United States. After undergoing extensive testing by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Rheem was recognized for his performance in the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge.
Focused on residential, center-ducted, electric-only heat pumps, DOE's Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge evaluated the performance of heat pumps in the climate of Canada and the northern U.S., where temperatures can be as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Following testing, Rheem's residential heat pump was determined to have delivered outstanding results in the challenge.
Rheem enhanced its existing design to deliver 5% higher COP during warming to an ambient temperature of 5 degrees Fahrenheit than the DOE challenge specification, making it ideal for heating homes in target climate regions. The Rheem heat pump also operated at an HSPF2 9% higher than the DOE challenge specification, highlighting the unit's incredible efficiency.
DOE launched the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge to accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation heat pumps by supporting American innovation and manufacturing.
The DOE recognized the need for an efficient heating and cooling system based on updated state and federal policies and the growing demand for decarbonization.
"Rheem is committed to making a difference with the products we create, and our sustainability efforts know no bounds," said Jeff Goss, Rheem's director of product management. "We were not surprised that our team of dedicated and innovative Rheem engineers developed a residential heat pump that could provide 77% of the rated heating capacity at an ambient temperature of -15 degrees Fahrenheit and provide uninterrupted heating operation at an ambient temperature of -23 degrees Fahrenheit exceeding expectations and delivering top-quality performance."
