Appropriate technology and the future of HVAC
A new report examines how cooling technology and energy management may evolve in coming decades, questioning whether AI integration in household equipment is always the right approach.
Does the future of HVAC really need AI, or just smarter energy management?
HVAC technicians should watch this space as shifts in cooling tech and energy management could change installation and servicing requirements.
Key takeaways
- A new report questions whether adding AI to household equipment is the right path forward for HVAC.
- Smarter cooling technology and energy management are flagged as priorities over new tech for its own sake.
- The Scenarios for Future Living report looks at emerging tech trends over the coming decades.
- HVAC tradies may need to upskill in energy management systems as the industry evolves.
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