Emerson survey: Some HVAC construction contractors still uncertain on efficiency rules
As new federal efficiency standards for HVAC construction take effect Jan. 1, a new survey by Emerson Climate Technologies finds many HVAC market contractors are still unaware — while a few see opportunity.
An email survey of 618 HVAC sales contractors conducted in early 2014 found many still didn’t know that Jan. 1, new regional efficiency HVAC market regulations approved by the U.S. Energy Department go into force. But of those who are aware, 40 percent of commercial HVAC construction contractors in the northern U.S. and 42 percent of residential HVAC construction contractors see the changes as a moneymaking opportunity.