Unprecedented Growth in Electric Radiant Heat Sales in 2007, Reports EverClear Radiant Systems

ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwire - September 30, 2008) - The Radiant Panel Association reports electric radiant heat sales grew by 150 percent in 2007(1) even as home starts decreased by almost 25 percent(2). In 2006, sales of electric radiant heat topped out at 6,100,000 square feet. By 2007, that number grew to more than 9,000,000 square feet.

In the past 10 years, sales of electric radiant heat have grown from a mere 280,000 square feet to the 9,000,000+ square feet sold last year.

Embedded radiant heat systems, which heat pavement until free of ice and snow, are an alternative to shoveling, plowing, salting or other snow removal methods. There are two main types of systems: hydronic and electric. Hydronic systems use embedded tubing combined with a boiler and water mixed with antifreeze to melt the snow and ice. Using the same principles but a different source of energy, electric systems use an embedded electric heating cable and operate off a building or house's existing electrical supply.

David Pieroni, president of EverClear Radiant Systems, attributes the enormous growth to several factors. "New options for radiant heat, like our SnowClear System, have simplified the product installation and reduced overall cost," says Sedlock. "Combine this with the rising cost of gasoline driving up plowing costs, depression of the home market making aging-in-place a more viable option and the overall increase in awareness of the benefits of radiant systems, the demand for electric radiant options has increased ten-fold."

"In the home market, we are definitely seeing more and more interest from our customers in radiant heating options," said Lance Buhrman, owner of the northern Chicago landscaper, Buhrman Design Group. "As people learn that radiant heat is a viable option, people are including it in not only their driveways but also their walks, patios and stoops."

About EverClear Radiant Systems™

EverClear Radiant Systems™, founded in 2005, provides engineered solutions for snow and ice melting and complete water evaporation. EverClear focuses on creating the ideal electronic radiant heating solution for both residential and commercial applications. With SureMelt cable as a backbone, EverClear offers many different products, including the new SnowClear™ System, tailored to meet the needs of each consumer.

All EverClear heating panels and controls are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for ten years.

(1) Radiant Panel Association 2007 Industry Trends

(2) US Census Bureau 2007

Contact Information: Contact: Elizabeth Sedlock 636.699.9554