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Commercial Building HVAC Accelerator

Aerial Image of RTUs on Rooftop

Compared with conventional packaged rooftop units (RTUs), high efficiency next-generation RTUs are estimated to reduce energy costs by up to 50%. From 2024 through 2027, the Commercial Building HVAC Accelerator will work with stakeholders, from commercial building owners and operators to manufacturers, to accelerate the development and adoption of next-generation RTUs to achieve energy efficient and cost-effective solutions for buildings. The Accelerator was developed in partnership with manufacturing and commercial partners, as well as DOE's National Labs. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the full list of active partners. 

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Partnership Agreement

Commercial HVAC Accelerator Partnership Agreement

The Commercial Building HVAC Accelerator drives development and adoption of next-generation rooftop units (RTUs).

Partners

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    AAON, Inc.
    Addison
    Amazon
    Boulder County, CO
    Budderfly
    Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC)
    Carrier Global Corporation
    Center for Energy and Environment, Minnesota (MN CEE)
    City of Palo Alto Utilities
    ClimateMaster
    Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP)
    Columbia Association
    Daikin
    DaVita
    Effecterra
    Enersion
    Flooid
    General Motors
    Greenhill
    IKEA US RETAIL LLC
    Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development (IGSD)
    International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology (ICAST)
    KCC Manufacturing
    kW Engineering
    Lennox International, Inc.
    LG Electronics USA
    Life Time, Inc.
    Los Angeles Unified School District
    Lowes
    Mace Group
    Magna International Inc.
    Magna Powertrain
    Mojave Energy Systems
    Monaire
    Palo Alto, CA
    Prologis
    Refrigerant Emissions Elimination Forum
    Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Seeley International
    Sencera Energy
    Slipstream
    SOURCE Climate Solutions
    South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER)
    Starbucks Coffee Company
    Sustainable Energi
    Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC)
    Target Corporation
    The Home Depot
    Trane Technologies
    Transaera
    TRC Companies
    Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC)
    Whole Foods Market
    York International Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls, Inc.

Contacts

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

The Accelerator is working to accelerate the production and deployment of next-generation RTUs. Organizations looking to partner with the Accelerator can join the Campaign. The Technology Challenge is now closed and no longer accepting new partners.

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Rooftop Unit (RTU)    Commercial Building HVAC Accelerator   
Published on: 04/02/2024