Hybrid VRF Technology Best of Both Worlds
By:  Mark Vreugdenhil  on  Oct 08, 2026
As the HVAC market shifts to low-GWP A2L refrigerants, concerns about occupant safety and system performance are emerging. In this session, Alex McCaffrey of Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada explains how hybrid VRF technology can be a future-proof option for green building design.
Key points covered in this session include:
- VRF system design principles
- 2-pipe VRF and M-Net
- DX Codes and Standards, CSA B52 update
- HVRF system design principles
- VRF vs. HVRF technology comparison
- Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC) technology
- Installation considerations • Heat Recovery technology
- HVRF features and benefits
- Applications
This webinar was part of our Refrigeration Technical Training Day event on Sept. 16.