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Innovations In Residential Heat Pumps Perform In Cold Climates, Says Carrier

Does anyone still think that heat pump technologies for residential applications are ineffective in cold climates? If so, they are missing opportunities available through advancements in heat pump technology. New developments in heat pumps are significantly transforming the residential HVAC market. These advanced heat pumps can maintain 100% heating capacity at 0 degrees F and operate efficiently at low temperatures. Secondary heat sources These capabilities reduce the need for secondary hea...

Danfoss Unveils HVAC Solutions At AHR Expo 2025

Solutions to meet customer needs for decarbonization and energy efficiency were focus of three-day event. At the AHR Expo, held February 10-12 in Orlando, FL, Danfoss showed its broad portfolio of technologies for addressing key industry trends, such as decarbonization, refrigerant transition, and AI/connectivity.  At the Danfoss booth, current and potential customers explored the company’s solutions that enable customers to build heat pumps, data centers, rooftop units, Dedicated Ou...

Embraco's New Monoblock At AHR Expo 2025

Embraco, a global provider of refrigeration technology for the residential and commercial cold chain and part of Nidec Global Appliance, brings launches to the AHR Expo 2025, held from February 10th to 12th, in Orlando, Florida. Embraco’s exhibition will present its complete range of refrigeration solutions, introducing recently launched innovations and an advanced concept product, reinforcing its position as a one-stop partner for the commercial refrigeration industry. AHR Exp...

Unlocking HVAC Potential With The DoE’s Commercial Heat Pump Accelerator

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 overcome adoption barriers, promote advanced heat pump technologies, and create sustainable solutions for HVAC professionals. Compared with conventional packaged rooftop units (RTUs) with natural gas heating, heat pump RTUs are estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs by up to 50%. F...

4 Trends Driving HVACR Innovation In 2025

It’s often said the only constant in life is change. In the HVACR industry, that phrase has been especially true. We saw another year of transitions in 2024 that included evolving efficiency and refrigerant regulations, changing corporate net zero targets, the continued emergence of advanced heat pumps, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in building management.  Smart and sustainable Throughout these transformations, the industry continues to overcome challenges and in...

Trane Technologies And Autodesk Collaborate For Sustainable Building Design

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, and Autodesk, Inc., a global pioneer in building information modeling (BIM) technology for the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and operations industry, announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing commercial building design for sustainability. AI-assisted design exploration This innovative cross-industry collaboration seeks to simplify the user experience and enable AI-assisted design exploration by integrating Tran...

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