The RED Rochester Boiler to Natural Gas conversion project was a significant initiative aimed at modernizing the steam generation plant at Eastman Business Park. O’Connell Electric’s work on the project was recognized with a Craftsmanship Award from the Rochester Builders Exchange.
- The project involved installing four new high-efficiency natural gas boilers and converting one existing coal boiler to natural gas.
- This conversion was part of a $75 million investment to retire 127 years of continuous coal-fired operations at Eastman Business Park.
- Installation of 2,300V and 600V electric services, fiber optic feeders between three buildings, and a new Emerson Ovation operating control system
- The conversion has resulted in significant environmental benefits, including a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions, a 99% reduction in sulfur dioxide emissions, a 62% reduction in heavy metals, a 60% reduction in NOx emissions, and an 80% reduction in particulate emissions.
- The project was completed in 2018, making Eastman Business Park completely coal-free for the first time in over 127 years.