Defining ‘green’ within the HVAC industry is not something that comes easily or with a black-and-white answer. Green is really more of a grey area, especially for HVAC contractors. While some enthusiastically believe green still means go, others feel the terminology that once created a spark has all but fizzled out.
“I define green as increased efficiency for the home or building,” said Michael Bowman, president, Dunedin Refrigeration, Dunedin, Florida. “It has become an all-encompassing term covering a wide range of things, including high-efficiency air conditioning equipment; energy-efficient improvements, such as windows, insulation, Energy Star-compliant appliances, sealing air leakage in the structure or duct system; and more.”