Trane Technologies and Neiman Marcus Group are collaborating to decarbonize the luxury retailer’s footprint through renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency, and refrigerant management.
Across the country, state and local governments are mandating lower building emissions, pushing building owners to full electrification. Building codes and natural gas bans, however, only target new construction.
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.
The moment for geothermal seemed to have arrived several times since the 1970s. A number of factors are forecasting wider use of this type of heating and cooling solution.
Target and Amazon have both recently announced plans to construct new stores that contain CO2 refrigeration systems, which will help the retailers significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy use.
There is no question that the current environmental trend right now is electrification, which is part of an overall strategy to decarbonize our society. As with most everything in life, perhaps moderation would be a better way to approach electrification.
Danfoss recently broke ground on the construction of what it has called one of the world’s most energy-efficient supermarkets, which will be filled with the latest and most energy-efficient refrigeration and heating technology.
Companies are seeking more sustainable solutions for their facilities. In some cases, this change is driven by both philosophical and financial reasons.
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.