Q&A
Heat retention improvements in PACT site renovations
1:35:43
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Council Member Chris Banks inquires about the work done to improve heat retention when PACT sites are renovated. Gillian Connell from NYCHA explains various improvements and measures taken to enhance energy efficiency.
- Improvements include facade enhancements, such as EIFS panels
- Window replacements are done to ensure tight seals
- Roof replacements are part of the renovation process
- Partners work with residents to remove or cover AC units before heating season
- PACT developments are held to local law standards for energy efficiency and performance
- The discussion reveals efforts to improve building envelopes and reduce heat loss in PACT renovations
Chris Banks
1:35:43
Okay.
1:35:44
I think you may have answered this question, but I'm gonna ask it anyway.
1:35:47
What PAC sites are being when when PAC sites are being renovated, what work is done to improve the heat retention of the building?
Gillian Connell
1:35:57
Sure.
1:35:57
So there's a a few different things separate and apart from the heating system upgrades and replacements.
1:36:02
It's things like facade improvements.
1:36:04
So that could be things like the EIFS panels that we were discussing before, the window replacement to make sure that there's a really tight seal, roof replacements.
1:36:14
And, additionally, this would be a seasonal, activity, but partners also work with residents as heating season's approaching to take out their AC units or put covers on their AC units.
Chris Banks
1:36:24
Okay.
1:36:26
Are there tests done to ensure that the, building keeps keeps in its heat in the winter and and cold in the summer?
Gillian Connell
1:36:35
I'm sorry.
1:36:35
Could you repeat that?
Chris Banks
1:36:36
I said, are there tests done to ensure that the building keeps in heat in the winter and cold in the summer?
Gillian Connell
1:36:44
They do all the required testing, and they're also held to the local law, standards, which also monitor energy efficiency and performance.
Chris Banks
1:36:52
Alright.
