Electrification - Page 4

Changes in Chiller Use

Versatile chillers offer efficiencies, but their uses bring new challenges as well

April 10, 2024

Chillers are being used as heat pumps, outfitted with heat-recovery systems, used in building electrification projects, and installed in arrays to cool data centers.

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The Future of Heating Equipment is Electric

April 2, 2024

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Today’s heat pump technologies provide a variety of ways to help building owners comply with regulations around decarbonization and meet their ESG goals.

Florida Budget Includes IRA’s HVAC Rebates

DeSantis, who rejected the federal money last year, faces another decision about it

Matt Jachman

March 30, 2024

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The Florida Legislature’s budget plan for the next fiscal year reinstates federal rebate money for high-efficiency home HVAC equipment and energy-saving upgrades. The governor’s office said he is reviewing the budget.

How to Sell Heat Pump Technology

HVAC contractors need to educate their customers

Kyle Gargaro

March 28, 2024

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There are numerous factors for this trend, including energy efficiency, government incentives, and technology improvement. But HVAC contractors are still the boots on the ground in this electrification mission.

How the Federal Infrastructure Bill Still Affects Electric Utilities in 2024

Slawomir Platta

March 26, 2024

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With more than a trillion dollars designated from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) starting to hit the wider economic field, HVAC contractors and the utility industry should be aware of how to cash in.

Distributors Roundtable: HVACR Wholesalers Talk Refrigerant Transition, Heat Pump Sales, AI, and More

Matt Jachman

March 24, 2024

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We asked four HVACR distribution executives for their thoughts on a variety of topics impacting a rapidly changing industry. Here’s what they had to say.

Project Files: Episode 69 — Electric Heat for High-Rise Condos

Berko ASL3 convector heaters from Marley Engineered Products were placed inside the millwork for ‘invisible’ comfort

Maria Taylor

March 20, 2024

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To adequately heat the 111 Murray Street residential skyscraper in New York, the owner sought an effective way to maintain the aesthetic of the mostly glass building without being obtrusive to its design.

WaterFurnace GeoStar Aston 3D Geothermal Heat Pump

AHR Expo 2024

Geothermal and Decarbonization

Geothermal companies leverage federal incentives to make the case for positive ROI

Matt Jachman

March 7, 2024

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Decarbonization and electrification, the refrigerant transition, and incentives were big topics among geothermal companies at the AHR Expo. Consumer education and ease of product serviceability were also discussed.

Future Market Insight's latest research report on power grid market

High transmission losses and reliance on energy sources like coal and natural gas will inhibit growth

ES Magazine staff

March 4, 2024

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The global power grid market size is poised for significant growth, reaching US$ 300 Billion in 2024.

Heat Pump Sales Slow, but Are Picking up Speed

Rollout seems slow but it’s just the beginning of heat pump momentum

Hannah Belloli

March 2, 2024

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While the installation of heat pumps may seem to be slowing due to inflation and rising interest rates, coupled with a confusing rollout of federal funding, they are expected to pick up speed this year.