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A Dual Fuel system can heat
your whole building using electricity and another
fuel. You enjoy the benefits of a lower rate by
agreeing to switch to back-up (or dual) fuel during
peak times. In fact, you can save up to 50 percent
off regular electric heating costs. We even provide
the metering equipment for free.
How it works Your electric heat is interrupted during peak demand times. An alternate non-electric or electric thermal storage (ETS) heating system then heats your home during these peak times, generally on the coldest days of the year. Interruptions can occur at any time for any length of time, up to 12 consecutive hours. The total amount of cumulative hours cannot exceed 400 hours per heating season. Your satisfaction with this program depends on the ability of your back-up system to keep you comfortable during extended interruptions. What are the requirements? The secondary (or back-up) heating system must be automatic and adequately heat your building for as many as 400 hours. To qualify for the rate, all the electric heat in your home, except bathroom heaters, must be controlled. Portable heaters and wood-burning systems do not qualify as a secondary system. Electric thermal storage does qualify for back-up on all Dual Fuel systems. Dual Fuel Options For New Construction Install electric baseboard heating with an automatic back-up system such as gas, oil furnace or ETS. For Existing Buildings If you have forced-air electric heating, install an automatic back-up system such as an ETS, oil furnace, etc. If you have forced-air, oil or propane heat, install an electric plenum heater that is inserted into the hot air plenum of the existing heating system. Electric baseboard or heat pumps can also be added, leaving a fuel system for back-up. If you have electric baseboard, ceiling cables or panels, you can add:
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