Quick Facts
Energy Needs Met
100%
or more of hot water
Energy Needs Met
100%
or more of space heating
Net Investment
$6,495
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Quick Facts
Energy Needs Met
100%
or more of hot water
Energy Needs Met
100%
or more of space heating
Net Investment
$6,495
Property
- Owner:
- Caluwe, Inc. - A Passion for Fire & Water
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- 83 Alexander Road - unit# 3, Billerica, MA 01821
- Size:
- 3,000 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 100% or more of hot water
- 100% or more of space heating
- Designations:
- Passive house
- Zero net energy
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Biomass & Biofuel systems
- Installed:
- January 2011
- Size of System:
- 51000 BTU
- Purposes:
- To heat hot water
- For space heating
Financial Details
- Net Cost of System:
- $6,495
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- Caluwe, Inc.
- Installers:
- Caluwe, Inc.
- Builders:
- NA
- Energy Auditors:
- NA
What You Need to Know
Description:
Living room style wood gasification boiler. Overall heat output of 51,000 BTU/hr, split into 35,700 BTU/hr to the water and 15.300 BTU/hr radiant heat into the living area.
Other Benefits:
Cozy heat and spectacular flames
Maintenance Requirements:
20 minutes cleaning every 20 days
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Overall efficiency of 87%
My Motivation:
Spectacular flames. Can be integrated into Passive House designs
Advice:
Use cord wood that has a moisture content of max 18%
Open House Info:
Green Buildings Open House October 12, 2012 - HOST Hours: 8:00AM till 6:00PM RSVP: info@Hydro-to-Heat-Convertor.com or 781-308-8583
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