Thermal storage underfloor heat
Use the heat-storing properties of the earth
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Heat-storage systems served on off-peak rates must be properly installed to be capable of storing adequate heat to warm the space during the maximum control period allowed by the rate. A sand bed that is 6 to 12 inches deep—with properly placed insulation beneath the sand bed—helps ensure this capability for underfloor systems. |
Here's how it works
Before the cement slab is poured, electric cables or preformed heating panels are buried 4 to 12 inches deep in a bed of sand. The cables or panels charge during off-peak hours when our electric rate is roughly half our standard residential rate and create a heat reservoir in the sand and the earth around it. The stored heat can be used to warm a new home or addition, garage, workshop, business, or warehouse space.
Benefits
- Warmth at your feet - Underfloor heat conducts evenly across the floor to reach people and objects. It provides unparalleled comfort and tremendous efficiency.
- Cleanliness - Thermal storage systems are 100 percent clean and quiet. No dust is circulated.
- Effectiveness - A thermal storage system can heat an entire building or may be used to supplement another heat source.
- Convenience - Place your furniture wherever you choose! No vents get in the way.
