Transcript Residential Gas Water Heating Committee

Get Ready: Changes Impacting
the Water Heater Marketplace
George M. Chapman
Senior Program Manager
Consortium for Energy Efficiency
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Agenda
• Market Changes
− New Standards and Test Procedure
• Impacts on Installers
− What You Need to Know
• Impacts on Your Customers
− What You Need to Let Your Customers Know
• Opportunities to Grow Your Business
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Water Heater Market Changes
• US Department of Energy (DOE) Minimum
Standards
• New Efficiency Descriptor
• New Test Procedure
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New US Federal Minimum Standards
• US Department of Energy (DOE) Minimum
Standards
− Mandates higher Energy Factor (EF) ratings on
virtually all residential water heaters.
− Impacts gas, electric, oil, and tankless water heaters
up to 100 gallons
− Applies to products manufactured on and after April
16, 2015
− Mandates the levels, NOT the technology
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New US Federal Minimum Standards
• Divides storage water heaters into two categories:
− Those with capacity up to 208 litres (55 gallons)
− Those with capacity over 208 litres (55 gallons)
• Using current technology, large volume models
over 208 L (55 gallons) will likely require:
− Fully condensing for certain gas models
− An integrated heat pump for electric models
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New US Federal Minimum Standards
Gas, Common Sizes
Size
Category
Rated
Storage
Volume
Tankless
76–208 Litres
20–55 US Gallons
> 208 Litres
> 55 US Gallons
N/A
113
(30)
151
(40)
189
(50)
227
(60)
246
(65)
284
(75)
Current
Standard
.62
.61
.59
.58
.56
.55
.53
2015
Standard
.82
.63
.62
.60
.75
.75
.74
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Some Canadian standards are
expected to change
• Canadian standards for gas water heaters are
expected to match US levels
• Canadian standards for electric water heaters
are not expected to change
• Local jurisdictions and provinces may adopt
higher standards
• Changes to product lines in the US will impact
product availability in Canada
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New US Federal Minimum Standards
Electric, Common Sizes
76–208 Litres
(20–55 US Gallons)
Size
Category
> 208 Litres
( 55 US Gallons)
Storage
Volume
76
(20)
113
(30)
151
(40)
189
(50)
246
(65)
303
(80)
454
(120)
Current
Standard
.94
.93
.92
.90
.88
.86
.81
2015
Standard
.95
.95
.95
.95
1.98
1.97
1.92
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New Efficiency Descriptor
• Currently, light duty commercial models are
measured in Thermal Efficiency (TE)
− These are often installed in homes and small
businesses
− Large models with inputs over 75,100 Btu/hour
− The new descriptor will change this rating to an
“Uniform Energy Factor” (UEF) which will be used for
all residential models; expected July 2015
− To help consumers compare between models
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New Test Procedure
• Eliminates gaps in current test procedures
• Modifies water delivery temperature and draw
patterns to reflect conditions as seen in the field
• Adds new requirements for rating storage volume
and first hour rating
• Modifies the calculation of annual energy
consumption
− Results in an UEF rating of energy efficiency
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Impacts of These Changes on Installers
76 Litres (55 US Gallons) and Under
• Most models are larger and heavier
– May not install easily into the existing space
– May take up more room on your truck
– May require two people to move and position
• Product lines may change, so be on the lookout for
new products
• For gas models
– Depending on the technology they may require 120V
AC electric
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Impacts of These Changes on Installers
Over 76 Litres (55 Gallons)
• For gas water heaters, this will likely require
condensing technology for certain models:
– Larger and heavier units than noncondensing models
– Bigger flues, and other venting requirements such as
exhausting with plastic pipe (PVC, CPVC, ABS)
– Blowers, electronic controls, etc.
– Need for condensate disposal
– Will require 120V AC
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Impacts of These Changes on Installers
Over 76 Litres (55 Gallons)
• For electric water heaters, products sold in the US
will likely require heat pump technology:
– Heat pump water heaters may require 28 cubic metres
(1,000 cubic feet) of space
– Ambient room temperature will affect performance
• Heat pump will affect surrounding air temperature
– Regular maintenance may be required
• Such as cleaning and changing filters
– Higher noise levels due to compressor and blowers
– Need for condensate disposal
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Additional Impacts of These Changes
on Installers
• Additional training on new products for you and
your employees
• Potential code revisions for your area
• Challenges explaining these changes to customers
– Including why a new model may not fit into the same
space as a failed unit
– Or why a replacement model may require an electric
outlet or venting
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Impacts of These Changes on
Customers
• Potentially higher equipment costs
• Replacement models that do not fit into existing
water heater locations
• Increased installation costs
• Additional noise from blowers or heat pumps
• Potentially decreased humidity from heat pumps
• Lower energy costs
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Are You Ready?
Questions to Ask Yourself
• Do I have adequate storage for taller, wider,
heavier products?
• Will my vehicles accommodate these larger
products?
• Will I need more than one person to move or
install a unit?
• Will this be an in-and-out replacement?
• Will the existing water heater space accommodate
a larger product?
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Are You Ready?
More Questions to Ask Yourself
• What are the venting and condensate needs?
• Will additional site visits for product maintenance
be required following installation?
• How will higher cost equipment impact my
customers?
• How will higher cost equipment affect wholesaler
and contractor budgeting and cash flow?
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Opportunities to Grow Your Business
• The skills you’ll need can be applied today when
you install a premium ENERGY STAR® Water Heater
– Get ahead of the competition by learning about these
new technologies today
• Fewer do-it-yourself amateur installations
• Take advantage of utility rebates in your area
• Learn how to explain these changes to customers
and promote the benefits of high efficiency
equipment
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Get Ready!
• Take a training class from your manufacturer to
learn the skills you’ll need
– And learn about new efficient products
• Contact your local utility or efficiency program to
learn about rebates for high efficiency products
– And don’t forget to learn about other great resources
for installers
• Take advantage of the resources at the Coalition
for ENERGY STAR Water heaters
– www.eswaterheaters.org
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Get Ready!
• The Coalition for ENERGY STAR Water Heaters can
help take your business to the next level:
– Find utility rebates in your area
– Search for high efficiency equipment that meets
ENERGY STAR specifications
– How to talk to customers about these changes
– Learn the benefits of high efficiency equipment
– Give a presentation like this one!
• All of this and more at: www.eswaterheaters.org
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