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UTILITY QUALITY ASSURANCE WEBINAR
January 20, 2016
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AGENDA
• QA Overview
• Northern Climate Spec & QPL
• Virtual Inspection
• Inspection Results & Common Deviations
• Available Utility Support
• Q & A
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QUALITY ASSURANCE GOALS
• Promote quality installations
• Verify installation compliance including:
• Eligibility
• Installation quality
• Qualifying model
• Installation location
• Gain insight into contractor performance
• Educate homeowners and contractors
• Strengthen utility-customer relationships
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NORTHERN CLIMATE SPECIFICATION
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TierMinimum Northern
Climate EF
Minimum Northern Climate
Features
Minimum supported installation locations
Sound levels
Tier 1 1.8 ENERGY STAR
compliance Semi-conditioned Unconditioned
dBA < 65
Tier 2 2.0
Tier 1 features, plus: Minimal use of
electric heating elements
Freeze protection Exhaust ducting
option Compressor shut-
down/notification 10 year warranty Condensate mgmt.
Conditioned Semi-conditioned Unconditioned
dBA < 60
Tier 3 2.4
Tier 2 features, plus: Intake ducting
option Air filter mgmt
Conditioned Semi-conditioned Unconditioned
dBA < 55
To view the full specification visit: NEEA.org/NorthernClimateSpec
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QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST
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SCHEDULE INSPECTION
• Step 1: Schedule with homeowner
• Inspection takes 15-20 minutes
• Contractor may be present
• Opportunity to ask questions
• Step 2: Invite contractor (and utility)
• Gauge customer satisfaction and encourage
contractor collaboration
• Receive feedback
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INSPECTION FORM
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Available for download at:
https://hotwatersolutionsnw.org/partners
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INSPECTION CHECKLIST
• Before you begin, be sure to have:
• Provided Rebate Data
• Inspection Form
• Small Level
• Camera
• Homeowner Guide
• Best Practices Installation Guide
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GENERAL SITE INSPECTION PROTOCOL
• Upon arrival of contractor:
• Approach the home
• Verify provided site data as reported
• Introductions
• Ask permission to look at the heat pump water heater
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VERIFY MEASURE IN PLACE
• HPWH verification:
• Brand
• Size
• Model
• Serial number
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INSPECTING THE UNIT
• Installation location
• Approximate room dimensions
• ~ 700 – 1,000 cubic feet
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INSPECTING THE UNIT
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• Clearances around unit
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INSPECTING THE UNIT
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• Unit is level
• Seismic straps
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INSPECTING THE UNIT
• Condensate drain
• T&P discharge pipe installed
• Temperature and mode
setting
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INSPECTING DUCTED HPWHS
• CO monitor
• Duct condensation
• Ducting terminated as appropriate
• Ducting settings
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POLL QUESTION
What percentage of units are ducted in your territory?
75-100%
50-74%
25-49%
0-25%
Unsure
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INSPECTING DUCTED HPWHS
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• Proprietary ducting kits
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HOMEOWNER EDUCATION
• Mode settings
• Filter maintenance
• Unit clearance
• Condensate drain
maintenance
• Manufacturer’s operating
instructions
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HOMEOWNER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
• Companion piece to the owner’s manual
• Five details of HPWH ownership
1. Space and airflow considerations
2. Water temperature choice3. Operation mode selection4. Noise awareness5. Maintenance
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HOMEOWNER TESTIMONIAL
• Ask homeowner to provide testimonial
• Fill out comments
• Ask homeowner about energy savings
• Answer any final questions
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POLL QUESTION
What is the most common homeowner concern you’ve encountered?
Noise
Cool exhaust air
Lack of hot water
Other
No concerns
Unsure
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CONTRACTOR FOLLOW-UP
• Share inspection results
• Inform contractor of deviations & remediation work
• Share the Best Practices Installation Guide
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QA INSPECTION RESULTS TO DATE
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82% (854)
1% (13)
6% (59)
11% (110)
Passed
Failed
Minor Deviations
Major Deviations
• All data:
• 1036 inspections
• 82% (854) pass
• 6% (59) minor deviations
• 11% (110) major deviations
• 1% (13) fail
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2015 QA INSPECTION RESULTS
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74% (23)
13% (4)
13% (4)
Passed
Failed
Minor Deviations
Major Deviations
• 31 inspections
• 74% (21) pass
• 13% (4) minor deviations
• 13% (4) major deviations
• 0% (0) fail
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INSTALLATION QUALITY ASSURANCE
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• QA Inspection Outcomes:
Pass Deviation Fail
Installation meets requirements
Educated homeowner
Installation requires follow-up and/or remediation
Installation is ineligible or equipment is inoperable
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COMMON DEVIATIONS
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• Improper condensate drainage
• Missing T&P discharge pipe, seismic straps
• Inadequate clearances
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COLD CLIMATE EFFICIENCY MODE (CCE)
• Educate homeowners on CCE mode function and access
• Ensure display is up before activating
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POLL QUESTION
How often is CCE mode activated on applicable installs in your territory?
Majority activated
Sometimes activated
Rarely activated
Never activated
Unsure/Have not been checking
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INSTALLATION RESOURCES
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UTILITY QA SUPPORT
• Support includes:
• QA inspections
• QA consulting
• On-site inspection forms
• Homeowner and Best Practices Installation guides
• Sharing experience and notes from the field
• Utility QA resources can be found at:
https://hotwatersolutionsnw.org/partners/resources
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