The first DOE challenge-designated cold-climate heat pumps are slated for production beginning this month at Carrier’s Collierville, Tennessee, factory.
Carrier’s newest portfolio includes an entire lineup of ductless systems; the company is expanding offerings, incorporating new platforms and technologies, and integrating R-454B, Carrier’s refrigerant of choice.
Carrier University, established in 1929, will use its new training center to host more than 1,200 students annually for in-person courses. An additional 7,400 students will participate in virtual instruction, the company said.
Carrier Cooling-as-a-Service allows customers to contract for long-term performance and predictable payments rather than incurring an up-front capital cost for system or equipment purchases.
The California Heat Pump Partnership brings together state agencies, manufacturers that represent more than 90% of the U.S. consumer heat-pump market, utilities, and other market actors to help achieve thestate's goal of having six million electric heat pumps installed in California by 2030.
The current available product range includes CO2 compressor racks and heat pumps for mechanical refrigeration systems, and the company plans to offer condensing units in the coming months.
Carrier inducted Greg Harnist and Tim Corcoran, of Corcoran & Harnist of Cincinnati, Ohio, and John Ambrosino, of Total Temperature Control of Wakefield, Massachusetts, into its Dealer Hall of Fame. Fred Habegger, of The Habegger Corp., received the Carrier Distributor Lifetime Achievement Award.
Carrier's AquaSnap 30MP will now come with the refrigerant R-32, which was chosen for its lower environmental impact, high energy efficiency, wide availability, and ease of use, the company said.
