Small Commercial Heat Pump Market Analysis

The objective of the requested market review is to provide an overview of the packaged air-source heat pump rooftop unit market for small commercial buildings across Canada. This includes a review of available brands, models, capacities, and technologies (standard, high efficiency, cold climate systems). Findings will be used to gain a basic understanding of performance offerings in the market, and their relatively availability. Results will support techno-economic assessments, simulations, and policy/regulation. Definition of Systems of Interest For the purposes of this review, an air-source heat pump rooftop unit is defined as: • Having a capacity between 24,000 BTU/h and 360,000 BTU/h, governed by the standards AHRI 210/240 or AHRI 340/360. • Furnished as a packaged equipment from the RTU manufacturer, designed for outdoor application (shipped factory assembled, pre-charged, piped and wired internally ready for field connections). • Capable of downward discharge. • Capable of supplying both heating and cooling via a heat pump. Task Overview A selective market review will be performed on air-source heat pump rooftop units, as defined above, to identify product availability in the Canadian small commercial market. The envisioned methodology involves a thorough search of product literature (online, available product catalogues and manuals), in addition to directly contacting manufacturers and distributors to identify project offerings and pricing in different regions in Canada. Specifics: • Manufacturers: Minimum four manufacturers, all supplying the Canadian market. Each manufacturer should cover the required capacity ranges and performance tiers and offer products across the majority of Canadian locations listed below. • Capacity Levels: Minimum three capacity levels: o Small: < 65,000 BTU/h o Medium: 65,000 BTU/h – 135,000 BTU/h o Large: 135,000 BTU/h – 240,000 BTU/h o Very Large: 240,000 BTU/h – 360,000 BTU/h • Models: For each manufacturer, and each capacity range and performance tier, data from at least three specific equipment model numbers is requested, comprising the smallest, largest, and mid-range capacity within the defined capacity ran • Locations:Pricing and availability in: • Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver • Cold Climate Units: Where available, a separate tier for “Cold Climate” systems is also requested. For the purposes of this study, “Cold Climate Units” are defined as: • Units < 65,000 BTU/h: According to NEEP Cold Climate definition, as described in Appendix 1 • Units > 65,000 BTU/h: Variable speed compressor, capable of operating in heat pump heating mode to a minimum outdoor air temperature of 0°F. Required Information For each manufacturer/capacity range/performance tier, the contractor must identify (I) the general model family corresponding to the requirements, and (II) the specific available models associated with different capacity levels within the model family. A minimum of three equipment per model family and manufacturer/capacity range/performance tier must be reported according to the Task Overview section of this SOW, comprising the smallest, largest, and mid-range capacity within the defined capacity range.   Deliverables The following deliverables must be delivered by the contractor: • Reporting Template: An Excel file showing the proposed reporting template, including all performance elements noted above. This template should be delivered for review approximately 2 weeks after the contract is awarded. • Initial Report: An Excel or Presentation file showing required collected data for a single manufacturer, and all capacities and performance tiers. This should be delivered approximately 2 weeks after the reporting template (approx. 4 weeks after the contract has been awarded). • 99% Report: A report providing summarizing: o Executive summary o Summary of sources consulted o Tables summarizing requested information for each manufacturer and specific equipment model o (in Excel and Word) o Tables summarizing cost of individual models by region (in Excel and Word) o Conclusion and recommendations o Include “Technology Comparison” section, noting the difference in technology  (e.g., compressor type, refrigerant) for different performance tiers if available o Copies of technical specifications for selected products o Other pertinent information • Final Report: A written report in PDF format providing, revised based on NRCan comments from the 99% report.