Abstract
Technology Assessment (TA) is an approach used to evaluate and characterize technologies for multiple perspectives. Prior research used TA to model the future state of technologies (technological forecasting) or the future diffusion of technologies (technology adoption). This abstract will assess an emerging energy efficiency technology in the United States (US). A hierarchical decision model is used for the assessment. The technology of interest in this case is the heat pump water heater (HPWH). By providing much improved efficiency when compared to regular water heaters, HPWHs contribute to sustainability of the future energy supply. This approach can easily be duplicated for any other region or technology. Technology assessment results provide an insight into manufacturers as well as policy makers on what attributes to focus for faster adoption of this technology toward a sustainable future.
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We would like to acknowledge the following graduate students who helped gather the initial data for this research: Mitra Amini, Puniti Singla, Jonathan Lui, Joseph Lethlean
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Daim, T.U., Kensel, C., Phan, K. (2013). Assessment of Energy Efficiency Technologies: Case of Heat Pump Water Heaters. In: Cavallaro, F. (eds) Assessment and Simulation Tools for Sustainable Energy Systems. Green Energy and Technology, vol 129. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5143-2_9
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