Manufacturers were excited to discuss the success of heat pumps and other efficient technologies in the Rocky Mountain region at this year’s AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 10-12. The expo is an annual event that brings together 1800+ exhibitors and 50,000+ attendees in the HVAC and refrigeration industries for three days of learning and technology demonstration. In addition to essential content around plumbing and mechanical industry updates, trending topics this year included decarbonization, refrigerants, AI and workforce development. The conference also highlighted several evolving technologies worth keeping on your radar.
Technologies to Watch
- Heat pump water heaters
- Rooftop units
- Window heat pumps (See our “New Technology Spotlight” for more details about this technology.)
- Load flexibility and controls
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Combination air-source heating + cooling + domestic hot water
Manufacturers noted they’re looking forward to continued engagement with Wattsmart trade allies in 2025 and beyond. Check out this lively AHR Expo 2025 Recap Video.