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A Favorite in Many Countries, Inverter Heat Pumps Offer Consistency and Energy Savings

Inverter Revolution?

July 30, 2024

Variable-speed heat pumps, which dominate the heat pump market in many countries, are getting more attention in the U.S. The NEWS asked several manufacturers about the benefits of the technology.

Making Friends and Winning Business in the Home Automation Industry

Victoria Garcia Massimo

July 19, 2024

When it comes to projects focused on energy efficiency, choosing the right controls can be the difference between a happy customer or an unintended performance downgrade. That’s where CEDIA integrators or custom electronics (CE) professionals can lend a hand.

Heat Pumps Experiencing a Renaissance in Maine

Rebates, energy saving, and convincing driving a monumental change up north

Dylan Kurt

July 19, 2024

As more homeowners are ditching oil heaters and moving to heat pumps, the rest of the country can learn from the cold-climate success story.

Meeting IAQ and Decarbonization Goals Using Smart Building Systems

The right combination of smart building tools and strategies can improve indoor environments while reducing energy use

Tyler Smith

July 17, 2024

As a combined solution, there are several tools and strategies that can help building managers achieve the balance between enhancing IAQ and managing energy spend to create healthier, smarter, and more sustainable buildings.

Rheem Announces Impact in Sustainability

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

July 7, 2024

Rheem's trade partners across the globe play a critical role in improving Rheem’s collective impact on the environment.

Trane Technologies Completes the DOE’s Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

June 25, 2024

Trane Technologies announced its successful completion of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Challenge for high-efficiency heating in extremely cold temperatures.

Using Hydronic Systems to Advance Sustainability Goals

A refresher on the role hydronic systems play in increasing efficiency

Hannah Belloli-Oster

June 24, 2024

Hydronic zone systems have proven themselves to be a sustainable heating and cooling option with a longer lifespan, and potential for cost savings.

Pivoting to More Efficient Energy Sources for District Heating

Del Williams

June 19, 2024

Advanced electrode boilers are being installed to replace outdated, inefficient fuel-burning equipment in district heating applications as part of a broader effort to meet ambitious International Energy Agency decarbonization goals.

HARDI Distributors Take Lobbying Efforts to D.C.

Matt Jachman

June 18, 2024

The 2024 Congressional Fly-In saw HARDI members visit the offices of 98 members of the House of Representatives and 39 members of the Senate to raise awareness of the legislative and regulatory issues that impact HVACR distribution.

Supermarket Scorecard Shows Trending Adoption of R-744 in US Stores

Herb Woerpel

June 13, 2024

In the ongoing battle against climate change, the U.S. supermarket sector is relentlessly pursuing innovative strategies to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy efficiency.