Power to the Landlords! New Tech Reduces Supply Costs
Commercial or industrial buildings require an enormous amount of power and hot water supply. Landlords are in need of more efficient and cost-effective ways to reduce supply costs. And the answer is: commercial heat pump hot water systems.
In particular, hospitality or light industry businesses need to be thinking about having the right water supply to meet customer needs or output requirements. The last thing you want when running a hotel or gym is customers complaining about not having enough hot water in their showers. The same goes for restaurants and mechanics that don’t have an efficient enough system to get their job done properly and on time. So how do heat pumps help?
Hot Water Supply for Commercial and Industrial Builds
Let’s get a picture of commercial hot water demand in commercial. In a case study by Rheem, the St Georges Terrace in Perth had a one-hour peak demand of 2520L for 14 showers - and that is just an office building. Hot water output needs will be different for hotels, restaurants, and other commercial buildings.
Considering how much electricity and water is needed, it all just sounds very expensive. They are always some of the biggest commercial and industrial business costs. But we are in a time where technology is improving. Solar power is way more efficient than ever – systems are optimised so that reliance on electricity is significantly reduced. Businesses have had to relearn what they know about power supply, turning away from conventional methods.
Fortunately, now we are also learning new, efficient, and economical ways to heat up water. The new option on the market is heat pump hot water systems which cleverly extract heat from surrounding air or water and transfer it to your water supply.
Landlords can reduce costs with a reliable and efficient heat pump water system. For optimal efficiency, it is recommended to pair the heat pump system with solar power.
You should especially consider a new heat pump hot water system if:
- You are a new landlord working on a new build
- You are expanding and starting a new build
- Your electrical and water bills are continuously increasing
- You are upgrading your current system
Hot Water Systems That Meet Commercial and Industrial Needs
Rheem has a wide heat pump range made to meet commercial plumbing needs. You will need an accredited Rheem service agent to help size and plan your system installation.
In the previously mentioned case study of the St Georges Terraces, the office building’s demand was met with two Rheem commercial heat pumps, four storage pumps and an electric hot water unit booster. So, keep that in mind!
Running Costs
If you need a little more proof about how heat pumps can help reduce costs, here are some estimations. According to the Rheem Australia Running Cost Estimator, a single heat pump has an average running cost of $320.80 per year at a controlled rate. A single electric water heater will cost $1028.83 per year at a controlled rate.
Of course, your overall costs will vary depending on your specific building’s needs and how many hot water units you will need.
