Contact Information Gordon MonkEnergy Utilization Manager
Tel: (604) 592-7970Fax: (604) 576-7122E-mail: [email protected]
Building an Efficient Boiler Program
from the Ground Up
ENERGY STAR Participants Meeting
Ottawa, May 11, 2005
Presentation Outline
Introduction
Building from the ground up (from the Efficient Boiler Program perspective)
Background Research
Program Design
Program Implementation & Marketing
Conclusions
Introduction
Terasen Inc. formerly BC Gas4.6 Billion in assets2046 employeestraded on TSXprovides 60% of energy in B.C.
Terasen Gas Inc. wholly owned subsidiary875,000 customers48,000 km of pipeline150 Communities
Introduction
Demand Side Management (DSM)
Definition: Modify or influence the way
customers use energy
DSM programs since 1991
Programs must pass cost-benefit tests
Partnering has facilitated increased
DSM activity
Efficient Boiler
ENERGY STAR Qualified Heating Retrofit
ENERGY STAR Qualified New Construction
Commercial / Other
Introduction
2005 New Programs: Forecast Annual Reductions
170,000 GJ21,000 GJ
72,000 GJ
65,000 GJ
Standard Efficiency "Near Condensing"
Condensing
Background Research
Commercial Boiler Market Share in B.C. (Estimated)
70 %20 %
10 %
Background Research
Understand market before program design
Stakeholder Research ApproachManufacturers Interviews and Industry Meetings
- Understand ratings (CSA 4.9, BTS2000)
Trade Interviews- Understand barriers & training needs
Customer Market share and end-use research- Incremental cost: incentives up to 50%
- Payback: 3-5 year private sector/10 years public
- understand limits in conversion market
- consider training needs of equipment operator
Partners Keeping them informed
Background Research
“Hearing concerns” = “Hearing barriers”
Concerns (from Interviews) Response (for Boiler Program)
Sizing (75% of boilers over-sized) Design incentive (towards Engineering costs)
Cost of venting Venting incentive (50% of Modifications)
Ongoing maintenance Performance bonus (weekly diagnostics)
Reliability Warranty requirement (two years)
Installed efficiency Requirements (eg., fully modulating, forced/induced draft)
Lack of trade knowledge Training/Support component in program
Large Price Steps Formula-based price incentiveNear Condensing Boilers: $4000 / boiler + $2.00 / MBH
Condensing Boilers: $4000 / boiler + $6.00 / MBH
Program Design
Use program criteria to improve efficiency
Standards (eg., CSA 4.9, BTS2000)- consider future U.S. and Canadian standards- understand mechanics of different standards- ability of manufacturers to certify
Technical Program RequirementsExamples: - Forced or induced draft burner - Fully modulating turndown ratio <= 50% - Condensing Boiler inlet water temp not to exceed 49oC - Intermittent ignition
Building a New Program
Program Implementation & MarketingConsider requirements for unique markets
Examples from Boiler Program:One-on-one marketingSupport materials and case studies to engineers & mechanical contractorsPre-installation review & approvalProgram specific training and seminars for builders and developersIndustry advertisementsTechnical support
Efficient Boiler Program
Conclusions:
Highly technical = longer program development
Highly technical = Industry may tend to wait until
launch dates to actually review materials carefully
For new programs in competitive industries,
information is not necessarily “free flowing”
The devil is in the details!
Efficient Boiler Program
For more information, please contact:
Gordon Monk, P.Eng.
Energy Utilization Manager
Terasen Gas Inc.
Tel. 604-592-7970
E-mail: [email protected]