Climate Change and HVACR

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.

Advocates Endorse New York’s Plan to Phase Fossil Fuels Out of New Construction

A fossil fuel ban in new construction is the ‘easiest, most doable first step’ toward meeting the state’s climate goals

Matt Jachman

April 3, 2023

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New York recently released a decarbonization roadmap that recommends cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40%, compared to their 1990 level, by 2030, and by 85% by 2050, and all-electric HVAC systems are a big part of that far-reaching plan.

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NIBS Consultative Council Issues Report on Decarbonization of the U.S. Built Environment

March 31, 2023

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Decarbonizing the building sector will require a massive, strategic, and coordinated effort by the public and private sectors, states the National Institute of Building Science's 2022 Moving Forward Report.

San Francisco Latest City to Ban Gas Furnaces

March 21, 2023

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Bay Area Air Quality Management District votes to phase out NOx-emitting natural gas furnaces and water heaters.

Low-GWP Refrigerants Take Center Stage

New solutions are designed to replace R-410A, R-134a, and others

Joanna R. Turpin

March 5, 2023

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Refrigerant manufacturers highlighted their low-GWP refrigerants for both air conditioning and refrigeration applications at the 2023 AHR Expo.

Enex Technologies Acquires EOS Refrigeration Equipment S.L.

February 24, 2023

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Enex Technologies announced the acquisition of EOS Refrigeration Equipment S.L.

California Bans Natural Gas Furnaces

Kyle Gargaro

September 27, 2022

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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.

Johnson Controls Survey Announces Findings of Annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey

Reveals investments in sustainability have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, yet challenges remain

April 13, 2022

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Johnson Controls announced findings from the 15th annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey, which revealed that 62% of organizations surveyed expect to increase investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or smart building technology in 2022, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels.

The Unintended Consequences of Electrification

End users could find themselves with limited choices, higher electric bills, and less comfort

Joanna R. Turpin

April 12, 2022

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While proponents claim that electrification is necessary to reduce global warming, critics say that it limits choices for consumers and that some electric technologies may not be as efficient or reliable as their fossil fuel counterparts.

EPA Cracks Down On Illegal HFC Shipments

March 16, 2022

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The Interagency Task Force on Illegal HFC Trade announced that over the past 10 weeks, it has prevented illegal HFC shipments equivalent to approximately 530,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.