Maine YMCA Saves Money with Propane-Powered Space, Water Heating
When the 26,000-square-foot Sanford-Springvale YMCA opened its doors in Sanford, Maine, in 1979, two heating-oil-fired HB Smith cast-iron boilers provided both space heating and hot water. Over the years, the YMCA’s membership grew to 3,900 individuals and 1,400 families, placing heavy demand on the facility’s aging boiler system.
In 2011, the YMCA’s 32-year-old heating oil boiler system had become inefficient, which required additional maintenance to simply stay up and running. Sanford-Springvale YMCA CEO Andy Orazio knew it was time to replace the system.