TVA Recommended

TVA Recommended Heat Pump Installation Standards Encouraging the Purchase of Energy Efficient Heat Pumps The energy right ® Heat Pump Plan is designed to encourage the installation of electric heat pumps meeting program standards and requirements at residential dwellings and small commercial businesses. Under the plan, distributors of TVA power may be eligible to receive an MVP for installation of a heat pump meeting TVA’s installation standards. Qualifying Homes and Business’ The following requirements must be met to qualify: • Weatherization levels of the home must meet or exceed the following requirements: − Attic insulation of R-19 minimum (where physical construction of the attic allows installation of insulation by conventional methods) − Adequate weather-stripping − Adequate caulking Note: Additional weatherization such as floor insulation and storm windows may be required to meet minimum thermal balance point. • In a dwelling application, if requirements are not met, additional weatherization must be in the process of being installed to meet or exceed (up to the maximum allowed) those required levels. Weatherization standards and weatherization inspection procedures are found in the Reference Materials Manual. Distributors may select requirements for business applications. • Equipment shall be sized and selected to meet the requirements of the Installation Standards section of this section.