FEI-FEVI 2010 EEC Report filed March 31, 2011 - FortisBC

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2.4.3 Innovative Technologies, NGV and Measurement
Terasen states that it is in a unique position to foster and further the deployment of forward‐
looking low carbon technologies, including measurement technologies, and is therefore seeking
funding with this Application, specific to this arena. (Exhibit B‐1, p. 69)
Terasen states that “[t]he amount for Innovative Technologies, NGV and measurement will need to
be refined – if an effective program in Innovative Technologies, NGV and Measurement can be
developed over the funding timeframe, the Companies wish to have the ability to fund such a
program over the funding timeframe.” (Exhibit B‐1, pp. 53, 69) Terasen states that the activity in
this area would be in the nature of pilot programs, with limited time frames, geographic areas and
numbers of installations. The Companies indicate that they would pursue technologies with the
same underlying characteristics:
• Each promotes the efficient use of natural gas through sustainable design;
• None are currently a mainstream technology;
• Each offers the potential for at least a 10 percent GHG benefit.
Energy efficiency technologies the Companies would intend to pursue include:
• Residential
o hydronic based heating systems;
o Integrated energy systems providing both space heat and DHW;
o Solar thermal assisted space or DHW systems;