A recent expansion at a prominent New York City research university significantly increased its lab square footage, creating challenges in maintaining adequate exhaust cubic feet per minute (cfm) levels across the building. In response to these concerns, Thrive Solutions, a turnkey retrofit provider, created an airflow optimization plan which included Aircuity’s multi-parameter, centralized demand control ventilation platform.
Installed in 114 lab spaces, Aircuity’s system optimized airflow in the labs while efficiently managing energy consumption. The local utility company offered a robust rebate program, which helped to cover a substantial portion of the project costs.
The implementation of Aircuity’s resulted in a reduction in overall cfm by 60,000, despite the expansion in lab square footage. This reduction eliminated the necessity for any mechanical upgrades. Aircuity along with the other airflow optimization measures saved $255,940 in LL97 taxes. By leveraging Aircuity’s technology, the university not only addressed immediate ventilation challenges but also reduced Scope 1 carbon emissions, helping to reduce the university’s LL97 tax and to set a sustainable trajectory for its future operations.