The ACHR NEWS caught up with Johnson Controls’ “Game On” Roadshow at its final stop in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

For many manufacturers, higher efficiency systems have been in the works for a while, but the 2023 DOE standards, pandemic, and current supply chain issues have added pressure.

The world is headed into a greener future and Johnson Controls wants to act as a leader in getting there. That will take smarter, more efficient HVAC equipment.

A Model L rooftop unit was the dominant display at the Lennox International booth at the recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas.

Sustainability is core to the thinking at Rheem and was a common theme throughout the AHR Expo.

The second phase will take place on Jan. 1, 2023, and require an additional 15% increase in efficiency.

With thousands of people visiting every year, Bull Valley needed to address deficiencies within the HVAC system of the 32-year-old clubhouse: in particular, the rooftop units.

Packaged rooftop units are the workhorses of the commercial market, providing cooling to approximately 60% of U.S. commercial building floor area.

This phasedown has been expected for a while, which is why OEMs have been working diligently to identify alternative refrigerants that are safe and efficient.

Commercial rooftop units feature a host of intelligent solutions to improve efficiency and ease of service/installation.