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Did the Election Turn Down the Heat on Anti-Gas Measures?

Voters in California and Washington State rejected initiatives designed to curb gas use

Joanna R. Turpin

December 3, 2024

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The battle over natural gas is heating up, as courts and voters push back. But environmental groups aren’t backing down and will continue to fight against the use of gas in space and water heating.

Busting Four Myths About Engine Driven Chillers

Engine-driven chillers do require 8 more hours in annual maintenance, but other critiques like expense and efficiency don't hold water

Dalton Allaben

November 14, 2024

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With thousands of chillers operating successfully in all varieties of applications, it’s time to uncover the myths about these chillers.

Wide Reaching Efforts Needed for Continued Heat Pump Expansion

OEM manufacturing capacity has a large hill to climb, complicated by a temporary sales slip of 3% in 2023

Adi Murthy

November 7, 2024

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While the direction of the industry continues to point toward wider adoption, the path forward will be driven by several key factors, ES NEWS guest contributor Adi Murthy writes.

How a Condensing Gas Furnace Works

Home modifications necessary for conversions will add to costs

Lianna Schwalenberg

January 14, 2024

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Taking a look at the major concerns around replacing an 80% furnace with a high-efficiency one such as venting requirements, drilling extra holes, and financial costs.

AHRI Praises Decision on Berkeley Gas Infrastructure Ban

January 3, 2024

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The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently turned down the city of Berkeley’s request for another hearing in the case brought by the California Restaurant Association (CRA), which had challenged the ban.

Terravis Energy Testing New Heat Pump Prototype

December 12, 2023

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Terravis executes detailed tests that monitor the heat pump's performance across 12 ambient temperature points, from 14°F to -31°F.

Navien Starts Shipping New NPF Hydro-furnace

November 16, 2023

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The NPF Hydro-furnace, Navien Inc.'s first HVAC product, claims an annual fuel utilization efficiency of 97% and can be outfitted to burn either natural gas or liquid propane.

Judge Overturns Berkeley Gas Infrastructure Ban

Judges: Federal law pre-empts city’s prohibition of natural gas connections in new construction

Matt Jachman

April 25, 2023

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The decision is a win for the California Restaurant Association, which challenged the ban that took effect in 2020. The city has not decided whether to appeal.

California Embarks On A Banning Spree

But eliminating furnaces and refrigerant may not be a realistic approach

Joanna R. Turpin

November 1, 2022

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California lawmakers have been banning just about anything that they believe could hamper the state’s ability to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Gas Infrastructure Ban Takes Hold in Berkeley

Ordinance in California Town Aims to Avoid Carbon Emissions

Matt Jachman

September 1, 2022

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The ordinance includes all new construction, except for building additions and remodeling projects. Developers, builders, and owners of new structures must find alternatives to natural gas.