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.

Heating Costs for 2000 sq. ft Home (2017) (PDF file)

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.

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

Payment Options

  • Cash or checks

  • Credit cards

Optional equipment

  • Control panels for multiple heaters

  • Control panels for multiple heaters and other electrical loads

Programming Time Clocks

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 – Cortez

  • Phillips Electric 259-3395

  • KW Electric 946-2415

  • Moonlight Electric 259-0672

  • A to Z Electric 884-9430

  • Durango Electric 247-9144

  • Priority Plumbing 259-9392

  • Apex Electrical 769-1189

  • Loreman Service/Maintenance 759-6383

  • Vince Akin 799-3264

  • Jetco Electric 749-6943

Pagosa Springs

  • Hall Electric 264-3352

  • R.S. Electric 946-7810

  • Pagosa Electrical 946-6371

  • Wire Werx 903-9290

  • Arboles Electric Inc. 883-2518

  • Bauer Electric 264-5133

  • Electric Company 264-3672

Need more information?

La Plata County residents call Dennis McCarthy at (970) 382-3506 or send an email to dmmcarthy@lpea.coop.

In Archuleta County, contact Nell Jordan at (970) 382-7722 or njordan@lpea.coop.

 

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