Industrial Heat Pump Cohort for Food and Beverage in Illinois

ACEEE submitted a pilot idea on an industrial heat pump (IHP) cohort for the food and beverage subsector to the Illinois Commerce Commission’s Future of Gas Pilot Development Process. The idea aims to create a cohort of 5-15 IHP pilot sites in the food and beverage industry. The pilot funding would be used to form and manage the cohort, connect it with resources, and use its experience to provide research that supports implementation. It will engage with a group of end-users, including those with steam and hot water needs, and connect them with the technical assistance, funding opportunities (federal, state, and utility), IHP equipment, thermal analysis, and vendor support needed to pursue robust pilots. The goal is to also research savings potential and set targets (including payback periods, coefficients of performance, emissions reductions, energy savings, etc.). 

The ICC Future of Gas Pilot ideas were posted here.