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Going Mobile

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  For HVAC professionals considering a  commercial heating control solution  for an apartment complex, school, office building or other multi-dwelling structure, the value of going mobile probably can’t be overstated. And Heat-Timer’s multiple remote and mobile solutions are among the most robust in the industry.  This is where the  Heat-Timer® Platinum series  stands in a class by itself as the world’s leading boiler control system. Heat-Timer® Internet Control – “Building Net” The Heat-Timer® Platinum series controls are meant for the most discerning heating and building management professionals, who want to be sure they are getting absolute maximum energy savings from their heating control. No matter what variation of our Platinum Series Control you need, they can be equipped with our internet control package called “ Building Net ,” Using this capability, any of our Platinum series modules can be completely controlled from an internet browser, or by using our free mobile app on any
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Getting Local Law 97 Done

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  In the continuing saga of rolling out NYC’s  Local Law 97 , 2024 represents a milestone for the law originally passed in 2019. This will be the first year that  fines will actually be assessed to building owners  who fail to make “good faith” efforts to comply with the law and its guidelines. The new law requires that all commercial buildings of 25,000 square feet or larger comply with stringent guidelines aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a goal of a 40% cut in emissions from commercial buildings by 2030 and an 80% reduction by 2050. The law will cover close to 50,000 buildings across the city, according to the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB). Those buildings account for 60% of New York City’s building area and half of the city’s building emissions. In September of 2023, Mayor Adams introduced the rules and guidelines for compliance, called “Getting 97 Done.” The guidelines were tightened up in a revised rules package released last month as a result of public hearin
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Heat-Timer and Local Law 97 – The Year In Review

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  It’s safe to say that the Climate Mobilization Act (CMA) commonly known as LL97, which sets annual emissions standards (carbon limits) for all buildings 25,000 gross square feet and above, is in full swing.  Beginning in 2025, penalties will begin to be assessed to buildings not incrementally showing required carbon offsets. Each building’s carbon budget/cap is based on their defined occupancy type (multifamily, retail, etc.), the corresponding square footage of each space and the limits for each occupancy type as defined in the law. Improvements are based on measurement baselines which were established for every affected building in 2022/23. Beginning May 1, 2025, every building will need to submit whole-building annual data from the previous calendar year. If a building goes over its emissions budget, a fine will be assessed on the property.  As part of current regulations, no later than May 1, 2025, a building owner must submit a decarbonization plan that is being implemented in “
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An Alarming Way to Save Time and Money.

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  In addition to saving money on fuel, a key part of heating system automation involves remote connectivity and the ability to see what is happening in your building from anywhere. Building owners and managers who already have an internet Heat-Timer control have experienced this in a number of different ways. That’s thanks to the sensors and email/text alarms available to them 24/7 through their mobile devices via our app, or our user friendly internet portal. Here’s a brief look at the types of data and information available via  Heat-Timer internet controls.        The ability to  monitor daily fuel usage  and generate real-time or historical reports that show the building is meeting desired operating temperature targets.        Wireless Network  to communicate with apartment space sensors – Wireless sensors located in resident living space which communicate apartment temperature down to the Heat-Timer control in the boiler room. Heat-Timer control utilizes this information within it
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Building Management Companies need Unified Portfolio Control

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One of the largest costs in building management is the heating and cooling expense. It’s complex enough managing one building, but management companies usually have multiple buildings at multiple addresses within their portfolio.  While Heat-Timer ®  Controls are considered best-in-class for fuel savings on the heating side, many building management companies may not realize that our internet controls provide robust, centralized portfolio management capability on the back end. The saving money on fuel is a given, but Heat-Timer ® internet controls also increase visibility and ease of control, anticipate boiler/mechanical room problems and reduce maintenance costs significantly in a way that every building manager will appreciate. Features of Heat-Timer ®  Internet Enabled Controls Secure Internet Portal with controlled access permissions visible through any web browser on any device. Central view of all your properties and addresses at a glance. Intuitive drill down into property locat
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Genesis Heat-Timer® – One Year Anniversary!

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  It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since the launch of the  Genesis Heat-Timer®  for small multi-family buildings. The capabilities of this control seems to have resonated with both existing and new clients, based on a few things we were able to achieve.   The Genesis Heat-Timer ® Control represents lower upfront cost for those smaller multi-family buildings. It is designed to include exactly the sensors and features required for buildings under 20-25 units.  The Genesis Heat-Timer ® Control uses the same self learning boiler control software as our premium Platinum series controls for best in class fuel savings on either steam or hot water single boiler systems. The Genesis Heat-Timer ®  base package includes 3 pre-programmed long range wireless space sensors but can be integrated with up to 5. The Genesis Heat-Timer ® control is internet enabled allowing for real-time remote access from anywhere. The Genesis Heat-Timer ®  is part of our internet portal/mobile app managem
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Wireless Sensors for Heating Controls: The Next Level of Comfort and Energy Efficiency

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  The introduction of advanced long range wireless sensors for our internet heating controls has become an important way to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.  One of the most significant benefits of long range wireless sensors for heating is that they are easy to install and maintain. Unlike traditional wired sensors, wireless sensors do not require any cables or wires to be run, making them much less expensive and time-consuming to install even in very old buildings. Add to that the extended range and extended battery life of our current sensors and you have a formula for one of the most simple to setup, yet sophisticated heating control systems out there. Additionally, the long range wireless sensors provide real-time data accessible on any internet capable control. This allows our heating control systems to make more informed decisions about how to operate, which can lead to significant energy savings. Long Range Wireless Sensors Enhance Your Heating Control System Set it
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