The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) has recently launched an enhanced and updated version of its free online Heat Pump Estimator tool, aiming to empower manufacturers and building managers to support the transition from fossil gas heating to electric heat pumps.
Key Features of the Heat Pump Estimator
- Energy performance and demand estimates
- Energy emissions assessments
- Capital and operating cost analyses
- White certificate assessments
- Thermal storage and load-flexing considerations
The Heat Pump Estimator is designed to provide valuable insights for various commercial and industrial applications, including food and beverage manufacturers, aquatic centres, hotels, hospitals, and office buildings. To generate an estimate, users only need to spend 10 minutes providing some basic site and heat use information.
Achieving the Transition to Electric Heat Pumps
According to A2EP CEO, Jarrod Leak, the Heat Pump Estimator is a vital tool for overcoming the misconception that heat pumps should have the same capacity as the boilers they are replacing. This misconception often leads to delayed or abandoned heat pump projects.
“Too often, heat pump projects are delayed or abandoned because of this like-for-like thinking that prevails across our industry and presents heat pumps as uncompetitive on capital costs. However, highly efficient electric heat pumps can provide heat at a range of temperatures suitable for industrial and commercial applications. They can help businesses to transition from gas and reduce ongoing energy costs. Heat pumps are a key technology for decarbonising the Australian economy, and we are proud that this tool will help achieve net zero targets and reduce energy expenditure,”
Benefits of the Heat Pump Estimator
- Supports the transition to electric heat pumps
- Provides valuable insights for commercial and industrial applications
- Helps businesses to reduce energy expenditure and transition from fossil gas heating
- Empowers manufacturers and building managers to make informed decisions
Access the Heat Pump Estimator
Access the Heat Pump Estimator at www.heatpumpestimator.com to start exploring the possibilities of electric heat pumps for your business.
Case Studies and Success Stories
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A food and beverage manufacturer saw a 30% reduction in energy costs by transitioning to an electric heat pump system.
Aquatic centres have also reported significant energy savings, with some facilities experiencing reductions of up to 50% in their energy bills.
- A hotel installed an electric heat pump system, resulting in a 20% reduction in energy costs and a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions by 15%.
These case studies and success stories demonstrate the potential of electric heat pumps to reduce energy expenditure and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Conclusion
The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity’s Heat Pump Estimator is a powerful tool that empowers manufacturers and building managers to support the transition to electric heat pumps. By providing valuable insights and estimates, the tool helps businesses to reduce energy expenditure and transition from fossil gas heating.
