Heat pumps are the new go-to for heating and cooling as they are more energy efficient, using electricity to transfer heat.
LG Electronics, University of Alaska Anchorage Form Heat Pump Research Group
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IFC Report: Potential Construction, Building Decarbonization Strategies
According to the IFC, construction and building emissions will rise an additional 13% globally by 2035 if measures are not taken to decarbonize.
Smart HVAC Controls Market Estimated to Reach $25.5 Billion
Industry growth, according to the report, is largely attributed to government initiatives and development of smart cities worldwide.
Better Buildings Initiative Posts $18.5 Billion in Energy Savings
More than 900 partners involved with the Department of Energy initiative have also cut emissions by nearly 190 metric tons.
Ameresco, Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Collaborate on Efficient HVAC Project
The project includes updates to Schaeffler’s Stratford, Ontario, manufacturing plant site, where new equipment installations will reduce facility-wide energy consumption and will lower its emissions by about 15%.
Research Aims to Find Sustainable Cooling for Hot, Arid Areas
Their quest aimed to address how passive cooling techniques can outperform conventional air conditioning units and improve indoor comfort.
Trane Technologies Introduces AI Tool for Building Decarbonization
The new offering uses AI to automatically identify and implement optimization actions at all times in buildings, reducing emissions and energy.
NASA, ADC USA Validate New Form of Renewable-Friendly Energy Transmission
ADC is considered the optimal transitional operating system for renewable energy platforms and it has the potential to play a major role in lowering energy consumption while still using existing energy infrastructure.
US Climate Alliance Targets Heat Pumps to Decarbonize Buildings
In addition to the building decarbonization targets, members of the coalition also agreed to several provisions, including supporting proactive planning for an “equitable and predictable transition to a zero-emission buildings future.”
Ceres Report: How to Efficiently Decarbonize U.S. Gas Distribution
According to the report, the most viable strategies for decarbonizing the gas distribution industry are currently electrification and efficiency, especially by using heat pumps and deep hybrid electrification.