Math Word Problem-Thermodynamics
Question 1: Will you meet the Local Law 97 40% reduction in CO2 production by only using the Steingart and Associates natural gas upgrade? Show your work (50 pts).
Question 2: Based on the previous question, assuming you pass on all equipment costs to your tenants over a 10-year period with no interest, how much extra monthly rent will you charge per square ft? Will the cost of fuel change cost your tenants money or save them money? Show your work. (20 pts)
Question 3: How much of your building’s energy requirements can you meet solely with the Modi and Daughters and Thorsteinsson and SSons upgrades (assuming you don’t buy the Steingart and Associates packages)? Show your work. (20 pts) Question 4: If you buy all three packages, how much will you reduce your CO2 footprint, and what is the cost change to your tenants on the same 10-year basis vs. the value you calculated in Question 2? Show your work. (10 pts) Extra
Question 4. Based on our readings and/or your sleuthing on the internet, which of the vendors is giving you the most questionable deal? Why? Cite your reasoning.
