As standards developers regularly increase the minimum energy-efficiency requirements for rooftop units (RTUs) and air handlers, manufacturers are working to meet — and often far exceed — those standards. By incorporating increased motor efficiency, design improvements, and the utilization of energy recovery options, manufacturers are producing units that are more efficient, intelligent, and connected than ever before.
Eric Taylor, marketing manager at AAON, said the efficiency of rooftop units and air handlers has greatly improved just in the past few years.