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Great article about converting from oil to gas heat. In fact, the recommendations of the paid energy consultant represented 4 of the 5 most common recommendations that paid energy consultants make.
1) Convert from Oil to Gas
2) Update inefficient lighting designs
3) Separate DHW from Heat Load
4) Sub-metering (when applicable)
5) Building Energy Management Systems (not recommended by consultant, yet should be "partnered" with all conversion to gas).
I will now save boards and property management firms alot of money...energy consultants/engineers arent required or needed for a fuel switching project. If firm gas is available and Con Edison or National Grid can bring the service to your building with no construction costs then it you should be soliciting for proposals.
Anyone submitting a proposal should include in their proposal an assortment of calculations; including - anticipated fuel savings, monthly utility expense reduction, and definitely the costs associated with cleaning the existing oil tank.
If financing a conversion project is an issue, there are many options available. Beware of turn-key solutions that require you to purchase your gas from one supplier for an extended term. If it sounds too good to be true it is because it is. The gas price they quote may look okay for now, but nobody can predict the energy markets too far into the future so a good price today may be a high price later. You never ever want to give up your ability to make suppliers compete for your energy business.
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This is EXTREMELY important:
1) DONT pay for a firm or consultant to submit a load request on your behalf. Submitting a load request to Con Edison is done via computer and National Grid's are submitted via email or a phone call.
2) RESPECT your existing service company and include them in the bid process for oil to gas conversion projects. In fact, as part of their service contract they should be the ones submitting load requests on your behalf.
3) If your existing service company DOESNT offer to submit a load request and you are burning #6 oil and you have a dual fuel burner you need to consider why they never brought this option to your attention.
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