PROJECT AT A GLANCE

 

• Tri-generation plant installation at this world-class 55-floor hotel located in downtown Manhattan in the financial district and adjacent to the World Trade Center.

 

• Tri-generation system includes 500 kW with heat recovery; natural gas reciprocating generators; 100-ton absorption chiller system; and, gas booster system.

 

• Total construction cost approx. $2.5 million.

 

• Project rebates/grants of $750,000.

 

• Construction completed in 2013.

 

Powergen provided turn-key engineering and construction for a new 500 kW Tri-Generation plant for the Millenium.

The tri-generation plant will provide power, heating, and cooling for the facility. The 500 kW system design includes the installation of two 250 kW natural gas driven reciprocating generators with a total of 2.6 million btu’s of heat recovery on a 6th-floor setback roof. The heat from the generators is being used to supplement domestic hot water production and space heating.

 

Powergen provides 24/7/365 support, operations, and maintenance for the property and power plant.