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Energy News for You!
At Black-Haak Heating, we understand the
need to keep up with current industry trends and
news. We understand the concerns for the high cost of gas and oil which are
making energy prices go up. We’re
here to help!
What information can you find here?
Check back often for links to local
news articles and other industry news. You never
know what you might find that could help you save!
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Articles on Energy Issues
Consumers
Look to Save on Systems
Posted Oct. 1, 2005
Winter
Energy Bills to Surge
Typical payment could jump $300, says state utility
Posted Sept. 10, 2005
Getting
the Most Out of Your Heating, Cooling System
Changing Furnace Filter Helps Improve Indoor Air Quality
Posted Aug. 21, 2005
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Industry
Changes
The HVARC industry has undergone
some major changes.
As of January 23, 2006, the minimum efficiency for an air conditioner was raised. The Federal government rates the efficiency of air an conditioner by SEER (Seasonal Energy Ratio). The minimum SEER rating was raised from a 10 SEER to a 13 SEER. This forced most air conditioner manufacturers to redesign their units to meet the new standard.”
This is not bad news for our consumers or for our environment. For our environment and the ozone layer, this is very good news. The units are at least 23% more efficient. And for the consumer, it is good news for our pocketbooks.
But, this news is not all bad. For
our environment and the ozone layer, it’s
good news!
Currently, a/c units use a chemical
compound called R-22, which has been proven to
affect the ozone layer. The a/c industry will be
switching to a new chemical, R-410. Since this
compound does not work in existing systems, the
manufacturers are in the process of refining the
units.
How will this affect you,
our customers?
Black-Haak Heating is installing
the new R-410 units.
With this new system, we need separate tools to
work with the higher pressures R-410 operates under.
Black-Haak technicians have
already taken the required training to work with
the new products.
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Estimated
Heating & Cooling Savings*
| Annual Natrual
Gas Heating Costs |
Loss |
55%
AFUE |
60%
AFUE |
65%
AFUE |
70%
AFUE |
80%
AFUE |
90%
AFUE |
| 30,000 |
$1,098 |
$1,007 |
$930 |
$864 |
$756 |
$672 |
| 50,000 |
$1,796 |
$1,646 |
$1,519 |
$1,411 |
$1,235 |
$1,097 |
| 60,000 |
$2,145 |
$1,966 |
$1,815 |
$1,685 |
$1,475 |
$1,311 |
| 80,000 |
$2,843 |
$2,606 |
$2,406 |
$2,234 |
$1,955 |
$1,738 |
| 90,000 |
$3,192 |
$2,926 |
$2,701 |
$2,508 |
$2,195 |
$1,951 |
| 100,000 |
$3,541 |
$3,246 |
$2,996 |
$2,782 |
$2,435 |
$2,165 |
| Annual Air Conditioning
Costs |
Gain |
4
SEER |
6
SEER |
8
SEER |
10
SEER |
12
SEER |
14
SEER |
16
SEER |
18
SEER |
19
SEER |
| 24,000 |
$473 |
$316 |
$237 |
$189 |
$158 |
$135 |
$118 |
$105 |
$100 |
| 30,000 |
$592 |
$394 |
$296 |
$237 |
$197 |
$169 |
$148 |
$131 |
$125 |
| 36,000 |
$710 |
$417 |
$355 |
$284 |
$237 |
$203 |
$177 |
$158 |
$149 |
| 42,000 |
$828 |
$552 |
$414 |
$331 |
$276 |
$237 |
$207 |
$184 |
$174 |
| 48,000 |
$947 |
$631 |
$437 |
$379 |
$316 |
$270 |
$237 |
$210 |
$199 |
| 60,000 |
$1,183 |
$789 |
$592 |
$473 |
$394 |
$338 |
$296 |
$263 |
$249 |
*These estimated savings are based on rates
as of Spring 2005.
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