Articles Tagged with ''Electrification''

Dual Fuel HVAC Systems Offer Economic, Environmental Efficiency

Dual fuel heat pumps can be programmed to optimize their economic or environmental impacts according to a homeowner’s utility goals

Herb Woerpel

October 24, 2023

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Hybrid, dual fuel systems alternate between electric and gas heat, delivering comfort regardless of the season, temperature, and/or demand.

Retrofitting Office Buildings Infographic

Infographic: Retrofitting Office Buildings Could Cut Their Carbon Emissions by 70%

Digital upgrades, electrification of HVAC systems key to decarbonization strategy

Maria Taylor

October 18, 2023

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Fifty percent of existing buildings are likely to still be in use in 2050 — meaning that the current building stock must be included as part of a comprehensive decarbonization strategy.

A.O. Smith University Heat Pump Water Heater Course

Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

New standards would replace electric resistance water heaters with heat pump technology

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2023

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The Department of Energy recently proposed new higher energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters. Industry is split over whether the new standards will help or hurt consumers.

Deep Decarbonization of Cities Essential for Key Climate Targets

New whitepaper from Danfoss lays out new roadmap for decarbonizing cities

October 1, 2023

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Action is needed urgently to make the changes necessary to enable large-scale decarbonization.

Window Heat-Pump Units Planned for NYC Public Housing

September 25, 2023

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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.

Heat Pumps Yesterday and Today

All heat pumps are not created equally

Tom Turner

September 21, 2023

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Heat pumps lose heating capacity as temperatures fall, making it important to calculate loads correctly.

Contractors Share How They’re Capitalizing on the IRA

While the bill has gained an inordinate amount of hype, it bears asking: What impact is the IRA actually having on HVAC contractors’ bottom lines?

Herb Woerpel

September 15, 2023

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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.

Heat Pumps a Popular Alternative for K-12 Schools

After payroll, utility spending tops most school districts’ budgets

Herb Woerpel

September 6, 2023

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Schools must shift away from outdated, inefficient HVAC systems reliant on polluting fossil fuels in favor of efficient, electric systems.

DeSantis Nixes IRA Rebates for Florida Residents

An HVAC Minute Video Update: September 4, 2023

Hannah Belloli

September 4, 2023

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At a recent GreenChill webinar, the experts from DC Engineering provided insights on how to create a strategic leak reduction and refrigerant management plan.

Net-Zero Prefab Homes Feature Radiant Systems, High-Efficiency HVAC

Hydronic solutions provide ‘energy-smart infrastructure’ for Transcend Communities

Hannah Belloli

September 3, 2023

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Transcend Communities are net zero, all-electric, healthy, resilient, connected, solar-powered, and cost-effective homes located in mixed-use communities — and an in-floor radiant system that will heat and cool both air and water is pivotal to this.

During this webinar, we will discuss what acidic condensate is, how it’s formed, and the damage it can cause if not properly treated—while hitting on the latest regulations that are driving the adoption of condensing technology.

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Articles Tagged with ''Electrification''

Dual Fuel HVAC Systems Offer Economic, Environmental Efficiency

Infographic: Retrofitting Office Buildings Could Cut Their Carbon Emissions by 70%

Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

Deep Decarbonization of Cities Essential for Key Climate Targets

Window Heat-Pump Units Planned for NYC Public Housing

Heat Pumps Yesterday and Today

Contractors Share How They’re Capitalizing on the IRA

Heat Pumps a Popular Alternative for K-12 Schools

DeSantis Nixes IRA Rebates for Florida Residents

Net-Zero Prefab Homes Feature Radiant Systems, High-Efficiency HVAC

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