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Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Heater
ETS heaters are 100% efficient units designed to provide low cost heat, 24 hours a day. By using electricity during ETS Advantage hours (those times during the day and night when usage is lower and electricity is cheaper), ETS units provide heat at costs lower than most other energy sources.
Heating costs for 2000 sq. ft home (2012)
During off-peak hours, the ETS unit’s heating elements convert electricity to heat which is stored in high density ceramic bricks. The bricks are surrounded by high efficiency insulation which allows them to hold great amounts of heat for long periods of time. A fan evenly and quietly distributes the heat to your home during higher cost, on-peak hours. Built-in thermostats allow you to easily maintain a desired temperature.
LPEA's Energy Efficiency Credits program makes ETS heat even more economical by offering you credits based on the number and size of ETS heaters you purchase.
LPEA offers heaters manufactured in the U.S.A. by the Steffes Corporation
ETS sizing
The number of ETS heaters house needs depends on your home’s properties such as square feet of rooms, type and amount of insulation, size of windows and types of window coverings, etc. A La Plata Electric representative will do a “sizing” of your home and a basic heat loss calculation to determine the number and size of ETS heaters necessary to comfortably heat your home.
ETS heaters come in sizes to fit:
- Whole home central units available in forced-air or hydronic models
- Family rooms
- Workshops
- Offices
- Bedrooms
ETS pricing and payment options
2100 Series
Payment Options
- Cash or checks
- Credit cards
- Billed to your account either in full or monthly installments with a 6% interest rate
Optional equipment
- Control panels for multiple heaters
- Control panels for multiple heaters and other electrical loads
Installation
The equipment described herein is intended for installation in accordance with applicable local, state and national electrical codes and must be installed by a licensed electrician. LPEA maintains a list of licensed electricians who have completed ETS Technical Training.
ETS Trained Contractors
The electrical/plumbing/heating contractors listed below have attended a Steffes training session on the proper installation and wiring of Electric Thermal Storage heat units and associated equipment within the past two years.
Contact the Electrical/Plumbing/Heating Contractor for installation cost estimates.
Durango - Bayfield -Ignacio - Cortez
Thunder Valley Electric |
759-5737 |
Madden Electric |
247-3432 |
Phillips Electric |
259-3395 |
KW Electric |
946-2415 |
Moonlight Electric |
259-0672 |
A to Z Electric |
884-9430 |
Nice Electric |
565-8661 |
Durango Electric |
247-9144 |
Dry Creek Electric |
884-2418 |
Accent Electric |
259-4217 |
Apex Electrical |
884-4766 |
Loreman Ser/Maintenance |
759-6383 |
J.B. Plumbing |
884-8276 |
Alpine Heating/Cooling |
259-5248 |
Vince Akin |
385-7795 |
Service Pro |
903-6625 |
Garrh’s |
259-5579 |
Elite Electric |
749-0292 |
Pagosa Springs
Electric Company |
264-3672 |
Electric One |
883-6505 |
Innovative Heat |
946-9036 |
Bear Wire Electric |
731-2800 |
Backus Electric |
264-2612 |
Lord Electric |
264-5147 |
Shaw Electric |
731-5908 |
Pagosa Electrical |
946-6371 |
Arboles Electric Inc. |
883-2518 |
Cool Water Plumbing |
731-0988 |
High Ground Electric |
575-756-1935 |
Bauer Electric |
264-5133 |
Dana Smith Electric |
946-8122 |
Jones Mechanical |
731-3046 |
R. S. Electric |
946-7810 |
Wire Werx |
903-9290 |
Need more information?
La Plata County residents call Suzy Bynum at 970.382.3506 or send an email to sbynum@lpea.coop.
In Archuleta County, contact Debbie Bass at 970.382.7722 or dbass@lpea.coop.