Infinite R adds net operating income to commercial buildings by reducing HVAC costs. It is an inorganic, mineral-based energy storage material that acts as a thermal energy sponge. It intercepts and absorbs energy during the hot day and releases it during the cooler night. Because it stabilizes internal room temperature to a comfortable level, Infinite R provides reduced Heating and Air Condition (HVAC) energy costs and base system requirements. This leads to the potential for thousands of dollars/year saved on electricity and gas costs. Infinite R does all this with minimal installation costs and disruptions, and no mechanical or electrical connections.
Increase temperature stabilization with no HVAC usage
But how is this possible?
Infinite R is a phase change material- meaning that it turns to a liquid when it absorbs heat from its surroundings, and then it solidifies and releases the heat once the atmosphere temperature cools down. Simply put, phase change materials actively absorb, store, and then release heat in order to maintain a targeted temperature range. According to officials at Oak Ridge National Labs and the US Department of Energy, the use of properly formulated and placed PCMs within the structure has reduced heating and cooling loads up to 60%.
The Easton Archery Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA boasts successful implementation of PCMs. Outdoors temperatures ranged from 40-100°F and with phase change materials in the roof and exterior/interior wall assemblies, the building occupants experienced thermal comfort without air conditioning or heating. The contractor reduced the HVAC capacity and had a payback in under 12 months based upon energy usage reduction. To date, the mechanical systems have not been needed for heating and cooling the interior, and the building has maintained a consistent internal temperature between 68-72°F.
However, relative to other PCM materials, none compare to Infinite R. Infinite R, inorganic PCM material base, has tremendous benefits, including being about 30% less costly than competitors and has ASTM 84 Class A fire and smoke ratings. Contractors can install Infinite R at 100-200 sq.ft/hour, depending upon location and it is a great contribution to net zero buildings.
Infinite R is an efficient, environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and safe solution to reducing energy costs while maintaining a comfortable building temperature. The typical payback period for an Infinite R PCM installation is approximately 2-3 years with a 25+ year life.
At WinWerks we focus on four main areas for implementing Infinite R: commercial, education, residential, and a specialized application called RevRoof.
Please visit: WinWerksIPD.com to find out more about how investing in Infinite R Phase Change Material can lower your energy costs while maintaining a comfortable building temperature.