ELECTRIFICATION

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DECARBONIZATION TECHNOLOGY

Renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the U.S. More than 20% of the power now generated comes from renewable resources. When nuclear, another carbon-free energy source, is added to the mix that number rises to 40%.

As the U.S. and world produce more clean energy, the transition to HVAC equipment that runs on electricity has accelerated. Tapping into an increasingly green grid has obvious environmental benefits — both onsite and off. It can also trim operating costs, given the efficiency of electrification technology which replaces fossil-fuel-burning equipment.

Electrification is a powerful and dynamic approach that can provide dividends at any stage of your organization’s decarbonization journey.

THE ELECTRICAL ADVANTAGE

CLEAN: Significantly reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions

FLEXIBLE: Use in conjunction with existing systems or as a replacement

SIMPLE: New technologies are intuitive, effective and accessible

Heat pumps are one of the primary technologies driving the electrification and increased efficiency of HVAC. Capable of both heating and cooling, heat pump systems work like a refrigerator, using electricity to pump heat from a cool space to a warm one.

Rather than combusting fossil fuels, heat pumps move warmth captured from the outdoor air inside during the winter months; and they reverse operation in the summer, extracting warm air from an inside space.

In terms of efficiency, heat pumps reign supreme. They’re able to operate at up to 500 percent efficiency, which means they are able to generate five times more heat than the power used by the equipment, helping reduce energy use, carbon emissions and costs.