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H2VAC: Using Hydrogen Fuel to Decarbonize Heating and Cooling

Powering electric heating and cooling equipment using hydrogen fuel cells can reduce reliance on fossil fuels – and strain on the electric grid.

Yussef Abou-Ghanem

September 28, 2024

Discover how hydrogen fuel is poised to revolutionize HVAC systems by reducing carbon emissions and easing strain on electric grids, driving the industry toward a decarbonized future.

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Pair HVAC with Lighting Controls to Level Up Energy Savings

Levin Nock

September 3, 2024

Record heat waves are driving up energy costs, but what can the HVAC industry do to mitigate some of those expenses?

A Capital Cost and Energy Saving Approach to Chilled Water HVAC with Zero Emissions Potential

August 9, 2024

The proposed new approach to chilled water HVAC systems promises to provide significant capital cost savings, energy cost savings, and a path to eliminate CO₂ emissions.

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Predictive Heat Pump Thermostat Could Reduce Energy Bills

New control designed by researchers at Purdue University may save homeowners $300/year

Jared Pike

June 4, 2024

Purdue University researchers have designed a predictive thermostat for heat pumps that has been shown to significantly reduce electricity use.

HVAC Contractors Should Look to Controllers for More Profitability

Alok Pancholi

May 24, 2024

When it comes to increasing productivity and efficiency, “smart” controls are a great tool, but HVAC contractors also have to be smart about how they use them.

How the Federal Infrastructure Bill Still Affects Electric Utilities in 2024

Slawomir Platta

March 26, 2024

With more than a trillion dollars designated from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) starting to hit the wider economic field, HVAC contractors and the utility industry should be aware of how to cash in.

Danfoss Seeks EnVisioneer of the Year Nominees

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 15, 2024

The EnVisioneer of the Year competition is intended to promote innovation, energy efficiency, and environmental stability.

Trane, Ohio District Collaborate on School HVAC Upgrades

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 14, 2024

Upgrades at three buildings in the West Branch Local School District in Beloit, Ohio, are expected to save the district more than $200,000 a year in energy and operational costs.

Embracing Sustainability in HVAC

Paving the path to greener efficiency, profitability, and business development

Kevin Ruppelt

December 24, 2023

Here are a few insights to help HVAC contractors make an impact within their community while also increasing their business’s bottom line.

Carrier, Honeywell Selling RTUs Through Energy as a Service Model

The EaaS/EEaaS model offers HVAC contractors a recurring revenue stream with very few strings attached

Herb Woerpel

May 15, 2023

Working through one company and a fixed stipend, EaaS/EEaaS is designed to simplify and streamline all on-site efficiency upgrades, eliminating massive equipment costs, supply chain delays, unexpected maintenance charges, and more.