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Heat Pump Water Heater Load Shifting - Problem Set - Apply

Question

Problem Set 3.1:

  1. What is the purpose of installing a CTA-2045 device on a HPWH?
    1. Increase water heating efficiency in heat pump mode
    2. Decrease water use
    3. Provide grid flexibility through demand response
    4. Increase lifespan of HPWH
  2. What are five types of appliances that are compatible with CTA-2045 devices?

Problem Set 3.3:

  1. Identify and define three different types of demand response events that can be performed on heat pump water heaters that have CTA-2045 devices connected to them.
  2. What are three types of data that the CTA-2045 device collects from the heat pump water heater and can transmit to the utility to aid in demand response?