Demonstrations projects driving HVAC performance
Through Minnesota's Efficient Technology Accelerator and Next Gen RTUs, we're applying this technology in real-world settings through monitored demonstration studies. By partnering with local businesses, we aim to showcase energy savings, cost benefits, and performance of next gen HVAC technologies. These collaborations not only help improve building efficiency but also pave the way for widespread adoption of sustainable solutions in Minnesota.
Current Demonstration Projects
Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs)
- Partner: Nova Academy
- Location: Mankato, MN
- Focus: Testing ERV performance at a cosmetology school to evaluate energy savings and indoor air quality benefits.
Dual Fuel Heat Pump RTUs
- Partner: Medical Office Building
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Focus: Accessing heating and cooling performance over multiple winters to validate cold climate potential.
Heat Pump RTU with Electric Backup Heat
- Partner: Room & Board
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Focus: Monitoring a heat pump RTU's performance in an office environment to explore operational savings.
Daikin Rebel Dual Fuel Heat Pump
- Partner and funded by: Daikin Industries
- Location: New York, NY
- Focus: Evaluating cold climate performance of the Daikin Rebel Unit. Findings will be shared in an upcoming report, set to release in early 2025.
Benefits of joining a demonstration project
- Quantify savings: Understand and measure HVAC energy savings in your building.
- Maximize incentives: Receive guidance on rebates and incentives to lower your upfront cost.
- Utility bill impacts: Learn how efficient systems impact your energy bills and discover savings opportunities.
- Be a champion in efficiency: Help drive Minnesota's transition to efficient technology by sharing results and receive earned media.
Join our study!
We are seeking commercial buildings to help demonstrate the potential of next gen RTUs. We are looking to help your building uncover energy savings, evaluate performance, and shape the energy efficiency future of Minnesota.
We're looking for buildings that:
- Are located in Northern, Western, or Southern Minnesota.
- Have or are planning to install an RTU with an integrated energy recovery ventilator.
- Have or are planning to install a dual fuel heat pump RTU with a variable speed compressor.
By joining our study, you'll gain insights into your building's energy performance, receive expert support for rebates and incentives, and contribute to advancing efficacy across Minnesota.
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