Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are on a mission to find the most efficient heat pump in the world. They are testing various heat pump systems, including those using natural refrigerants, to determine which one can achieve the highest coefficient of performance. The team aims to develop a heat pump that can reduce energy consumption by 50% compared to traditional systems. The project is funded by the US Department of Energy and is expected to be completed within the next two years.
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