Midea America has a contract for 20,000 window heat-pump units, and the startup Gradient Comfort has a contract for 10,000 units, to be installed at public housing in New York City as a way of providing residents with heating and cooling equipment that doesn't burn fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from those buildings.
Propane use at Ruby’s Inn has helped eliminate 5,200 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This is equal to the greenhouse gas emissions from 1,410 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year.
In the 12 months since the $41 billion law was signed into law, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has leveraged the legislation as an engine to reduce emissions, build a cleaner economy, lower energy costs for American households, and advance environmental justice across the country.
At a recent GreenChill webinar, the experts from DC Engineering provided insights on how to create a strategic leak reduction and refrigerant management plan.
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.
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.