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This update highlights the progress of the Performance Tested Comfort System (PTCS) as of January 2007. It includes measures installed by various public utilities, with over 500 measures reported in FY06 and FY07, focusing on duct sealing and heat pump commissioning. Training sessions on these measures were completed, with future sessions planned across several regions. The update also emphasizes the role of quality assurance visits to ensure the efficacy of installations and engagement with local utilities to enhance service delivery and training opportunities.
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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