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The Important Role of Air Handlers in HVAC Systems

An HVAC Minute Video Update: June 11, 2024

Maria Taylor

June 11, 2024

When paired with heat pumps, air handlers are a great all-electric and sustainable option.

California Alliance Aims to Boost Heat Pump Installations

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

May 30, 2024

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 the state's goal of having six million electric heat pumps installed in California by 2030.

New Company, Quilt, Launches Ductless Heat Pump

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

Joanna R. Turpin

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.

Manufacturers, Decarbonization Activists Team Up in N.Y.

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

May 15, 2024

The Building Decarbonization Coalition and six heat pump manufacturers have made recommendations they say would improve energy-efficiency and building-electrification programs in the state of New York.

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.

High-End HVAC Systems Offer High Value

With enhanced features and future-ready capabilities, high-end systems are a worthwhile investment

Dylan Kurt

May 6, 2024

Customers looking for increased value out of their HVAC systems will find high-end features like connectivity, greater efficiency, and more intuitive controls attractive.

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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.

Changes in Chiller Use

Versatile chillers offer efficiencies, but their uses bring new challenges as well

Matt Jachman

April 10, 2024

Chillers are being used as heat pumps, outfitted with heat-recovery systems, used in building electrification projects, and installed in arrays to cool data centers.

Florida Budget Includes IRA’s HVAC Rebates

DeSantis, who rejected the federal money last year, faces another decision about it

Matt Jachman

March 30, 2024

The Florida Legislature’s budget plan for the next fiscal year reinstates federal rebate money for high-efficiency home HVAC equipment and energy-saving upgrades. The governor’s office said he is reviewing the budget.