The Last Frontier: Solutions for Fossil-Fuel-Free Domestic Hot Water
Natural gas moratoriums, consumer demand for fossil-fuel-free homes, Passive House standards: these are among the many reasons why people are increasingly opting for domestic hot water systems powered by renewables. As improved energy codes drive down heating loads, soon the largest load in the home won’t be heating or cooling; it will be the domestic hot water system. This session will explore the options for fossil-fuel-free domestic hot water, achievable in nearly all projects, single family to high-rise, in both new construction and retrofits.
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Session Chair(s):
Event Time:
Friday, August 14, 2020 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Room / Location:
Marina IV
Experience Level:
2 (some prior experience/knowledge helpful)
CEU Information:
AIA 1.0 LU/HSW
BPI 1.0 hour
MA CSL 1.0 hour, Energy
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how changing building loads must result in the design/build community taking a closer look at the selection of the DHW system
- Calculate in general the upfront, operational, and environmental cost of traditional DHW systems versus market-ready clean alternatives
- Identify opportunities with incorporating fossil-fuel-free DHW solutions into buildings of every size
- List the pros and cons of Solar Thermal and Heat Pump Hot Water Systems
Session ID:
BOS20-201
Session Documents:
electrification_dwh_richardgerbe.pdf (883.23 KB)