Although the residential new construction boom is over, it doesn’t mean all building has stopped or that new home buyers only want the cheapest HVAC solution. Consumer research shows homeowners are willing to pay more for a higher level of comfort, which can include the installation of zoning and IAQ accessories.

Annual energy costs for commercial buildings are more than $100 billion, which is why building owners and managers are always looking for ways to save energy. HVAC usually makes up a significant part of a commercial building’s energy bill, and with fuel prices spiraling upwards it’s no wonder that energy-efficient heating equipment is becoming of more interest in the commercial sector.

The green residential market is a bright spot amidst the housing gloom. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) notes that as the cost of energy remains high and prospective buyers are worried about how they will heat and cool their homes, surveys show buyers are willing to spend more to improve energy efficiency.

It costs a lot to run a fleet of trucks today, but it’s an expenditure that's necessary for businesses that have to make deliveries. For HVAC distributors, making deliveries is just part of their everyday routine, and there’s no doubt that the rising cost of fuel is having a major impact on their bottom lines.

Global positioning system (GPS) technology has grown into a detailed mapping system that can provide companies with tracking, reporting, messaging, and navigating capabilities. And GPS service providers say there are more features coming that will further benefit HVAC contracting firms.

For HVACR contractors, it can be difficult to discern whether a heating, cooling, or ventilating system is adhering to green building guidelines. This is why specific tools are often needed when working on these types of structures. These tools can range from the usual - manometers and gauges - to the unique - thermal imaging and balometers.

Esther Price Candies knows all about storing premium chocolates at the right conditions. To make sure its candies are always tempting, the company has invested in high-end HVAC equipment to keep the environment - and the chocolates - perfect in each of its five retail locations.

Imagine getting a call from a homeowner who is unhappy with the six air conditioners and furnaces installed in her home. She wants the systems removed, and because she doesn’t want to heat her home with fossil fuels, she’s looking for some type of green technology to condition her 8,000-square-foot house.

A new 9,000-square-foot Colonial-style house is now being heated and cooled by two natural gas-fired absorption heat pumps. This is the first residential installation of these unique heat pumps, which have a rated efficiency of 126 percent.

In the last few years, manufacturers have introduced a flurry of green products to the market, that is, products that help the end user save energy, lower emissions, reduce waste, etc. Nowhere does that make more sense than in the HVAC industry, where high-efficiency HVAC products are in great demand.