Midea showcases heat pump innovation at 2024 ENERGY STAR Products Partner Meeting
From September 17-19, ACCA Premium Partner Midea participated in the ENERGY STAR Products Partner Meeting (ESPPM) in Minneapolis, a gathering organized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that brought together leaders in energy efficiency from across the country. At the event, Midea displayed two of its most advanced solutions—the Packaged Window Heat Pump (PWHP) and the EVOX G³ Heat Pump System—demonstrating its commitment to delivering cutting-edge heating and cooling technologies that earn the ENERGY STAR seal of approval.
Midea’s role in driving heat pump adoption
Midea’s presence at ESPPM comes at a crucial time as the U.S. government pushes forward with initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and increasing energy efficiency, including energy efficiency incentive programs within the Inflation Reduction Act as well as the Department of Energy’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge, of which Midea is a manufacturing partner.
The event concluded with Midea participating in a panel discussion on new room heat pumps, where David Leezer, an engineering manager, showcased Midea’s Packaged Window Heat Pump (PWHP) and explained the company’s role in the Clean Heat for All Challenge. This initiative, in partnership with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), aims to retrofit public housing units with energy-efficient heat pumps. The initiative is replacing outdated steam heating systems that are a leading carbon emissions source. Midea will be delivering 20,000 cold-climate PWHP units, supporting its goal of making high-performing heat pump technology of today more accessible for all.
Product showcase
Midea’s PWHP is a cold-climate heat pump capable of operating effectively in temperatures as low as -13°F while offering SEER2 ratings up to 19.0 and a high Coefficient of Performance (COP) score of 2.42 at 17°F. Its DIY installation, which requires no new electrical upgrades or refrigerant line connections, makes it an appealing option for homeowners, multi-family tenants and housing authorities alike. Also, at Midea’s booth, the EVOX G³ air handling unit (AHU) impressed attendees with its modular, lightweight and low-profile design, suited for seamless installation and top-tier performance in diverse North American climates.
Engaging with State Energy Office representatives
Midea representatives engaged with State Energy Office (SEO) representatives to explore how their heat pump products can be integrated into incentive programs and energy policies. These discussions provided valuable insights into how these heat pumps can be scaled and adopted in every state.
After meeting with the SEOs, Midea sponsored a happy hour which provided a relaxed setting to cap the day.
Future opportunities and collaboration
As federal and state governments push policies to decarbonize built environments, Midea is working with the EPA to make consumers awareness of available incentives and encourage state legislatures to design programs that make the incentives more accessible. Midea’s involvement in public-private partnerships and its collaboration with government agencies showcase the company’s leadership in creating sustainable solutions that benefit the environment, tradesmen, and consumers.
For more information about Midea’s products and services, please visit mideacomfort.us.
Midea is an ACCA Premium Partner. For more information about our Strategic Partner program, visit here or email ACCA’s Strategic Partnerships Manager Kenzi Vizzari at kenzi.vizzari@acca.org.
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