The YORK® YVWA water-cooled screw chiller features energy-saving variable-speed technology. The design of the chiller, with energy-saving variable-speed technology, helps cut energy costs and carbon emissions by as much as 30 percent, said the company.

The Evolution® Extreme variable-speed heat pump (280ANV) has efficiencies of up to 13 HSPF and up to 20.5 SEER. When combined with an Evolution control and Evolution gas furnace or fan coil, the heat pump utilizes a variable-speed compressor to precisely match its operation to the heating and cooling needs of the home.

Green seemed to be all the rage several years ago, both inside and out of the HVACR industry. But is it the buzzword it once was? In 2012, what does green mean for the HVACR industry and what are customers, especially commercial customers, seeking?