Insulation Case Study: Crosby Building | 516 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco CA

Jun 29 2020

The Crosby Building, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Tenderloin, is a low income multi–family building master leased and managed by Episcopal Community Services (ECS). ECS is San Francisco’s largest, most comprehensive provider of services and supportive housing and a leader in San Francisco’s plan to create more supportive housing for homeless individuals and families. Maggie Holmes, in charge of master leased operations for ECS, along with Devon Berry, Energy Efficiency Specialist of the San Francisco Department of the Environment, reached out to Thermaxx and Lovelight Solutions to help make the building more energy efficient.

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Energy Loss, Energy News, Energy Savings, Engineer, Heat Loss Survey, Hot Insulation, Pipe Insulation, Removable Insulation, Savings, Thermal Insulation, Thermaxx Jackets

Industrial Pipe Insulation

Jun 25 2020
Removable Steam Pipe Insulation

Industrial pipes, or process piping, is typically used to transport water, steam, and other gases & liquids of varying temperatures. The term “process piping” generally refers to the system of pipes that transport process fluids (e.g., air, steam, water, industrial gases, fuels, chemicals) around an industrial facility to be converted into a usable product. Industrial pipes also include plumbing systems that carry liquids and gases used for heating and cooling processes, or pipework that leads to plumbing fixtures or waste-water systems. These industrial pipes are generally made of steel, cast iron, copper, or specialty metals in certain highly aggressive environments. Read more.

Posted in Air and Insulation News, Condensation, Energy Savings, Fiberglass, Heat Loss Survey, Industrial Insulation, Pipe Insulation, Reusable Insulation, Savings, Thermaxx Jackets, Water

Get Insulation Blankets In Washington State

Jun 03 2020

Do you know what the Clean Buildings Act is? Are you a commercial building > 50K Gbsf? Is your building in the state of Washington? Then time is a ticking! It will be a mandatory law by 2026 to get your building HEALTHY. Let me help you with a simple: 1 – 2 – 3: Audit, manufacture, install.

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, Local Energy Legislation, Removable Insulation, Savings, Thermaxx Jackets, Washington

Thermaxx Donates 250 “Clean Slate Pledge” Products To Reopen CT

May 09 2020

Thermaxx has been very active in the fight against COVID-19. Our efforts began by organizing the design, assembly, and delivery of Thermaxx Gowns to help first responders and medical professionals across CT & beyond who were unable to acquire PPE due to shortages. Now, Thermaxx is continuing the fight by donating 250 “Clean Slate Pledge” placards to businesses that are choosing to reopen in CT (approx $10,000 value)!

Posted in Connecticut, COVID-19, Energy Efficiency, Governor Lamont, Recent News & Updates, Removable Insulation, Safety, Thermaxx Jackets

Washington D.C. Hospital Insulation Blankets: A Case Study

Apr 30 2020

Located in Washington D.C. is a non-profit hospital licensed by the District of Columbia Department of Health and Human Services. The hospital specializes in surgery, orthopedics, and oncology services. The hospital’s energy management team is responsible for the utility spend and construction projects for the hospital, while driving energy saving projects in an effort to reduce operating costs.

Posted in Boiler Room, Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, Heat Loss Survey, Incentives, Non-Profit, Removable Insulation, Thermaxx Jackets, Washington D.C

Put Safety On Your Side: Prevent Burns With Insulation

Apr 23 2020

Do you have a Preventative Maintenance Program protecting your capital assets (equipment)? Most employers do, but how does your program protect your most important asset – your employees? How do you prevent injuries and especially how do you prevent burns? Normally we think about protecting steam lines from energy loss, but let’s turn that around and think about the risk of our personnel contacting those steam lines.

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, Insulation, OSHA, Removable Insulation, Safety, Savings, Thermaxx Jackets

Members of HBRA of Central CT Donate Materials To Protect First Responders

Apr 22 2020

When leadership at Thermaxx was asked by a local fire chief if it was possible to manufacture disposable gowns in Thermaxx’s insulation blanket factory, the leadership team quickly responded with, “Yes!” Thermaxx knew that firefighters, EMS, and other medical professionals across Connecticut were quickly running our of protective gear such as disposable gowns, so a non-FDA tested prototype was created using housewrap.

Posted in Connecticut, First Responders, PPE, Thermaxx Gowns, Thermaxx Jackets

Rooftop Pipe Insulation Blankets

Mar 12 2020

Outdoor mechanical systems create many challenges for the facility managers and engineers tasked with maintaining them. While most HVAC systems are found within a facility, in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms and penthouses, often times that piping is run outdoors on rooftops as well. 

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Insulation, Insulation Blankets, Outdoor Insulation, Pipe Insulation, Removable Insulation, Savings, Slate Pages, Thermaxx Jackets

St. Mary’s Medical Center of Dignity Health: Insulation Jacket Case Study

Feb 20 2020

Since 1857 St. Mary’s Medical Center has cared for the people of San Francisco. Located across the street from the Golden Gate park, it is the first Catholic Hospital opened by the Sisters of Mercy in San Francisco. It is recognized for its incredible Stroke Center and Heart Attack Care. For over 90 years the tireless efforts of the Sisters and Physicians, serving all, makes St Mary’s the oldest running hospital in San Francisco. Read more.

Posted in California, Carbon Emissions, Case Study, Energy Efficiency, Insulation Jackets, Mechanical Room, Recent News & Updates, Removable Insulation, Savings, Thermaxx Jackets

NYC Local Law 87 (LL87) & 97 (LL97) & Insulation Blankets

Jan 05 2020
NYC Central Park

On December 28, 2009, New York City enacted a new law requiring energy audits and retro-commissioning of many buildings — local law 87. Local law 87 requires many large buildings to “undergo an energy audit every ten years, along with retro-commissioning, to “tune up” the building’s existing systems and ensure efficient operation…”More

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, Greenhouse Gas, Heat Loss Survey, Insulation Blankets, Local Energy Legislation, Removable Insulation, Savings, Thermaxx Jackets