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Johnson Controls Acquires Hybrid Energy

Enhances industrial heat pump portfolio

January 25, 2023

Johnson Controls announced that it acquired Hybrid Energy AS, a provider of high-temperature energy management solutions with a focus on heat pumps for district heating and industrial processes.

The Refrigerant Transition Picks Up the Pace in 2023

Industry experts offer their views on the state of refrigerants this year

Joanna R. Turpin

January 24, 2023

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The HVACR industry is undergoing another refrigerant transition and industry experts offer advice about what contractors need to know about the transition, as well as how to prepare for it.

Heat Pumps for Multifamily Homes

Energy savings, electrification, and incentives drive new era of heating

Layan Dahhan

January 23, 2023

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In the past, heat pumps were typically installed in single-residence homes, but nowadays, the technology has evolved and can be used in many other building applications — such as multifamily homes.

Heat Pumps All the Buzz at Electrification Summit

Heat pumps high on the agenda as HVAC manufacturers visit White House

Matt Jachman

January 22, 2023

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HVAC manufacturers had seats at the table during the White House Electrification Summit, which focused on the electrification of transportation and building systems.

New Year, New HVAC Efficiency Standards

2023 brings revised efficiency minimums, ratings system for some HVAC equipment

Matt Jachman

January 21, 2023

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The new year brings new minimum energy-efficiency standards for single-phase residential air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as new methods of measuring efficiencies and new terms to describe those measurements.

Lennox Wins 2022 GOOD DESIGN Award

Lennox SL25XPV heat pump named one of the Best Building Materials of 2022

January 10, 2023

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Lennox Industries has been recognized with a 2022 GOOD DESIGN Award in the Building Materials category for its Dave Lennox Signature Collection SL25XPV heat pump.

HVACR System Innovation Takes Off

Decarbonization is leading to new technologies being introduced

Joanna R. Turpin

January 4, 2023

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In the U.S., the federal government along with numerous states have pledged to aggressively reduce — and potentially eliminate — carbon emissions over the next few decades.

Washington State Pushes for Heat Pumps

Energy regulations in Washington state to mandate them for most new buildings

Matt Jachman

December 10, 2022

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Heat pumps for both space and water heating will be required in most new homes in the state of Washington beginning next July.

Time for HVAC Contractors to Lobby Their State Energy Offices

Some IRA tax credits/rebates will be disbursed through state agencies

Joanna R. Turpin

December 6, 2022

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The HVAC industry is pretty excited about all the tax credits and rebates that are being offered currently, so now is the time for contractors to lobby their state’s energy office to make sure that their state is applying for IRA money.

Defense Production Act, Incentives ‘Turbocharge’ Geothermal

Niche segment of HVAC has been “waiting for this day” to come

Layan Dahhan

December 5, 2022

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Since President Joe Biden invoked the DPA back in June 2022, HVAC-related energy efficiency incentives and renewable energy technology, have made their way into the spotlight. Many of those who work in the geothermal industry have been “waiting for this day” for decades.