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.