Electric Space Heating Innovations - MemberClicks...Integrating Carbon Footprint and Demand Response with Energy Efficiency October 21-23, 2009 3rd Annual Colorado Utility Efficiency

Integrating Carbon Footprint andDemand Response with Energy Efficiency

October 21-23, 2009

3rd Annual Colorado Utility Efficiency Exchange

Focus on Residential Energy Efficiency

Electric Space Heating Innovations

Jean-Marie [email protected]

Focus on Residential Energy Efficiency

Electric Space Heating Innovations

Marie [email protected]

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• What should we know ?

• What should we tell ?

• What should we do ?

• Why should we even care ?

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Why should we even care ?

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1) Affordable install, no maintenance, reliable

2) Well-suited to specific needs

3) Cleaner at point of use

4) "Part of the mix" (generation vs use)

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1) Affordable install, no maintenance, reliable

suited to specific needs

4) "Part of the mix" (generation vs use)



It is out there...

− Legacy systems (older existing buildings)

− Commercial buildings, condos, low income housing− Commercial buildings, condos, low income housing

− Supplementary heat, additions

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... Generate winter Kwh revenues


Legacy systems (older existing buildings)

Commercial buildings, condos, low income housingCommercial buildings, condos, low income housing

Supplementary heat, additions


revenues,

and peaking loads


It keeps coming...

− "Amish" heaters

− Paul Harvey / Bob Vila

− Co-op state ads...

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Residential fuel price trends2000 –

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Source : EIA short term energy outlook, Oct.6, 2009for West / Mountain regions

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Residential fuel price trends– 2010

(2000 = 100)

10-YEAR CHANGE

Oil : +96%

Propane : +63%Nat. Gas : +54%

Electricity : +35%

: EIA short term energy outlook, Oct.6, 2009for West / Mountain regions


Electricity : +35%

Worthwhile application # 1

� Supplementary comfort / spot heat

− Easy install, low cost, instant comfort, individual control

− Efficient ("why heat the whole house when only one room feels cold")

− Safer and more efficient than a "kick

− No "cured copper" or other magic involved... just solid, up to date, proven technologyup to date, proven technology

vs.

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Supplementary comfort / spot heat

Easy install, low cost, instant comfort, individual control

Efficient ("why heat the whole house when only one

Safer and more efficient than a "kick-over heater"

No "cured copper" or other magic involved... just solid, up to date, proven technologyup to date, proven technology

vs.


Worthwhile application # 2� Replacement of older existing electric

heating equipment

Example : Old baseboards, unsafe "Register" heaters, noisy fan heaters, failing ceiling cable installations, low rental housing rehabs...

− Maintains revenue base for utility.− Maintains revenue base for utility.

− Reduce peak load (less installedwatts, better control).

− Little or no new wiring involved, no ducts or plumbing.

− Safety, comfort, lower bills.

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Worthwhile application # 2Replacement of older existing electric

Example : Old baseboards, unsafe "Register" heaters, noisy fan heaters, failing ceiling cable installations, low

Maintains revenue base for utility.Maintains revenue base for utility.

Reduce peak load (less installed

Little or no new wiring involved, no



� Complete home heating

Examples : buildings in remote location (on grid) ; intermittent use ; perimeter heating as a supplement to central heat/cool system.

− Low installation cost.− Low installation cost.

− Highly reliable.

− Little or no maintenance.

− Fast heat.

− Easy programming, simple integration into home automation system, remote activation, etc.

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Complete home heating

Examples : buildings in remote location (on grid) ; intermittent use ; perimeter heating as a supplement to

Easy programming, simple integration into home automation system, remote activation, etc.


How to choose a heater # 1

� Baseboards

− Least expensive to purchase (<$100), moderate installation cost.

− Uneven heat and fluctuating temperature.− Uneven heat and fluctuating temperature.

− Energy hog (increases wall & ceiling heat loss).

