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Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US ready to help Americans cash in on heat pump incentives

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates, on average, space heating and air conditioning account for over half of an American household’s annual energy consumption as of 2015. Household-level decisions, including home and vehicle energy use, drive 40% of energy-related carbon emissions.

Many Americans can help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while saving on operation costs and enjoying greater comfort control when they choose to use an all-electric, all-climate heat pump, like those from Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), instead of an existing air conditioner or fuel-burning furnace. By doing so, U.S. households can contribute to a cleaner environment while keeping utility bills low.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), a new federal law, offers eligible Americans unprecedented opportunities to potentially save money on qualified heat pumps and home energy improvement projects with tax credits and rebates.

​Mitsubishi Electric revolutionized the heat pump over twenty years ago with INVERTER-driven compressors and variable-capacity systems. The brand is ready to support this​ ​new stage of American energy guiding homeowners on the journey toward electrifying​ ​their homes.

What should U.S. consumers know?

• 98% of U.S. households could cut their carbon emissions by installing an efficient, all-electric heat pump.
• If all single-family homes in the U.S. adopted heat pumps, the total annual emissions reduction would be at least 160 million metric tons by 2032, the equivalent of taking 32 million cars off the road.
• Modern variable-capacity, all-climate heat pumps are designed to help conserve energy all year, reduce GHG emissions and lower operating costs.
• Homes in all climate zones can appreciate heating performance from a variable-capacity heat pump with hyper-heating capabilities.
• Hyper-heating, variable-capacity heat pumps are designed to provide reliable heating at temperatures as low as -13° F and are now used in some of the coldest regions of the U.S.
• Efficient homes can help the community by drawing less electricity from the power grids they share.

Mitsubishi Electric’s INVERTER-driven compressor technology was introduced 20 years ago, revolutionizing the heat pump. Now, these variable-capacity, all-climate heat pumps deliver reliable cold-climate performance, efficiency, and precise comfort control using a smartphone app. Mitsubishi Electric has continuously improved this technology, while METUS has educated utilities, local governments, public officials, non-profits, homeowners, and private sector collaborators on the environmental and economic advantages of all-climate heat pumps.

“The IRA’s passage is a landmark moment for American homeowners,” says Mark Kuntz, chief executive officer, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC. “The law vastly expands the opportunities for many more American homeowners to experience the comfort, environmental and efficiency benefits of all-climate heat pumps.”

​Inflation Reduction Act incentives will help homeowners save on heat pumps, like those from Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC. The company is a pioneer in all-climate​​,​ ​variable-capacity heat pumps that deliver exceptional cold climat​​e performance, efficiency and precise comfort control.

Highlights of consumer incentives in the IRA include:

• $4.5 billion High Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (HEEHRP) administered by state energy offices and Indian Tribes for qualified electrification projects.
  • This national rebate program is intended to support low and moderate-income homeowners.
  • Qualified households can receive a rebate of up to $14,000 with a rebate for specific equipment up to:
    • $8,000 to offset qualified heat pump (for space heating or cooling) costs.
    • $4,000 to offset the cost of electric panel upgrades.
    • $2,500 for electrical wiring upgrades.
  • HEEHRP provides up to a $500 rebate per project for heat pump installers.
• Significant extension and expansion of the Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C), starting in January 2023, allows qualified households to deduct 30% of the costs for buying and installing a qualified heat pump, up to $2,000 annually through 2032.
• HOME Energy Performance-Based, Whole-House Rebates
  • Allocates $4.3 billion in rebates for home energy efficiency improvements based on Department of Energy-approved modeling tools.
  • Rebate levels:
    • Homes with energy reduction of 20% to 35% are eligible for maximum rebate of $2,000, or half the cost of the retrofit project (whichever is less).
    • Homes with energy reduction of at least 35% are eligible for maximum rebate of $4,000 or half the cost of the retrofit project (whichever is less).
    • Rebates are higher for lower-income homes.

Now, under the provisions of the IRA, qualified homeowners across America have the opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint, achieve better comfort, and realize lower operating costs thanks to Mitsubishi Electric’s variable-capacity, all-climate heat pumps. Visit MitsubishiComfort.com/IRA to learn more.

Presents awards for excellence in life safety, community impact and sales

Each year, Resideo invites its network of professionals to ‘connect,’ to learn and to share insights during a three-day customer event. Now in its thirty-third year, the CONNECT 2022 customer event was deeply impacted by the community connections those professionals have, the communities they impact and how they are making a difference each and every day.

“Everyone in this room helps keep bad things from happening to good people,” said Scott Harkins, Vice President of Sales at Resideo during his remarks on stage.

With a theme focused on “Making a Difference,” Resideo gathered nearly 500 customers and partners for the annual event, shared new products and services, hosted educational sessions and shared stories about the collective impact made throughout the year.

