Improve steam system efficiency, reduce operating costs, and support sustainability goals with condensate heat recovery and clean water reuse services from Vicinity.
Many steam systems discharge hot condensate that still contains valuable heat and clean, treated water. Vicinity helps customers capture and reuse this resource to lower energy and water costs, improve system performance, and reduce environmental impact.
Benefits of condensate recovery and reuse
- Lower energy and water costs
- Reduced steam consumption
- Improved system efficiency
- Reduced carbon emissions and water use
- Potential support for LEED, ESG, or other sustainability objectives
Vicinity can evaluate, design, and install condensate heat recovery or reuse solutions tailored to each building’s system, operating needs, and sustainability goals.
Common applications include:
- Domestic hot water preheating
- Low temperature heating
- Air handler preheating
- Swimming pool preheating
- Snowmelt and surface heating for sidewalks, walkways, or loading docks
- Greywater systems
- Irrigation, green roof watering, fountains, reflecting pools, or other water features
- Power washing
Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC) reuses condensate in outdoor reflective pool to reduce water costs
The Maryland Center for History and Culture developed a creative solution to pipe condensate into an adjacent outdoor reflecting pool, helping reduce sewer charges and city water costs. By recycling condensate instead of discarding it, MCHC conserves water, lowers costs, and reduces its environmental impact on the surrounding community.
Ready to see what your building could save?
Contact your Vicinity account manager or email info@vicinityenergy.us to schedule a condensate recovery walkthrough.
