ClearSign Technologies Announces Public Release of California Statewide Gas Emerging Technologies (GET) Report on Boiler Burners

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ClearSign Technologies (Nasdaq: CLIR) announces the public release of the California Statewide Gas Emerging Technologies (GET) Report on Boiler Burners. The study, sponsored by Southern California Gas Company, compared ClearSign's ultra-low NOx boiler burner to a conventional one. Key findings include:

1. Material fuel and electricity savings while producing ultra-low NOx levels
2. Capability to achieve lower NOx levels than the baseline burner
3. Higher boiler operating efficiency
4. Fuel savings ranging from 3.3% to 4.7% at different NOx levels
5. Electricity savings ranging from 7% to 25% compared to the baseline burner

The report estimates $80,000 annual savings in California energy costs for a mid-size 500hp boiler, along with a reduction of over 500 tons of CO2 emissions per year.

Positive

• ClearSign's ultra-low NOx burner demonstrated higher boiler operating efficiency than conventional burners
• Fuel savings of 3.3% to 4.7% at different NOx levels
• Electricity savings of 7% to 25% compared to baseline burners
• Potential annual savings of $80,000 in energy costs for a mid-size 500hp boiler
• Reduction of over 500 tons of CO2 emissions per year per boiler

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• None.

Insights

Energy Efficiency Expert

The ClearSign Core™-Rogue ultra-low NOx boiler burner demonstrates significant improvements in both emissions reduction and energy efficiency. Key findings include:

• Fuel savings of 3.3% to 4.7% compared to baseline burners
• Electricity savings ranging from 7% to 25%
• Capability to achieve NOx levels below 2.5 ppm
• Estimated annual savings of $80,000 for a 500hp boiler in California
• Potential reduction of over 500 tons of CO2 emissions per year

These results are particularly impactful for industries seeking to meet stringent emissions regulations while also improving operational efficiency. The third-party verification adds credibility to ClearSign's claims, potentially accelerating market adoption. For investors, this technology could position ClearSign favorably in the growing market for clean energy solutions, especially in regions with strict environmental regulations.

Environmental Policy Analyst

The California GET Program's endorsement of ClearSign's technology is significant from a regulatory perspective. California, known for its stringent environmental policies, often sets trends that other states and countries follow. Key implications include:

• Potential for accelerated adoption of ultra-low NOx burners in California and beyond
• Alignment with California's aggressive decarbonization goals
• Possible influence on future emissions standards and regulations
• Enhanced credibility for ClearSign in the eyes of regulators and policymakers

This report could pave the way for ClearSign to become a preferred supplier for industries needing to comply with tightening emissions regulations. It may also lead to incentives or mandates favoring this type of technology, creating a supportive regulatory environment for ClearSign's growth. Investors should monitor how this validation translates into policy support and market demand across different regions.

Study Shows Material Fuel and Electricity Savings

TULSA, Okla., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearSign Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: CLIR) ("ClearSign" or the "Company"), an emerging leader in industrial combustion and sensing technologies that support decarbonization, improve operational and energy efficiency, enable the use of hydrogen as a fuel and enhance safety while dramatically reducing emissions announces that the Ultra low NOx Burner Testing study has been completed by the California Gas Emerging Technologies (GET) Program and that the final report prepared by ICF has been released to the public.

The objective of the study sponsored by Southern California Gas Company ("SoCalGas") was to test and quantify the emissions improvements and efficiency gains for the ClearSign Core™-Rogue ultra-low NOx boiler burner compared to a conventional (or baseline) ultra-low-NOx burner operating in the same boiler. Specifically, the report concluded that the ClearSign ultra-low NOx burner demonstrates both material fuel and electricity savings while producing ultra low NOx levels and was capable of NOx levels lower than the baseline burner. 

The GET Program is a collaboration between California's investor owned utilities to advance promising energy-efficient technologies. The program aims to identify and evaluate currently commercially available technologies and further market readiness of promising concepts.  The GET Program is funded by California utility customers, administered by SoCalGas and supported by the state's other investor-owned utilities, SoCalGas®, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E®), and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E®) under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission through a contract awarded to ICF, a global consulting and technology services provider. 

"We were grateful for the sponsorship of the California GET Program and ICF who funded and managed this study to evaluate the relative operational efficiency and fuel consumption enabled by the latest low emission burner technology," said Jim Deller, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of ClearSign. "Reduced fuel consumption translates directly into operational cost savings and reduced carbon dioxide emissions for our customers. The third-party verified data documented in this report translates into approximately $80k per year savings in California energy costs for a mid-size 500hp boiler compared to a comparable industry standard burner technology, in addition to reducing over 500 tons of CO₂ emissions per year. We believe this data presents  a compelling proposition for our technologies," concluded Dr. Deller. 

Summary

The California GET Program report states that the ClearSign-Rogue burner demonstrated higher boiler operating efficiency, fuel savings, as well as electricity savings not only at the same Ultra Low NOx levels as the baseline mesh burner but also when operating at lower NOx levels below 2.5 ppm NOx. The ClearSign-Rogue burner was more energy efficient as it operated at the lowest excess air or O₂ levels. The fuel savings ranged from 3.3% when the ClearSign-Rogue burner was operating at sub-2.5 ppm NOx to 4.7% at sub-9 ppm NOx at high fire. Savings in electricity ranged from 7% at sub-2.5 ppm NOx to 25% at sub-9 ppm NOx compared to the baseline mesh burner. 

The GET report has been posted and is available to the public here: ET23SWG0009 - Ultra Low NOx Burner Field Testing | Emerging Technologies (ca-etp.com)

About ClearSign Technologies Corporation

ClearSign Technologies Corporation designs and develops products and technologies for the purpose of decarbonization and improving key performance characteristics of industrial and commercial systems, including operational performance, energy efficiency, emission reduction, safety, the use of hydrogen as a fuel and overall cost-effectiveness. Our patented technologies, embedded in established OEM products as ClearSign Core™ and ClearSign Eye™ and other sensing configurations, enhance the performance of combustion systems and fuel safety systems in a broad range of markets, including the energy (upstream oil production and down-stream refining), commercial/industrial boiler, chemical, petrochemical, transport and power industries. For more information, please visit www.clearsign.com.

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FAQ

What were the key findings of the California GET Report on ClearSign's ultra-low NOx burner (CLIR)?

The report found that ClearSign's ultra-low NOx burner demonstrated material fuel and electricity savings, higher boiler operating efficiency, and the ability to achieve lower NOx levels compared to conventional burners. Fuel savings ranged from 3.3% to 4.7%, while electricity savings ranged from 7% to 25%.

How much can a mid-size boiler save annually using ClearSign's technology (CLIR)?

According to the report, a mid-size 500hp boiler using ClearSign's technology can potentially save approximately $80,000 per year in California energy costs compared to a conventional burner.

What is the environmental impact of ClearSign's ultra-low NOx burner (CLIR)?

The report indicates that ClearSign's ultra-low NOx burner can reduce over 500 tons of CO2 emissions per year for a mid-size 500hp boiler, contributing to significant environmental benefits.

Who sponsored the study on ClearSign's ultra-low NOx burner (CLIR)?

The study was sponsored by Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) as part of the California Gas Emerging Technologies (GET) Program, which is a collaboration between California's investor-owned utilities.