In 2010, we were contacted by Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) to provide a Design/Build solution to this 113 unit apartment complex with an aging domestic hot water system that was proving costly to operate. Shift Energy assisted POAH in developing a project scope for a TD Bank grant application, which was successful in late 2010.

The project was confirmed and design commenced in February of 2011. Due to some complexities with existing roof conditions, it became increasingly difficult to source a pre-engineered racking system that would be suitable for the roof structure conditions due to some pretty hefty insulation/roof thickness in order to attach to the structure. In May, the decision to move ahead with Schuco, LLP was made due to their very sleek collector and system designs, and a racking solution that resolved structural conditions.

Construction commenced in late August and was completed over a five week period with the installation of 40 collectors, structure, racking and all pipework, heat transfer station and accessories. The system was commissioned in late October 2011 after a comprehensive boiler upgrade came on-line.

This system is one of two projects Shift Energy has completed for POAH, and is a testament to POAH’s commitment to make a significant impact on energy reductions and efficiency.