Nypa Brooklyn Museum Deep Energy Retrofit

This project is a comprehensive modernization of the museum’s building systems, introducing a solar array, advanced building management system, upgraded HVAC and electrified humidification, and a new high-efficiency hot water plant to replace its aging steam heating system. These upgrades will reduce fuel consumption and emissions while improving energy performance, comfort, and long-term sustainability for the historic museum.

Special inspections and materials testing on this project include Structural Steel – Welding, Concrete Field Sampling & Testing, Concrete – Cast-In-Place (Rebar, Placement), Fire Resistant Penetrations and Joints, Mechanical Systems, Fuel-Piping Systems, Heating Systems, Chimneys and Vents, Post Installed Anchors, Final (PE Inspection), and energy code inspections for HVAC-R and Service Water Heating Equipment, HVAC-R and Service Water Heating System Controls, HVAC-R and Service Water Piping Design and Insulation, Duct Leakage Testing, Insulation and Design, Electrical Motors, and Maintenance Information. The owner is the New York Power Authority, the client is NYPA, the contract value is $63,200, and the project location is Brooklyn, NY.