As buildings age, energy costs rise, and environmental concerns mount, numerous government agencies at the local, state, and federal level are replacing HVACR equipment in government-owned buildings with more efficient, environmentally friendly equipment. The goal is to decrease energy consumption, reduce pollution and waste, create jobs, and save taxpayers’ money.
But just as important, industry leaders agree that these lead-by-example government initiatives also have the power to shift the HVACR market toward more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly products for homes and buildings nationwide.