Community Service Activity Helps Florida Community in Need

In September 2022, Hurricane Ian hit the west coast of Florida and devastated the Ft. Myers area, which is located about 60 miles north of the CONNECT 2022 event hosted in Marco Island, Fla. Each year, the community service event at CONNECT is popular, but the 2022 event sparked unmatched enthusiasm and attendance. A cross-section of Resideo customers and employees helped Florida communities impacted by the hurricane.

Guests created disaster relief kits that were donated to the Fort Meyers area United Way, and additional funds were raised for the American Red Cross of Central Florida and its local recovery efforts. The group packed care packages, including Resideo’s First Alert smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, that contain essential items needed for recovery.

Resideo’s Jamie Quanrud and Scott Harkins help pack a disaster relief kit for Florida residents.

The Team Gleason Foundation Receives Making a Difference Award

Each year, Resideo presents a Life Safety Award to a deserving organization or team that acted during an emergency, and in the past presented the award to first responders and organizations providing service dogs for Veterans, for example. At CONNECT 2022, the award was re-named the Making a Difference Award and presented virtually by Mike Rowe, host of Dirty Jobs, to Team Gleason.

Team Gleason provides ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) patients with resources that can help them continue to live purposeful lives. The organization receives more than 500 requests per month for automation services for patients with ALS.

“Until there is a cure for ALS, technology is the cure,” said Steve Gleason, founder of Team Gleason. Steve, a former NFL special teams player for the New Orleans Saints, was diagnosed with ALS in 2011. Team Gleason has provided over $20 million in adventure, technology, equipment, and care services to more than 30,000 people living with ALS and countless others through advocacy and support.

In his virtual acceptance speech video, Steve uses his unique style of humor to encourage others and he shares his gratitude for Resideo’s commitment. His last words – “no white flags” – demonstrate his commitment to perseverance and tenacity to make a difference in his community.

Currently, Team Gleason offers ALS patients an off-the-shelf home automation product and is looking to enhance it to provide a more customized level of care for the patients they serve. With the help of Resideo’s professional installation network, the ALS community can realize the benefits of Resideo’s connected solutions, and they can stay engaged with their home.

“From air purification and home comfort controls to security and home automation, our products for this community are not just a convenience but a necessity,” said Quentin Gunther, Security Sales Manager and Resideo Premier Security Dealer program leader. “I was very moved when watching someone control their home using just their eyes. I lost my mother-in-law to ALS twenty years ago and am inspired to help offer technology to ALS patients like her because I know it would have had a profound impact on her life.”

Resideo leaders Mike Maher, Quentin Gunther, Phil Theodore and Scott Harkins present the Making a Difference Award to Team Gleason, accepted by Blair Casey, Executive Director.

Resideo Honors Customers Making a Difference

In 2022, Resideo’s professional HVAC and Security professionals made a difference in their communities, and two very special awards were presented during the awards presentation:

• 2022 Medal of Honor: John Loud, from LOUD Security, for outstanding contributions to the industry and local community.
• 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award: Ralph Sevinor, from Wayne Alarm, for shaping the future security industry and preserving its history.

Edison, N.J. — Saniflo USA, a division of Group SFA, a leader in above-the-floor macerating and grinding toilets and drain pumps, recently donated to two, nonprofit veterans organizations, The Mission Continues and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of U.S. military veterans and first responders as well as their families.

“We’re proud to support The Mission Continues and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and hope our small contribution will help generate a visible impact on our nation’s veterans and first responder communities,” says Regis Saragosti, CEO of SFA Saniflo North America.

The Mission Continues connects veterans with under-resourced communities. Its programs deploy veteran volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.

The KNIPEX Cobra® is one of the most popular products from the Wuppertal-based tool manufacturer. This year the smallest Cobra, the Cobra® XS, is available in a limited-edition holiday ornament (part number 87 00 100 XMAS) making it the perfect gift for tool enthusiasts!

The festive metal ornament features white stars on a red background and has a diameter of roughly 4.5″.  Hidden inside the ornament is the 4″ Cobra® XS. The ornament comes packaged in a matching box that sits nicely on countertops and is easy for gift wrapping.

The KNIPEX Cobra® XS is the world’s smallest, fully functional pair of water pump pliers. At just 4″ in length, the Cobra® XS offers eleven adjustments positions, 1″ jaw capacity, and one-handed quick adjustment. Like all products in the KNIPEX Cobra® family, it is self-locking to pipes and nuts – that means no slipping from the workpiece and low hand force required. The compact design and slim head allow users to work in confined spaces and the box-joint design provides high-stability.

The limited KNIPEX Cobra® XS Christmas Edition is now available in stores and online. To see product availability head to the product page on the KNIPEX Tools North America website here.