Efficient Boiler Program
** Now accepting applications for replacement projects**
Program overview
The Terasen Gas Efficient Boiler Program is designed to encourage the use of high efficiency, natural gas hydronic space heating systems in commercial applications. If you're a commercial building owner, developer, consulting engineer or contractor, we can help you select an efficient boiler configuration for your project. What's more, we can help you with financial incentives for installing or upgrading to condensing or near-condensing boilers.
Program details and forms
In order to qualify for the program, applications must be received by August 31, 2009 and boilers must be installed by December 31, 2009.
- Terms and conditions (PDF 107 KB)
- Eligible boiler list
- New construction application form (PDF 21 KB)
- Replacement market application form (PDF 21 KB)
- Brochure (PDF 155 KB)
- Checklist (PDF 53 KB)
Efficient Boiler Program application form
Incentives
For all participants, the purchase price incentive applies to the incremental purchase price of a natural gas near-condensing or condensing boiler over the purchase price of a standard efficiency boiler. Purchase price incentives are based upon space heating and ventilating load. They will be calculated as follows:
- near-condensing boilers - $4,000 per boiler plus $3 per MBH plant input
- condensing boilers - $6,000 per boiler plus $9 per MBH plant input
The purchase price of a standard-efficiency boiler will be estimated using $7 per MBH of the input required to meet the space heating load and ventilating load. For more information, contact us at 1-888-477-0777.
Additional incentives
In new construction
We will contribute 50 per cent of a consultant's fees to a maximum of $1,500 toward the cost of analyzing the annual gas usage for space heating using a standard efficiency boiler system versus a higher efficiency boiler system. Purchase price incentive payments are limited to a maximum of 75 per cent of the purchase price premium over a standard efficiency boiler.
- New construction calculations (PDF 41 KB)
In the replacement market
The program will pay your contractor up to a maximum of $400 for performing an estimate of the peak space heating load. The program will pay 50 per cent of the cost of the necessary venting modifications up to a maximum of $2000. The program will also pay a monitoring incentive of $1,500 during the first year of operation plus $1 per gigajoule of total natural gas saved. Purchase price incentive payments are limited to a maximum of 50 per cent of the purchase price premium over a standard efficiency boiler.
Benefits
Ongoing savings of up to 40%
- operating savings from lower natural gas expenditures
- greater potential savings if boilers are also used for domestic hot water heating
Higher performance
- improved operating efficiency through correct boiler sizing
- improved reliability if a modular boiler system with multiple boilers is used
Energy efficiency assistance
- assistance in determining your facility's potential for energy improvements
- help in finding ways to save money and improve your facility's operation
Space efficiency and comfort
- requirement for less space in mechanical rooms
- opportunity to increase comfort, and reduce building maintenance and operating costs
Increased marketability
- improved efficiency appeals to customers who recognize the value it adds to their investment
- increased value of your development
- competitive advantage over other projects
Environmental benefits
- fewer greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere
- responsible use of a clean burning natural resource
Call us
Call toll-free at 1-888-477-0777 for more information. Representatives from Terasen Gas can provide expert advice to help you save energy and money.
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