Sustainability with Employees and HVAC

SUSTAINABILITY SPOTLIGHT

Growing Careers - Sustainability with Employees and HVAC

By Natalie diSanto

July 24, 2025

Some people have a career, others have a calling. For many HVAC professionals, their paths align with the latter, taking pride in an ability to help people in their community find comfortable, sustainable solutions for their home ecosystems in an affordable and efficient way. 

At Mitsubishi Electric, they encourage continued growth in the professionals who represent their brand by offering robust training, hands-on product education, and exclusive programs. Programs are designed to help grow their worker’s expertise and experience, then consequently business as a whole. The folks who work with Mitsubishi Electric can take pride in being more than employees, and act as true leaders offering comprehensive knowledge and solutions to each one of the households that they serve. 

With this rigorous continued education comes cutting edge technology that can save in heat costs while reducing energy use, such as ductless heat pumps. Commonly known as mini-split systems, ductless HVAC units gained popularity for cooling and are now experiencing a surge in popularity for heating. Rather than relying on duct work, this process uses an inverter-driven compressor that condenses refrigerant, raising its temperature, then releases it into inside air. The ductless heat pumps then reverse the process in summer months. These units are often installed in a wall and take up a less amount of space than a traditional duct system. Ideal for homes that experience cold winters, such as our local Pittsburgh climate, the ductless heat pump can save between 20-40% on energy cost and usage by utilizing this advanced technology. 

With a focus on sustainability, Mitsubishi Electric prioritizes partnering with likeminded businesses striving to find green energy solutions. Their recent work with Suraj Lobo of Progressive Comfort Solutions in Seattle, WA highlights their commitment to this cause. Exclusively installing Mitsubishi Electric all-electric all-climate heat pumps, the companies emphasize how the systems are incredibly effective in cold climate regions. Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps have proven to be between 160-390% more efficient than gas burning furnaces. Continually overcoming obstacles and advancing, the all-climate heat pumps can be utilized in a range of spaces, providing comfort in as low as 5 degrees Fahrenheit in up to 8 rooms.

With customers always top of mind, personal styles are also brought into play with options to install in ceilings, walls, or existing ductwork. 

Leaning into their people-first mindset, the Mitsubishi Electric team of Pittsburgh provides a holistic approach to both business and people.

With happy, knowledgeable employees that can accurately assess complex systems and challenges, their team is helping our region reach its climate goals by moving us forward in sustainability and comfort.