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Electric Thermal Storage, or ETS,
is a technology that allows the consumer to pay less
for their heating energy. ETS works like a thermos bottle
by storing heat until it is needed. The ETS heater is
charged (heated) with lower cost, Off-peak electricity.
It then releases its stored heat whenever needed to
maintain the desired room temperature.
These heaters
have been used successfully in Europe for more than
50 years, and imported to the United States for more
than 20 years. ETS heaters are safe, clean, efficient
and comfortable and they can be used to heat one
room, or an entire house.
| How
does it work? ETS heaters use special ceramic bricks with high heat retention |
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| characteristics to store heat. Conventional electric heating elements are used to produce the heat. When these heating elements are energized during Off-peak times, they produce heat to warm the room during this period and store enough heat for use during the next peak period. |
How Can I Qualify For
Off Peak Rates?
Powder River Energy Corporation offers you a special lower ETS rate on off-peak electricity, from September through May, when you have an approved ETS device installed at your residence. Currently, this rate is approximately one-half the standard rate! Your savings can be significant.
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Central Heat
ETS System |
Room Unit
ETS System |
Is ETS Right For You? ETS
is a wise choice if you: Want to improve the comfort of your home Are tired of the work and dirt of wood, coal or kerosene stove heaters Want to add heat to a basement or addition without the extra effort and expense of installing chimneys and vent systems. ETS
is clean, safe, and quiet. |