1 / 14

Competition.

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.

morrison
Download Presentation

Competition.

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. To secure a solid place in our renewable energy future, wood stove technology must advance.October 2012

  2. 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. Visitwww.forgreenheat.org/stovedesignfor more

  3. Judging criteria. Criteria Could a winning stove be ... • Emissions. Under 1 gramper 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Timeline

  9. Onsite testing provided by EPA accredited test labs ... Lokee Testing Laboratory *Pending finalization of testing protocol and contracts

  10. Judging panel One or more judges can be added, contact melissa@forgreenheat.org for details. Visit www.forgreenheat.org/stovedesign/judges for full bios

  11. 36 teams registered so far including ... Visit www.forgreenheat.org/stovedesign/teams for all 36 teams

  12. Partners & supporters(As of October 19, 2012) Visit www.forgreenheat.org/stovedesign/partners for more info

  13. 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 Your Logo Here Visit www.forgreenheat.org/stovedesign/sponsorsfor more info

  14. Write to us: 6930 Carroll Ave, Suite 407 Takoma Park, MD 20912 Call: (301) 841-7755 Fax: (301) 270-4000 challenge@forgreenheat.org www.forgreenheat.org

More Related