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Department of Energy Seeks to Cut Cost of Enhanced Geothermal Systems

DOE aims to accelerate research, development, and demonstrations within enhanced geothermal systems, while reducing cost

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 7, 2022

The DOE aims to build upon current Enhanced Geothermal Shots by accelerating research, development, and demonstrations within enhanced geothermal systems, to tap into and better understand resources while significantly reducing the cost of EGS.

New Event will Introduce HVAC Contractors to Solar Opportunities

ACCA, Pearl See Bright Future in Solar

Matt Jachman

September 20, 2022

The inaugural Solar Forum, November 14 and 15 at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport, will offer seven workshops on solar power as it applies to HVAC.

HVAC Firms Focus on Sustainability

Innovative approaches lower buildings’ environmental impact

Matt Jachman

September 12, 2022

Sustainable commercial construction is the wave of the future, and, for many, the future is now. Public awareness of the benefits of sustainable — some call them green — buildings is increasing.

Overpowering the Electrical Grid Might Lead To Blackouts

Wake Up or Black Out!

Matt Michel

September 11, 2022

Lately, the green movement appears to have hugged one tree too many. Suddenly, we are putting people at risk today to avoid a hypothetical risk a century from now.

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Bergdorf Goodman Store Installs Low-GWP Chillers

Trane is helping the luxury retailer with its decarbonization plan

April 29, 2022

Trane Technologies and Neiman Marcus Group are collaborating to decarbonize the luxury retailer’s footprint through renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency, and refrigerant management.

Johnson Controls Survey Announces Findings of Annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey

Reveals investments in sustainability have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, yet challenges remain

April 13, 2022

Johnson Controls announced findings from the 15th annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey, which revealed that 62% of organizations surveyed expect to increase investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or smart building technology in 2022, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels.

Heat Pump Awareness Grows from Residential, Commercial Customers

Industry still needs to overcome outdated objections

Ted Craig

February 14, 2022

Consumer awareness and opinion of heat pumps are both improving, along with the technology. Manufacturers see a strong market ahead, although some challenges remain.

THE SOLAR FORUM: The Nation’s First HVAC & Solar Event

Helping elite residential HVAC contractors stay ahead of the game in the rapidly evolving home services industry

November 30, 2021

ACCA has teamed up with Pearl Certification to present The Solar Forum, an event designed to help residential HVAC contractors stay ahead of the game in the rapidly evolving home services industry.