This is the second of a five-part series providing a guide for retrofitting open refrigerated display cases with doors, which comes from a publication of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Alliance.
Many contractors agree that ductless equipment is bound to increase in popularity. Those that are installing mini-splits are utilizing the option as a way to boost their bottom lines and provide the customer with yet another comfort solution.
This is the first of a five-part series providing a guide for retrofitting open refrigerated display cases with doors. It comes from a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) publication. This part provides an introduction and background on the topic.
Honeywell announced a new program for contractors that will provide them with the tools and expertise they need to advise commercial building owners on energy retrofit opportunities that can reduce energy consumption.
These days, essentially everybody wants their building to be more efficient. But there are still barriers to achieving high efficiency and constructing a high-performance building.
QwikProducts™ by Mainstream Engineering has announced the launch of QwikSEER+WattSaver™, a new electronic control designed to reduce the energy consumption of existing air conditioners and heat pumps.
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.
About a month before the AHR Expo, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated it would permit the industry to produce and import 39 million pounds of virgin HCFC-22 in 2013, down from 55 million pounds in 2012.
Xero Flor America (XFA) announced the selection of the Xero Flor Green Roof System for the 292,000-square-foot green roof being installed on the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The green roof will be the second largest on a building in the United States when completed.
The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) reached 55 in the fourth quarter of 2012, increasing five points from the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This is the highest reading since the first quarter of 2004.