To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we must cut global carbon emissions 43% from 2019 levels by 2030 — a deadline that is less than seven years away. To meet this imperative, all sectors of the economy are moving on a path toward decarbonization. Some sectors, like commercial buildings, have opportunities to make a bigger impact than others.
Buildings account for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions — 75% of which result from daily operations. HVAC is a major contributor to commercial building energy use, and many experts point to HVAC efficiency and electrification as a vital factor for achieving sustainability. Heat pumps are recognized as key technologies that unite these pillars of decarbonization.