Energy Efficient Project
NV Auto Body applied for a small business grant to replace their 43-year-old unit heaters with
two high-efficiency infrared heaters. Because they frequently have the service door open,
running unit heaters in the winter was not cost-effective. The shop installed infrared heaters to
efficiently radiate heat to warm surfaces, machinery, and cars (vs. warming the air).
“Our new heaters are infrared and are 99.9 % efficient. We expect to see big savings this winter, and the infrared heat will be more comfortable.”
PROJECT OUTCOMES
- Energy Saved: 28,000,000 BTU/year
- Emissions Reduced: 2.36 MT CO2e/year
- Projected Cost Savings: $1,432.99/year
Project Results
While potential cost savings are evident, the shop won’t reap the benefits until later this fall. However, Co-owner Susan Maroc expects to see even greater savings and natural gas reductions due to the infrared technology (estimations not included in this case study). She also anticipates more comfortable working conditions.
