LG Advances in U.S. Department of Energy’s Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge

LG Electronics announced that its commercial heat pump rooftop unit has successfully completed the laboratory validation phase of the U.S Department of Energy Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge.

Key features of LG’s validated RTU include:

• High heating performance: Achieves high heating capacity and Coefficient of Performance at low ambient temperatures, in accordance with applicable DOE test conditions where specified. The unit demonstrated performance improvement in controlled testing conditions including IVHEC, H-10Max Capacity, H10Max COP2 and IVEC, with results varying based on application and conditions.
• Low-GWP refrigerant: Utilizes a SNAP-approved refrigerant.
• Advanced controls: Supports integration with building automation systems with additional grid-interactive and demand flexibility capabilities planned for future phases of development.
• Application flexibility: Enables integration into both new installations and replacement applications, helping streamline across a range of project conditions.