TECO Peoples Gas Launches New Lower Rate for Innovative Gas-Powered Air Conditioning
“Gas heat pump” technology can also provide backup generation in
case of power outage
TECO Peoples Gas is offering new, lower rates for customers who install
innovative natural gas-fueled air-conditioning systems in their home or
business.
A gas heat pump cools and heats using natural gas, instead of
electricity. It provides air conditioning that could be resistant to
power outages, and, in some cases, can simultaneously supply backup or
emergency power to other appliances, similar to a generator.
“We are excited to be the first utility in Florida – and among the first
in the country – to offer a new, lower rate for this innovative
technology,” said T.J. Szelistowski, president of Peoples Gas. “As
customer demand increases for reliable, clean energy solutions, Peoples
Gas is looking for ways to make them more affordable.”
Gas heat pumps can reduce operating costs and produce less noise than
traditional electric heat pumps. They also benefit the environment
through reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Gas heat pumps have been
available since the 1990s and are more commonly used in Europe and Asia.
For an additional level of reliability, a micro-combined cooling heat
and power (mCCHP) system provides onsite backup power generation.
Gas heat pumps are best suited for homes and small to mid-sized
businesses, and could include restaurants, convenience stores, assisted
living facilities and small manufacturers, among others. Businesses may
also qualify for an energy conservation rebate after purchase and
installation.
For more information, visit www.peoplesgas.com/GHP.
The Florida Public Service Commission approved the new, lower rate
earlier this summer.
Peoples
Gas System, Florida’s largest natural gas distribution utility,
serves about 375,000 customers across Florida. Peoples Gas is a
subsidiary of Emera Inc., a geographically diverse energy and services
company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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