GAS CONVERSION PROJECT ˆAn Alternative to Oil

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1 GAS CONVERSION PROJECT ˆAn Alternative to Oil Presented to: MORTON CIVIC ASSOCIATION Franklin Square/West Hempstead Presented by: Scialli Plumbing & Heating 130 Stewart Avenue Hicksville, NY / info@scialli.com

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3 INTRODUCTION Dear Members, We would first like to thank the Morton Civic Association, your president Mrs. Sossi and her Board for allowing us the time and platform to showcase our company when looking for an alternative for oil in your home. We are certain that if you are reading this letter today, you have been well versed in the benefits of natural gas already. It is our belief that an informed customer is a better customer, and this is our goal here today. This conversion packet has been developed with the specific task of reiterating these natural gas benefits to you in more detail. We are hear to educate you on the various types of natural gas equipment available, their associated efficiencies, and provide you with price points for the various combination of systems that are available. We would like to stress to you that each home has its own individual characteristics that will determine what type of heating, hot water, or gas system is the correct fit to maximize both customer satisfaction and energy efficiency and minimize the economic impact on your wallet. Each home will be reviewed and estimated on a case by case basis with an experienced comfort specialist from our company. The pricing provided is for guide purposes only. It is to assist you in the decision making process of making the conversion. Being a part of a large organization like MCA, will provide you additional benefits(as described in this packet) that are exclusive to only you the MCA member. Page 1 of 4

4 We would like for you to take the time to review this conversion packet, and fill out the form at the back, jot down any additional questions you may have and give them immediately to us after we conclude this meeting. If you have missed the opportunity to submit the form at today s meeting feel free to contact us directly or send it via mail or . In addition if you would like to get started on your conversion make an appointment today for an onsite estimate. For those of you where there is natural gas already available for your home (refer to map in this packet), the conversion process can begin rather quickly to capitalize on the current Energy Efficiency Rebates Program provided through National Grid. Thank you in advance for your time and appreciate your consideration in conversion projects. If you have any questions or would like to meet us in person do not hesitate to give us a call at Respectfully, Vincent Scialli Scialli Plumbing & Heating Page 2 of 4

5 COPY OF LETTER TO MCA PRINTED IN JANUARY 2011 MCA NEWSLETTER Scialli Plumbing is a family owned plumbing and heating business located in Hicksville, specializing in residential construction. Professional service and client satisfaction is the core of every successful business and with Scialli Plumbing that is exactly what you should expect. Our mission: A Trade to Perfection encompasses the full spectrum of the plumbing industry, from the early stages of design through final construction. The end results are a company that can not only build your plumbing services, but design them for you as well. It is this benefit that exceeds our client s expectations and keeps us at the forefront of the plumbing industry. With over 40 years of experience in plumbing and heating, Scialli Plumbing & Heating is committed to providing each client with the highest level of service. Recently we have been informed by your Board, that your association has expressed a serious interest in switching from oil to gas as their primary source of fuel to heat their homes. Recently we met with your president, Marion Sossi at her home to review at typical installation process. In that meeting Mrs. Sossi, asked for us to educate the members as we had her during our meeting with a letter. I am sure by now many of you have been briefed on the many benefits of natural gas in the home. There are a few items I would likely to quickly touch on. The first is the current cost of natural gas and its price stability compared to that of oil. The ability to achieve higher efficiencies of gas equipment and the ability to maintain them over time. Less maintenance on equipment. No deliveries, No tanks, No spillage. Cooktops, Fire Place and BBQ s. It is my personal opinion that converting to natural gas results in an headache free environment for the customer, with both economic and environmental benefits. National Grid, the natural gas supplier for your area, has already natural gas in some areas of the association. We have already been in close contact with them regarding your conversion interest and they are willing to assist you in the process. In addition there are some economic incentives currently in place with National Grid, and tax incentives with the Federal Government to provide some economic assistance to your conversions. Page 3 of 4

