Floor Warming, Primary Heating, Snow Melting & Roof Deicing with PTC Heaters

Presenter Information

Name: Monica Irgens

Title: President, Electro Plastics, Inc. / STEP HEAT

Background: Monica Irgens is President of Electro Plastics, Inc., manufacturer of STEP HEAT Warmfloor® heating systems—a patented, low-voltage, self-regulating, PTC semi-conductive flat and thin heater. Monica has been active in the radiant heating industry for over 20 years. She was a member of the Radiant Panel Association for 15 years, including 8 years on the RPA Board of Directors and chairperson of the Electric Committee and the Green Committee. She wrote and presented the Electric Radiant Course for the RPA, a course on PTC Heating Technology for Architects, and the STEP HEAT Warmfloor Handbook. Monica is a certified IICRC Senior Floor Inspector and ATF Hard Surface Inspector. Monica is also a member of the USGBC and has been involved in the design of their company-owned building, which is LEED® registered. She keeps updated on all issues concerning green sustainability and energy efficiency including IAQ and the environment. Monica is a member of, and is working with UL and CSA on, the standards committees for electric radiant heating. Monica is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.