From our friends at ECR International

Tim_34

Nice website. I talked to one of the knowledgable engineers at Climate Energy and found out that it will be some time before we could get our hands on any of this equipment.

Being tested in the North East this winter-the hot air version.

Hydronic version is a couple of years out.

DanHolohan

The Climate Energy FreewattTM Warm Air Micro-CHP System Wins a 2006 POPULAR MECHANICS Breakthrough Award

New York, New York, October 5, 2006 – POPULAR MECHANICS magazine has a long tradition of recognizing excellence in design and engineering. The Breakthrough Awards program, initiated in 2005, helps POPULAR MECHANICS publicize interesting and important new products, as well as accomplishments in the realm of scientific research. As a group the winning products promise to empower readers, improve the public’s health and safety, address environmental problems, save people money – and inject a healthy dose of fun and adventure into everyday life.

The 2006 POPULAR MECHANICS Breakthrough Awards were presented last night in an awards ceremony at New York City’s newly completed Hearst Tower, which has been heralded as an architectural showpiece and leading example of green design. Climate Energy was awarded a prestigious 2006 POPULAR MECHANICS Breakthrough Award for its Freewatt System, a warm air residential heating system that also generates electric power.

The Climate Energy Freewatt System, Powered by HondaTM, replaces an existing warm air central heating furnace and is installed by certified heating system professionals. The systems produce low-cost electric power by using the natural gas heating fuel twice; first to produce electric power, and then to heat the home. Homeowners will experience significantly lower electric bills while ultimately lowering the nation’s overall energy use and pollutant emissions.

Like Honda’s hybrid automobiles, Climate Energy’s Freewatt System provides real advantages while building upon proven mechanical and electrical technology. The concept is simple, electric power is produced as a by-product of the normal supply of heat to the home. The results can be dramatic. The owners of Climate Energy Freewatt Systems will enjoy enhanced thermal comfort, ultra-quiet operation, and good payback on their investment. The system is configured to conveniently replace a conventional space heating furnace in new and existing homes and operates with natural gas.

Climate Energy’s Micro-CHP Systems underwent a successful field trial program this past winter. Freewatt Systems are now available, in eastern Massachusetts, with systems scheduled to be installed beginning in January, 2007. The company is actively developing new Freewatt products, including a hydronic heating variation, and is working to expand into additional States. Climate Energy, based in Medfield, Massachusetts, is a Joint Venture company owned by ECR International (Utica, NY) and Yankee Scientific, Inc. (Medfield, MA), both privately held businesses.

Visit www.climate-energy.com to learn more about Climate Energy Micro-CHP.

Tim_34

Climate Energy

Dan

Thanks for the letting us know about the Climate Energy products.

Is anyone familiar with this equipment and is it available yet?

It sounds like what we were promised with fuel cell technology a few years ago.

Mitch_4

look here

http://www.climateenergy.com/