Carrier Passes DOE Commercial HVAC Challenge

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Carrier Global Corporation, a developer of intelligent climate and energy solutions, has passed DOE testing for a 15-ton rooftop unit as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge.

With this achievement, Carrier is one of the only manufacturers to complete testing in both the 10-14-ton and 15-25-ton product categories. Field testing for both units is underway. The 10-14-ton unit is installed at a large national retailer in upstate New York while the 15-ton unit will be installed soon at a commercial facility in Pennsylvania.

Both units are being developed as part of the challenge. The 10-14-ton unit was also the first product in that range to demonstrate performance through DOE lab verification testing.

Each of these units have demonstrated performance that meets or exceeds the DOE challenge requirements including heating capacity and energy efficiency tests – delivering 100 percent heating capacity at 5°F, exceeding 70 percent heating capacity at -10°F and  DOE’s commercial HVAC efficiency thresholds.

The next-generation rooftop units were tested at the DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee and field trials are being monitored, analyzed and verified by the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). After successful testing, the products are expected to be available for purchase in the summer of 2027.                          

“Carrier has proven our innovation not only in labs, but in real-world conditions. Now, we’re one step closer to providing game-changing, high-performing products that can help strengthen U.S. commercial buildings,” said Heidi Gehring, Managing Director, Light Commercial, Carrier. “In everything we do, we are driven by our purpose of enhancing the lives we live and the world we share, and these advancements are a powerful example of that commitment. I’m proud of the work our engineering and product development teams have put into these innovative solutions, designing not one but two different products for this challenge, and thankful for the support provided by the DOE.”

The DOE’s Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge is designed to accelerate adoption of new equipment that reduces energy use and operating costs while supporting grid reliability through lower demand.

For more information, please visit carrier.com/commercial.

Founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier is a world leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning, digital platforms and building automation systems.