Energy Efficient Gas Boilers
What are Energy Efficient Gas Boilers?
Energy efficient gas boilers meet or exceed an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of 85%, which is equivalent to the ENERGY STAR level.
What are the Sustainability Benefits?
The benefits of using energy-efficient gas boilers include:
- Reduced Emissions
- Energy Savings
- Cost Savings
Potential Strategies for Implementation
Utilities and other energy efficient program administrators are key to promoting the use of energy efficient gas boilers. Market acceptance is fostered through financial incentives, educational activities, and industry training.
Desired Regional End-State
The desired regional end-state is implementation of programs and policies by utilities and other energy efficient program administrators to purchase energy efficient gas boilers.
Measures of Progress/Metrics
The following factors are effective measures of progress:
- Number of boilers replaced with energy efficient gas boilers
- Number of utilities and administrators promoting the initiative
Available Technologies
ENERGY EFFICIENT GAS BOILERS
Several vendors of energy efficient gas boilers include:
A.O. Smith Water Products Co.
Product: Burkay Legend 200 Gas Boiler
600 Lindahl Pkwy.
Ashland City, TN 37015
Ph. (800) 365-8170
www.aosmithwaterheaters.com
Lochinvar Corporation
Product: Intelli-Fin Boilers
300 Maddox Simpson Pkwy.
Lebanon, TN 37090
Ph. (615) 889-8900
www.lochinvar.com