freewatt® is a revolutionary patented home energy system that not only produces heat, but also cogenerates eco-friendly electricity. By relying less on electricity from the grid, homeowners can cut back on their utility costs and environmental impact.
How it works
The freewatt® system is comprised of a Honda MCHP power module fueled by clean burning natural gas, a 95% efficient ECR furnace or boiler, a communicating thermostat, a Hybrid Integration (HI) module and a system control module. When heat is needed, the freewatt® thermostat signals the controller which then engages the Honda engine-generator to produce the first 12,000 BTUs of heat. As a result, 1.2 kilowatts of electric power is cogenerated by the freewatt® system. When heating demand is greater than what the initial stage of heat can provide, the controller signals the ENERGY STAR furnace or boiler module to supplement the engine’s heat output, matching the heat load requirement.
Take the Heat Off Your Electric Bill
With a freewatt® system, homeowners can warm up to the idea of lower utility costs. By producing electricity, freewatt® helps to significantly cut electric bills during the winter. So as the temperature drops, electric bills do too. Sometimes even down to zero. In some cases electricity not used in the home can be sent back to the grid for a credit. And when the grid power goes down, freewatt® stands ready as a backup generator to take over and keep electricity powering your home's essential functions.
Go Easy on the Environment
A freewatt® system understands the idea of recycling very well. That’s because it uses energy twice...first to provide heat for the living space, then again to cogenerate electricity. This process drastically reduces greenhouse gasses. freewatt® electricity generation process emits 50% less carbon dioxide than the typical electricity sent from the grid. And the on-site electricity generated from freewatt® experiences none of the transmission losses experienced by remote generation and grid tranport to your home. Now homeowners have the ability to reduce their carbon footprint and reuse some energy of their own.
Where can you get freewatt®?
Jacobs continues our mission to stay at the forefront of innovative technologies and is currently the only HVACHeating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning. Company in the Portland metro region certified to install the freewatt® Home Heating System. Talk to our freewatt® specialist at Jacobs Heating for more information about installing this new green alternative home energy system in your home.
