Large Retailers in Kansas and Ohio

Cambridge Space Heaters vs. Draw Thru Make Up Air Heaters
Comparative Case Study

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Cambridge Space Heaters

Operating Costs

Based on 5,215 Heating Degree Days @ 65°
$0.14/ft2 Gas cost @ $1.00/therm
$0.01/ft2 Electric cost @ $0.08/kWh

$0.15/ft2 Total cost

Building Specifications

  • 1,291,950 ft2 x 36’ high
  • R-19 Roof / R-10 Walls
  • Located in Topeka, KS

Heating System

  • (15) Cambridge Space Heaters
  • Roof top mounting
  • 27,806 MBH total
  • 132,340 CFM total
  • 95 HP total

Draw Thru Make Up Air Units

Operating Costs

Based on 5,545 Heating Degree Days @ 65°
$0.27/ft2 Gas cost @ $1.00/therm
$0.02/ft2 Electric cost @ $0.08/kWh

$0.29/ft2 Total cost

Building Specifications

  • 1,291,950 ft2 x 36’ high
  • R-19 Roof / R-10 Walls
  • Located in Columbus, OH

Heating System

  • (15) Draw Thru Make-up Air Heaters
  • Roof top mounting
  • 30,315 MBH total
  • 210,000 CFM total
  • 150 HP total

Summary

The Cambridge system used 47% less total energy.

If the Ohio facility had installed a Cambridge system they could have saved approximately $177,000/year operating at $0.15/ft2  vs. $0.29/ft2.