6 Energy Efficiency Rebate program provided through National Grid based at the time of your conversion. High efficiency equipment is provided with a rebate back to the customer. This rebate is based at the time of your conversion and changes every three months. Discounted boiler program that is provided through National Grid, provides boilers and furnaces at a discounted price to the homeowner. This discount is based at the time of your conversion and changes once or twice a year. Discount amount is based on the type of equipment you are installing. In addition National Grid will entertain an additional boiler discount or customer rebate, for the enormity of this specific project. In other words if you can guarantee a certain quota of customer conversions the bigger a discount they may apply. This is not guaranteed by National Grid at this time, but based on participation it may provide additional incentive to convert. For additional information please take a look at the National Grid website at Our company has done hundreds of successful oil to gas conversions in recent years and is a part of the National Grid Value Plus Installer program. In addition we have extensive experience in high efficiency modulating condensing gas boilers that many of you may have already heard about. At our offices we have an operational high efficiency boiler on display and all its components for our customers to come, touch, feel and learn about the technology and its benefits. We are a certified and trained installer of the Lochinvar Knight boiler which is one of the leading boiler manufacturers in the condensing boiler industry( We would like to thank you in advance for your time and appreciate your consideration in conversion projects. If you have any questions or would like to meet us in person do not hesitate to give me a call at Respectfully, Vincent Scialli Scialli Plumbing Page 4 of 4

7 GAS CONVERSION PROJECT ˆAn Alternative to Oil TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) NATURAL GAS BENEFITS 2) NATURAL GAS EQUIPMENT 3) PRICING 4) MCA GAS AVAILABILITY MAP 5) FORMS

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9 NATURAL GAS BENEFITS The chart above (provided by National Grid) is based on existing equipment at 80% efficiencies. Some older oil systems similar to the homes found in MCA have efficiencies well below that estimated figure around 65% range. SAVINGS ARE LARGER THAN DEPICTED. Page 1 of 9

10 HEATING SYSTEMS (THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN REPRINTED WITH THE PERMISSION OF NATIONAL GRID) Page 2 of 9

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12 HIGH EFFICIENCY HEATING SYSTEMS With Natural Gas its easy to achieve the highest of energy efficiencies for heating systems today with the use of special boilers called Condensing Boilers. What makes them even more special is their ability to modulate themselves. With Natural Gas these boilers are easy to maintain and their level of efficiencies do not decrease over time as oil boilers do. What is a Condensing Boiler? A condensing boiler is a boiler that is designed to capture and reuse energy that conventional boilers discharge through the exhaust flue. The name "Condensing Boiler" originates from their ability to condense the water vapor produced by the conventional consumption of gas in the boiler. The heat involved in the vaporization process can be reclaimed by these boilers and used to heat your home. That is why condensing boilers have efficiencies in the 94% range or better. What is Modulating? In addition many gas condensing boilers today come equipped with modulating gas valves. These boilers modulate the fire rate of the boilers based on the energy required to maintain the heat demand at a certain temperature with reference to the outside temperature. Modulation can sometimes play a more pivotal role in bringing energy costs down than efficiency alone. For example a 100,000 BTU boiler can modulate down to a minimum of 20,000 BTU. Therefore the warmer it gets outside the less gas the boiler will burn to heat your home. SCIALLI COMMITMENT TO THIS TECHNOLOGY At Scialli Plumbing we have a fully operational condensing boiler heating system training lab for our employees to train on and our customers to visit and learn first hand about the future of condensing technology. In the past year we have installed numerous condensing boilers Page 4 of 9

13 throughout Long Island in both new installs and oil to gas conversions. As a customer there are many reputable ModCon Boiler Manufacturers to choose from. In my opinion the LOCHINVAR corporation manufactures one of the best gas fired modulating condensing (ModCon) boiler on the market today known as the Knight Boiler. We have visited Lochinvar s Headquarters and manufacturing plant in Tennessee twice this past year for extensive training and certification in the "KNIGHT" Boiler technology. Scialli Plumbing was awarded boiler installation of the month for April of 2009 in a nationwide competition hosted by Lochinvar. When installed properly and in the correct application this technology can decrease home fuel costs as much as 40%. In today's fuel oil market the time is ripe to make the change from oil to gas. Now is the perfect time to invest in this technology. Feel free to give us a call anytime. We will gladly tell you the pros and cons of modulating condensing(modcon) boilers and see if it s the right fit for your home. OUR TRAINING FACILITY Page 5 of 9

