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New Efficiency Rule Issued by DOE

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 16, 2023

October 16, 2023

The latest rule will require every mobile home gas furnace — and every new residential, non-weatherized gas furnace — to have a minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency (or AFUE) of 95% starting in late 2028.

How Low-Temperature Absorption Chillers Can Optimize Food and Beverage Processing

Have you ever considered the carbon footprint of a cookie or maybe your mid-afternoon latte?

Dmitrij Gorlovsky

October 13, 2023

By splitting the absorption process into two steps, lithium bromide solution concentrations are lower in the system, enabling lower hot water temperatures within the generator, lower hot water flow rates, and the elimination of crystallization risk within the chiller.

Strong Demand for HVAC Rooftop Units

New energy standards, incentives, electrification push among forces shaping RTU market

Matt Jachman

October 11, 2023

Big-picture economic factors, such as inflation and rising interest rates, haven’t had much impact on RTU sales.

York Heat Pumps Snare Magazine Honors

October 9, 2023

“We are excited to be recognized by Good Housekeeping,” said David Budzinski, president of the global residential and light commercial division at Johnson Controls.

A.O. Smith University Heat Pump Water Heater Course

Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

New standards would replace electric resistance water heaters with heat pump technology

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2023

The Department of Energy recently proposed new higher energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters. Industry is split over whether the new standards will help or hurt consumers.

DOE Issues 95% AFUE Rule For New Gas Furnaces

October 5, 2023

Manufacturers will have five years, from the date the rule is published in the Federal Register, to ensure that new gas furnaces comply with the new minimum.

ECM's ThermaClear Heading to Asia-Pacific Region

September 27, 2023

ECM Technologies' ThermaClear, an anti-thermal degradation product, has been proven to restore lost HVAC efficiency, improve IAQ, and reduce energy consumption, resulting in more sustainable environments, a statement from the company said.

ASHRAE Wraps Up Building Performance Conference

September 26, 2023

The conference in Austin, Texas, which drew 240 building industry professionals, included keynotes, paper presentations, seminars, vendor demonstrations, panel discussions, and debates from more than 90 presenters.

Industry Endorses Date-of-Manufacture Bill

Bill would redefine deadline for meeting new HVAC energy-efficiency requirements

Matt Jachman

September 26, 2023

Current rules allow for date-of-installation deadlines, which critics say are burdensome for distributors and contractors who may risk being stuck with equipment that cannot be legally installed in their region.

Historic Inn Wins Efficiency Award From Propane Council

September 20, 2023

Propane use at Ruby’s Inn has helped eliminate 5,200 metric tons of CO²equivalent. This is equal to the greenhouse gas emissions from 1,410 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year.