Decarbonization - Articles - Page 11

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

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

Crafting A Custom Electrification Plan For Customers

Contractors can help homeowners create a personal retrofit strategy to reach their goals

Joanna R. Turpin

August 30, 2023

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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.

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.

The Beneficial Properties of Small Diameter Copper Tube for Heat Exchangers

The decarbonization of the HVACR industry is on full display in 2023

Marcus Elmer

August 19, 2023

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Manufacturers are designing a new generation of heat exchangers with more advantages over present designs.

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.

DOE Plans $46 Million in Energy-Saving Building Projects

August 17, 2023

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The Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers and Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) funding will help advance cost-effective solutions for electrifying buildings across the nation while also improving their energy efficiency and demand flexibility.

Online Event to Explore Energy-Efficiency HVAC Retrofits

August 17, 2023

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The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. (Eastern time) Thursday, September 7, and can be accessed from anywhere. Real-life examples, as well as tips and insight on improving building systems, will be discussed.

Danfoss Plans RETHINK Live Events on Net Zero Buildings

August 4, 2023

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This year's edition of RETHINK Live North America is dedicated to exploring issues around creating smarter and more energy-efficient buildings to help build a more sustainable future.

Honeywell Helps Boost Boston Subcontractors for Energy-Saving Work

August 3, 2023

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The initiative will also support Honeywell Energy Solutions Group’s existing multi-phase Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) program with Boston as part of the Renew Boston Trust program to help achieve energy and carbon reductions in city-owned historic buildings.

US Steel Industry Shows Leadership in Building Decarbonization

Austin Keating

July 25, 2023

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“A circular economy is really developing here, from the producer to the manufacturer,” says Randy Charles, metallurgist and founder of Greenway Steel.