Original posts archive.
Every post from the original Premier Energy USA blog, kept as first written. The project stories and FAQ answers on this site were rewritten from them.
FAQ
Posts the FAQ answers were written from.
Baseboard vs. Radiant HeatingI really don’t compete with baseboards much, so I don’t mean to sound like I’m knocking them.
Ideal Heating CurveLet’s compare the different ways our worlds are heated. It has been studied and published that for optimal human comfort, thinking and performance, the…
To Insulate or Not to InsulateAn engineer has some questions about whether to insulate or not to insulate with electric radiant thermal mass storage heating systems.
Healthy Radiant EnvironmentHealthy Radiant Environment – The Sun is the key to life on earth and its original heat source.
Radiant Ceiling Remodel or RetrofitDue to the fact that most of us were raised in a forced air or convection environment, the Radiant Ceiling Heating truly is my favorite way to heat…
Snow & Ice Melting System (Limited Mass)Snow & Ice Melting System (Limited Mass) – The ThermaRay limited mass system by Premier Energy USA is below the wear surface and protected from all the…
Insulation or Not for Floor HeatingInsulation or Not. In the floor heating industry, the tubing folks will tell you that you’re insane not to insulate below the floor heating system/tubing.
Heat Loss & EfficiencyObviously, efficiency is important but there are other considerations. Overall life cycle cost, upfront costs, repair, replacement, general maintenance…
The Bigger The BetterIt’s easier to heat a large space than a small space. Quick example – 1,200 Sq.Ft.
Radiant Floor Joist Heating (Below Subfloor)ThermaRay’s Radiant Ceiling Heating Panels are used in the Floor Joist Heating application.
Garage and Shop Heating OptionsThermal Mass Floor Heating System (Under Concrete) – Our Floor Heating System under concrete is the only true Deep Heating Thermal Mass System.
Great Radiant Ceiling QuestionsEric in Durango, Colorado was looking for a solution to heat his new shop addition and found Premier Energy USA on the internet and decided to contact…
The Bigger The Better (Large Buildings & Thermal Mass)It’s easier to heat a large space than a small space. Quick example – 1,200 Sq.Ft.- Radiant vs. InfraredDefinition: Radiant heat refers to the general process of heat transfer through electromagnetic waves.
Efficiencies and Radiant Heating by Premier Energy USADon Mordal answers a prospective client’s questions about Efficiencies and Radiant Heating
Radiant Ceiling Testimonial (Off Camera)Radiant Ceiling Testimonial (Off Camera) – Listen to a homeowner explain why he chose to install a ThermaRay Radiant Ceiling Heating System in their home.
ThermaRay Floor Heating InstallationThermaRay Floor Heating Installation (Under Concrete)
ThermaRay Floor Heat Cable InstallationWatch and Learn how to install a ThermaRay Floor Cable System above the subfloor. Can be installed over wood or concrete floors and creates a warm…
Radiant Ceiling vs Baseboard HeatingThe most common response is “Why would you want to put the heat in the ceiling if hot air rises,” which is a concern we often hear when comparing Radiant…
Heat Your Feet!It’s August – it’s State Fair time – it’s time to think about cool fall days ahead … and Heat Your Feet!
Radiant Heating vs. Air Conditioning Costs in Colder ClimatesIn colder climates we heat 10 times more than we cool, so the heating side of the operating costs of our homes is ultimately more important.
Why Is My Contractor Fighting Me?You’ve decided to build or remodel and you’re a smart consumer so you do your homework.
Projects
Posts the project stories were written from.
The Vandewater – Luxury LivingThe Vandewater – Luxury Living Features primary & secondary bedrooms with invisible Radiant Ceiling Heating Systems supplied by Premier Energy USA Premier…
Retrofit Ceiling Heating SystemA couple contacted us about heating their home recently. They needed to replace their existing heating system and wanted an option that would be more…
Electric Radiant Heating and EchoHaven: Net-Zero Community in CalgaryIn any climate, building an all-electric, net-zero energy home powered entirely by solar panels requires a dedicated homeowner, along with a team of…
Boston Wharf WarmthThe owners of this condo will now be able to intimately enjoy their beautiful view of the harbor at Battery Wharf in Boston all year round.
