Compare the system boundary, evidence and constraints. The page does not assign a universal winner.
| Check | Industrial heat pumps | Electrification of process heat |
|---|---|---|
| System change | Raise the temperature of a lower-grade heat source so that it can supply a useful process duty. | Replace or supplement fuel-fired heat using electric resistance, induction, electric boilers or other electric technologies. |
| Evidence required | Source and sink profiles, temperatures, simultaneous hours, refrigerant, seasonal performance, electricity supply and backup duty. | Duty and temperature profile, connection capacity, tariff, load flexibility, equipment efficiency, electricity factor and backup requirement. |
| Principal constraint | A nominal coefficient of performance does not replace a design-point and annual operating assessment. | The result depends on the electrical system and reporting boundary; it is not automatically lower-cost or lower-carbon. |
| Technical source | International Energy Agency: The Future of Heat Pumps | US Department of Energy process-heating resources |
Select a measure only after a site-specific energy balance, cost estimate, operational review and verification plan.
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Do not add a calculated reduction to an emissions report until the reporting boundary, factor, implementation date and verification method have been approved.