International. Carrier Global Corporation renewed its commitment to the U.S. Climate Alliance, an initiative to decarbonize buildings through the use of heat pumps.
"We are focused on developing industry-leading heat pump technology that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving on fuel costs for homeowners and businesses", said Justin Keppy, president of North American Residential and Light Commercial HVAC, at Carrier.
The Climate Alliance is a coalition that includes 25 governors and seeks to quadruple heat pump installations in their states by 2030. In this way, a planned transition to zero-emission building systems is sought.
"I applaud the U.S. Climate Alliance for taking a bold stance that will drive the energy transition, create jobs, and result in healthier, more affordable heating and cooling solutions for residents of their states. It's a move that's good for people and the planet", Keppy added.
Carrier's commitment to heat pump innovation and access includes a $2 billion investment by the end of 2030 in sustainable solutions innovation, with an emphasis on electric heat pumps.
The company will also test prototypes of heat pumps for cold climates in severe climates, in coordination with the Department of Energy. In addition, it has just designated its Collierville, Tennessee, facility as a Center of Excellence for the production of high-efficiency heat pumps.
Environmental and technological advantages
Heat pumps are typically powered by electricity and are more energy efficient than standard furnaces or boilers. According to Rewiring America, if all single-family homes in the U.S. adopted heat pumps, the total annual emissions reduction would be at least 160 million metric tons, the equivalent of taking 32 million cars off the road.
In addition, despite their name, these pumps can not only heat homes, but are also capable of providing cold air conditioning. Heat pumps typically run longer at a more stable and lower capacity, which also makes them quieter and better able to control temperature than standard systems.
Also in Europe
Globally, heat pumps are recognized as a key solution in the fight against climate change. RePowerEU, for example, is a proposal by the European Commission to end dependence on fossil fuels by 2030. To achieve this, it is working on the implementation of an additional 10 million heat pumps over the next five years.
In Europe, 17 countries have announced fossil fuel bans and 19 have implemented incentives for the adoption of heat pumps. Meanwhile, 12 have banned fossil fuel boilers in new construction.
