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What HVAC equipment — AHU, chiller, heat pump, or ductwork?

Your mix design
Equipment type

Total unit mass from product data sheet

Refrigerant typeKEY

Refrigerant charge × GWP100 is calculated separately below

Initial factory charge from nameplate

Estimates based on A1–A3 ecoinvent v3.12 emission factors. Results are indicative — not a certified EPD.

Your carbon footprint · A1–A3
1,753
kg CO₂-eq/unit
500avg 2,50015,000
Near industry average
Source: Terrave category estimate — wide range across equipment types
What drives your carbon
Equipment mass100%
Refrigerant charge0%
This is a quick carbon estimate — indicative only (±15–25%). Not a certified EPD.
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Why mechanical / hvac producers need EPDs

HVAC equipment embodied carbon is increasingly tracked in whole-building LCA. Refrigerant type can contribute more GWP than manufacturing in some equipment.

Buy Clean compliance

California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and the Federal GSA now require EPDs for public procurement. Without one, you can't bid on these projects.

LEED v4.1 credit

Material Ingredient Reporting credits require manufacturer EPDs. Architects specifying green buildings increasingly mandate them.

Specifier preference

Major construction firms are implementing embodied carbon targets. An EPD showing a low GWP is a competitive differentiator.

Key insight

Refrigerant charge GWP can dominate the total — R-410A has 2,088× the GWP of CO₂ per kg, so even a small charge matters enormously.

How it works

01

Upload your bill of materials

Drop any format — Excel, PDF, CSV, or describe your product in plain English.

02

AI matches to verified LCA data

TrueMatch maps each material to ecoinvent v3.12 processes with confidence scores.

03

Download your EPD

ISO 14025-aligned PDF with GWP results, Buy Clean compliance, and all methodology references.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an EPD and why do I need one?

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardized document reporting the environmental impacts of your product, primarily carbon (GWP). They are increasingly required for public procurement, LEED v4.1 compliance, and Buy Clean legislation in multiple US states.

How accurate is this calculator?

The calculator uses published emission factors from ecoinvent v3.12 and industry EPD averages. Results are indicative (±15–25%) — accurate enough for benchmarking and compliance screening but not a substitute for a certified EPD.

How long does it take to generate a full EPD?

Most EPDs complete in 10–30 minutes once your BOM is uploaded. The AI handles material matching, impact calculation, and PDF generation. You review and approve each step.

What standards does Terrave follow?

Terrave follows ISO 14025 (EPD programme), EN 15804+A2 (product category rules for construction), ISO 14040/14044 (LCA methodology), and uses ecoinvent v3.12 for background LCA data.

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