Decarbonization - Articles - Page 15

Tax Credits, Decarbonization, and Economics

January 30, 2023

With the AHR Expo in Atlanta just a week away, The Climate Control Group COO Kevin McNamara met with The ACHR NEWS and other members of the trade press to give an outlook on the 2023 HVAC industry.

The Growing Importance of Sustainable Building

Honeywell, Reuters report shows majority of senior executives stress importance of reducing carbon emissions

Hannah Belloli

January 28, 2023

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A recent report from Honeywell and Reuters shows organizations are investing in things such as better IAQ, energy management systems, and reducing carbon emissions to drive sustainability, but barriers such as a lack of resources and expertise, and cost struggles, hinder progress.

Five Combustion Gas Characteristics You May Recognize

David Richardson

January 10, 2023

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It’s our job to control different combustion gases to prevent them from causing harm. Likewise, we also must focus on recognizing and improving the parts of our personality that may make us toxic to others.

HVACR System Innovation Takes Off

Decarbonization is leading to new technologies being introduced

Joanna R. Turpin

January 4, 2023

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In the U.S., the federal government along with numerous states have pledged to aggressively reduce — and potentially eliminate — carbon emissions over the next few decades.

Refrigerant Carbon Credit Program Deemed Successful

NASRC pilot program incentivized food retailers to switch to low-GWP refrigerants

January 3, 2023

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Therm has announced the successful sale and retirement of its issuance of Refrigerant Carbon Credits from the NASRC pilot program.

Five Hot Topics in AHR Expo’s 2023 Industry Trend Report

Recurring topics were decarbonization, IAQ, supply chain, refrigerant regulations, and workforce development/labor shortage

Hannah Belloli

December 31, 2022

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Top 2023 trends in the HVACR industry were decarbonization, IAQ, the supply chain, workforce development, and refrigerant regulations.

2022 NEWSmakers: Rick Sporrer Appointed President, Danfoss North America

The new president brings 30 years of experience to his position

Joanna R. Turpin

December 24, 2022

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Danfoss acquired a new president this summer when Rick Sporrer moved into the position that was vacated by John Galyen, who retired after serving as president of Danfoss North America since 2011.

Trane Reduces Carbon Impact of HVAC Through Low-Carbon Steel

November 15, 2022

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Trane Technologies announced it will further reduce the carbon impact of its HVAC solutions by purchasing low-carbon steel from primary supplier Nucor Corporation, Econiq, with an additional allotment from U. S. Steel, verdeX.

Commercial HVAC Retrofits Can Electrify the Bottom Line

Contractors will be key in helping building owners move from gas to electric heating equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

November 9, 2022

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Electrification presents a prime opportunity for contractors to deepen their relationships with customers who are looking for gas-fired heating alternatives. But they must first understand how different factors could influence the type of new system needed for an application.

Inflation Reduction Act Incentives Could Mean More Business for HVAC Contractors

Contractors need to let customers know what rebates, credits are available

Hannah Belloli

October 17, 2022

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The IRA provides incentives to homeowners looking to replace old equipment that burns fossil fuels with new high-efficiency systems that is powered by renewable energy, and HVAC contractors are needed to install it.