Key Highlights:
- Ener.co has revealed that its innovative spray-on coating has boosted energy efficiency for 36 of Verizon’s urban data centers located in the Northeastern U.S.
- This specialized carbon nanotechnology coating is applied to HVAC condenser coils, helping Verizon save over $1.28 million annually on energy expenses while decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 1,700 metric tons each year.
- The implementation of this technology has allowed for a 30-month payback period through energy savings, with projections indicating an additional $16 million in savings for Verizon’s data centers over the next ten years.
Insight:
Ener.co promotes its Enercoat spray-on coating as a practical solution that can enhance cooling efficiency and extend the life of condenser coils, reducing the need for costly equipment replacements. The collaboration between Ener.co and Verizon has been ongoing for four years, as noted by Ener.co President Patrick Rathje. In the third quarter of 2023, Ener.co treated 300 HVAC systems across Verizon’s 36 data centers, impacting more than 14,000 tons of air-cooled cooling equipment. These efforts led to a reduction in annual electricity use by 7.7 million kWh, translating to over $1.2 million in savings.
Building on this achievement, Ener.co and Verizon are set to launch a $30 million nationwide project aimed at enhancing the HVAC performance in data centers. Rathje emphasized the importance of improved cooling efficiency in managing the energy consumption and environmental impact of data centers.
Ener.co also serves reputable clients like Google, Cushman & Wakefield, Marriott International, and NYU Langone Medical Center. To date, they claim to have facilitated energy savings of around 67 million kWh, amounting to roughly $11 million in cost reductions and nearly 14 million metric tons of carbon emissions eliminated.