Reduced capital costs, impressive energy efficiency and a 10-year record of success make IPS"! the right system for qualified applications. With IPS"!, $15/sq. ft. installed costs and operating costs of $1/sq. ft. are very attainable. By utilizing the hydronic system already present in the building, these capital and operating cost targets are achieved in a variety of areas:
Less pipe required – unlike conventional hydronic systems that require as many as five pipes running throughout the building, IPS"! requires the addition of only one cold water return pipe to satisfy HVAC requirements.
Elimination of heating-specific equipment – By utilizing the domestic water heating-related equipment and distribution system for space heating, the need for surplus, dedicated equipment is eliminated.
Associated equipment reduction – these costs – sometimes referred to as “interface costs” – are all costs associated with the installation of a second set of pipes. They include surplus building space, fittings, valves, chases, insulation, hangers, various treatments along with management and maintenance.
Reduced labor costs –labor costs associated with all the above is either greatly reduced or eliminated altogether.
At the core of IPS"! and it’s energy efficiency is the central plant advantage!
Central plant advantage - when terminal systems are applied to any application, efficiency drops due to units cycling at purchased horsepower rather than the demand in your building. And all at a higher dollar-per-ton cost for equipment. The fan coil system can be up to 70% more efficient than unitary based systems.
Hydronic transfer means superior efficiency – since moving BTUs in water is vastly more efficient than moving them in air, experts agree that hydronic heating and cooling is one of the most comfortable and energy-efficient methods for space conditioning.