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The Blind Spot of Modern Smart Thermostats

While smart thermostats come with many user-friendly features, they have not been developed to control inverter/VRF equipment intelligently

Victoria Garcia Massimo

June 5, 2023

Motivated both by rising energy costs and sustainability concerns related to climate change, consumers have grown more desirous of energy-efficient living.

June 5, 2023, ACHR NEWSRoom: Carrier and Honeywell Champion New Approach to Energy Efficiency

Hannah Belloli-Oster

June 5, 2023

Catch up on the latest headlines in our NEWSRoom video series.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: AI in the HVAC Industry

Kyle Gargaro

June 4, 2023

In the latest episode of the NEWSMakers Podcast, Michele Windsor of Successware shares how artificial intelligence can affect the HVAC industry.

Ignoring Advice on Nitrogen Purging Can Mean More Headaches for HVACR Contractors

Nitrogen purging while brazing refrigerant tubes takes only a few extra minutes, but many installers don’t recognize its importance

Brian Henderson

June 3, 2023

A nitrogen purge is a simple HVAC process that will save money in the long run and keep customers happy.

Emerson’s HVACR Division, Renamed Copeland, Now a Separate Firm

Deal with private equity company Blackstone values the business at $14 billion.

June 2, 2023

Blackstone and Emerson had jointly announced plans for the spinoff company last year. Emerson, which receives about $9.7 billion in cash in the deal, also retains a 40% ownership stake in Copeland.

Understanding Direct Expansion Evaporators

Refrigeration equipment can utilize several different kinds of evaporators

Joe Marchese

June 2, 2023

One of the major components in any refrigeration system is the evaporator, and there are several types of direct expansion (DX) evaporators that can be used.

Project Files: Episode 60 —The Geo Home

Tesla solar roof, heat pumps make for net-positive energy home in Houston

Maria Taylor

June 1, 2023

Geo house is the first project in the Houston 610 loop to pair a Tesla solar roof with battery backup for complete electrical grid independence.

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HVAC, Plumbing Contractors Go to Washington

Concerns about decarbonization, worker training raised in Capitol Hill meetings

Matt Jachman

June 1, 2023

Amid major changes in the HVAC industry, contractors met with U.S. House and Senate staff members to explain their needs.

Compressors Are Key To Decarbonization In HVACR

Variable-speed technology can help end users meet their sustainability goals

Joanna R. Turpin

May 31, 2023

HVACR systems consume a significant amount of energy, which leads to increased carbon emissions. Manufacturers have found that the variable-speed compressor may be the solution to this problem.

Airbnb Helps Hosts Become More Energy Efficient

Airbnb partners with Abode to offer Massachusetts’ hosts up to $12,000

Hannah Belloli-Oster

May 31, 2023

A new efficiency program in Massachusetts will give Airbnb hosts opportunities to reduce carbon emissions, cut energy costs, and live more comfortably.