Overview
The Switch is a $30 million dollar multi-family, retail, and office development in downtown Fishers, Indiana. The Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system at Switch provides several benefits, including substantially reduced water-heating costs on an estimated 5,000 gallons of water per day for restaurant tenants, free electric car charging stations, and emergency power for the elevators, parking garage, and public areas.
Market Sector
Mixed-use
Facility Size
41,000 sf office/retail
102 apartments
425 car parking garage
Installed Cost
$314,000
CHP System Installed
2017
Under the Hood
The CAT G3306B IC Engine is housed within a weatherproof steel box. The unit at Switch is wrapped in a branded infographic explaining the benefits of the system. The entire unit fits within two standard parking stalls.
Equipment
CAT G3306B IC Engine
Electric Generating Capacity
135 kW
Fuel
Natural gas
Thermal Generating Capacity
560 MBtu/hr
Customized Reporting
Telgen cogeneration systems are equipped with technology that delivers timely, customized reports. Owners of the Switch use monthly performance reports to better manage their energy consumption, costs, and overall environmental impact.
$7,223.00
Annual Savings
Including the benefit of backup electrical service, the CHP system at the Switch saves roughly $7,223.00 in energy costs each year.
