Case Study: 2Life reduces emissions and operating costs with Embue Hybrid Heat Optimization

2life cuts heating gas use to 2% of the year with Embue

2Life Communities, a senior affordable housing provider, faced challenges in lowering carbon emissions and operating costs at their Coleman House property while also addressing energy loss from resident behavior and ensuring the system was usable for their senior population. To meet these goals, they partnered with Embue and implemented its Hybrid Heat Optimization solution alongside smart thermostats and sensors.

The Embue solution dynamically manages a hybrid heating system, primarily using a new heat pump and only switching to the existing gas heat on the coldest days, which is estimated to run just 2% of the time. Embue's smart thermostats were easy for seniors to use, and window sensors improved efficiency. This approach helped 2Life meet its decarbonization goals. While specific figures weren't provided for Coleman House, Embue states its platform can make buildings 25% more energy and carbon efficient.

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