Electrification - Articles - Page 17

Commercial HVAC Retrofits Can Electrify the Bottom Line

Contractors will be key in helping building owners move from gas to electric heating equipment

November 9, 2022

Electrification presents a prime opportunity for contractors to deepen their relationships with customers who are looking for gas-fired heating alternatives. But they must first understand how different factors could influence the type of new system needed for an application.

Two Leaders in the HVACR and Building Science Fields Join Forces to Train the Industry

November 4, 2022

Daikin and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada are joining forces to tackle industry challenges.

Protecting VFDs from Overheating

An easy way to calculate cooling requirements

Jon LaPorta

October 14, 2022

At Pfannenberg, they have developed simple rule-of-thumb guides for selecting and sizing variable frequency drives cooling solutions.

California Bans Natural Gas Furnaces

Kyle Gargaro

September 27, 2022

The California Air Resources Board unanimously voted to approve a proposal that would eliminate the sale of gas-powered furnaces and water heating appliances by 2030.

Indoor Air Quality and Decarbonization: A Healthy Balance

Trades, technologies must work in tandem to make these seemingly conflicting goals align

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 26, 2022

Indoor air quality and decarbonization may seem to oppose each other, but with industry advances and the help of HVAC contractors, industry IAQ and decarbonization goals can be met.

One-Stop Shop: Expanding Services Beyond HVAC through Acquisition

What contractors should consider first

Layan Dahhan

September 13, 2022

The HVAC industry has been party to many trends over the last few years, such as consolidation. There are some things to consider when acquiring a company that offers extra services.

Overpowering the Electrical Grid Might Lead To Blackouts

Wake Up or Black Out!

Matt Michel

September 11, 2022

Lately, the green movement appears to have hugged one tree too many. Suddenly, we are putting people at risk today to avoid a hypothetical risk a century from now.

Manufacturers Coming in Hot For CCHP Technology Challenge

Challenge Updates from 10 Participating HVAC Companies

Layan Dahhan

August 29, 2022

Some manufacturers are taking their dedication to decarbonization and electrification a step further by participating in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Technology Challenge.

Senate Bills Aim to Push HVAC Electrification

HEATR offers tax credits for heat pumps, ICEE HOT provides rebates

Matt Jachman

July 3, 2022

Two new bills pending in the U.S. Senate are designed to speed the electrification of HVAC systems, decrease the amount of fossil fuels used in buildings, and cut carbon emissions.