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The PTCS  (Performance Tested Comfort Systems) program is a very valuable measure in pursuit  of conservation. It is also somewhat complicated and lots of folks have lots of opinions about it. That makes it an excellent item to be on Conduit. I hope and expect to see lots of participation from Utilities, program people at BPA, and contractors too.

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85 Members | Created on 5/10/2011
 

Members

Sakhawat Amin

VERSAR

5/23/2012

Peter Anderson

Anderson Consulting

2/15/2012

Thomas Anreise

Building Science Specialist/Technical Manager

CLEAResult

2/15/2012

Amanda Ayoub

PECI

2/15/2012

Amanda Ayoub

Ayou, Inc.

12/23/2012

Traci Brock

Wasco Electric Coop

2/15/2012

Thomas Brodbeck

Universal Energy

9/5/2012

Amy Burke

Bonneville Power Administration

7/30/2012

Kelley Rae Caillavet

Ecova

2/15/2012

Kelly Carlson

Conservation; Customer Service

Kittitas PUD

1/30/2014

Jeff Catlin

Director of Education Services

Energy Conservation Training Company

2/15/2012

Nicole Cecchini

Fluid Market Strategies

2/15/2012

Joe D Chamberlain

e-Star Northwest LLC

2/26/2014

Kyle Chase

Trainer

Energy Conservation Training Company

2/15/2012

Paul Chi

CLEAResult

11/8/2016

Carrie Cobb

Market Research

Bonneville Power Administration

2/15/2012

Erin Connor

Fluid Market Strategies

2/27/2012

Michael Currie

Utility Services Advisor

clallam county PUD

2/15/2012

Evan Daigneault

ADB Energy Consultants

4/18/2016

jarrod dailey

ductz

5/9/2012

Ryan Davies

Customer & Energy Services Supervisor

Central Electric Cooperative

1/23/2013

Robert Davis

Ecotope

3/12/2012

Matt Deppe

Energy Management

McMinnville Water & Light

2/15/2012

Patrick Dodd

Efficiency Services Group

7/24/2014

James Domanski

Engineering Manager

CLEAResult

5/22/2013

Ken Eklund

Building Science and Standards Team Lead

WSU Energy Program

2/15/2012

Katie Elliott

E Source

2/15/2012

Zach Erdmann

Home Performance Contractor

Premium Efficiency

2/15/2012

Andrea Estrada

Program Associate

CLEAResult

7/23/2014

Jim Fitzpatrick

Manager

CLEAResult

11/6/2012

Ben Fowler

Community Builder

N/A

2/15/2012

Jennifer Francis

Bonneville Power Administration

7/20/2012

Trevor Frick

CLEAResult

4/21/2015

Robert Frost

Energy Efficiency Advisor

Benton PUD

5/25/2017

ellen graham

energy advisor

pacifiCorp

2/15/2012

Douglas Gulley

ECONTC

6/14/2013

Marla Hacklander

Energy Project Analyst

Washington State University Extension Energy

7/30/2012

Robert Hall

Marketing, Energy Efficiency

Bonneville Power Administration

5/1/2012

Ryan Hartnett

Idaho Power

2/15/2012

Lindsey Hobbs

Energy Services Coordinator

Inland Power & Light

1/19/2015

Alison Hopcroft

Energy Efficiency Program Manager

Fluid Market Strategies

2/15/2012

Dale Horton

NCAT

9/5/2012

Dan Hughes

OECA/OTI

12/5/2012

Mattias Järvegren

Utility Services Coordinator

PUD No. 1 of Clallam County

2/15/2012

Mark Jerome

Technical Manager

CLEAResult

7/31/2012

Michael Johnson

Quality Control Inspector

Pierce County Community Connections

10/12/2015

Detrick Jones

Price Jones, LLC. dba PJ's Home Energy Services

7/30/2012

Don Kampert

HVAC Field Technician/ PTCS Trainer Ponderosa Heating & Cooling

Ponderosa Heating & Cooling

6/27/2013

Bill Kraus

Energy Advisor/Bluiding Science Instructor

Energy Conservation Training Company

1/19/2013

Tim Lammers

Key Accounts Manager

Columbia River PUD

2/15/2012

Veronica Marzilli

Corporate Marketing and Communications

NEEA

2/15/2012

Scott Mayfield

Kootenai Electric Cooperative

5/1/2015

Laurie Mershon

EWM International, LLC

8/1/2016

Eric Miller

Energy Services

Benton REA

2/15/2012

Kathy Moore

Energy Efficiency Program Coordinator

Umatilla Electric Cooperative

2/15/2012

Sean Murphy

Solution Architect

Axian, Inc.

9/4/2012

Katie Omweg

Commercial Program Manager

BPA

2/15/2012

Brady Peeks

Residential Energy Efficiency Consulting

NW Energy Works -- NEEM Program Administrator

2/15/2012

Mark Percy

Residential Installer Programs Supervisor

Tacoma Power

3/15/2013

Ryan Perry

Energy Programs Rep.

