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…

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,…