First Step
Peregrine Energy will first perform a feasibility assessment to determine if an electric boiler is a viable option. Information will be gathered concerning natural gas usage history, natural gas pricing, steam specifications (pressures, temperatures, etc.), steam consumption pattern and existing steam generating configuration. A site visit will be conducted to determine the best location and placement for the electric boiler, considering such things as building height requirements, services requirements and proximity to electrical service and steam-header tie-ins.
Peregrine Energy’s feasibility assessment will also include a savings analysis which will compare current cost to produce steam with natural gas versus the cost to produce steam with a new electric boiler. The analysis will take into account variables such as peak steam demand, natural gas prices, electric rates and boiler efficiencies. The savings analysis will provide an estimate for the annual savings that would be realized from installation of a new electric boiler.
Peregrine Energy will teach the customer how to run its sensitivity model that analyzes electric steam cost versus gas steam cost. The customer can change any of the project variables in the model, i.e., projected gas prices, projected electric prices and boiler efficiency to better understand the potential savings.
If the client decides to proceed, Peregrine Energy will produce an in-depth, technical project proposal and provide a turn-key, lump sum price.
