Copper was the mainstay in HVAC and refrigeration coils until 2011, when copper prices went through the roof. As manufacturers began testing alternatives, the industry settled on aluminum as a workable, less costly option.
Cold climate heat pumps were on full display on the AHR show floor and manufacturers were eager to share their progress reports in the Department of Energy’s CCHP Challenge.
At the AHR Expo, a panel of HVACR industry experts discussed the refrigerant transition and supply chain issues, as well as the labor shortage and the new efficiency standard.
At the AHR Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, a panel of experts explored the current state of decarbonization in America, as well as discussed the challenges, opportunities, and solutions that lie ahead.