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Heat pump water heaters save energy by using ambient heat to raise the temperature of water, rather than relying solely on electric resistance heat such as with a conventional electric storage water heater.  This measure applies specifically to consumer heat pump water heaters replacing electric storage water heaters in commercial buildings.   

WorkbookLatest Version Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater v1.3 Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater v1.3 Adopted at the April 2020 RTF Meeting. QC completed. Date May 22, 2020Version number  1.3 Past Versions

version	date	document
1.1	Apr 21, 2020	Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters v1.1 Adopted at the April 2020 RTF Meeting. Currently undergoing QC.

Supporting Documents Commercial HPWH Research Strategy (April 2020) Commercial HPWH Research Strategy (April 2020) Apr 7, 2020 adopted at the April 2020 RTF meeting. DecisionsLatest decisionDecision detailsDecided January 20, 2021 RTF Meeting: January 20, 2021 Approved Measure Updates

Update the Consumer HPWH UES measure consistent with the Residential Heat Pump Water Heater UES measure updates made and approved by the RTF on January 20, 2021

Keep the measure category at PlanningKeep the measure status at ActiveSet the Sunset Date to December 31, 2024 Decided April 21, 2020 RTF Meeting: April 21, 2020 Adopt New Measure

Approve the Consumer HPWH in Commercial Applications UES measure as proposed, add Groceries into the the high use category, change measure life to ASHP measure, set the Category to Planning, adopt the Research Strategy as outlined. Set the status to Active. Set the sunset date to January 2021.

Decided December 17, 2019 RTF Meeting: December 17, 2019 Allocate Resources to New Measure Development

The RTF to allocate resources to the following measures:

Residential Door SweepsCommercial Heat Pump Water HeatersENERGY STAR Commercial Ice Makers and Storage BinsENERGY STAR Commercial Vending MachineLodging - Guest Room ControlsVariable Volume Lab HoodWater Cooler TimerIrrigation - Pressure ReductionCompressed Air - additional applicationsChillers

Have CAT and staff work with the Implementer's Group to prioritize these measures.

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