Public Utilities

The Power Badger® - A Proven Energy Efficiency Measure for Public Utilities

The Power Badger

The Power Badger® is an easily implemented and proven Energy Efficiency Measure employed nationwide by public utility companies, Demand Side Management Program Managers, DSM consultants and 3rd party efficiency program implementers. This heater controller has the ability to provide significant kWh savings through its built-in temperature adjusted power cycling function. Calculations for kWh savings vary by climate zone. This energy saving device is particularly effective in areas where winter temperatures swing through a wide range during the transitional seasons leading into and out of the main heating season (spring / fall).

Advantages of Adding This New Energy Efficiency Measure to Your kWh Savings “Toolbox”:

  • Big Available kWh Savings
    • Average 1500 kWh savings credit (yearly) in most applicable climate zones
  • Easily and Cost Effective Measure to Implement
    • Average 8-10¢ per kWh cost to the program
    • No Installation Needed – just “plug-and-play”
    • Can literally be handed to a customer “over the counter” at stores, home shows, fairs, any place where the target utility ratepayers gather.
    • High Consumer Interest in the Product
    • High Ratepayer Use Rate
  • Very Low Impact to the Utility From Problem, Call Back, Complaint Standpoints
    • Less than 1 in 2500 units have a service or user issue that effects immediate implementation
    • Any such issues are handled quickly and courteously by BMI’s customer service or technical service team members
  • BMI has extensive knowledge of DSM Program Measure Support, with a proven demonstrable track record of working directly with incentive programs and helping to maximize kWh savings distribution to ratepayers.
    • As the actual manufacturer of the product, we can be fast and flexible with shipping, DSM program support and in addressing any product support or logistical challenges that may arise.
    • Straight Talk - We will help your program get out as much kWh savings as possible, every year.
  • Well-Built High Quality Product
      • Designed and Assembled in the USA
      • Designed to last 10+ years In constant service
  • High End-User Satisfaction
    • Fast, Intuitive Setup – No Tools Required
    • Easy to use
  • Many Potential Markets for Use:
    • Residential: Diesel Pickup Trucks
    • Commercial / Industrial: Diesel Fleet Vehicles; Package delivery, Garbage, Heavy Equipment..
    • Agricultural: Tractors, Farm Equipment, Livestock Tank Heaters, Pipe Tape/Wrap, Pad Heaters
    • School Systems: Bus Fleets
    • Municipal / State / Federal / Government Agencies / Airports / Railways / Bus Fleets
    • Military: Reduces Energy Usage at Fixed Bases and when Using Generators in Remote Areas
    • General Aviation: Piston Engine Heaters / Pads / Battery Blankets

Below is the link to a (large) 3rd party data file produced by The Regional Technical Forum (in Oregon) relating to block heater controllers, https://rtf.nwcouncil.org/measure/engine-block-heater-controls/ . It shows the specific backup data used for the Rocky Mountain Power efficiency measure (in UT, ID & WY) that BMI / The Power Badger® has been involved with for several years now.

The kWh savings are dramatic and there is data to back it up. Similar technical studies may be available from other Regional Technical Forums for other climate zones. BMI would encourage and likely cooperate with any future studies.