SUWANNY, GA, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC USA LLC (METUS), a leading supplier of ductless and ducted microdistribution variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, heat pump and systems supplier air conditioning, announced that its luxury wall-mounted system with H2i plus® wireless controller and kumo touch™ received an honorable mention in the Connected Heating and Cooling Equipment category of the 2022 CEE Integrated Home Competition.
The Coalition for Energy Efficiency (CEE) Comprehensive Home Competition identifies and supports new products designed for comfortable, convenient, connected homes. 2022 is the first year that METUS is participating in the competition. The jury recognized 16 innovative connected home devices that demonstrate the four pillars of the CEE Comprehensive Home Initiative: energy efficiency, flexibility, consumer comfort and safety.
“Thanks to CEE for choosing one of our variable displacement heat pump systems as this year’s winner,” said Chris North, Trane HVAC Senior Product Marketing Specialist for Residential, Mitsubishi Electric USA. “CEE is a true agent of change, accelerating the development and delivery of energy efficient products. Our systems help households in any climate maximize the potential for energy efficiency, decarbonization and comfort without the use of fossil fuels. Therefore, we thank the CEE for partner cooperation and the fulfillment of an additional mission.”
An award-winning luxury wall-mounted heat pump system with Hyper-Heating INVERTER® (H2i plus®) technology that uses an advanced compressor system to deliver 100% rated heating output down to -13º F outside temperature without additional heating. According to the US Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, cold-climate air-source heat pumps can reduce household energy consumption by up to 40%, with homeowners currently using electric resistance (eg, baseboard heat) or fuel oil heating systems likely to see the most cost savings. According to the US Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, cold-climate air-source heat pumps can reduce household energy consumption by up to 40%, with homeowners currently using electric resistance (eg, baseboard heat) or fuel oil heating systems likely to see the most cost savings. According to the U.S. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Administration, air source heat pumps for cold climates can reduce household energy consumption by up to 40%, with homeowners currently using electrical resistance (such as baseboard heating) or oil-fired heating systems that, likely to see the biggest cost savings. According to the US Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Administration, air source heat pumps for cold climates can reduce a home’s energy use by up to 40 percent, and homeowners who currently use electrical resistance (such as baseboard heating) or liquid heating systems fuel. can see the biggest cost savings. Homeowners can use the kumo touch controller, a touch screen wireless wall controller, to remotely control personal comfort.
Comprehensive home competitions are judged by individuals with expertise in usability, interoperability, energy efficiency program management, product installation, performance, sales and design. The judges carefully reviewed the details of the submitted products and observed the operation and user interface of the entries. The winning products will be honored at industry events, featured on the comprehensive home competition website, and promoted through local products by selected CEE member energy efficiency program administrators.
To learn more about the luxury wall system with H2i plus and kumo touch wireless controller, please visit MitsubishiComfort.com. For full details and a list of winners, visit www.integratedhome.org.
The integrated home in Central and Eastern Europe is a connected, fuel-neutral, interactive and efficient home where design and systems interact effectively to provide new customers, engineering and social value. The Integrated Home competition supports this vision by publicly promoting simple, reliable, thoughtful and powerful commercial solutions. It provides a platform for differentiating information that serves DSM’s comprehensive goals, including traditional energy savings. The competition is organized by the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the American Lighting Association (ALA), the Coalition for Energy Efficiency (CEE) and UL; it is sponsored by over 30 energy efficiency utilities, industry associations, and research organizations in the US and Canada.
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), founded in May 2018, is the exclusive supplier of Zoned Comfort Solutions® and the U.S. leader in ductless and ducted micro-split variable flow (VRF) heat pumps and air conditioning system suppliers. USA and Latin America.
A joint venture between Trane Technologies plc and Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. that provides innovative heating products, systems and solutions for a wide range of applications from residential to large commercial buildings with superior efficiency, comfort, control and cooling.
The family of brands supported by METUS includes: Mitsubishi Electric, Trane®/Mitsubishi Electric and American Standard®/Mitsubishi Electric. For more information, visit www.metahvac.com.