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Heat Pump Water Heater - Introduction

Description on Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH). This includes information on how they operate and how they create hot water more efficiently than conventional gas/oil or electric element water heaters. Additionally, the training modules delves into the benefits of HPWH for both the consumer and the seller. Lastly, it gives example on how to calculate the yearly operational costs of using a HPWH, in order to compare it to other conventional water heaters.

Components of HPWH

Curriculum

  1. Remember

    • Remember what a Heat Pump Water Heater is
    • Remember the different modes of a HPWH
    • Remember the consumer benefits of HPWHs
    • Remember how to make an economic case for HPWHs (consumer)

  2. Understand

    • Understand how a Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) heats water
    • Understand what factors to consider when choosing a HPWH
    • Understand energy efficiency ratings of a HPWH
    • Understanding the Business Case for HPWHs

  3. Apply

    • Apply calculations for energy savings

Teaching Materials