publication . Article . 2010

Economics of Condensing Gas Furnaces and Water Heaters Potential in Residential Single Family Homes

Lekov, Alex;
Open Access English
  • Published: 15 Aug 2010
  • Publisher: eScholarship, University of California
  • Country: United States
Abstract
Residential space and water heating accounts for over 90percent of total residential primary gas consumption in the United States. Condensing space and water heating equipment are 10-30percent more energy-efficient than conventional space and water heating. Currently, condensing gas furnaces represent 40 percent of shipments and are common in the Northern U.S. market. Meanwhile, manufacturers are planning to develop condensing gas storage water heaters to qualify for Energy Star? certification. Consumers, installers, and builders who make decisions about installing space and water heating equipment generally do not perform an analysis to assess the economic impa...
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free text keywords: Environmental Energy Technologies, Water Heater, Furnace
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Article . 2010
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