Prepared by: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Date: February 22, 2015
Event: ACEEE Hot Water Forum 2015
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This project evaluates and documents the demand response (DR) performance of an HPWH as compared to an electric resistance water heaters (ERWH) for two primary types of DR events: peak curtailments and balancing reserves.
Prepared by: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Published: July 2013
Supporting & Related Material documentation pertaining to the Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Water Heaters, Direct Heating Equipment, and Pool Heaters Final Rule.
Prepared by: US DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Published: Jun 25, 2012
Oak Ridge National Laboratory partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority to investigate the load management capability by reducing the peak period energy consumption of heat pump water heaters that meet or exceed the forthcoming water heater standard. ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings document.
Prepared by: Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Tennessee Valley Authority
Published: 2014
DOE published a final rule prescribing new energy conservation standards for consumer water heaters. 75 FR 20112 (April 16, 2010). The consumer water heater energy conservation standard rulemaking docket EERE-2006-BT-STD-0129 contains all notices, public comments, public meeting transcripts, and supporting documents pertaining to this rulemaking.
Prepared by: US DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Published: April 16, 2010
This consumer-friendly infographic provides a visual overview of types of water heaters and guidance on how to select the best one for a given home environment.
Author: U.S. Department of Energy
This consumer-facing web page offers information and blogs on selecting a new water heater as well as profiles of different water heater types.
Author: U.S. Department of Energy
The energy and cost savings potential of HPWHs as replacements for gas and electric WHs is examined in this paper. This study demonstrates the regional variations in the efficiency and economic viability of an HPWH across the continental United States for several installation locations.
Prepared by: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Published: July 2013
ENERGY STAR resource page includes a video demonstrating how heat pump water heaters work and how certified models can help you save on your utility bills. Also included is a fact sheet explaining savings opportunities, and sections with additional information including the following:
- Buying Guidance
- Specification Overview
- Promotions
- Utility rebates
Since its launch in 2009, the ENERGY STAR® water heater program has given consumers independent validation of water heater efficiency claims and has helped manufacturers, distributors, plumbers, and retailers promote these products.
Prepared by: ENERGY STAR®
Published: September 2010