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15 CLOTHES DRYING Page 7 of 9

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17 HEARTH PRODUCTS Page 9 of 9

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19 NATURAL GAS HEATING & HOT WATER EQUIPMENT National Grid 2011 Heating Equipment rebates provide the following equipment: Conventional Hot Water Boiler less than AFUE 84% BURNHAM SERIES2 up to 84% (Cast Iron, Atmospheric exhaust through conventional chimney) Page 1 of 21

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21 Conventional Hot Water Boiler greater or equal to AFUE 85% BURNHAM ES2-85% (Cast Iron, Atmospheric exhaust through conventional chimney) Page 3 of 21

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25 Conventional Hot Water Boiler greater or equal to AFUE 85% BURNHAM PVG - 85% (Cast Iron, Power Vented or Sealed Exhaust) Page 7 of 21

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27 Conventional Hot Water Boiler greater or equal to AFUE 90% Burnham Alpine Boiler (CONDENSING/MODULATING Stainless Steel, Sealed PVC Exhaust) Page 9 of 21

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30 Conventional Hot Water Boiler greater or equal to AFUE 90% LOCHINVAR KNIGHT BOILER (SCIALLI PREFERRED) (CONDENSING/MODULATING Stainless Steel, Sealed PVC Exhaust) Page 12 of 21

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34 HOT WATER EQUIPMENT Typical Conventional Hot Water Heater CUSTOMER CHOICE (50 Gallon, Gas fired, Atmospheric Exhaust) Page 16 of 21

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36 Typical Conventional Hot Water Heater CUSTOMER CHOICE (50 Gallon, Gas fired, Direct Vent PVC Exhaust) Page 18 of 21

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38 Typical Indirect Hot Water Heater CUSTOMER CHOICE (50 Gallon HEAT EXCHANGER, NO GAS Required, NO Exhaust required) Page 20 of 21

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41 PRICING OPTION #1: Good Basic Hydronic Heating & Hot Water System 1. Installation of new gas fired atmospheric exhaust(chimney) boiler. a. Burnham Standard Series2 Hot Water Boiler AFUE 82% Efficient i. 130,000 BTU Boiler b. Installation of one(1) zone on the boiler with a circulator pump. c. Boiler shall be equipped with low water cut off, back flow preventer and automatic feed valve. d. All electrical control wiring and associated controls. 2. Demolition and removal of existing indoor oil tank. 3. Installation of Natural Gas Piping, consisting of schedule 40 steel pipe with threaded fittings to the following equipment: a. Boiler b. Hot Water Heater c. Gas meter header attached to gas service line from National Grid d. Includes gas pressure test and inspection 4. Furnish and Install 50 Gallon gas fired atmospheric (chimney) exhaust, 6 year hot water heater and expansion tank. 5. Furnish and install new chimney liner as per code NYS Fuel Gas Code. 6. Town of Hempstead Gas Permit and expediting is included. Estimated range $6, to $6, Page 1 of 8

42 OPTION #2: BETTER ENERGY STAR Hydronic Heating & Hot Water System 1. Installation of new gas fired atmospheric exhaust(chimney) boiler. a. Burnham ES2 Series Hot Water Boiler AFUE 85% Efficient i. 105,000 BTU Boiler b. Installation of one(1) zone on the boiler with a circulator pump. c. Boiler shall be equipped with low water cut off, back flow preventer and automatic feed valve. d. All electrical control wiring and associated controls. 2. Demolition and removal of existing indoor oil tank. 3. Installation of Natural Gas Piping, consisting of schedule 40 steel pipe with threaded fittings to the following equipment: a. Boiler b. Hot Water Heater c. Gas meter header attached to gas service line from National Grid d. Includes gas pressure test and inspection 4. Furnish and Install 50 Gallon gas fired atmospheric (chimney) exhaust, 6 year hot water heater and expansion tank. 5. Furnish and install new chimney liner as per code NYS Fuel Gas Code. 6. Town of Hempstead Gas Permit and expediting is included. Estimated range $6, to $6, Optional Add-On: Outdoor reset for additional energy savings. $ Additional rebate with Efficiency Rebate Program if approved. Page 2 of 8

