Baltimore Housing: Cherry Hill Homes

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HABC focused on capitalizing on previous retrofit work and systems efficiency. A portion of the heating system at Cherry Hill was replaced in 2008, which allowed a targeted approach to heating efficiency in the most recent work. At the building level, most of the equipment was housed in spaces that were difficult to access, monitor, and repair. This project supplied outbuildings with clear access to equipment, controls, and an enhanced building management system. The project fixed the capital intensive maintenance and Building Management Systems issues and provided residents with efficient and reliable heat.

Previously at Cherry Hill, maintenance personnel and crews were not able to remotely control equipment to meet the required conditions. Often there were no indications of a problem or an alarm until a resident lodged a complaint. The new system allows for greater control to adapt to situations as needed and avoid residents using stoves, electric heaters, and other means to supplement heat. Additionally, new convectors with temperature limiting controls were installed in all individual residential units. Additional work at Cherry Hill included:

Replacement of the entire heating system, including new piping and registers
New lighting
Low-flow aerators
Weatherization measures
Insulation
Heating controls
Electrical meters
Energy management system

ANNUAL ENERGY USE

ANNUAL ENERGY COST

ANNUAL WATER USE

ANNUAL WATER COST

ANNUAL PLANT ELECTRICITY USE

ANNUAL PLANT ELECTRICITY COST

IN BUILDING ENERGY USE

IN BUILDING ENERGY COST

ACROSS NETWORK USE

ACROSS NETWORK COST

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Baltimore Housing: Cherry Hill Homes

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