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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. 

Partners

  • AAON, Inc.
    Addison
    Amazon
    Boulder County, CO
    Budderfly
    Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC)
    Carrier Global Corporation
    Center for Energy and Environment, Minnesota (MN CEE)
    ClimateMaster
    Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP)
    Columbia Association
    Daikin
    DaVita
    Effecterra
    Enersion
    General Motors
    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
    Mace Group
    Mojave Energy Systems
    Monaire
    Prologis
    Refrigerant Emissions Elimination Forum
    Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Seeley International
    Sencera Energy
    Slipstream
    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
    TRC Companies
    Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC)
    Whole Foods Market
    York International Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls, Inc.
  • Connecticut

    Budderfly

    Texas

    Whole Foods Market

    Vermont

    Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC)

    Colorado

    DaVita
    Boulder County, CO

    Georgia

    The Home Depot

    California

    Los Angeles Unified School District
    Prologis

    Wisconsin

    Slipstream

    Minnesota

    Target Corporation
    Life Time, Inc.

    Michigan

    General Motors

    North Carolina

    Trane Technologies

    Pennsylvania

    IKEA US RETAIL LLC

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.

Discover guidance, case studies, and other resources related to advanced HVAC technology solutions here.

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