43 OPTION #3: BEST ENERGY STAR HIGH EFFICIENCY CONDENSING/MODULATING Hydronic Heating & Indirect Hot Water System 1. Installation of new HIGH EFFICIENCY gas fired sealed combustion PVC exhaust boiler. a. Burnham Alpine ALP150 Hot Water Boiler AFUE 95% Efficient i. 150,000 BTU Boiler b. Installation of one(1) zone on the boiler with a circulator pump. c. Boiler shall be piped as a primary, secondary type system. d. Exhaust and intakes shall be in PVC. i. PVC side wall venting requires 4 feet of clearance from any doors, windows and openings. e. Boiler shall be equipped with low water cut off, back flow preventer and automatic feed valve. f. All electrical control wiring and associated controls. g. Acid neutralization kit. 2. Demolition and removal of existing indoor oil tank. 3. Installation of Natural Gas Piping, consisting of schedule 40 steel pipe with threaded fittings to the following equipment: a. Boiler b. Hot Water Heater c. Gas meter header attached to gas service line from National Grid d. Includes gas pressure test and inspection 4. Furnish and install 40 Gallon indirect water heater. a. Water heater shall be a stainless steel heat exchanger type. b. Shall be piped as a separate zone on boiler. c. Lifetime limited warranty. 5. Town of Hempstead Gas Permit and expediting is included. Estimated range $8, to $8, Advantages of this system 95% efficiency. 5 to 1 modulating boiler. Comes with outdoor reset controls for additional energy savings. Higher and better recovery.(more hot water per hour) $1, rebate through Efficiency Rebate Program if approved No chimney required Page 3 of 8

44 OPTION #4: DELUXE LOCHINVAR ENERGY STAR HIGH EFFICIENCY CONDENSING/MODULATING Hydronic Heating & Indirect Hot Water System 1. Installation of new HIGH EFFICIENCY gas fired sealed combustion PVC exhaust boiler. a. LOCHINVAR KBN-150 or WBN-150 Hot Water Boiler AFUE 95% Efficient i. 150,000 BTU Boiler b. Installation of one(1) zone on the boiler with a circulator pump. c. Boiler shall be piped as a primary, secondary type system. d. Exhaust and intakes shall be in PVC. i. PVC side wall venting requires 4 feet of clearance from any doors, windows and openings. e. Boiler shall be equipped with low water cut off, back flow preventer and automatic feed valve. f. All electrical control wiring and associated controls. g. Acid neutralization kit. 2. Demolition and removal of existing indoor oil tank. 3. Installation of Natural Gas Piping, consisting of schedule 40 steel pipe with threaded fittings to the following equipment: a. Boiler b. Hot Water Heater c. Gas meter header attached to gas service line from National Grid d. Includes gas pressure test and inspection 4. Furnish and install 40 Gallon indirect water heater. a. Water heater shall be a stainless steel heat exchanger type. b. Shall be piped as a separate zone on boiler. c. Lifetime limited warranty. 5. Town of Hempstead Gas Permit and expediting is included. Estimated range $9, to $9, Advantages of this system 95% efficiency with 5 to 1 modulating boiler. Comes with outdoor reset controls for additional energy savings. Higher and better recovery. More hot water per hour. $1, rebate through weatherization if approved. No chimney required. Page 4 of 8

45 OPTION #5: TYPICAL RELOCATION BOILER Energy Star Direct Vent Hydronic Heating & Direct Vent Hot Water System 1. Installation of new gas fired atmospheric exhaust(chimney) boiler. a. Burnham PVG Series Direct Vent Hot Water Boiler AFUE 85% Efficient i. 105,000 BTU Boiler b. Installation of one(1) zone on the boiler with a circulator pump. c. Boiler shall be equipped with low water cut off, back flow preventer and automatic feed valve. d. All electrical control wiring and associated controls. 2. Demolition and removal of existing indoor oil tank. 3. Installation of Natural Gas Piping, consisting of schedule 40 steel pipe with threaded fittings to the following equipment: a. Boiler b. Hot Water Heater c. Gas meter header attached to gas service line from National Grid d. Includes gas pressure test and inspection 4. Furnish and install 50 Gallon power vented PVC exhaust water heater. a. 6 Year warranty on water heater. b. Installation shall include expansion tank. 5. Town of Hempstead Gas Permit and expediting is included. Estimated range $6, to $6, Advantages of this system Higher Efficiency and Energy Star. $ Additional rebate with Efficiency Rebate Program if approved. Move the boiler to an outside wall in boiler room instead of the middle of room. (This option will vary from home to home.) Chimney is no longer required because of the direct vent capabilities. Page 5 of 8

