification in large residential buildings, in the next 5 years, VRF Solutions plans to do the following:
- Demonstrate the technology benefits in Queens, NY area by installing heat pump retrofit pilot projects in more multifamily homes. This will shed light on options and costs for design, equipment, and labor. Additionally, it will demonstrate the safety and efficiency of heat pumps. The City and State should lead by example with heat pump retrofits in government-owned buildings and by fostering pilots in private sectors.
- Harness Local Law 97 to drive electrification. New York City’s groundbreaking emissions law sets carbon caps for buildings starting in 2024. The mechanics of the law’s 2030 targets will be finalized over the next 3 years. With the right structure, the law could be a major driver of heat pump retrofits.
- Support heat pumps with better electricity rates.
- Start electrifying 1 step at a time. Building owners can spread retrofit costs out over time with incremental upgrades. VRF solutions will provide the guidance they need to plan a multi-phase heat pump retrofit. Your options include electrifying just hot water, retrofitting one portion of the building at a time, or upgrading buildings’ systems to be ‘heat pump ready.’
- Identify electrical infrastructure needs. Information on current infrastructure must be collected and assessed in order to plan for future work.
Thank you for taking the time to read our blog on ways to advance electrification in multifamily buildings in Queens, NY. For more information please visit our website https://vrfsolutionsllc.com/ or give our heat pump experts a call:
833-VRF-HVAC