The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently closed the public comment window on its proposed revisions to the Technology Transitions (TT) rule — an essential component of the AIM Act that governs how and when the HVACR industry moves away from higher-GWP HFC refrigerants. Released on September 30, the proposal extends compliance deadlines for several…

Daikin Applied is to build a new 71,000ft2 (6,600m2) extension to its R&D test lab in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to support the wider development of data centre cooling solutions. Groundbreaking has taken place on the new lab, which will include a modern office and nine new test cells, specifically to support the development of chillers and…

AN ANTONIO — Friedrich Air Conditioning announced that its Floating Air Ductless Mini-Split and Kühl Inverter Heat Pump lines have been named winners in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Home Reno Awards. Across Select, Pro, and Pro X series, Friedrich’s Floating Air line leverages engineering and innovation to deliver high-performance ductless solutions. Designed to meet the needs of…

Despite volatility, market adoption is soaring, and future favorable for heat pumps Electricity prices have been climbing faster than inflation in many regions, raising questions about how contractors should present high-efficiency equipment to customers. For heat pumps, the conversation around affordability is shifting. Are rising rates a deterrent, or do they actually strengthen the case…

LG Electronics has introduced a range of HVAC solutions aimed at revitalizing America’s aging homes. These offerings encompass a variety of unitary (ducted) residential HVAC products, purposefully designed to cater to the evolving demands of the housing market. The comprehensive suite includes electric inverter heat pump solutions, vertical air handling units, and newly launched gas furnaces,…

The Carrier Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), a new addition to the Quantum Leap series of tailored data center solutions, is now accessible to the global market. This development is spearheaded by Carrier, a part of Carrier Global Corporation, known for its innovations in climate and energy solutions. The CDU range includes units from 1.3 to 5…

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a leading supplier of all-electric, all-climate Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, shared a customer success story on Weber State University, an energy-conscious school that uses all-climate heat pumps throughout its campus buildings. The Ogden, Utah-based university has installed a ductless,…

Carrier has collaborated with the Gallipolis City School District to design and install a new multi-building HVAC solution in the district’s five schools to boost indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy efficiency. In addition to significantly reducing operating expenses in the district’s facilities, the new system is designed to leverage the knowledge gained in the…

Tourism has long been a key economic driver for Philadelphia—which is the 6th largest city in the U.S. and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage City. The Pennsylvania Convention Center (hereinafter Center), located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, serves as one of the City’s pillars in supporting the conventions and meetings industry. With…