Setting the Standard with 55 Water Street: Don't Just Meet Regulations, Conquer Them

Explore the transformative journey of 55 Water Street, New York's largest office building by square footage, as it sets a precedent in electrification of heat in response to Local Law 97 and how these strategies can assist in the local BERDO regulations. This session will provide a look at the project that revamped this 3.5 million square foot building to significantly reduce its environmental impact, enhance resiliency, and improve the building’s energy efficiency . We will also discuss the use of AI technology and how it can be used to achieve operational, sustainable and financial goals.

Learning objectives—After this session, participants will be able to:

• Delve into the detailed case study of 55 Water Street to understand the project's scope, challenges, and successful outcomes, providing a model for regulatory building modernizations like BERDO.
• Explore the cutting-edge technologies and strategies used in the electrification of heat, including heat recovery and water source heat pumps, and their impact on building efficiency and performance.
• Learn how the existing thermal energy storage system was innovatively repurposed for both heating and cooling, showcasing a unique approach that can be adapted to other buildings.
• Discover the methods and strategies that can be employed to execute large-scale project and how new tools in AI such as Trane Autonomous Controls will provide further options for meeting regulatory and organizational goals.