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Why Refrigerant Matters More Than You Think for AC (or Heat Pump) Efficiency – RMI
The refrigerant gas inside heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system — for air conditioners and heat pumps — plays a major role in how well it performs, impacting comfort, energy use, and the climate. Here’s why understanding refrigerants matters.
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The AC Industry Conundrum: Cooling Is Warming the Planet, but Market Failures Are Preventing the AC Industry from Innovating
This summer a new record was set in Quriyat, Oman for hottest overnight low temperature ever recorded—42.6ºC (108.7ºF). With global temperatures projected to rise 2–5oC by the end of the century, and urban areas experiencing temperatures 1–3ºC warmer than their surroundings, parts of the world will be unendurable during the summer months.
