EEC releases roadmap for heat pump hot water systems

The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) has released the Roadmap for Heat Pump Hot Water Systems in Australia to help industry and governments work together to accelerate the take-up of this critical technology.

With domestic hot water responsible for a quarter of household energy use and around a fifth of Australia’s residential greenhouse gas emissions, heat pump hot water systems (HPHWS) are a critical technology to help Australia achieve net zero while driving down energy bills for households.  

The roadmap was developed by the EEC (with support from the New South Wales and Victorian governments) through a nationwide, consensus-driven consultation with a steering group of 29 industry leaders from across the country.

Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel says the roadmap was created using a consensus approach.

“Not only does the roadmap create meaningful industry commitment to actions that will support the scale-up of the HPHWS market, its ambition can be scaled up over time, as Australia builds more capacity during this critical decade for action to reduce emissions,” he says.

The roadmap demonstrates how Australians can save money and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions using high quality HPHWS products, underpinned by a modernised regulatory environment.

It details the actions required to ensure a safe, sustainable, and successful scale-up, with signatories to the roadmap committed to taking meaningful action on:

• Building industry leadership in Australia
• Fostering excellence through quality products and professional installation
• Promoting a sustainable industry for the long-term
• Accelerating emissions reduction and supporting an equitable transition.

“Heat pump hot water systems will be an important feature in the smart energy homes of the future,” says Stan Krpan, CEO at Solar Victoria.

“The prosperity of this growing industry requires leadership, so we are pleased to support the industry in its shared commitment to collaborate and work in partnership with government, so we can continue to meet the interests of consumers.”

The roadmap is available to read here.