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The future of air conditioning for buildings.

Author(s) : Navigant Consulting, Inc., GOETZLER W., GUERNSEY M., YOUNG J., et al.

Type of monograph: Report

Summary

Air conditioning (A/C) systems in buildings contribute to GHG emissions both directly through refrigerant emissions, as well as indirectly through fossil fuel combustion for power generation. The Building Technologies Office (BTO) promotes pre-competitive research and development (R&D) on next-generation HVAC technologies that support the phase down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) production and consumption, as well as cost-effective energy efficiency improvements. Over the past several decades, product costs and lifecycle cooling costs have declined substantially in many global markets due to improved, higher-volume manufacturing and higher energy efficiency driven by R&D investments and efficiency policies including minimum efficiency standards and labeling programs. This report characterizes the current landscape and trends in the global A/C market, including discussion of both direct and indirect climate impacts, and potential global warming impacts from growing global A/C usage. The report also documents solutions that can help achieve international goals for energy efficiency and GHG emissions reductions. The solutions include pathways related to low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants, energy efficiency innovations, long-term R&D initiatives, and regulatory actions. A fact-based vision for the future of A/C use around the world is provided.

Details

  • Original title: The future of air conditioning for buildings.
  • Record ID : 30019890
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy, Environment
  • Publication: US Department of Energy - United states/United states
  • Publication date: 2016/07

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