As the HVACR industry continues to manufacture new products with decarbonization and electrification in mind, some manufacturers are taking their dedication a step further by participating in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Technology Challenge.
The Challenge has two segments: one for CCHPs optimized for 5°F operation and the other for CCHPs optimized for -15°F. Manufacturers can choose to participate in one or both segments. The deadlines for the challenge are as follows: