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Insulation and Air-Sealing
Completed in Hadley Hall!
This week, Yankee Thermal Imaging, a Rochester-based firm, will complete work to improve the insulation and energy efficiency of Hadley Hall. Initiated by Chris McCune, this work will enhance the comfort of the space for our congregation and the 200+ community members who use the hall weekly. By addressing thermal losses and stopping air leakage, the project will significantly improve the efficiency of our mechanical and electrical systems.
The upgrades include extensive air-sealing and additional insulation, particularly in critical areas such as the roof, ceiling, and ductwork. The combination of blown cellulose insulation, spray polyurethane foam, and insulated foam board increases the R-value to R-60, meeting current building code standards. Improved air-sealing in the attic will help prevent cold air infiltration and heated air loss, minimizing air and heat flow through the walls and ceilings.
These improvements are expected to reduce our annual energy costs for oil and electricity, with an estimated payback period of 4.5 years, based on analysis by Yankee Thermal Imaging. Beyond cost savings, the upgrades enhance year-round comfort by keeping the building warmer in winter and cooler in summer, lowering utility bills, and reducing the potential for condensation that can damage building materials.
Since 2017, Chris and the Operations team have undertaken many other actions to reduce our energy costs:
• Installed programmable thermostats to turn on/turn off heating and AC
• Replaced 250 florescent bulbs throughout the church with LED replacement tubes, resulting in an approximate 28% reduction in overall electric costs
• Replaced failing 300-watt floodlights with 60-watt LEDs
• Repaired parking light floods with LED replacement bulbs
• Repaired two hot-water radiator fan units in social hall
• Connected electronic controls to air handler unit in social hall
• Added supplementary radiator piping for church administrator’s office
• Repaired faulty valve in heating distribution system in office space
• Installed timer unit for hot water circulation system to avoid circulating hot water through kitchen during off hours
• Installed small hot water heater, allowing boiler to be shut down during summer months
Thank you, Operations Team. We are blessed to have such good stewards of our building.
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