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Innovative Energy Newsletter 1Q13
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Newsletter 1/6/2013
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Geothermal Heat Pump Brand Change
Innovative Energy has been a provider of Bosch/FHP equipment since 2009. The units have had good quality,
have been efficient, and Innovative Energy has had excellent results with the product. Our customers rely on
geothermal installers to be knowledgeable in: sizing strategies, installation methods and equipment options.
We are always striving to be aware of what is new and worthwhile. Innovative Energy believes
ClimateMaster products have the new technology attributes to warrant a change of brand for 2013.
ClimateMaster is the largest full-line manufacture of geothermal products in America. Waterfurnace is
second. Both companies have released or will be releasing new technology with increased performance
(efficiency) based on variable speed compressors, circulating pumps, and fans. On-demand domestic hot
water production is also possible. To take advantage of the variable speed hardware, new iGate controls
have been developed using additional sensors and actuators. Performance of the premier units will be up,
and likely, so will their price.
ClimateMaster has designed a new mid-grade water to air heat pump product line, called the “TE 30 Digital”
series. Cost and efficiency are similar to the Bosch product we have been providing. A variable speed
compressor is not provided in this mid-grade product, but it has the variable circulator pump, fan, and the
new IGate controls of the premium product. The circulator pump and valves are integral to the cabinet. The
installer will no longer need to mount, pipe, or wire these components. This reduces our labor. This heat
pump is dimensionally smaller and the weighs less than the Bosch. The reduced size and weight will ease the
task of delivering the product and reduce the area required. We will pass this added value (reduced cost) to
our customers. Innovative Energy believes this new ClimateMaster “TE 30 Digital” package hits a sweet spot
and will be the product we will be proposing to our customers to give us a better solution. This product is
available now. Link to TE30 Feature Data
ClimateMaster has a reduced efficiency model called the “TZ 22 Digital” series. This series has the same
integrated pump and iGate controls, and will be a good reduced cost alternative for price sensitive situations.
This product is available now. Link to TZ22 Feature Data
The higher efficiency ClimateMaster premier unit, called “Trilogy 40”, when released end of 2013, will be
their best product to cover the high end. Good, Better, or Best – we will give you the choice.
ClimateMaster is promoting their new products in the media. We hope this will bring attention to
geothermal and business to Innovative Energy. We completed our training the Fall of 2012 and began
proposing ClimateMaster new technology solutions then.
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For our existing Bosch customers, Innovative Energy and Bosch will continue to support you and your
equipment. We will have access to new units and spare parts and our 4 years of Bosch experience for any
service situation.
Ecobee Thermostats
We have been offering Ecobee Smart thermostats as an option with our geo systems since mid-2011. The
units have color touch screens and Internet connectivity through Wi-Fi. They work great with geo. Some
features customers say they like are:
The color touch screen is easy to use and fun to show off
When homeowners are away, they, their family, or neighbors can monitor the home from any
computer
The unit gets local weather info from the Internet and uses it to optimize heating and cooling
efficiency and comfort
Setting up is easy to do on a computer
The t-stat can control humidity levels taking into account local weather
Furnaces and A/C system can benefit as well as geo systems
Temperatures alerts or other alarms can generate emails
Smart thermostats have been in the news and folks find Ecobee on the Internet. Innovative Energy is an
Ecobee contractor so Ecobee refers customers to us and we have been installing units on various types of
residential systems. The units also have features specifically for commercial applications, stores, offices,
churches, schools, etc.
Check them out at www.ecobee.com/ or contact Innovative Energy.
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Replacement Air Filters for Geo
Most forced air geothermal heat pumps come with allergen capturing MERV 11 filters. These filters and the
geothermal heat pumps’ high capacity fan deliver even temperatures and excellent indoor air quality. With
the filters’ large surface area, the 2” depth filters usually last 6 to 12 months. These large MERV 11
replacement filters may be hard to find on the Internet or at home stores. Innovative Energy will stock many
of these filters for Bosch and ClimateMaster. Prices range from $12 to $15 each. Most units require 2 filters.
Keep a set, half a case (6) or case (12) on hand. Contact Innovative Energy.
Thermostat Setbacks
Many geo system owners ask, “Should I use thermostat setbacks”? If you were going to do it to save energy,
the answer is, no. The following link with take you to the GeoConnections, Inc. blog that will provide a more
detailed explanation. Geothermal And Thermostats: Set It and Forget It!