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Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Heater

Electric Thermal Storage, or ETS, is an electric home heating device that can help lower your heating costs by storing heat when electricity costs less, and then releasing the heat throughout the day. During off-peak times, when power costs less, it heats up the ceramic bricks.

A thorough explanation of how ETS works is included in our ETS User Guide:

ETS User Guide

ETS heaters are 100% efficient units designed to provide low cost heat, 24 hours a day. By using electricity during LPEA's Time-of-Use Program Off Peak hours (those times during the day and night when usage is lower and electricity is cheaper), ETS units provide heat at costs lower than most other energy sources. An estimate of heating costs using an ETS unit is: Heating Costs for 2000 sq. ft Home 

During off-peak hours, the ETS unit’s heating elements convert electricity to heat which is stored in high density ceramic bricks. The bricks are surrounded by high efficiency insulation which allows them to hold great amounts of heat for long periods of time. A fan evenly and quietly distributes the heat to your home during higher cost, on-peak hours. Built-in thermostats allow you to easily maintain a desired temperature.

LPEA's Energy Efficiency Credits program makes ETS heat even more economical by offering you credits based on the number and size of ETS heaters you purchase.

ETS Rebate Application

LPEA offers heaters manufactured in the U.S.A. by the Steffes Corporation.

ETS Sizing

The number of ETS heaters house needs depends on your home’s properties such as square feet of rooms, type and amount of insulation, size of windows and types of window coverings, etc. A La Plata Electric Association, Inc. representative will do a “sizing” of your home and a basic heat loss calculation to determine the number and size of ETS heaters necessary to comfortably heat your home.

ETS heaters come in sizes to fit:

  • Whole home central units available in forced-air or hydronic models

  • Family rooms

  • Offices

  • Bedrooms

ETS pricing and payment options

  • 2100 Series

  • 4100 Series

  • 5100 Series

Payment Options
Cash or checks
Credit cards
On Bill Financing

Optional equipment
Control panels for multiple heaters
Control panels for multiple heaters and other electrical loads

Programming Time Clocks

  • ETS Time Clock Module 

  • Theben 3-Button Time Clock

  • Theben 7-Button Time Clock

  • Diehl Round Cream-Colored Time Clock

  • Intermatic EH40 Time Clock

Installation

The equipment described herein is intended for installation in accordance with applicable local, state and national electrical codes and must be installed by a licensed electrician. LPEA maintains a list of licensed electricians who have completed ETS Technical Training.

ETS Trained Contractors

The electrical/plumbing/heating contractors listed below have attended a Steffes training session on the proper installation and wiring of Electric Thermal Storage heat units and associated equipment within the past two years. Contact the Electrical/Plumbing/Heating Contractor for installation cost estimates.

Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, and Cortez:

  • Durango Electric 970-247-9144

  • Phillips Electric 970-259-3395

  • A to Z Electric 970-884-9430

  • Apex Electrical 970-769-1189

  • K Power 970-749-2504

  • Moonlight Electric 970-259-0672

  • Jetco Electric 970-749-6943

  • Dry Creek Electric 970-883-2442

  • Scalva Electric 970-422-2327

  • CT Electric 970-335-8125

  • Vince Akin 970-799-3264

Pagosa Springs:

  • Pagosa Electrical 970-946-6371

  • Peaks to Peaks 970-946-1986

  • Bauer Electric 970-264-5133

  • Hall Electric 970-264-3352

  • The Electric Company 970-264-3672

  • Lord Electric 970-759-8437

  • Quiller Electric 970-946-4151

Need more information? Contacts:

Durango
Dennis McCarthy (970) 382-3506 and dmccarthy@lpea.coop 

Pagosa Springs
Jon Kenney (970) 382-3539 and jkenney@lpea.coop.

Information on the Electronic Thermal Storage heat units can be located at www.steffes.com.

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  • About Us
    • ABOUT LPEA
      • Code of Excellence
      • LPEA Information & Facts
      • Calendar of Events
      • Mission, Vision, Plan
      • LPEA History
      • Cooperative Difference and Principles
      • Power Supply
      • Leadership Team
      • Employment & Career Opportunities
      • Annual Reports
    • BOARD DIRECTORS
      • Board of Directors
      • Board of Directors Resources
      • Board of Directors Committees
      • Board Director Candidate Information
      • Annual Meeting
      • Voting Districts
    • POLICIES & REGULATIONS
      • LPEA Policies and Bylaws
  • Community
    • COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
      • Round Up Foundation
      • Energy Outreach Colorado
      • Grant Programs
    • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
      • Educational Electricity Programs
      • Electric Utility Terms
      • Scholarships
      • Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
      • Youth Tour
        • 2019 Youth Tour Daily Blog
  • Electric Services
    • BILLING
      • Go paperless!
      • Electric Energy Rates
      • Bill Pay Programs
      • How to Pay Your Bill
      • Late Payments and Bill Pay Assistance
      • Capital Credit Refunds
      • On-bill Financing Program
      • SmartHub Application
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