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Variable Capacity Heat Pump RTF Sub-Committee September 28 , 2011. Mira Vowles, P.E., CEM Emerging Technology Project Manager BPA Energy Efficiency. Variable Capacity Heat Pumps (VC HP = VRF + DHP). +. Variable Refrigerant Flow Heat Pump System. Ductless Heat Pumps.
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Variable Capacity Heat Pump RTF Sub-CommitteeSeptember 28, 2011 Mira Vowles, P.E., CEM Emerging Technology Project Manager BPA Energy Efficiency
Variable Capacity Heat Pumps (VC HP = VRF + DHP) + Variable Refrigerant FlowHeat Pump System Ductless Heat Pumps
SCE Upstream VRF Program Summary • Started in 2010 • Distributers receive incentives • Energy Solutions administers program
Upstream VRF Program Discussion Jeff Johnston, LEED AP Energy Solutions Project Manager
VRF Program Research Questions • Can whole building regression analysis be used to verify savings? • How can savings associated with changes to ventilation systems be verified cost-effectively? • How big of an effect do other baselines have on savings? • Other?
VRF Program Delivery Questions • Can this be a utility equipment rebate program, instead of an upstream program? • Limit to replacement on burn-out? • How to ensure replacement on burn-out? • Limit to baseline systems? • How to ensure baseline systems? • Other?