Case Study
OOCL, the owners of a landmark New York skyscraper at Wall Street Plaza, needed a sustainable solution to reduce building energy consumption and comply with New York Local Law 97, which regulates carbon emissions in large buildings. The project also aimed to reduce solar heat gain on the east-facing windows to improve occupant comfort and maintain occupancy rates.
Building: 88 Pine Street, New York, NY
Size: 33 stories, ~130,000 sq. ft. of glass
OOCL faced two pressing issues:
Regulatory Compliance: The building risked significant carbon emissions penalties under Local Law 97.
Tenant Satisfaction: Excessive solar heat gain through the east-facing glass created uncomfortable conditions, risking reduced occupancy and increased turnover.
OOCL partnered with NGS to evaluate and implement a cost-effective, high-performance energy solution.
Product Selection: NGS modeled the building and glazing performance to ultimately recommend Solar Gard Sentinel Solar 35 Window Film as the most suitable product to dramatically cut solar heat gain, and meet the project ROI requirements, while maintaining the building’s exterior appearance.
Engineering Support: NGS’ in-house engineering team optimized project ROI by securing a significant ConEdison rebate for OOCL.
“Our team worked closely with OOCL to ensure the right product and design strategy were implemented. By combining Solar Gard’s high-performance film with our engineering expertise to secure a ConEdison rebate, we were able to deliver both compliance and strong ROI for the client.”
— James Beale, CEO and Co-Founder, NGS
Energy Savings: Significant reduction in HVAC load and overall energy consumption.
Carbon Compliance: Achieved measurable reductions in emissions to meet Local Law 97 targets and avoid penalties.
Occupant Comfort: Drastically reduced solar heat gain on east-facing floors, improving tenant satisfaction.
Financial ROI: Secured a utility rebate that accelerated payback on the project.
“The Sentinel Solar 35 film is designed specifically to meet the dual goals of reducing carbon emissions and improving occupant comfort without altering the building’s aesthetics. This project at 88 Pine Street is a great example of how window film can deliver immediate and measurable impact for building owners facing stringent energy regulations.”
— Jon Nickless, Sales Territory Manager, Solar Gard
Strategic use of Solar Gard window film can deliver fast ROI while meeting stringent energy regulations.
Collaborating with experienced engineering teams ensures maximum rebate potential and project success.
Improving occupant comfort is as critical as reducing emissions in maintaining tenant satisfaction.
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