Retrofit Integrated Space & Water Heating: Field Assessment, Minneapolis, Minnesota (Fact Sheet)
This project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water and forced air space heating. Called 'Combi' systems, they provided similar space and water heating performance less expensively than installing two condensing appliances. The system's installed costs were cheaper than installing a condensing furnace and either a condensing tankless or condensing storage water heater. However, combi costs must mature and be reduced before they are competitive with a condensing furnace and power vented water heater (EF of 0.60). Better insulation and tighter envelopes are reducing space heating loads for new and existing homes. For many homes, decreased space heating loads make it possible for both space and domestic water heating loads to be provided with a single heating plant. These systems can also eliminate safety issues associated with natural draft appliances through the use of one common sealed combustion vent.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Technologies Program
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-08GO28308
- OSTI ID:
- 1132127
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/GO-102014-4379; KNDJ-0-40338-00
- Resource Relation:
- Related Information: Building America Case Study: Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes, Building Technologies Office (BTO)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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RESIDENTIAL
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TANKLESS WATER HEATER BASED COMBI SYSTEMS
STORAGE WATER HEATER BASED COMBI SYSTEMS
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COMBI SYSTEM SUMMER EFFICIENCY
DUAL INTEGRATED APPLIANCES
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