The New York Power Authority (NYPA) collaborated with Renewable Thermal Collaborative Solutions Provider Brenmiller Energy to implement thermal energy storage (TES) at Purchase College’s physical education building. Completed in 2023, this $2.5 million project features a Brenmiller bGen™ TES unit paired with a combined heat and power (CHP) microturbine and equipped with electric heaters for supplemental heat during peak demand, resulting in an efficient, flexible heating system designed to meet nearly 100% of the building’s heating needs. The case study examines how this integrated system aims to improve the building’s energy efficiency, decrease operational costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance facility resilience.
Read the case study to learn how the system aims to effectively manage varied thermal demands throughout the day and across seasons to create a replicable blueprint for other institutions seeking to reduce carbon emissions with TES.
Note: This case study includes minor revisions as of March 31, 2025.
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