Duluth, Ga. – November 12, 2025 – 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, highlights a customer success story showcasing how Mitsubishi Electric VRF technology supports the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett’s commitment to guest comfort. Opened…

The rapid expansion of the data center industry, fueled by cloud-based services and data-intensive technologies like AI, has led to growing energy demands and environmental challenges. In fact, data centers currently consume up to 1.5% of global electricity, up nearly 12% per year over the past five years. Key cooling innovations—such as immersion cooling, adiabatic systems,…

With an end-of-the-year installation deadline looming and a decision on repealing that deadline months away, HVACR distributors are keeping an eye on how much R-410A equipment might be left on the shelves come the new year. The use of R-410A is being phased down in the U.S., and Dec. 31, 2024, was the last day…

When it comes to system choice, ducted platforms continue to be a huge chunk of the market share, underscoring how deeply legacy duct-work is still influencing today’s replacement-heavy environment. According to a new unitary study from myCLEARopinion Insights Hub for ACHR NEWS, 65% of residential work and 73% of light commercial, on average, is ducted,…

It’s been One Big, Tumultuous Year in HVACR, and the challenges and changes the industry faced in 2025 have set the stage for the year ahead.   The transition to A2L equipment, and the related shortage of aftermarket R-454B, were at the top of the list, but tariffs, inflation, and political wins and losses also…

The refrigerant transition dominated many discussions at the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI’s) 2024 Energy & Store Development Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. As food retailers grapple with the challenges posed by evolving regulations, the AIM Act was a recurring theme, with many sessions addressing its impact on the industry. During a regulatory update session, Stephanie Harris,…

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved three bills that could significantly reshape home energy policy, appliance standards, and equipment choices. Here’s a breakdown of each bill, what they mean for contractors, and what to expect next. 1. H.R. 3699: Energy Choice Act The committee approved H.R. 3699, the Energy Choice Act — a…

Ireland — Trane Technologies announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Stellar Energy International, Ltd. to acquire the Stellar Energy Digital business (“Stellar Energy”), a provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip data center cooling solutions. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Stellar Energy designs and builds modular cooling plants, central utility plants, and coolant distribution units…

LG Electronics (LG), through its Global Heat Pump Consortium, is expanding research across diverse climate conditions — from cold-humid regions to extreme heat, with a sharpened focus on efficiency, dependability and field-validated performance.  As global demand for cleaner heating intensifies and regions such as Europe phase out fossil-fuel boilers to support decarbonization targets, heat pumps…