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LG Plans US Heat Pump Factory

Announcement made as industry leaders discuss barriers to their wider adoption

April 12, 2023

HVAC industry leaders gathered at the White House for a discussion of heat pump manufacturing and deployment. The greater use of heat pumps is part of the Biden Administration’s decarbonization strategy.

The IRA’s ‘Transformative’ Incentives

Contractors urged to market consumer tax credits while rebate plan is worked out

Matt Jachman

April 9, 2023

Nearly $9 billion in federal rebate money is eye-catching but months away. Experts say the Inflation Reduction Act’s enhanced tax credits, for consumers and contractors, are the best bets now.

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US to Host Grand Opening Event at Florence, NJ, Training and Distribution Center

April 4, 2023

At 9 a.m. EST on April 26, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) will cut the ribbon on its new Florence, New Jersey, training and distribution center.

Harvest Thermal Inc. Named One of the ‘World’s Most Innovative Companies’ for 2023

March 10, 2023

Harvest Thermal strives to make homes more sustainable by replacing gas heating and hot water equipment with a low-carbon system.

Heat Pumps Are Part of Elon Musk’s Master Plan

The Tesla CEO has expressed an interest in creating a residential heat pump

Joanna R. Turpin

March 7, 2023

According to Musk, “There is a clear path to a fully sustainable Earth with abundance.”

Residential Heating Scene Shows Mix of Cold Climate Heat Pumps, Furnaces

Manufacturers see dual fuel as a way to bridge the electrification transition

Maria Taylor

February 27, 2023

Cold climate heat pumps were on full display on the AHR show floor and manufacturers were eager to share their progress reports in the Department of Energy’s CCHP Challenge.

The 9 Types of Heat Pumps

As heat pumps become more popular, it’s important to learn about the various types available

Joanna R. Turpin

February 14, 2023

As the U.S. moves toward electrification, heat pumps are becoming more popular, which will likely increase sales in the coming years. The key is to know which type of heat pump will work best for an application, as there is a wide range of equipment from which to choose.

Heat Pumps for Multifamily Homes

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

Layan Dahhan

January 23, 2023

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.

Washington State Pushes for Heat Pumps

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

Matt Jachman

December 10, 2022

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

Hydronics Provide Comfort in Farmhouse Airbnb

A Vermont farmhouse Airbnb on 50 acres of land uses hydronics to provide a comfortable stay

Dan Vastyan

October 4, 2022

A historical farmhouse built in 1791 has seen its days as a gentleman’s farm and a horse farm, but has most recently seen days as a hydronic-heated Airbnb.