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Greener Technology Poised to Replace Vapor Compression

Magnetocaloric heat pumps are a promising replacement for cooling and heating systems

December 26, 2024

Researchers have developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that eliminates refrigerant emissions, uses less energy, and matches vapor-compression systems in weight, cost, and performance.

Mitsubishi to Retool U.S. Plant for Compressor Production

December 17, 2024

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A Mitsubishi Electric Corp. plant in Maysville, Kentucky, where electrical equipment for the automotive industry is now made, will be revamped to produce variable-speed compressors for high-efficiency heat pumps.

Exploring Electrification, Decarbonization, & the Power of Air-Source Multi-Pipe Systems

December 17, 2024

Watch this on-demand webinar presented by Trane to learn how decarbonization goals are driving the shift to all-electric, low-carbon buildings with hydronic heat pumps and multi-pipe systems.

Packaged and Split System Heat Pump FAQs

December 16, 2024

Explore Trane's FAQ resource to learn how rooftop and split system heat pumps enhance energy efficiency, support decarbonization, and provide reliable heating in diverse climates.

LG, University of Alaska Open Heat Pump Research Labs

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

December 12, 2024

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The new laboratories, in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska, will research a variety of LG’s heat-pump solutions, including both ducted and ductless indoor and outdoor units.

Geothermal Borehole Drilling Framingham Massachusetts

Neighborhood Network Geothermal Project Connects More Than Just Residents

A partnership between a utility company and climate group could expedite decarbonization efforts

Hannah Belloli

December 9, 2024

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While a shared system has been utilized before on college campuses or in hospitals, this is the first time in the United States that a utility company has ever installed geothermal across a neighborhood. And it happened because of a unique partnership.

HVAC Contractor Builds Business on Heat Pumps

Kim Bergeron has been installing heat pumps since 1989

Kyle Gargaro

December 4, 2024

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The HVAC residential electrification trend is growing for contractors.

The Growing Popularity of Heat Pumps Podcast

The NEWSMakers Podcast: The Growing Popularity of Heat Pumps

Kyle Gargaro

November 23, 2024

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David Rames from Midea joins the podcast to talk about the growing popularity of heat pumps.

Georgia Now Offers Home Energy Rebates

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

November 20, 2024

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Georgia has begun both the Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) programs to bring down the cost of energy-efficiency improvements and clean energy upgrades.

Distributor’s Gamble on VRF Technology Continues Paying Off 3 Decades Later

Ahead of the curve

David Heckler

November 11, 2024

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A visit to an ASHRAE event 30-plus years ago introduced David Heckler to VRF technology, and the distributor was won over. VRF systems now make up about half of his company’s business.

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