EP278 From Boiler Timers to Predictive Control: Smarter Heat for Multifamily Buildings with Heather Zoberman from Entech (June 2026)

Quotes from the episode:

"Technology does its best work when it turns invisible problems into obvious next steps."

"Most buildings are already telling us what they need. The trick is finally learning how to listen."

"You can't optimize what you can't see, and old buildings have been hiding their stories in boiler rooms for decades."

In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill speaks with Heather Zoberman of ENTECH about how older multifamily buildings can move from basic, wasteful boiler control toward smarter, data-driven heating and cooling management. Heather explains that many large buildings are still controlled by simple timers and fixed-temperature resets, often leading to overheated apartments, open windows, tenant discomfort, and wasted energy.

Heather describes ENTECH's approach: proprietary boiler-room hardware, wireless apartment sensors, cloud-based analytics, alerts, and a service team that actively monitors and optimizes building performance. Rather than simply reacting to tenant complaints or high utility bills, the system gives owners and operators visibility into what is really happening across the building, including hidden problems such as return-line leaks, short-cycling, and overheating caused by designing around the coldest apartment.

The conversation also touches on New York City's Local Law 97, carbon reduction, compliance, and the opportunity for contractors, engineers, and boiler professionals to recommend or partner with technology providers like ENTECH. Heather's core message is that the industry is moving rapidly from reactive controls to predictive building management, helping reduce energy waste, improve comfort, extend equipment life, and lower emissions.

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-zoberman-127769144/

Website:https://entechsmart.com/

Email contacts: Laura@entechsmart.com  Heather@entechsmart.com
Phone: 732-730-1595

This episode was recorded in June 2026.