Thanks to an innovative waste heat recovery system that was upgraded with support from Con Edison, the Bronx Zoo is keeping its building warm during winter
months and significantly reducing its environmental impact. The project was made possible through Con Edison incentives, which provided $2.7 million toward the total $4.6 million cost.
“We circulate it through two and a half miles of hot water piping,” said Mike Kaleda, Executive Director of Facilities and Operations at the Bronx Zoo, “and utilize that free heat to heat our buildings, where before, we weren’t doing that.”The zoo’s cogeneration plant, which consists of four natural gas engines, generates power for the entire Bronx Zoo and even exports some electricity to Con Edison’s grid.
Typically, Con Edison works on about 500 commercial and industrial energy efficiency projects a year. Their incentives often help these projects get off the ground—and to the finish line. “This was a strategic, first-of-its-kind project for our program,” Sitro said. To help customers manage costs, Con Edison offers several payment options, including budget billing that spreads expenses evenly throughout the year. The company encourages customers to explore available programs and find solutions that work for their needs.The Bronx Zoo will continue to pursue greater energy efficiency. “There are more projects that we’ll be implementing to be more energy efficient, and there’s a strong push from the city to go electric,” says Kaleda.
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