High-Efficiency Boiler System for ESPN

Over the years, ESPN has thrived on transformation – from pioneering new media to growing its headquarters in Central Connecticut from a couple of trailers to a 123-acre campus. In recent years, the transformation has continued with a number of efficiency upgrades at company headquarters.

To save money and conserve energy resources, ESPN planned boiler replacements to increase efficiency in the buildings on their campus. In fall 2012 they began a project to upgrade equipment for two of its office buildings.

Building 3 and Building 5, which house executive offices on their campus, were in need of new high-efficiency boiler systems. The existing systems were comprised of a 1.2 million Btu/hr boiler with on/off functionality and efficiency of less than 80 percent.

The new design recommended using Lochinvar commercial boilers to meet ESPN’s needs.  The KNIGHT® XL Commercial Boiler offers up to 94.6 thermal efficiencies, Low Nox emissions and a fully modulating burner with 5:1 turndown.  Since the installation, the ESPN team has been extremely pleased with the performance and sizable savings offered by the new KNIGHT XL Boilers.

 The boilers in each building are linked to a Building Management System, which allows for seamless operation. Since the installation, the ESPN team has been extremely pleased with the performance and sizable savings offered by the new KNIGHT XL Boilers.