Sustainability and HVACR

Deep Decarbonization of Cities Essential for Key Climate Targets

New whitepaper from Danfoss lays out new roadmap for decarbonizing cities

October 1, 2023

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Action is needed urgently to make the changes necessary to enable large-scale decarbonization.

Shapiro Metals Introduces Circular as a Service at the ESG in Manufacturing Summit

Shapiro's evolution: From metals and recycling to a sustainable pioneer

September 14, 2023

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Manufacturers have a new way to accelerate the transition to a circular supply chain with the announcement of Circular as a Service solutions by Shapiro.

Net-Zero Prefab Homes Feature Radiant Systems, High-Efficiency HVAC

Hydronic solutions provide ‘energy-smart infrastructure’ for Transcend Communities

Hannah Belloli

September 3, 2023

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Transcend Communities are net zero, all-electric, healthy, resilient, connected, solar-powered, and cost-effective homes located in mixed-use communities — and an in-floor radiant system that will heat and cool both air and water is pivotal to this.

U.S. Can Cut Building Emissions by 91%, Modeling Study Shows

Scientists chart an emissions decrease from the 2005 high of 91% if energy-saving measures are taken

August 31, 2023

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Researchers argue we should focus on making buildings use energy more efficiently and increase the flexibility of how energy is managed by the grid.

Energy-Efficient HVAC Rebates on the Rise: What HVAC Professionals Need to Know

Residential heating and cooling technologies are changing

Ian McIver

August 25, 2023

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In the coming months and years, local bodies will continue to align with the federal government’s push toward electrified technologies with legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to lower household energy costs.

Water-Source VRF/VRV Units Offer a Clean, Sustainable Option

These HVACR systems are suitable for projects where space is at a premium

Herb Woerpel

August 23, 2023

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Water-source VRF/VRV units are often specified for large building and high rises applications as both contain water-cooled modules that are located indoors, closer to the space they’re serving.

Project Files: Episode 62 — PTAC Replacement at Quality Inn

A retrofit using Fujitsu split terminal heat pumps gets creative to replace 25-year-old vertical air handlers in a tight space.

Maria Taylor

August 18, 2023

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The hotel has one of the largest private solar arrays in New Mexico, and when the HVAC retrofit is complete, it should be able to handle the building’s entire load.