Larry Anderson

Larry Anderson
Editor, HVACInformed.com, Notting Hill MediaLarry is an experienced journalist with long-time presence in the US security industry. He is HVACInformed.com's eyes and ears in the fast-changing marketplace, attending industry and corporate events, interviewing industry leaders and contributing original editorial content to the site. He leads the team of dedicated editorial and content professionals, guiding the "editorial roadmap" to ensure the site provides the most relevant content for readers. From 1996 to 2008, Larry was editor of "Access Control & Security Systems" magazine and its affiliated website. He has written numerous articles for and about some of the largest companies in the industry. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Georgia State University with a minor in marketing.
Articles by Larry Anderson
Johnson Controls’ Advanced Development Engineering Center (JADEC) in New Freedom, PA., about 25 miles from Philadelphia, highlights and demonstrates the company’s capabilities related to d...
Achieving net-zero emissions will mitigate climate change and prevent the worst impacts of global warming. Net zero is the state in which the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphe...
TE Connectivity’s main product categories for the HVAC market are power interconnects, signal interconnects, magnet wire for motors, and heat-shrink tubing to seal against environmental factors....
Digitalization is the integration of digital technologies into everyday life. In the context of HVAC, digitalization refers to the use of digital technologies to improve the efficiency, performance, a...
Renewable energy is derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Examples include sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal heat. The use of renewables provid...
SNAP Rule 26 marks an important milestone in the transition from commercial refrigeration to new refrigerants. The rule lists refrigerant substitutes that provide a spectrum of technological solutions...
Humidity can influence employee health and productivity in the workplace. Humidity, temperature, and ventilation all work in concert to create a healthy indoor environment that supports overall occupa...
It takes a proliferation of data centers to serve the growing computing needs of the Internet, and all those servers churning away create plenty of heat. Might some of that heat be harnessed and used...
Recently, nine states pledged to accelerate the transition to clean buildings in their states, including a goal of deploying heat pumps to make up 65% of residential heating, cooling, and water heatin...
The flammability of the new class of low-GWP refrigerants is a source of misunderstanding and unnecessary anxiety among contractors who will be working with the newer materials, which must be used by...
In today's smart homes, traditional climate control meets modern automation and connectivity. Technologies such as smart thermostats, home automation platforms, sensors, zoned heating and cooling, and...
The HVAC Industry gathered in Orlando for AHR Expo 2025, focusing on the latest advancements in technology. Attendees included contractors, manufacturers, engineers, system design professionals, facil...
Certifications are official documents given by professional organizations that confirm a staff member has the necessary knowledge and skills needed to do a specific job. In the HVAC industry, certific...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) Commercial Heat Pump Accelerator program is designed to enhance building efficiency and electrification. Running from 2024 through 2027, the program aims to overcom...
Hydronics systems rely on water, steam, or water solutions to distribute heating and cooling throughout a building. They are inherently more eco-friendly than conventional alternatives. First and fo...
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted how we view indoor air quality and HVAC systems. Consequently, HVAC systems have undergone several improvements in the post-pandemic world. Systems tod...
Integrating technology, data, and a nationwide network of contractors and distribution centers, Motili seeks to transform how HVAC services are delivered. With a focus on sustainability, energy effi...
Gaining early popularity in the 1970s, previous generations of heat pumps were only considered useful in mild climates. But today, modern heat pumps, especially variable-speed mini-split heat pumps, a...
The British Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is an essential initiative for building owners, security professionals, and HVAC experts aiming to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs. Designed to replace...
Housecall Pro, founded in 2013, seeks to transform how home service professionals manage their businesses. Their mission to "Champion Our Pros to Success" underlies a software platform that offers s...
Johnson Controls’ Advanced Development Engineering Center (JADEC) in New Freedom, PA., about 25 miles from Philadelphia, highlights and demonstrates the company’s capabilities related to d...
Achieving net-zero emissions will mitigate climate change and prevent the worst impacts of global warming. Net zero is the state in which the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphe...
TE Connectivity’s main product categories for the HVAC market are power interconnects, signal interconnects, magnet wire for motors, and heat-shrink tubing to seal against environmental factors....
Digitalization is the integration of digital technologies into everyday life. In the context of HVAC, digitalization refers to the use of digital technologies to improve the efficiency, performance, a...
Renewable energy is derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Examples include sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal heat. The use of renewables provid...
SNAP Rule 26 marks an important milestone in the transition from commercial refrigeration to new refrigerants. The rule lists refrigerant substitutes that provide a spectrum of technological solutions...
Humidity can influence employee health and productivity in the workplace. Humidity, temperature, and ventilation all work in concert to create a healthy indoor environment that supports overall occupa...
It takes a proliferation of data centers to serve the growing computing needs of the Internet, and all those servers churning away create plenty of heat. Might some of that heat be harnessed and used...
Recently, nine states pledged to accelerate the transition to clean buildings in their states, including a goal of deploying heat pumps to make up 65% of residential heating, cooling, and water heatin...
The flammability of the new class of low-GWP refrigerants is a source of misunderstanding and unnecessary anxiety among contractors who will be working with the newer materials, which must be used by...
In today's smart homes, traditional climate control meets modern automation and connectivity. Technologies such as smart thermostats, home automation platforms, sensors, zoned heating and cooling, and...
The HVAC Industry gathered in Orlando for AHR Expo 2025, focusing on the latest advancements in technology. Attendees included contractors, manufacturers, engineers, system design professionals, facil...
Certifications are official documents given by professional organizations that confirm a staff member has the necessary knowledge and skills needed to do a specific job. In the HVAC industry, certific...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) Commercial Heat Pump Accelerator program is designed to enhance building efficiency and electrification. Running from 2024 through 2027, the program aims to overcom...
Hydronics systems rely on water, steam, or water solutions to distribute heating and cooling throughout a building. They are inherently more eco-friendly than conventional alternatives. First and fo...
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted how we view indoor air quality and HVAC systems. Consequently, HVAC systems have undergone several improvements in the post-pandemic world. Systems tod...
Integrating technology, data, and a nationwide network of contractors and distribution centers, Motili seeks to transform how HVAC services are delivered. With a focus on sustainability, energy effi...
Gaining early popularity in the 1970s, previous generations of heat pumps were only considered useful in mild climates. But today, modern heat pumps, especially variable-speed mini-split heat pumps, a...
The British Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is an essential initiative for building owners, security professionals, and HVAC experts aiming to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs. Designed to replace...
Housecall Pro, founded in 2013, seeks to transform how home service professionals manage their businesses. Their mission to "Champion Our Pros to Success" underlies a software platform that offers s...
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Some 38% of greenhouse gas emissions emanate from residential housing, specifically heating and cooling systems. Given the goal of ‘net-zero’ carbon emissions by 2050, new approaches have...
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