Grand Marais MiracleOn the shores of Lake Superior in Northeastern Minnesota, an artsy and quaint harbor village welcomes families, artists and adventure seekers.
Hawaii in North DakotaIt’s hard to imagine electric radiant heat panels could end winter escapes to Hawaii, but for Linda and Jim B., they can finally enjoy warmth and comfort…
DIY – Radiant Ceiling RemodelThe home was built in 1904-1906 and had an existing radiant ceiling heating system from the 60’s that was still working, but due to the remodel had to be…
Designed To Be ReadyDesign Ready Controls in Brooklyn Park, MN is saving tens of thousands of dollars per year with ThermaRay’s Thermal Mass Storage Floor Heating System…
DIY ThermaRay Radiant CeilingDan and Mary Ellen wanted to do as much as they could in their new home. They had Radiant Ceiling heat in the previous home for 35 years and wanted the…
Performance Lab Hot YogaPremier Energy USA was contracted to provide ThermaRay’s Architectural Series heating system for the Performance Lab Hot Yoga Studio inside the trendy new…
Inspired in IdahoHarold with East Side Construction (ECS) out of Harrison, Idaho was “Inspired in Idaho” to bring his knowledge of radiant heating to the surrounding Lake…
Despair to Delight – A Radiant Ceiling SagaFrom Despair to Delight is a radiant ceiling saga that began in April of 2023. Nancy and Ed bought a home many years earlier that had a ceiling cable…
Reeds Sports – 10 Year AnniversaryIn 2013, Premier Energy USA installed a ThermaRay Thermal Mass Floor Heating System in Reeds Sports’ new 24,000 square foot warehouse facility.
ECE Fiber’s Strides Towards High-Speed ConnectivityEast Central Energy Fiber is reaching towards high-speed connectivity with a new broadband warehouse and office building.
Floor Heating for the Hoot Lake Solar ProjectPremier Energy has completed the Thermal Mass floor heat installation for Otter Tail Power’s Hoot Lake Solar Operations and Maintenance building.
Flushing New York Radiant HeatingNot all new mega-developments are limited to Manhattan.
Durango DreamsChoosing to build your own home is a big decision that leads to many, many other big decisions, especially when you are having electric radiant heating…
Historic Remodel of the Crown BuildingThere’s no shortage of over-the-top, high priced condos in Manhattan, but one ultra-luxury project near the sky-piercing skyscrapers on Billionaires’ Row…
St Paul Saga – Part 3 (Finally Finale)Finally! After more than a year of remodeling and then re-remodeling the kitchen, dining, hallway and bathroom floor, the St.
St Paul Saga – Part 2 (The Fix is in)Homeowners in St. Paul, MN contacted Premier Energy USA to help them with a construction disaster involving a floor warming cable system under a tile…
St. Paul, MN Saga – Part 1 (Murphy’s Law)Homeowners in St. Paul, MN remodeling a kitchen and adding an addition installed floor warming cable Floor Warming Systems (premierenergyusa.com) under…
Unprecedented Data Collection & EfficiencyIn September of 2018, I met John Murphy and some of his colleagues at a Roundtable Meeting for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)…
Warm Hospitality with Electric Radiant HeatPublished in Green Building and Design Magazine – January 2017
Premier ProjectsThe #1 Dealer & Distributor of ThermaRay Products in the US
Other
Posts that no page on the site was written from.
Thermal Mass Storage Floor Heating SystemThe ThermaRay Thermal Mass Storage Floor Heating System installed under concrete is the only true Deep Heating system on the market today.
Install an Electric Radiant Ceiling Heating System?Warm your world like the sun warms ours. Watch and learn how a ThermaRay radiant ceiling system is installed and how it is so efficient, comfortable and…
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