To secure a solid place in our renewable energy future, wood stove technology must advance. October 2012.
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To secure a solid place in our renewable energy future, wood stove technology must advance.
October 2012
Competition. The Wood Stove Design Challenge is a technology competition to create a “next generation” cordwood appliance that can heat an average-sized American home.
Credibility.Stoves will be professional tested on the National Mall in Washington, DC and evaluated by a panel of expert judges.
Visit www.forgreenheat.org/stovedesign for more
Judging criteria. Criteria Could a winning stove be ...
Emissions. Under 1 gram per hour? Efficiency. Over 85% efficient, HHV? Affordability. Retailed under $2,500? Market appeal. “Smart” with features that connect to
iPhones & charge devices in blackouts? Innovation. Automated so operator only loads stove
and sensors maintain optimum efficiency?
Possible features and attributes of a winning stove are only examples. The judges award up to 10 points for each category, and the stove that receives the greatest total number of points wins.
What is possible? A $2,000 wood stove
that heats water in winter along with your solar thermal panels.
Mini residential combined heat and power (CHP) units.
Lambda sensors & microprocessors that maintain lowest emissions and highest efficiency by the second.
A stove that shuts down when loaded with wet wood.
Inspired by the Solar Decathlon
DOE’s Solar Decathlon helped solar energy gain significant attention from policy makers and the public.
The Wood Stove Challenge and Decathlon will bring similar attention and exposure to the potential of wood heat.
Goals Produce “next generation”
wood stoves Re-launch a new era of
wood heating in America Challenge the perceptions
policymakers and public have about the potential of wood heating
Build consumer expectations and demand for really clean, efficient heaters
Recognize, publicize and reward companies making the cleanest, most efficient stoves
Why it’s necessary Wood is the fastest-growing
heating fuel in the U.S. …… but most wood stoves are too
polluting and inefficient
Source: 2000-2010 U.S. Census Source: U.S. EPA
Onsite testing provided by EPA accredited test labs ...
*Pending finalization of testing protocol and contracts
Lokee Testing Laboratory
Judging panel
One or more judges can be added, contact melissa@forgreenheat.org for details.
Visit www.forgreenheat.org/stovedesign/judges for full bios
36 teams registered so far including ...
Visit www.forgreenheat.org/stovedesign/teams for all 36 teams
Partners & supporters(As of October 19, 2012)
Visit www.forgreenheat.org/stovedesign/partners for more info
Sponsorship opportunities available ....Your in-kind donations
and sponsorship make this Challenge possible.
Sponsors who donate $1,000 or more will receive logo placement and recognition in our newsletter and all Challenge materials, plus other benefits
Visit www.forgreenheat.org/stovedesign/sponsors for more info
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