Hot water delivery
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Background
Substantial potential exists for increasing energy and water efficiency in water heating and delivery systems. Increases in water efficiency for water heating and delivery systems must be done on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the heater’s location and plumbing design. Multiple strategies can be used for improving water efficiency for hot water delivery systems.
Requirements and certification
Gold requirement
A centrally located water heater or a manifold plumbing system is installed.
| Silver | Gold | Commercial/Institutional |
|---|---|---|
| NA | 6 points | NA |
The length of pipe from the water heater to the fixture determines central location of a hot water tank. For a conventional system, no branch line from the water heater to any fixture may exceed 25 feet in one-story homes. Add 1x the ceiling height for two story homes, and add 2x the ceiling height for three or four story homes.
Gold requirement
A point-of-use or on-demand water heater supplies the kitchen fixtures and appliances.
| Silver | Gold | Commercial/Institutional |
|---|---|---|
| NA | 6 points | NA |
To receive credit, point-of-use or on-demand water heaters should be located within 10 feet of kitchen fixtures and appliances.
Provide design documentation that clearly represents heating equipment location and its distance to relevant water-using equipment (e.g., kitchen sink).