Tillamook People's Utility District

2/15/2012

Nancy Philipp

Benton PUD

10/9/2013

Derrick Rhoades

Weatherization contractor

The Ductologist

7/30/2012

Vern Rice

Energy Specialist

RAC, LLC

2/15/2012

Charlie Rogers

Energy Auditor

Habitat Home Energy Specialist

2/15/2012

Margaret Ryan

Manager, PNGC Member Services

PNGC Power

2/15/2012

Charles Schifferdecker

Eugene Water and Electric Board

2/15/2012

Richard Shulenbarger

Self-employed

5/19/2015

Andrea Simmonsen

Program Specialist - Residential Energy Efficiency

Idaho Power

2/15/2012

Casey Thaxton

Home performance and conditioning

Comfort Pro's Heating & Air Conditioning

2/15/2012

Arne Traceski

Utility Services Advisor

Clallam County PUD

2/15/2012

Robert vanCreveld

PTCS Trainer, BPI Proctor

Edgewater NW

2/15/2012

Carolyn VanWinkle

Marketing Communications Consultant

VanWinkle Communications

6/14/2013

Stephanie Vasquez-Pettit

Bonneville Power Administration

2/15/2012

Dan Villalobos

Energy Efficiency Representative

Bonneville Power Administration

2/15/2012

Dan Wildenhaus

Building Science Manager

TRC

2/15/2012

Todd Williams

Energy Services Specialist

inland power and light

6/18/2013

Sean Williamson

Technical Field Specialist

Fluid Market Strategies

1/21/2013

Adam Zielinski

Building Science Instructor

ECONTC

2/15/2012

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Seeking an answer to the oldest question

Posted by Todd Williams | 11/14/2017

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Retired, selling equipment

Posted by Joe D Chamberlain | 5/18/2017

I recently took early retirement due to health reasons. I have 3 sets of Minneapolis Blower Door with duct blasters. DG700s. The 2 older BD ...

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PTCS - New requirements Spawn Need for Re-examination

Posted by Eric Miller | 3/05/2013

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Here's a Little Hand Grenade for the PTCS Conversation

Posted by Eric Miller | 2/11/2014

PTCS seems to be missing the mark when it comes to energy savings. Let's have a discussion and figure out why and see if we can come up with...

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The problem of testing to meet the most achievable cfm50 target

Posted by Eric Miller | 5/13/2011

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QA on the Ducts - Really?

Posted by Eric Miller | 5/13/2011

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A different Brand of Blaster

Posted by Eric Miller | 6/17/2011

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Are you Paying to Heat Your House, or Your Crawlspace?

Posted by Eric Miller | 7/21/2011

This is a nice article about the concerns over leaky ducts and Columbia River PUD's PTCS duct sealing program.

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PTCS: Airflow Duct Blaster Introduction

Posted by Stephanie Vasquez-Pettit | 6/13/2013

PTCS duct seal technicians use equipment called a duct tester to conduct pressurized duct leakage tests prior to sealing. In this how-to vid...

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PTCS: Airflow Duct Blower Test

Posted by Stephanie Vasquez-Pettit | 6/13/2013

In this how-to video, trainer Bob Davis explains how to use the Energy Conservatory brand duct blaster to measure duct system air leakage. P...

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PTCS: Airflow True Flow Plate Introduction

Posted by Stephanie Vasquez-Pettit | 6/13/2013

PTCS heat pump technicians use this measurement tool to measure system airflow and confirm proper operation. In this how-to video, trainer B...

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Duct Sealing for Comfort, Energy and Indoor Air Quality

Posted by Jennifer Francis | 6/17/2013

WSU Extension Energy Program's Energy Experts provide this informative video on sealing your HVAC system ducts. This is an extremely cost-ef...

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Energy Star Homes – A long, dim view of a darkening path?

Posted by Eric Miller | 4/18/2014

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Manufactured Home Duct Sealing Evaluation

Posted by Eric Brateng | 12/12/2013

Savings derived from UCONS implementation of Duct Sealing was higher than PTCS savings.

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PTCS: Airflow Airhandler True Flow Test

Posted by Stephanie Vasquez-Pettit | 6/13/2013

In this how-to video, trainer Bob Davis explains how to use the Energy Conservatory brand true flow plates to measure air handler system air...

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How to solve oil fouling?

Posted by chase jackson | 5/14/2013

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What kind of news do you want?

Posted by Ben Fowler | 2/27/2012

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Geothermal vs. Ground Source

Posted by Stephanie Vasquez-Pettit | 11/09/2012

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PTCS changes to ducts required in Oct 2011

Posted by Stephanie Vasquez-Pettit | 10/24/2011

Response to a question posted on Conduit here: https://conduitnw.org/Pages/Discussion.aspx?RID=438.

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Hey - who's doin' the QA on the Loads and Sizing?

Posted by Eric Miller | 10/17/2011

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BPA utilities: An item on PTCS air source heat pump requirements post Oct 1 2011

Posted by Bryan Boe | 10/13/2011

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25VNA Greenspeed from Carrier, Product Data sheet

Posted by Stephanie Vasquez-Pettit | 10/07/2011

This is a technical document providing installer-level details about this brand of variable speed heat pump.  Contains expected airflow...

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Carrier Greenspeed Installation Manual

Posted by Stephanie Vasquez-Pettit | 10/07/2011

Variable speed heat pump model 25vna Greenspeed from Carrier.  Technical installation manual.

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Variable Speed Heat Pumps and PTCS fact sheet

Posted by Stephanie Vasquez-Pettit | 10/06/2011

This document explains how variable speed heat pumps may qualify for PTCS certification under the current specification. 

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Frequently Asked Questions for PTCS - Resource!

Posted by Stephanie Vasquez-Pettit | 10/06/2011

The PTCS program has released a Frequently Asked Questions resource that answers questions about specifications and BPA measure require...

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Air-Care DLT - the other Duct Blaster

Posted by Eric Miller | 6/17/2011

This is meant to be associated with the discussion on an alternate duct blaster brand.

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Requiring 9.0 HSPF in October? Hey, that's jumping the gun.

Posted by Eric Miller | 5/25/2011

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Energy Efficiency Loans

Posted by Lisa Atkin | 5/10/2011

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