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Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a leading supplier of all-electric, all-climate Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, shared a customer success story on Weber State University, an energy-conscious school that uses all-climate heat pumps throughout its campus buildings.

The Ogden, Utah-based university has installed a ductless, water-source Mitsubishi Electric Hybrid VRF^™ heat pump system in the SkySuites, a building that houses the Weber State Athletics Department, coaching staff offices, press box, 26 suites, 150 club seats, and a study area for student-athletes. Weber is also using a ductless, water-source VRF solution from Mitsubishi Electric in the Noorda Engineering building. These solutions allow Weber State University to further its goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2040.

“Replacing our conventional HVAC systems has improved the comfort of students, faculty, and other staff, and it has significantly reduced our energy costs,” said Justin Owen, Interim Director of Operations for Weber State University. “We’re now exclusively installing Mitsubishi Electric all-climate heat pump solutions across campus because of their performance, functionality, easy-to-use thermostats, and warranties.”

NEW TECH Weber State University’s Noorda Engineering building displays the Mitsubishi Electric ductless, water-source VRF solutions to students. (Courtesy of METUS)

Weber State also cites zoning as a key advantage of VRF and Hybrid VRF technology. Zoning provides more personalized comfort and improves efficiency. Each space has its own thermostat, allowing occupants to heat or cool their space to their comfort level.

The Hybrid VRF system also pairs well with a variety of indoor unit options, including ceiling cassettes and wall-mounted units, to match the school’s different needs.

Weber State University’s buildings have historically been cooled with chilled water from a central water plant and heated with steam from a central steam plant, both of which are energy-inefficient compared to modern systems. 

Plans are underway to convert the entire campus to Mitsubishi Electric Hybrid VRF solutions, which use water instead of refrigerant indoors and are a key technology in modernizing buildings. Approximately half of the HVAC systems on campus are fully electric today.

“Weber State University’s use of next-generation, all-climate heat pump technology makes it a prime example for other universities looking to take steps toward future-proofing their buildings,” said David Archer, Vice President of Commercial Business at Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC. “Not only are Mitsubishi Electric VRF and Hybrid VRF systems energy-efficient, but they also allow university facility operators to customize and enhance comfort for faculty, staff, students, and visitors campus-wide.” 

To learn more about the other advantages of Mitsubishi Electric all-climate heat pumps, read the Weber State University customer success story here. To see the Weber State University customer success story in action, click here, or watch below.

In addition to using all-climate heat pump technology to heat and cool its buildings, Weber State is also educating younger generations about these HVAC systems. Most parts of the Noorda Engineering building’s ductless, water-source VRF solutions are on display to students, with parts labeled and exposed. This setup empowers faculty to use the HVAC system as a teaching tool for students in its electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and energy engineering programs