Case Study: The Wave Condominium achieves 17-20% lower utility costs with Trane Commercial HVAC upgrades

The Wave Condominium cuts utility costs 17-20% with Trane Commercial

The Wave Condominium faced rising utility costs and operational challenges due to its aging HVAC equipment, which included boilers over twelve years old and chillers more than two decades old. The building's control systems were also failing. Seeking to modernize its systems, the condominium association turned to Trane Commercial for a solution involving high-efficiency chillers and advanced controls.

Trane Commercial implemented an ultra-high-efficiency 500-ton CenTraVac chiller with partial heat recovery and a Tracer building automation system. This solution reduced the facility's average utility costs by 17-20%, saving an estimated $65,000 annually. Total energy consumption dropped by 13.2% and gas consumption by 21.6%, allowing the building to turn off its boiler and defer replacement.