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Performance Tested Comfort System Program Update January 24, 2007. PTCS Status. Measures Installed Training Quality Assurance Visits Ecos Consulting Perspective Utility Perspective. PTCS Measures Installed - Public Utilities. 18 Public utilities have reported over 500 measures
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Performance Tested Comfort System Program Update January 24, 2007
PTCS Status • Measures Installed • Training • Quality Assurance Visits • Ecos Consulting Perspective • Utility Perspective
PTCS Measures Installed - Public Utilities • 18 Public utilities have reported over 500 measures • FY06*: 182 duct sealing, 115 heat pump • FY07: 199 duct sealing, 43 heat pump *BPA’s fiscal year is Oct 1-Sep 30 • State distribution of Public Utilities • Oregon: 365 duct sealing; 125 heat pumps (10% qualify for tax credit) • Washington: 15 duct sealing; 14 heat pumps • Idaho, Kootenai: 1 duct sealing; 10 heat pumps • Conservative savings estimate • Duct Sealing + Heat Pump commissioning = 0.2 aMW, to date
Other Regional Programs • Idaho Power duct sealing program: over 430 mobile homes • CheckMe: over 130 heat pumps • EWEB • Emerald PUD • Other?
Training Sessions • Completed • 6 duct sealing • 8 heat pump commissioning • Requests pending • 7 duct sealing • 9 heat pump commissioning • January 2007, added $17,600 to training budget Contact Jennifer Williamson (503) 525-2700 ext 103 or jwilliamson@ecosconsulting.com Martin Wilson (503) 525-2700 ext 140 or mwilson@ecosconsulting.com
Future Training • To be scheduled • Skamania & Cascade Locks • Idaho Falls (area) • Ravalli & Mission Valley • Canby & Monmouth • Central Lincoln & Drain • Work with Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance to share training • Ellensburg • Port Angeles (duct sealing) • Idaho Falls
Training Costs • Cost Sharing Options (after the first training session) • Flat reimbursement for verified attendance • Training costs shared equally by BPA and participating utilities • Utilities are welcome to contact Ecos Consulting directly to arrange self-funded training • Certified Technicians are welcome to contact the Alliance regarding other training opportunities and costs
Quality Assurance Visits • Ecos Consulting is preparing a quality assurance (QA) implementation plan • As many as 50 QA visits, based on measures claimed • High volume certified technicians with high savings potential • Central Electric • EWEB • Springfield
Utility Perspectives • What is working • Opportunities for improvement • PTR system upgrades coming in February