Johnson Controls and DOE Collaborate to Accelerate Commercial Heat Pump Innovation and Slash Building Emissions

In a bid to address the nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions emitted by buildings, Johnson Controls has joined forces with the Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate the electrification of heating and cooling systems in commercial buildings. One powerful tool to decarbonize buildings are heat pumps. However, less than 15% of commercial buildings in the United States currently utilize heat pumps, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to promote their adoption. Heat pump adoption is especially low in cold climates where the performance and availability of commercial building equipment lags behind residential systems.