Innovation for HVAC decarbonisation
Temperzone has launched the Econex HWP, a water-cooled packaged HVAC range claiming 71–80% reduction in Global Warming Potential per kW of cooling or heating versus older systems.
71–80% reduction in Global Warming Potential per kW of cooling or heating compared to previous Temperzone systems.
What is the Temperzone Econex HWP and how much does it cut Global Warming Potential?
HVAC technicians and installers should note this new low-GWP product range, which may influence equipment choices on commercial and residential decarbonisation projects.
Key takeaways
- Temperzone's new Econex HWP is a hideaway water-cooled packaged HVAC unit.
- The range claims a 71–80% cut in Global Warming Potential per kW versus older systems.
- The product targets decarbonisation goals in heating and cooling applications.
- No pricing or availability details were provided in the announcement.
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