Honeywell today announced that the latest line of heat pumps from Bosch Comfort Technologies (” Bosch “) will introduce Honeywell’s energy-efficient Solstice® low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant. Under the partnership agreement, Honeywell will also provide Bosch technicians with training on how to safely operate and maintain a new generation of low DS200TCEBG1ACE global warming potential solutions. Honeywell recently announced a portfolio change that aligns with three major trends the company is focused on, including the energy transition.

Bosch will use the Honeywell Solstice® 454B refrigerant in the Florida heat pump series, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 78 percent compared to conventional refrigerants in residential and light commercial HVAC applications. By integrating with Honeywell Solstice® refrigerant, Bosch’s heat pump will transfer heat through electrically driven refrigerant circulation, providing an energy-efficient alternative to traditional boilers and air conditioners.

Under the influence of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM), refrigerants used in the HVAC industry are undergoing a major change. To help installers make a smooth transition, Honeywell and Bosch will work together to share important technical information on refrigerant replacement to ensure technicians understand best practices for safe operation, maintenance and use of these new refrigerants.

Honeywell Solstice®

DS200TCEBG1ACE Honeywell has invested more than $1 billion in the development and expansion of Solstice® technology. The technology is now widely used in refrigerants, blowing agents, aerosols and solvents, and is being evaluated for use in the field of quantitative inhalers. Since its launch in 2011, the widespread adoption of Honeywell Solstice® products has helped reduce global emissions by more than 395 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, which is equivalent to the carbon emissions of nearly 94 million fuel-powered passenger cars per year1.