The goal of this work was to construct and validate a methodology to accurately, reliably, and affordably meter the amount of electrical energy offset by the collection of solar thermal energy in a solar domestic hot water system. Currently there are thermal energy meters on the market, few in the U.S., more in Europe, but no generally accepted method for using them to meter the thermal energy gain supplied by solar thermal collectors. An experimentally proven metering methodology that instills confidence in consumers, policymakers, utilities, and other stakeholders would simplify participation of domestic solar thermal energy in state or national Green Power and Renewable Portfolio Standards programs. This work closely monitored the energy flows in a residential solar domestic hot water system and tested and modeled several energy metering methodologies. It was shown that metering methodologies are available that can accurately and reliably meter the electricity offset by residential solar domestic hot water systems.

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