Lennox announces the rollout of low GWP HVAC products,
emphasizing sustainability, flexibility, and superior
performance.
RICHARDSON, Texas, May 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Lennox (NYSE: LII), a leading provider of
innovative climate solutions, announced the rollout of low global
warming potential (GWP) light commercial and ducted residential
HVAC products to meet the 2025 low GWP Refrigerant regulations. The
transition to low GWP refrigerants represents a positive step for
the environment, as it significantly reduces the impact of harmful
greenhouse gases. For Lennox, this change aligns with its guiding
behavior of sustainability and focus on caring for our communities
and planet.
The HVAC products released will be a comprehensive portfolio for
the markets and will use the environmentally responsible
refrigerant, R-454B, which reduces global warming potential by as
much as 78%. With this move, Lennox continues to focus on
high-quality, sustainable solutions while reducing energy
consumption.
"Lennox is proud to support the adoption of low GWP
refrigerants," said Prakash Bedapudi, Chief Technology Officer at
Lennox. "By harnessing the power of advanced technologies, we will
continue to not only meet industry standards, but also set new
benchmarks for sustainability and performance."
As announced in March at Lennox LIVE to the company's dealer
base, the residential line will include the more sustainable R-454B
refrigerant in Lennox heat pumps and air conditioning units. For
commercial equipment, the full line of commercial rooftop units and
ducted split systems will feature R-454B refrigerant, including the
award-winning Model L and Enlight families. Refrigerant detection
systems engineered to detect and mitigate leaks will be available
with Lennox products providing the added flexibility for customers
of being indoor or outdoor compliant.
As products transition to meet the regulatory requirement, the
need for forward and backwards compatibility increases. Earlier
this year, Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) became the first
manufacturer to launch a multi-refrigerant coil designed to help
HVAC contractors and distributors transition from R-410A to any low
GWP refrigerant. In addition to the coil, ADP also is transitioning
air handlers to meet the new refrigerant requirement.
Allied Air Enterprises announced at its distributor meeting in
April plans for releasing a full line of regulatory compliant
residential and commercial equipment. Focused on flexibility,
Allied will be simplifying the transition to new refrigerants by
having indoor coils and air handlers that are field convertible to
R-454B refrigerant. Allied will also have refrigerant detection
system kits available allowing compatibility of the existing line
of furnaces with the new R-454B systems – ensuring the inventory
distributors have on the ground at the end of 2024 can be used into
2025 and beyond.
"With our strong engineering capabilities and dedication to
excellence, we are confident in our ability to deliver superior
products that meet and exceed customer expectations while advancing
our sustainability goals," said Alok
Maskara, Chief Executive Officer of Lennox. "This strategic
shift underscores the importance we place in protecting our
planet's future. By investing in cutting-edge technology and
fostering a culture of innovation, we are fulfilling our corporate
responsibility and positioning ourselves as leaders in sustainable
HVAC solutions."
Lennox remains dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for
customers and partners alike, providing support, training, and
resources to facilitate the adoption of low GWP solutions. Products
will roll out for ordering during the remainder of 2024, well ahead
of the 2025 regulatory shift, and aligned with customer demand.
To learn more about the sustainability initiatives and the
adoption of low GWP products at Lennox, read
more here.
About Lennox
Lennox (NYSE: LII) is a leader in energy-efficient
climate-control solutions. Dedicated to sustainability and creating
comfortable and healthier environments for our residential and
commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead
the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air
quality, and refrigeration systems. Additional information on
Lennox is available at www.lennox.com.
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