A framework for quantifying environmental impact in future energy codes is explored based on exergy analysis. An example exergy analysis is performed that quantifies the environmental impact of electric resistance heating with exergetic efficiency of only 13% compared to 30% and 40% for air source and ground source heat pumps. This provides motivation for removing electric resistance as a space heating option in future energy codes in the Northwest.
Revised: January 19, 2021 |
Published: October 18, 2019
Citation
Dillon H., R. Dzombak, and C.A. Antonopoulos. 2019.Exergy Analysis of Heating Options for Buildings in the Pacific Northwest.International Journal of Exergy 30, no. 3:275-293.PNNL-SA-147296.doi:10.1504/IJEX.2019.103180