Understanding the DOE Heat Pump Partnership

A need exists for unified efforts aimed at understanding and addressing gaps in heat pump (HP) and heat pump water heater (HPWH) technology uptake. Under the direction of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office, four national laboratories are leading a national partnership with the goal of identifying and addressing challenges in the adoption of HP/HPWH technology. This column presents the culmination of the first-year efforts, including the establishment of the partnership, identification of an extensive list of gaps in the space and prioritization of gaps in key subcategories.