The world today is defined by the urgency of climate change and the push to transition toward sustainable energy solutions, and the spotlight on heat pumps has never been brighter. One just had to walk the tradeshow floor at the 2024 AHR Expo to see how decarbonization is impacting the HVAC and plumbing industries.
“Innovation in heat pump technology, both in chillers and packaged rooftops, is unfolding rapidly and the space is incredibly dynamic,” says Philip Smyth, executive director, commercial product management, ducted systems, Johnson Controls. “The push toward decarbonization and electrification has driven extensive investments in heat pump technology. As a result, the efficiency and capacity of today’s heat pumps have significantly expanded in recent years to enable higher heating capacities and smaller equipment sizes. Commercial heat pumps can now address an increasing share of heating loads within a wider range of applications.”