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New Company, Quilt, Launches Ductless Heat Pump

Former Google employees form startup with a mission to shake up the HVAC market

May 23, 2024

Quilt, a newly launched company, has introduced a ductless heat pump that they say simplifies the installation and rebate process, while offering transparent pricing.

Possibilities of a National Decarbonization Policy

An HVAC Minute Video Update: May 21, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

May 21, 2024

There’s a long way to go before a national decarbonization policy could be successfully implemented.

How a National Decarbonization Policy Could Impact the HVAC Industry

For a national policy to really work, technology would have to keep advancing

Hannah Belloli-Oster

May 8, 2024

For a national decarbonization policy to actually not be only implemented, but to be accepted by the entire HVAC industry and the world around/within it, it’s going to require a lot of things, and take a long time.

How the HVAC Industry Can Handle Heatwaves

An Innovation Revolution Is In The Air

Leah Larson

May 5, 2024

As more extreme heat waves remain a trend across the globe, the HVAC industry needs to use innovation to solve the problems hot weather presents.

Paris Olympics Won’t Have A/C

The City of Lights will instead install a geothermal system

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 30, 2024

Organizers for the Paris Olympics are working to keep athletes cool at the 2024 Olympic Games, but it doesn’t involve air conditioning. Instead, an underground cooling system will be installed.

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Hybrid Heat Pumps Offer Practical Compromise

Pairing a heat pump with a gas furnace provides backup heat, lower emissions, and peace of mind

Joanna R. Turpin

April 29, 2024

Hybrid systems offer a pathway that balances environmental concerns with practical considerations, ensuring a more sustainable and feasible transition towards cleaner energy sources.

Johnson Controls Reports Progress on Sustainability Goals

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

April 24, 2024

“At Johnson Controls, our focus on sustainability is a force multiplier accelerating our strategy, cutting our operating costs, and helping us attract and retain the best and brightest talent in the industry,” said George Oliver, chairman and CEO.

A New Day for Earth Day: Decarbonization by Heat Pumps

Mimi Egg

April 22, 2024

As people around the world prepare to celebrate Earth Day, it’s a good time to incorporate renewable energy solutions, like Thermal Energy Networks (TENs), into the ongoing conversation.

Cooling Off an Island Paradise

HVAC control helps the Chub Cay private island resort cut energy use in half

Victoria Garcia Massimo

April 21, 2024

Through the use of technology, an off-grid island resort was able to drastically cut its energy consumption as well as its reliance on diesel generators.

Low-GWP Solutions For Data Centers

New refrigerants and technologies are now available that meet AIM Act requirements

Joanna R. Turpin

April 12, 2024

Federal and state regulations are causing the data center industry to transition to low-GWP refrigerants. New solutions are emerging that reduce environmental impact, while maintaining performance and reliability.