New Complex To Be Powered By State-of-the-Art Technology;
State To Provide Nearly $450,000 for Co-generation System
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE, September 11, 2002
CONTACT: Ryan Moore
1-866-NYSERDA, ext. 3267.
Albany, NY – The New York State Energy Research and Development
Authority (NYSERDA) will provide $448,400 to R.J. Dooley and Associates,
Inc. as part of a project to couple a microturbine with a geothermal
heat pump. The project will provide power and hot water to the new
Dooley Square Complex, which is currently under construction near
the Poughkeepsie waterfront. Once complete, the co-generation system
will allow the complex to reduce energy use and help meet the electricity,
heating and hot water needs of the buildings.
"Governor Pataki and NYSERDA share a common goal to improve the
State's economy by helping businesses save money through energy efficiency,"
said NYSERDA President William M. Flynn. "As an energy consulting
firm, R.J. Dooley and Associates realize the advantages of using the
latest energy-efficient technologies to cut operation costs.
The new geothermal heat pump system, which uses the Earth's relatively
constant underground temperatures as either a heat source or heat
sink, will reduce the cooling and heating needs of the complex. The
microturbine will be primarily used to produce electricity during
the winter months. The heat given off by the microturbine will be
added to the heat pump loop by means of a heat exchanger. During the
summer months, the heat from the microturbine will generate hot water
for the complex. Complementing the heating and electric demands of
the complex, the 60 kW Capstone microturbine will help reduce overall
energy costs.
"Technology that is being used by R.J. Dooley can help businesses
control future energy costs through energy efficiency. It also helps
reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions associated with the
generation of electricity, heating, and cooling. I encourage more
businesses to take advantage of NYSERDA's programs as this type of
innovation can only help the State's economy and environment,"
said Senator Stephen M. Saland.
"I applaud R.J. Dooley and Associates for taking a modern approach
to energy efficiency and installing a geothermal heat pump system
and microturbines. Once complete, this project will ensure lower energy
bills and a reliable source of power and heating for the complex.
I believe there is an opportunity for many other New York State businesses
to harness the latest technologies for energy efficiency with the
technical and financial assistance available from NYSERDA," said
Assemblyman Thomas J. Kirwan.
R.J. Dooley and Associates, Inc., is an energy consulting firm out
of Poughkeepsie that has recently expanded to include a geothermal
construction group, which has planned, designed and installed some
of the largest geothermal projects in the State. Remodeling an old
brewery that will hold their office as well as two restaurants, a
day spa and retail space, the Dooley Complex will use 258,000 kWh
less than other new buildings, thereby cutting nitrous oxide, sulfur
oxide and carbon dioxide emissions. The total cost for the cogeneration
project is $896,800 and construction is expected to be completed in
five months. To enhance the technology further, a glass enclosed room
will display the co-generation system for the public.
"The participation of NYSERDA with R.J. Dooley and Associates,
Inc. has been instrumental in the development and associated research
of new energy technologies that will reduce future energy use in New
York State," said Robert Dooley, president of R.J. Dooley and
Associates Inc.
Funding for this project comes from NYSERDA's New York Energy
$martSM program, which is designed to lower electricity
costs by encouraging energy efficiency as the State's electric utilities
move to competition. The programs are available to all electric distribution
customers (residential, commercial, institutional and industrial)
of Central Hudson, Con Edison, NYSEG, Niagara Mohawk, Orange and Rockland,
and Rochester Gas and Electric.
All New York Energy $martSM programs are funded
by a System Benefits Charge (SBC) paid by electric distribution customers
of participating utilities. NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation
established by law in 1975, administers SBC funds and programs under
an agreement with the Public Service Commission.
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