Nashville, Tennessee, United States: Emerson has announced that its next generation Copeland Scroll two-stage compressor will be offered in Goodman Manufacturing’s new 16-18 SEER systems. The two companies, a press release on Emerson’s website said, made the announcement at a joint media event during the Indoor Environment & Energy Expo (IE3) Show, sponsored by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).

Two-stage systems, the company highlighted, run at full capacity or 65%, which helps keep humidity at bay while reducing energy use. The compressors, it added, modulate mechanically by bypassing a portion of the gas in the scroll back to suction.

“Goodman is very excited to be the first to introduce the next generation Copeland Scroll two-stage compressor in our 16 and 18 SEER product line up,” said Lawrence M Blackburn, EVP and President, Goodman Business Unit. “We think dealers and homeowners will like the enhanced comfort these two-stage systems deliver over fixed capacity systems at a refreshingly affordable price too.”

Brandy Powell, Vice President and General Manager, Residential Air Conditioning for Emerson’s Commercial and Residential Solutions platform, added: “As SEER ratings continue to push our industry to higher efficiency standards, homeowner expectations toward comfort are also rising. We are happy to be joining with Goodman to bring this affordable and efficient offering to the market. Goodman’s selection of our new Copeland Scroll two-stage compressors is a great testimony to the reliability, efficiency and affordability of this modulation technology.”