Jackson Houses & Eastchester Gardens
Bronx, New York
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US Northeastern Climate Cold Winters
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Ground Source Domestic Hot Water Heat
Pumps via Vertical Loop System -
1,745 Units ??
17 Multifamily Buildings
Supporting Sustainable NYCHA Communities
For the Jackson Houses & Eastchester Gardens' redevelopment of their hot water system, Buffalo Geothermal partnered with the project team to deliver a high-performance geothermal solution tailored to a large, urban multifamily campus. Given the scale of the development, site conditions, and long-term operational goals, the system was designed to provide efficient heating and domestic hot water while minimizing energy use and emissions.
Geothermal System
The geothermal system utilizes a vertical closed-loop field designed to provide domestic hot water for high-density, multifamily residential buildings. The system replaces traditional fossil-fuel based water heating with geothermal heat pumps connected to boreholes drilled 500 feet into bedrock, using the ground as a stable thermal source.
A custom high-capacity heat pump configuration serves each building, delivering consistent hot water temperatures at 140°F while maintaining high efficiency levels. The system incorporates dual compressors, liquid injection technology, and double-walled heat exchangers to meet health code requirements and ensure reliable performance. High-efficiency storage tanks and precision mixing valves allow for rapid hot water delivery while minimizing water and energy waste. The geothermal system supports year-round operation, reduces on-site emissions, and provides long-term energy cost stability for the building owner.
Vertical loop field via 160 boreholes, 500 ft. deep
Innovative one-pass through high-capacity heat pump configuration
Dual compressors, liquid injection technology, and double-walled heat exchangers
Featuring:
- 34 Dual Compressor Liquid Injection Domestic Hot Water Heat Pumps
Awards & Recognition
Photo courtesy of ACEC | Photograph by Kevin Parisi