− Wall space, streaking, noise, etc.

Applications : utility basements, crawl spaces, frost protection with low thermostat setting.

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Least expensive to purchase (<$100), moderate

Uneven heat and fluctuating temperature.Uneven heat and fluctuating temperature.

Energy hog (increases wall & ceiling heat loss).

Wall space, streaking, noise, etc.

utility basements, crawl spaces, frost protection with low thermostat setting.



� Cove heaters

− Medium to high equipment cost ($100installation costs.

− Located out of the way, discreet.

− Some radiant comfort, depending on type of control used, room layout and location.used, room layout and location.

− Uncontrolled convection heat (>50%) along ceiling.

− Increases cold air convection current along windows and heat loss along the ceiling.

Applications : kitchens with no wall space.

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Medium to high equipment cost ($100-200), higher

Located out of the way, discreet.

Some radiant comfort, depending on type of control used, room layout and location.used, room layout and location.

Uncontrolled convection heat (>50%) along ceiling.

Increases cold air convection current along windows and heat loss along the ceiling.

kitchens with no wall space.



� Convectair convection heater.

− Medium to high equipment cost ($200 and up) but lowest installation cost.

− Flexible installation (many possible locations).

− Even heat distribution, extremely stable temperature control, better comfort, especially in cold floor areas.cold floor areas.

− Designed to minimize room heat loss (proven to lower energy costs in many applications).

− Energy Star programmable feature.

Applications : anywhere except high dust areas.

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Convectair convection heater.

Medium to high equipment cost ($200 and up) but

Flexible installation (many possible locations).

Even heat distribution, extremely stable temperature control, better comfort, especially in

Designed to minimize room heat loss (proven to lower energy costs in many applications).

Energy Star programmable feature.

anywhere except high dust areas.



� Convectair radiant + convection heater.

− High equipment cost ($600 and up model and required features), low to medium installation cost.

− Same advantages as Convectair convection systems plus :systems plus :

� Instant radiant comfort at a lower temperature setting.

� Smart heating control (radiant vs convection heating optimization).

� Many design and installation choices

Applications : rooms with high ceilings and/or large windows ; designer choice.

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Convectair radiant + convection heater.

High equipment cost ($600 and up - depending on model and required features), low to medium

Same advantages as Convectair convection

Instant radiant comfort at a lower temperature setting.

Smart heating control (radiant vs convection heating

Many design and installation choices

rooms with high ceilings and/or large windows ; designer choice.


Performance standard :

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Performance standard : CSA 828-2006


http://www.hydroquebec.com/residential/thermostats/index.html

Wright Hennepin field testWright Hennepin field test

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric AssociationAnnandale, MN

Winter Kwh used Heating Degree Day (HDD)

2004-2005 17340 6015

2005-2006 16300 5711

2006-2007 16851 5986

2007-2008 19024 73332007-2008 19024 7333

2008-2009 (Convectair) 15088 6705Average Kwh/HDD 2004 to 2008

Average Kwh per HDD2008 – 2009 Winter

Difference

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Hennepin Cooperative Electric AssociationAnnandale, MN Test House

Heating Degree Day (HDD)

Average KwhPer Heating Degree Day

6015 2.88

5711 2.85

5986 2.82

7333 2.597333 2.59

6705 2.252.79

2.25

-19%


A "smart" load management tool

• Cascading, cyclical, load shedding.

• ETS, Convectair heaters, water heater.water heater.

• Utility triggered, individually managed.

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A "smart" load management tool




1) Be aware

2) Be informed

3) Offer affordable, appropriate solutions

4) Manage it (good revenues, good margins)

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3) Offer affordable, appropriate solutions

4) Manage it (good revenues, good margins)


Thank you

Jean-Marie [email protected]@convectair.ca

Lon [email protected]

719-338

www.convectair.com

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Thank you

Marie [email protected]@convectair.ca

Lon [email protected]

338-0242

www.convectair.com


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