ATCO’s decades of experience made them the perfect partner to help the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation meet the state’s Decarbonization Initiative goals.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages 450,000 acres of state parks throughout Massachusetts. ATCO has been DCR’s mechanical service provider since 2012.
In 2023, the Department of Conservation and Recreation Net Zero Task Force put a plan in place to decarbonize all of their DCR facilities. The ATCO team was asked to help complete an assessment of their existing heating systems in park facilities throughout the state and identify which fossil fuel systems could be replaced by air-sourced heat pumps.
ATCO’s inventory and assessment revealed a variety of existing heating systems, including oil-fired, gas-fired, and propane-fired systems. ATCO then replaced this old equipment with new systems, including air handling units, furnaces, and Modine heaters and boilers. The ATCO team removed the old equipment from the site and transported leftover fuel to a local recycling facility.ATCO completed 17 installations over a three-month period, enabling DCR to meet their Decarbonization Initiatives for the year. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs recognized DCR at the 17th annual Leading by Example Awards.
When the Kennedy Center’s air conditioning failed, ACI immediately installed temporary cooling towers until they could diagnose and solve the problem.
Located in Washington, D.C., and home to the National Symphony Orchestra, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of the busiest performing arts centers in the U.S., with over 3 million visitors each year.
During the July 4th weekend, the Kennedy Center experienced an issue with their condenser water system, which utilizes the Potomac River, and resulted in the inability to provide air conditioning to the building, a serious challenge due to the very hot weather and the many performances scheduled. The Kennedy Center reached out to ACI, who had previously been engaged to maintain and service the chillers, for assistance. ACI responded quickly and worked tirelessly to restore the air conditioning to the building by installing temporary cooling towers until the problem could be diagnosed and solved.
The Kennedy Center was facing a challenge since their chillers were not receiving the necessary condenser water, which was likely due to recent storms in the area. As a result, the chillers were unable to operate at their fullest capacity. This was a critical issue that needed to be resolved quickly, as the Kennedy Center needed proper air conditioning to keep the building safely open to the public.
ACI promptly responded to the customer’s challenge and leveraged their expertise to identify an immediate solution. ACI’s team of experts had two 1,000-ton cooling towers delivered on trailers with pumps, electrical, and piping installed. This provided the necessary cooling capacity and ensured the safety and comfort of the Kennedy Center’s patrons throughout the summer season.
Despite the unexpected challenges caused by the storms, ACI was able to find an innovative and effective solution to keep its operations running smoothly. Thanks to the efforts of ACI, the Kennedy Center was able to avoid a challenging situation and continue with their scheduled performances. The public was able to enjoy the shows comfortably with quick action from ACI. This is a true testament to the importance of having skilled professionals and their commitment to providing top-notch service to their customers.
When critical boiler failures threatened steam service to the hospital, ACI rapidly installed temporary boilers to keep operations running while long-term repairs were underway.
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is the premier military medical facility in the United States. Known for providing world-class care to service members, veterans, and U.S. Presidents, Walter Reed is a critical part of the Department of Defense’s healthcare system—where reliable facility infrastructure is essential to mission readiness and patient care.
During the final phases of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s transition and consolidation process, the facility faced a critical need for temporary steam production. The on-site boilers—vital for heating, sterilization, and essential hospital functions—were being decommissioned as part of the broader Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative. With limited redundancy and no tolerance for downtime in a healthcare environment, Walter Reed needed a rapid-response partner to install temporary boilers that would ensure seamless operations until permanent systems were reestablished elsewhere on the campus.
American Combustion Industries (ACI), an Exigent company, responded swiftly with a turnkey temporary boiler solution. ACI provided four 2,391 HP mobile boiler rooms equipped with high-pressure steam boilers rated at 82,500 lbs/hr, feedwater systems, and safety devices. The total maximum output of this solution is 330,000 lbs/hr or 9,564 boiler hp. The scope included full design, coordination, and installation of temporary piping, fuel supply, and electrical connections—all configured to integrate with the hospital’s existing steam distribution system.
ACI’s experienced team worked closely with Walter Reed’s facilities department and project stakeholders to ensure installation met both hospital operational requirements and strict Department of Defense standards. By leveraging our union-trained technicians and deep expertise in critical systems, we completed installation and commissioning within a compressed timeframe.
ACI’s rapid deployment allowed Walter Reed to maintain uninterrupted steam service throughout the transition period, protecting patient care and critical facility operations.
Our solution ensured:
This project exemplified ACI’s commitment to delivering responsive, high-quality service for mission-critical facilities—especially when failure isn’t an option.
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