Over the past 15 years, the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) industry has seen a significant shift toward sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. As a part of that, there has been a notable trend toward green rooftops, as well as using electricity for energy, rather than traditionally used fossil fuels. The term for this process is called electrification - and over the next decade, the movement toward using sustainable and clean energy will become more prevalent. As a part of this movement, self-contained units and rooftop units (RTUs) used for heating and cooling a building are moving away from ozone-depleting refrigerants and greenhouse gas-producing fossil fuels to clean, efficient energy. Although the electrification of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems has many impactful benefits, it doesn't come without its challenges in terms of cost impact, the required electric infrastructure and adjustment to comfort.
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