Midea America has a contract for 20,000 window heat-pump units, and the startup Gradient Comfort has a contract for 10,000 units, to be installed at public housing in New York City as a way of providing residents with heating and cooling equipment that doesn't burn fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from those buildings.
Luther Clemons originally planned to work on the family farm after graduating from college. But he became an expert on heat pumps during a stint at an electric utility, which led him to a 50-year career in HVAC distribution. He’s still going strong.
In the 12 months since the $41 billion law was signed into law, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has leveraged the legislation as an engine to reduce emissions, build a cleaner economy, lower energy costs for American households, and advance environmental justice across the country.
Homeowner demand for heat pumps has reached an all-time high and is expected to continue growing as technology evolves to bring year-round effective temperature control to even the coldest climates in North America.
To address the move toward heat pumps, ACCA has updated Manual S accordingly. Along with setting clear requirements, the revised standard expanded its guidance for variable-capacity equipment.
The METUS-SPAN product integration is intended to help homeowners eliminate dependence on fossil-fuel-reliant heating and cooling systems and conventional electrical panels.
Electrifying existing homes can be complex and costly, but HVAC contractors can help their customers by creating a custom plan that takes into account their budget and specific needs.