31 Tannery Project
Encyclopedia
The 31 Tannery Project, located in Branchburg, New Jersey, serves as the corporate headquarters for Ferreira Construction, the Ferreira Group, and Noveda Technologies. The 42000 square feet (3,901.9 m²) office and shop building was constructed in 2006 and is the 1st building in the state of New Jersey to meet New Jersey's Executive Order 54. The building is also the first Net Zero
Electric Commercial Building in the United States.
Zero energy building
A zero-energy building, also known as a zero net energy building, Net-Zero Energy Building , or Net Zero Building, is a popular term to describe a building with zero net energy consumption and zero carbon emissions annually. Zero energy buildings can be independent from the energy grid supply...
Electric Commercial Building in the United States.
Renewable Energy System
- dc solar photovoltaicPhotovoltaicsPhotovoltaics is a method of generating electrical power by converting solar radiation into direct current electricity using semiconductors that exhibit the photovoltaic effect. Photovoltaic power generation employs solar panels composed of a number of solar cells containing a photovoltaic material...
system of 1,276 solar panels. - Two 100 kW ac 277/480V three phase solar inverters.
HVAC System
- Nine miles of radiant heatRadiant heatingRadiant heating is a technology for heating indoor and outdoor areas. Heating by radiant energy is observed everyday, the warmth of the sunshine being probably the most commonly observed example. Radiant heating as a technology is typically more narrowly defined...
(80 zones). - 96% efficient condensing boilerCondensing boilerA condensing boiler utilizes the latent heat of water produced from the burning of fuel, in addition to the standard sensible heat, to increase its efficiency.-Principles of work:...
plant. - High performance rooftop units.
- Solar domestic hot water.Solar hot waterSolar water heating or solar hot water systems comprise several innovations and many mature renewable energy technologies that have been well established for many years...
Voice/Data System
- Integrated Web based direct digital controls system and pervasive voice/data/video system with kiosk displays.
Backup Energy System
- Transfer switch for a future 200 kW gas-fired emergency generatorElectrical generatorIn electricity generation, an electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. A generator forces electric charge to flow through an external electrical circuit. It is analogous to a water pump, which causes water to flow...
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SunFlow Monitor
- SunFlow Monitor graphically depicts the buildings renewable energyRenewable energyRenewable energy is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are renewable . About 16% of global final energy consumption comes from renewables, with 10% coming from traditional biomass, which is mainly used for heating, and 3.4% from...
production in real-time.
EnergyFlow Monitor
- EnergyFlow Monitor graphically depicts the buildings energy consumptionDomestic Energy ConsumptionDomestic energy consumption is the amount of energy that is spent on the different appliances used within housing. The amount of energy used per household varies widely depending on the standard of living of the country, climate, and the age and type of residence...
in real-time.
Facilimetrix
- Facilimetrix graphically depicts the buildings room temperature readings and hot water temperature readings in real-time.
Carbon Footprint Monitor
- Carbon Footprint Monitor graphically depicts the buildings impact on the environment in real-time.
State of New Jersey
- New Jersey Governor Jon CorzineJon CorzineJon Stevens Corzine is the former CEO of Goldman Sachs and of MF Global, and a one time American politician, who served as the 54th Governor of New Jersey from 2006 to 2010. A Democrat, Corzine served five years of a six-year U.S. Senate term representing New Jersey before being elected Governor...
presented the New Jersey Clean Energy Market Innovator Award
Energy Star
- EnergyStar certification with a previously unheard of perfect rating of 100.