Markets Residential Laboratory Evaluation of Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters

Laboratory Evaluation of Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters

Report Fields

Project Number	PGE 0917
Start Year	2009
End Year	2010
Markets Segments	Residential
Project Type	Demand Savings • Electric Energy Savings
Type of Technology	Hot Water, Residential
Organization	Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)
Project Status	Completed
Savings Type	Home

A limited evaluation of two new heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) was conducted in the water heater laboratory at the PG&E San Ramon Technology Center. The objective of the testing was to investigate the operating characteristics of HPWHs in comparison with other types, and their energy savings potential and cost effectiveness. Most of the testing followed the test procedures described in the DOE standard water heater testing procedure.

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