What is a dual fuel heat pump RTU?
A dual fuel heat pump rooftop unit (RTU) is a system that can provide both heating and cooling to a building using a single refrigeration system. These systems are like traditional air conditioning RTUs but can reverse the flow of refrigerant to move heat from the outside environment into the building.
What makes it different?
- Efficient heating: Heat pumps are significantly more efficient than gas furnaces because they move heat rather than generate it.
- Dual fuel flexibility: These systems combine efficiency of heat pumps with the reliability of traditional combustion heating, ensuring consistent performance in extreme temperatures.
- Same installation, better performance: With installation requirements comparable to traditional RTU units, dual fuel systems offer a seamless upgrade for increased efficiency and reduced emissions.
Benefits of dual fuel heat pump RTUs
- Energy efficiency: reduces energy consumption by 20% in cold climates.
- Pathway to reduction goals: with an estimated 15-year lifespan, RTUs support long-term building goals like electrification and decarbonization.
- Fuel flexibility: Avoid peak demand charges associated with electric heat as fuel prices fluctuate.
- Cold climate comfort: Performs reliably in Minnesota's cold winters while delivering year-round comfort.
- Ease of replacement: Replace failing, existing equipment without major curb adjustments or electrical upgrades.
- Manufacturer support: Most every major RTU manufacturer offers heat pump RTU options.
Why choose dual fuel heat pump RTUs?
Dual fuel heat pump RTUs are a good choice for efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
- Boost your business: stay ahead of the curve be offering efficient HVAC solutions.
- Energy efficiency and cost-savings: help customers achieve lower energy bills and long-term savings.
- Access incentives and rebates: Maximize your proposal value with available financial benefits.
- Reduce operating costs: save on energy expenses with more efficient systems
- Meet ESG and emission targets: Align with sustainability goals improve your building’s performance
- Provide comfort: Deliver consistent, reliable heating and cooling for building tenants and employees
- Seamless operation: benefit from systems that are as reliable as a traditional unit
- Improved performance: Optimize building energy usage with straightforward technology
- Training and support: Get access to resources needed to operate and maintain these systems effectively
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