Loretto Health & Rehabilitation — Energy Audit Report

Executive Summary

A comprehensive mechanical insulation assessment of Loretto Health & Rehabilitation's powerhouse and penthouse systems. The study identifies improvements that reduce energy loss, operating cost, and greenhouse-gas emissions.

Annual Heat Loss

801,802kBtu/yr

364 GJ/yr equivalent

Annual Energy Savings

$3,906/yr

Recoverable operating cost

5-Year Savings

$19,530

Cumulative cost avoidance

CO₂ Reduction

59MT/yr

Metric tons carbon dioxide

Upgrade Investment

$80,806

One-time capital

Simple Payback

20.7yrs

Years to recover investment

IRR (20-year)

-0.3%

Internal Rate of Return

NPV (20-year)

-$2,686

Net present value

Findings. Several mechanical systems in the boiler room and penthouse lack optimal insulation or are presently bare. Upgrading these 77 identified items to the recommended thickness is projected to reduce heat loss by 801,802 kBtu/yr, avoid 59 MT/yr of CO₂, and save $3,906/yr in energy cost.

Recommendations. Upgrade insulation to recommended thickness levels, integrate the work into the existing maintenance schedule, and monitor energy performance post-install to validate savings. Proper installation and maintenance are key to sustaining ROI.

Note on payback. The 20-year simple payback reflects Loretto's current natural-gas-equivalent energy cost and relatively low operating temperatures; the primary value of the upgrade lies in condensation control (chilled lines), personnel protection (hot lines ≥140 °F), and operational resilience in addition to direct savings.

Savings & Financial Analysis

Projected annual and cumulative savings, plus a year-by-year cash-flow projection over the analysis horizon.

Annual Energy Cost Savings by System

20-Year Cash-Flow Projection

Year	Investment	Annual Savings	Cash Flow	Cumulative
0	-$80,806	$0	-$80,806	-$80,806
1	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$76,900
2	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$72,994
3	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$69,088
4	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$65,182
5	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$61,276
6	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$57,370
7	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$53,464
8	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$49,558
9	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$45,652
10	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$41,746
11	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$37,840
12	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$33,934
13	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$30,028
14	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$26,122
15	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$22,216
16	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$18,310
17	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$14,404
18	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$10,498
19	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$6,592
20	$0	$3,906	$3,906	-$2,686

Environmental Impact

Emissions reductions achieved through recommended insulation upgrades.

CO₂ Reduction

59MT/yr

Metric tons carbon dioxide

5-Year CO₂ Avoided

295MT

Cumulative over 5 years

Equivalent Cars Removed

~13/yr

Based on avg 4.6 MT CO₂/car/yr

Heat Flow Saved

801.8MMBtu/yr

Thermal energy conserved

CO₂ Reduction by System

System Breakdown

Summary of each system/equipment group inspected at the Loretto powerhouse and penthouse.

Note. System-level savings are apportioned from the total reported in the Executive Summary. Per-system totals in the source audit are not published separately; this split is scaled by the number of inspected equipment items per area.

System	Items Inspected	Savings $/yr	Heat kBtu/yr	CO₂ MT/yr
Boiler Room	58	$2,942	603,955	44.4
Penthouse (AHUs & Rooftop)	19	$964	197,847	14.6
TOTAL	77	$3,906	801,802	59.0

Equipment Inventory

Representative sample of inventoried equipment. Click any item to view the full thermal-imaging equipment report page.

Sample. The complete audit inventories 77 equipment items across the Boiler Room and Penthouse. The rows below are a representative cross-section. Every inspected item has a dedicated page in the Equipment Reports section.

Equip. ID	Description	Op. Temp	Ins. Thk	Pipe Material	Insulation / Jacket
Boiler 201	Heating water supply	170 °F	1.5"	Carbon Steel	Fiberglass / PVC
Boiler 002	Pressure valve	191 °F	1.5"	Copper	Ceramic Fibre / Grey Silicone
Boiler 005	Air separator tank	169 °F	1.5"	Carbon Steel	Fiberglass / PVC
Boiler 006	Water filter	158 °F	1.0"	Stainless Steel	Ceramic Fibre / Grey Silicone
Boiler 008	Boiler 4 — pumps / strainers	Ambient	1.0"	Copper	Fiberglass / PVC
Boiler 012	Hot water supply (lower level)	157 °F	1.5"	Copper	Fiberglass / PVC
Boiler 013	Heating pipe #80	165 °F	1.0"	Carbon Steel	Fiberglass / PVC
Boiler 014	AHU 4CCT	156 °F	1.5"	Carbon Steel	Ceramic Fibre / ASJ
Boiler 019	Chiller tank piping	50 °F	1.5"	Carbon Steel	Armaflex / PVC
Boiler 020	Chilled equipment	54 °F	1.5"	Carbon Steel	Fiberglass / PVC
Boiler 022	Chiller tank	51 °F	1.5"	Carbon Steel	Fiberglass / PVC
Boiler 023	Chilled water off pump	52 °F	1.5"	Carbon Steel	Fiberglass / PVC
AHU 001	Heating water supply to AHU	124 °F	1.5"	Carbon Steel	Fiberglass / PVC
OX Boiler 001	Heating loop	187 °F	1.5"	Carbon Steel	Fiberglass / PVC
New AHU	AHU heating coils / piping	166 °F	1.5"	Carbon Steel	Fiberglass / PVC
FAHEY 001	Heating loop	167 °F	1.5"	Carbon Steel	Fiberglass / PVC

Equipment Reports & Thermal Imaging

Every inspected item has its own equipment report page with a FLIR thermal image, a visible-light photo, and an insulation specification line-item table. Click any page to open the full-resolution image.

Boiler Room — 58 equipment pages

Penthouse — 19 equipment pages

Parameters & Methodology

Project-specific inputs, calculation methodology, and certifications.

Project Parameters

SiteSyracuse, NY

Plant / UnitLoretto

Areas AuditedBoiler Room · Penthouse

Calculation EngineNAIMA 3E Plus

Fuel TypeNatural Gas (Loretto default)

Ambient Temperature75 °F

Wind Speed0 mph (indoor)

Audit Window11 Nov 2025 → 11 Nov 2027

Methodology

Field Inspection

Systems were inspected in-place using FLIR thermal imaging. System type, condition, surface temperature, and linear/square footage were recorded per-item.

Calculation Engine

Cost-benefit scenarios at each candidate insulation thickness were modeled using NAIMA's 3E Plus software, following ASTM C680 methodology.

Inventoried vs Upgraded

Each item is evaluated as-found (bare for uninsulated surfaces) against the recommended upgraded thickness. Differences become the projected savings.

Emissions Accounting

CO₂ and NOₓ are calculated using EPA fuel-specific emission factors applied to the heat-flow reduction, divided by boiler/system efficiency.

About Heat & Frost Insulators

Heat & Frost Insulators is a third-party inspection service specializing in energy audits for mechanical systems in industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

ITC Level 1 & 2 Thermography

Infrared Training Center certified thermographers on-site.

3E Plus Software Training

NAIMA-trained for industry-standard heat-transfer modeling.

NIA Energy Appraisal Program

National Insulation Association Certified Energy Appraisers.

Limitations & Disclaimer. The audit includes estimates based on field data and staff interviews. Variations may occur due to actual operational conditions. Results should be interpreted as informed projections, not guarantees. Gaskets on insulated systems may contain asbestos — disturbance should be handled per site safety policy.

Presented By

Joshua Sherrard
Director of Energy Efficiency
Heat & Frost Insulators
Phone: 506-624-8115

Loretto Health & Rehabilitation — 700 E Brighton Ave