Essex Plaza: Retrofitting for Energy Efficiency and Enhanced Air Quality at 1060 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
Essex Plaza, an 8-story senior residence building with 446 affordable housing units, has recently undergone an energy efficiency retrofit. The project, led by RSI (Restore Services Inc.), involved the installation of 3” eFlow Constant Airflow Regulators (CARs) set at 25 CFM throughout every apartment’s exhaust system, ensuring optimal ventilation, improved indoor air quality, and energy savings for senior residents. eFlow USA collaborated directly with RSI to supply these products, delivering modernized airflow solutions to a building originally constructed in 1977.
Project Background
Essex Plaza, located at 1060 Broad Street in Newark, NJ, is part of an effort to modernize affordable housing for senior residents. Built in 1977, the building required significant updates to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality. The retrofit focused on installing advanced ventilation technologies to meet the demands of its ageing infrastructure.
Project Details
This retrofit project specifically targeted the building’s ventilation system, aiming to provide balanced airflow and energy-efficient solutions. eFlow Constant Airflow Regulators (CARs), set at 25 CFM, were installed in every apartment’s exhaust system to optimize air circulation and reduce energy consumption, benefiting all residents.
Technical Insights
- Installer: RSI (Restore Services Inc.)
- Product Supplied: 3” eFlow-CARs at 25 CFM for apartment exhaust systems
- Goal: Improve indoor air quality and enhance energy efficiency through balanced ventilation.
Picture credit to Essex Plaza | Apartments in Newark, NJ
Benefits of Installing eFlow CARs
- Energy Efficiency: Reduced energy consumption by maintaining consistent airflow
- Improved Air Quality: Consistent airflow helps to minimize indoor pollutants
- Resident Comfort: Better air distribution provides a healthier and more comfortable living environment for all residents
Conclusion
The Essex Plaza retrofit demonstrates the successful integration of advanced ventilation technology in senior housing, ensuring better energy savings and indoor air quality. By working closely with RSI, eFlow USA helped deliver a modern, healthier living environment for senior residents, setting a new standard for affordable housing upgrades.
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eFlow-CAR FACTS
eFlow-CAR is a simple solution to balancing ventilation systems. Constant Airflow Regulator is a device that automatically regulates airflows in ventilation systems to constant levels. The passive control element responds to duct pressure, and requires no electric sensors, pneumatic sensors or controls. eFlow-CARs promote high indoor air quality and energy savings.
- UL 2043 Classified
- Composed of fire resistant UL 94 ABS plastic
- Diameters offered: 3”, 4″, 5”, 6”, 8″, 10″
- Operating Pressure Range: 0.08 to 2.4 in w.g. (20-600Pa)
- Airflow settings: 15-765 CFM
- Temperature Limits: -22° to 140°F (-30° to 60°C)
- Suitable for both supply and exhaust applications
- No external power supply needed
- Field Adjustable CFM set point
- Capable of maintaining constant airflow within +- 5% for nominal airflow throughout the target operating pressure range of 0.08 to 2.4 in.
- Standard for Energy Efficient Compliance
