Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, announced it is the first HVAC original equipment manufacturer to complete the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge laboratory validation in the 10–14-ton rooftop heat pump category.
The Carrier system met or exceeded all challenge requirements, including heating capacity and energy efficiency test standards — delivering 100% heating capacity at 5°F, exceeding 70% heating capacity at −10°F and meeting or surpassing DOE’s commercial HVAC efficiency thresholds.
Benefit from a more efficient system
"This milestone is about performance that pays," said Heidi Gehring, Managing Director, Light Commercial, Carrier, adding "Customers can realize lower energy bills with reliable comfort, while utilities benefit from a more efficient system that helps support grid reliability."
Heidi Gehring continues, "This achievement reflects the work of our talented engineering and product development teams, who delivered a solution that reduces energy intensity and operating costs while helping strengthen U.S. competitiveness in commercial buildings."
key efficiency and performance benchmarks
Carrier’s validated rooftop unit exceeded key efficiency and routine benchmarks in independent testing
The DOE’s Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge is designed to accelerate the adoption of high-performance equipment that reduces energy use and operating costs while supporting grid reliability through lower demand.
Carrier’s validated rooftop unit exceeded key efficiency and performance benchmarks in independent testing conducted by DOE, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Carrier’s invention of modern air conditioning
"Carrier is proud to be pioneering the way in developing next-generation rooftop units that deliver greater efficiency and reliability," said Heidi Gehring.
Heidi Gehring adds, "Innovating to meet the needs of our commercial partners builds on the legacy that began with Willis Carrier’s invention of modern air conditioning and carries forward our tradition as the pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions."
