Large Percentage Still Unaware of Regional AC Efficiency Standards
ST. LOUIS — With new energy-efficiency regulations now in effect, contractors in regions where SEER minimums are increasing will need to help their customers and suppliers to understand the new efficiency requirements. However, a survey from Emerson Climate Technologies Inc., a business of Emerson, has found that 48 percent of contractors are still unaware of the regulations or unsure of how they will affect their businesses.
“The lack of awareness, while concerning, is actually an improvement from late in 2013, when nearly 75 percent of contractors were in the dark about these regulations,” said Frank Landwehr, vice president, air conditioning marketing, Emerson Climate Technologies. “Contractors still have time to review what these regional standards mean for their businesses and how they can help their customers enhance the comfort of their homes. Emerson is well-prepared to support our industry partners with tools like our online resource, AC and Heating Connect.”