SF2638

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide more flexibility in designing and installing submerged closed loop heat exchanger systems by considering variance requests for such systems. This is particularly focused on situations where existing isolation distance requirements create undue burdens.

Main Provisions

• Variance Requests: The bill allows for variance requests to be considered for water supply wells containing a submerged closed loop heat exchanger system. These systems are used for heating and cooling purposes.
• Evaluation Criteria: When considering these variance requests, the commissioner will assess factors crucial to the system's effectiveness, such as optimal spacing between wells, to enhance the thermal performance and minimize energy loss.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill proposes a new legal option for variances related to submerged closed loop heat exchanger systems, enhancing the ability to design and install these systems without being overly constrained by existing distance requirements.
• It includes a procedural change directing the revisor of statutes to renumber and update statutory cross-references to reflect this new provision.

Relevant Terms

submerged closed loop heat exchanger, variance, water supply well, thermal performance, energy loss, heating and cooling, isolation distance.