WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Tecogen® Inc. (NASDAQ: TGEN) today announced the
sale of a tri-generation energy system to a Beaux Art-style bank
building located in Manhattan's
Lower East Side. The NYC Landmark building is undergoing an
extensive restoration and conversion to an upscale
hotel.
The tri-generation energy system includes two INV-100 Ultra
InVerde® combined heat and power (CHP) units providing
electricity as well as hot water for space heating and domestic hot
water. During the warmer months, the hot water will be routed
to a thermally activated absorption chiller that will produce 84
tons of "free" cooling for the building. The patented
microgrid feature of the InVerde product will be utilized to
provide electrical power to the hotel as well as backup power in
the event of a utility outage.
Part of the hotel's restoration plan is pursuing Gold level
certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design rating system, commonly known as LEED. In
addition to the energy savings benefit, the Tecogen's natural
gas-powered tri-generation system will significantly reduce the
building's carbon footprint while operating at near zero pollution
levels with Tecogen's Ultra low-emission technology, all of which
contribute to the LEED certification point scoring system.
"Being chosen as a primary energy component for a complete
restoration is a prime example of Tecogen's ability and success in
providing the right solution for urban environments, such as
Manhattan," said Robert Panora, President and COO of
Tecogen. "Being a part of the building's Gold LEED plan
confirms Tecogen's growing market position in the construction of
environmentally friendly, energy efficient buildings."
This building has entered into a long-term maintenance
contract with Tecogen.
About Tecogen
Tecogen manufactures, installs, and maintains high efficiency,
ultra-clean combined heat and power products including natural gas
engine-driven cogeneration, air conditioning systems, and
high-efficiency water heaters for industrial and commercial
use. For more than 20 years, Tecogen has shipped more than
2,000 units, supported by an established network of engineering,
sales, and service personnel across the United States. Energy
efficiency along with nearly eliminating criteria pollutants,
Tecogen products are the solution to lower greenhouse gases and
pollution. For more information, please visit
www.tecogen.com.
Tecogen Media Contact Information:
David Garrison
P: 781-466-6403
E: David.Garrison@Tecogen.com
Tecogen Investor Contact Information:
John N. Hatsopoulos
P: 781-622-1120
E: jhatsopoulos@tecogen.com
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