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The commercial and industrial refrigeration sector is going green. This evolution is largely dictated by corporate environmental, social, and governance efforts; the demand for greater energy efficiency; government regulations; net-zero energy goals; and more.

As heat pump technology advances and begins its march into colder climates, industry experts are expecting rooftop units to continue to gain popularity in both new construction and retrofits.

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.

From IAQ to AI, to geothermal to ductless VRF, to smart products to the refrigerant transition, to heat pumps to smart products, there was much to cover at this year’s Expo.

To help contractors keep their finger on the pulse of the HVAC industry, The ACHR NEWS has asked experts serving four different HVAC sectors what they’re focusing on right now. Here’s what they have to say.

Hotel Marcel, a 110,000-square-foot adaptive reuse of New Haven, Connecticut’s historic Pirelli Building, has raised the bar for sustainable hospitality as the first Passive-house certified, zero-emission hotel in the U.S. and one of only a dozen that are LEED Platinum-certified.

Industry experts examine the current outlook of the commercial and residential HVAC market and forecasts of what the next five years will bring.

As Rochester city leaders set the ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2050, the challenge is now how to follow through.

As the federal government plans millions in grant funding to boost heat-pump manufacturing in the U.S., a big player in the market as well as a newcomer are thrilled with the opportunity.

At a recent IGSPHA meeting, tips were shared on how HVAC contractors can become geothermal powerhouses.