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rjboltConverter from oil to wood as heating source to two municipal buildings via an underground distributed system, estimated to save $300K over 20 years.
Property
- Owner:
- Town of Littleton
- Type:
- Public
- Address:
- West Main St., Littleton, NH 03561
- Size:
- 8,000 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 75% to 99% of space heating
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host
Technology
- Installed:
- May 2013
- Size of System:
- 400,000 BTU/hour kW
- Purposes:
- For space heating
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $130,000
- Net Cost of System:
- $130,000
- Annual Savings:
- $15,000
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
- Additional Financial Notes:
- Unit only just installed. Too early to provide actual savings.
What You Need to Know
Description:
Two wood pellet boilers located in energy box with adjacent silo. Micro district serving two or three municipal buildings via underground piping of heated water.
Other Benefits:
Supports forestry industry/local jobs.
Maintenance Requirements:
Low maintenance was a priority as the Town has no facilities manager or maintenance personnel.
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
None at this time
My Motivation:
Saving taxpayer's money
Advice:
Focus on the savings not the environmental issues.
Experience with Installer:
Highly professional - on schedule - no problems,
Open House Info:
October 5th, 10 AM to 2 PM, at the public safety complex on West Main St. in Littleton NH. Refreshments will be served. Ribbon cutting by local officials at 10 AM.
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