The Octagon is a historic landmark redevelopment located at the northern tip of Roosevelt Island, transformed into a 500‑unit luxury residential community with a strong emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency. The building is LEED Silver certified and became a milestone project in New York City’s clean‑energy landscape.
EQUANS MEP served as the prime contractor for the installation of an innovative combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cell system, installed on behalf of UTC Power. This project made history as the first fuel cell system to power a residential building in New York City, setting a new standard for distributed energy generation in multifamily housing.
PROJECT SCOPE HIGHLIGHTS
EQUANS MEP was responsible for the complete installation and integration of the cogeneration system, including:
- Full installation of a 400kW combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cell
- Mechanical, piping, and system integration of the fuel cell plant
- Capture and utilization of fuel cell process heat
- Integration of recovered heat to serve space heating and domestic hot water systems
- Coordination with utility providers, equipment manufacturer, and project stakeholders
The system was designed to simultaneously generate electricity while reclaiming thermal energy that would otherwise be wasted, significantly improving overall building efficiency.
