Every client we work with has a different version of what a successful project looks like. In an effort to try and align the clients goals and expectations with the systems we will be designing, we assembled a questionnaire. Every client we work with fills out the form to increase the chances of a successful project. The outcome is that …
How do you compare different energy sources on a cost basis?
Natural gas is billed in therms. Oil and Propane in gallons. Electricity in kWh. How do they compare on a cost per unit energy basis? See the chart attached. We call this the levelized cost of energy. If you know your utility rate and the seasonal average efficiency of your heating system, you can calculate your cost per kWh, and …
Ask This Old House releases new segment called ‘Future House’
The TV Program ‘Ask This Old House’ has created a new segment called ‘Future House’ which will focus on technologies and solutions that may one day be used in the typical home or building. The segment features, TE2 Engineering’s own Ross Trethewey who will host the segment. You can read more about it here: Ask This Old House 15th Season …
Solar Thermal Tech Presentation for ASHRAE/ASPE Boston
Ross Trethewey of TE2 Engineering was asked to present an “Introduction to Solar Thermal Technology” to over 150 members from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) on December 13. The event was a great success. If you want to see a copy of the presentation see below. …
2011 PHCC Connect National Convention
TE2 Engineering was part of Connect 2011 at the PHCC National Convention. Ross Trethewey spoke to over 100 contractors from around the country on efficient hydronic heating and solar thermal energy. Click on the link below to see the brochure for the event. Details about his presentations are on pages 6 and 7 of the PDF. Connect 2011 Brochure