Johnson Controls has released figures showing its commercial heat pumps are delivering competitive advantage to customers and partners across a range of industries.
The results are significant: In 2024, Johnson Controls helped cut customers' expenses by 53 per cent and reduce emissions by 60 per cent compared to conventional natural gas boilers.
Johnson Controls vice president and chief sustainability and external relations officer, Katie McGinty, said the company works in true partnership with customers.
“Our state-of-the-art heat pumps ensure uptime, runtime and reliability. At the same time, cash is being conserved for growth as heating costs are cut by more than half, providing a significant competitive advantage," she said.
“Achieving these outcomes while also accelerating climate action is just the kind of all-in partnership that our customers are calling for. We are honoured to join with them in making the vision a reality today."
According to the European Heat Pump Association, more than 60 per cent of the energy used by European industries is for heat.
Similarly, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy estimates that heat pumps could replace up to 80 per cent of industrial boilers in the US by 2050. Both estimates indicate that heat pump-driven electric systems have immense potential to drive energy security, affordability and sustainability.
The transformative impact of heat pumps on communities and businesses globally is demonstrated through several Johnson Controls projects across the world.
For example in Germany, a hospital utilised a heat pump to tap heat energy 200 metres below the facility, resulting in a 30 per cent reduction in energy costs and producing enough heat to cover 80 per cent of the hospital's demand,.
The Children's Hospital of Alabama in the US put heat pumps and OpenBlue digital solutions to work to reduce natural gas needs by 69 per cent and annual energy costs by $US680,000.
Recent innovations include the 400-tonne YORK CYK Water-to-Water Compound Centrifugal Heat Pump, which meets high-temperature requirements of up to 180°F and is up to four times more efficient than traditional boiler and chiller combinations, reducing energy consumption and operational costs.
Similarly, the YORK YMAE modular air-to-water heat pump provides hot water up to 140°F and ensures reliable heating even in harsh winter conditions, making it a versatile and resilient solution for various climates.
In Asia, two new heat pumps were recently launched—the YORK HPS-H 200 Screw High-Speed VSD Permanent Magnet High Temperature Heat Pump and the YORK Next-Generation YSPA-V Air Source VSD Screw Heat Pump, which provide efficient, energy-saving and low-carbon solutions for various industries.