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ENERGY PRODUCTION, STORAGE AND CONTROL

ecobee3 Lite Wi-Fi Enphase IQ
thermostat Microinverter System

Ecobee’s line of energy-saving thermostats and sensors are Designed for higher-powered modules, the smart grid-
designed to keep homeowners up to date on changes in ready Enphase IQ 6 Micro and Enphase IQ 6+ Micro are built
operation as well as changes in the seasons. on its sixth-generation platform and achieve the highest
The company’s latest effort, ecobee3 lite, makes those efficiency for module-level power electronics, while reducing
safeguards available to residential homes. Economically equipment cost per watt.
priced, the thermostat offers Part of the
greater control and smarter company’s Home
features than traditional Energy Solution with
units. For example, the IQ, the IQ 6 and IQ 6+
ecobee3 can send alerts to Micro integrate easily
a smartphone when with Enphase’s IQ
temperature drops below a Envoy, IQ Battery, and
certain threshold. Enlighten monitoring
Conversely, Apple Watch, and analysis software.
Android or iOS device users The system supports a
can easily control the device wide range of
from anywhere. modules, including
Ecobee3 Lite is 60-cell and 72-cell, and
compatible with most HVAC various high-power units.
systems, including radiant PV system installations are quick and easy. The new, lighter-
heat units, multistage and dual fuel heat pumps. It also comes weight Enphase Q (“Quick”) Cable offers a truly plug-and-play
with a Power Extender Kit, meaning it’s not dependent on system, with greater on-site installation flexibility. Like all
another device for recharging. Installations are a breeze; most previous Enphase products, Enphase IQ meets rapid
times the system is up and running in about 30 minutes. shutdown requirements and needs no additional equipment
Most importantly for the homeowner, the device can help to comply.
cut heating and cooling costs by about 23 percent annually. The IQ 6 and IQ 6+ Micro are highly reliable, having fewer
Regular updates from ecobee could stretch their power parts and undergoing more than 1 million hours of testing.
dollars even more. Enphase also provides a warranty of up to 25 years.
Maintenance costs are lower thanks to remote repair
capability. And, remote updates ensure the Enphase IQ
system can easily adapt to future requirements.

Panasonic Intelli-Balance 100 ERV

Energy recovery and all-climate are terms that are usually not found in the same
sentence. But Panasonic Eco Solutions North America makes that connection with
its Intelli-Balance 100 Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV). Suitable for use in any
climate, Intelli-Balance provides truly customizable airflow—balanced, positive or
negative pressure—at variable speeds from 50 to 100 CFM.
With a built-in ASHARE 62.2 timing function, the Intelli-Balance 100 helps ensure
code compliance and energy efficiency in one cost-effective package. The whole-
house ventilation solution helps a structure meet U.S. green building requirements,
with minimal impact on the HERS score. It complies with the latest LEED, CALGreen,
California Title 24, WA Ventilation Code and Energy Star for Homes 3.0 standards.
The system is Energy Star certified in parts of Canada where guidelines exist, and can
be connected to existing ductwork or used as a standalone, whole-house ventilation
solution.
Intelli-Balance 100 won the Best of IBS Award for Best Energy Efficient Product at
January’s NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando. Judges reviewed more than
400 products in nine categories when determining a winner.

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