Electrical Industry Canada Electric Heating Issue - 9

In fact, a study conducted by Natural Resources Canada found that
homeowners using high performance heat-pump systems can save
59% on heating costs, or $9.57 a day, over oil furnaces, depending on
the region and home performance level. [ii]
This is because heat pumps use the same vapour compression
technology found in refrigerators and air conditioners to move heat
inside. The result is not only lower utility bills, but also reduced
greenhouse gas emissions and a heating solution that is better for
homeowners and the environment.
The Results Summary
The Mitsubishi Electric Zuba Cold Climate Heat Pump has proven to
be extremely energy efficient, leading to significant savings on the
household heating bills. The Boivin family has saved over $4,000 on
energy costs in the first year, with percentage savings of over 60% -
which is in line with the amount forecasted by the Natural Resources
Canada study.
Even though they switched systems and technology, the Boivins
experienced a seamless transition that allows them to enjoy increased
efficiency at a lower cost. In addition to the dollar savings, the new heat
pump means less carbon emissions, the convenience of heating and
cooling from a single system, and space savings thanks to a much
smaller unit. Their home insurance policy premium even decreased.
The system also performs exceptionally well in extreme cold weather,
allowing them to remain comfortable in their home all year round.
" No matter what weather we've had, the heat pump has run
throughout it all, " says Nancy Boivin. " It's a great asset for our house,
that's for sure. "
Homeowner: Boivin family
HVAC Contractor: René's Total Home Comfort Ltd.
Location: Campbellford, Ontario
Industry: Residential
Size: 1,800 square feet
ELECTRICAL INDUS TRY CANADA
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Challenges: Find a new energy-efficient heating solution that lowers
high utility bills for a family home in rural Ontario.
Selection Criteria:
* Energy-efficient heat source
* Excellent cold-climate performance
* Superior alternative to oil furnace
Design/Engineering Solution: 3-ton Mitsubishi Electric cold climate
system with a centrally ducted vertical air-handling unit.
Mitsubishi Electric outdoor unit model: 1 X PUZ-HA36NHA5
Mitsubishi Electric indoor unit model: 1 X PVA-A36AA7
Results:
* Significant energy savings of over $4,000/year
* Continuous comfort and warmth during winter
[i] Natural Resources Canada, " National Energy Use Database, " 2016. [ii] Based on a
2014 Study by Natural Resources Canada comparing electric baseboard heating vs. a
heat pump. Potential savings may vary depending on type of equipment, personal
lifestyle, system settings, equipment maintenance, and installation of equipment.
http://mitsubishielectric.ca/en/hvac/professionals/zuba-family
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