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To complement the energy efficient ICF structure we can provide for you - we are also pleased to be able to offer EnerWorks Solar Water Heating Appliances.  These appliances are suitable for both new or replacement residential applications and operate as the primary source of your hot water.  Your existing electric, natural gas, propane or oil hot water heater then functions as a backup heating source. 

An average household can generate an average of 2 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year using traditional water heating sources.  The use of Enerworks Solar Water Heating Appliances can help to reduce emissions of these harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and help to limit the effects of climate change.


 
          

 

Solar Hot Water Appliances are one of the most cost-effective renewable energy systems on the market today.  In North American, an average person can use approximately 70 litres of hot water per day.  This equals approx. 3600 kwH use per year for water heating.  A home with a Solar Hot Water Appliance can save a family of four approximately 50% on their hot water costs, and helps contribute to a cleaner environment.  If you participate in the Natural Resources Canada's  ecoENERGY home retrofit program, you may be eligible to receive a $500 rebate from your purchase of a Solar Hot Water Appliance.  For residents of Ontario, the provincial government will match this incentive, for a total rebate of $1000 if you participate in the ecoENERGY home retrofit program. 

For more information on grants and rebates, click on the links below:
        Office of Energy Efficiency  -->  www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca 
        Ministry of Revenue -->  www.rev.gov.on.ca./english/refund/sesr/index.html

          Ministry of Energy -->  www.energy.gov.on.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=conservation.homeretrofit

 

For more information on the ecoENERGY program, click on the link below:
        www.ecoaction.gc.ca   
        www.realaction.ca/ecoENERGY.htm (for information on the ecoENERGY retrofit program,
                    including energy auditor information

   

We have had the opportunity to review figures from a pre-Enerworks installation to a system that was installed in April 2006. 

  • Rural home

  •   40 gallon electric water heater

  •   Oil furnace

  •   Gas fireplace

  •   Two panel Enerworks 60 gallon storage

  •   Installed April 8th, 2006

 

Month Year 2005 - BEFORE installation of Enerworks system Year 2006 - Enerworks system installed      April 8th, 2006 Year 2007 - Enerworks system numbers compiled for entire year Year
2008 
Jan 2359 A 3058 A 1966 A 2124 A
Feb 2402 E 2708 E 2557 E 2140 E
March 2970 A 1835 A 2446 A 2641 E
April 2228 A 1354 E 1485 E 1354 E
May 1791 E 1747 E 1572 E 1354 E
June 1179 A 1572 A 1310 A 1092 A
July 1179 E 1485 E 1048 E 1179 E
August 1616 E 1747 E 1310 E 1179 E
September 2271 A 437 A 1305 A 524 A
October 1835 E 1529 E 1354 E 1092 E
November 1835 E 1966 E 1485 E  
December 2402 A 1223 A 961 A  
YTD total 24067 20661 18799  
Savings   2006(9 mos) - 3406kW @0.13 = $442.78 or $49/month    2007   - 5268kW @ 0.13 = $684.84 or $57/month  
Our Enerworks installations  

 

 

   
Enerworks has recently been issued a CSA Certificate of Compliance (Cert# 1721596) pertaining to Class 2831 06 HEATERS: Solar Plus Supplemental Domestic Hot Water Add-on package system, to be used with CSA approved water tank, indirect Forced Circulation, model EWRA that consists of up to a maximum 4 Solar collectors model COL-4X8-TL-SG1-SD10 and 1 model Energy Pack controller heat exchanger, rated: 120Vac, 0.25 Amps, 30 Watts, 1ph, 60Hz, 50PSI max, on solar loop side, 150PSI max on water side, 1.2L/m flow rate.  Equivalent energy contribution with a simulated load of 300L/d at 55°C or less.
                                                                    

 Click here to learn more about these energy saving appliances - or contact our sales professionals at the store!

 

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Last modified: 09/11/08