46 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS 1. Add outdoor reset control to ES Series boilers. For efficiency and energy savings. 2. Add additional zoning in the home for added comfort level. 3. Install programmable thermostat for energy savings. 4. Install gas piping to kitchen for cooking. 5. Install gas piping to laundry room for clothes dryer. 6. Install gas to outdoor BBQ. 7. Substitute an Indirect Hot water heater from a direct-fired atmospheric exhaust hot water heater. a. Reasons i. High Recovery of water, More efficient than an direct fired hot water heater. More gallons per hour. Longer warranty. ii. The Model 40 takes the full output of a 150,000 BTU boiler giving you 143 gallons per hour of hot 90 degree F rise, continuous. This compares to only 20 gallons per hour for a typical 4.5 KW electric water heater, and only 33 gallons per hour for a typical gas fired water heater. The Model 40 1st hour rating is 180 gallons. For an electric water heater to produce 180 gallons 1st hour, it would need to be a 177 gallon tank. Page 6 of 8

47 BENEFITS OF BEING A MCA MEMBER 1. Currently a VIP INSTALLER with NATIONAL GRID offering additional DISCOUNTS and REBATES due do our affiliation to your association. 2. A comfort specialist will visit your home to optimize your installation for both comfort and energy savings. 3. We will extend our normal one(1) year warranty on parts and labor to a three(3) year warranty on parts and labor for the association on conversions. 4. The whole process will be handled by Scialli Plumbing and Heating from start to finish. This turn-key approach will begin at expediting the plumbing permit for the gas with the Town down to the start up process of your boiler. 5. Due to this turn key process we are working with various financial institutions for the installation of your heating equipment so they can provide the necessary funding for your boiler and hot water heater. a. Currently Admirals Bank has provided us some aggressive interest rates. Refer to next page. Page 7 of 8

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51 Dear MCA Member Thank you for your interest in converting to clean natural gas. As a result of interest in your neighborhood to convert to clean natural gas, we are investigating the possibilities of bringing natural gas service to your home. Note: There are a number of homes in the association that the process can begin immediately, (view areas on map in green). The remaining homes in yellow will need 70%-80% anticipation to facilitate gas to their homes. Natural gas is also good for the environment; it s domestic, has less moving parts and saves you much needed valuable space. With natural gas, there s no soot to clean. It s also reliable, it s always there when you need it and you only pay for what you use, when you use it. Before we can start the process, please fill out the enclosed survey and return to us tonight so we can identify those residences who are immediately interested in converting their existing heating systems, and those customers who will convert in the future. Now you can enjoy all the benefits of natural gas. A new, natural gas heating system will make your home more valuable and run much more efficiently than an existing old oil system and increase the value of your property, your biggest investment! Sincerely, The Scialli Plumbing Team

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53 NATURAL GAS SURVEY FORM Please take a moment and complete the following: Name: Street Address: Mailing Address: (if different) Phone Number: (Home) Cell Number: Are you interested in having natural gas service for your home? Yes No Is your home occupied year round? If oil or propane, how many gallons did you buy last year? If National Grid provides natural gas to the area, would you use the service: (please circle one) As soon as it becomes available Within 1 month Within 6 months Undecided Within 10 months If natural gas were made available, you would use gas for the following: (circle all that apply) Home Heating Clothes Dryer Cooking Fireplace Water Heating Pool Heater Other: What is the approximate age of your heating system: (circle all that apply) Under 5 years 6-10 years years Over 20 Years