CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier is partnering with the
Department of Energy to develop next-generation heat pump
technologies that result in higher efficiency light commercial
rooftops units with reduced life cycle costs for end users
including school, retail and office space customers. Carrier is a
part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in
intelligent climate and energy solutions.
The Better Buildings Commercial Heat Pump Accelerator is aimed
at addressing the climate crisis by accelerating energy innovation
– pushing cutting-edge, more sustainable electrification
technologies from lab to market faster, with the added benefit of
lowering energy costs. According to the Department of Energy, heat
pump packaged rooftop units (RTUs) are estimated to reduce GHG
emissions and energy costs by up to 50% compared with conventional
natural gas-burning models. The Commercial Building Heat Pump
Accelerator will work with commercial building owners, operators
and manufacturers to accelerate the development and adoption of
heat pump packaged RTUs across climates within the United States.
As part of ongoing collaboration efforts, Carrier is proud to be
among the manufacturers taking part in the accelerator while
working with the Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy
Laboratory to test and validate all product claims. New light
commercial products developed by Carrier engineers will help
customers including major retailers and other companies meet
decarbonization goals and increase energy efficiency. Carrier is
also participating in the Department of Energy's Cold Climate Heat
Pump Challenge for residential applications and will have
commercialized units with advanced technology available later in
2024.
"Carrier's innovation in HVAC began when Willis Carrier launched the industry more than a
century ago," said Heidi Gehring,
Managing Director of Light Commercial, Carrier. "We are proud to
continue leading within the industry as we work to bring more
efficient and affordable next-generation light commercial heat
pumps to market as soon as 2027."
According to the Department of Energy, the U.S. spends about
$800 billion each year to power
buildings, manufacturing facilities, and homes and on average,
between 20% and 30% of the nation's energy is wasted. The
Accelerator and other Better Buildings Initiatives with public and
private sector stakeholders are pursuing ambitious goals to cut
that waste through improving design, equipment and operations.
"As an inaugural partner in the Better Buildings Commercial Heat
Pump Accelerator, Carrier is demonstrating a commitment to
leadership and collaboration," said Maria
Vargas, Director of DOE's Better Buildings Initiative. "We
are thrilled to work together on this important initiative to drive
greater energy efficiency and decarbonization in our nation's
buildings."
To learn more about Carrier's light commercial product
offerings, visit https://www.carrier.com/commercial/en/us/.
About Carrier
Founded by the inventor of modern air
conditioning, Carrier is a world leader in high-technology heating,
air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. Carrier experts
provide sustainable solutions, integrating energy-efficient
products, building controls and energy services for residential,
commercial, retail, transport and food service customers. Carrier
is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in
intelligent climate and energy solutions that matter for people and
our planet for generations to come. For more information, visit
https://www.carrier.com/commercial/en/us/ or follow us on
LinkedIn and @Carrier on X.
Contact:
Andrew
Brooks
704-492-9059
Andrew.Brooks1@Carrier.com
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