Since HVAC contractors are usually the ones installing the systems, not to mention performing maintenance, when necessary, their opinions on comfort controls are not to be taken lightly
Controls Group North America (CGNA) — a member-owned organization of wholesale distributors and vendor partners representing various industries, including HVAC, controls, building automation, refrigeration, combustion/burner boiler, industrial, and equipment — celebrated its 40th anniversary via a conference in Huntington Beach, California.
Motivated both by rising energy costs and sustainability concerns related to climate change, consumers have grown more desirous of energy-efficient living.
Through the new integration, ecobee thermostat owners who also own Generac home standby generators can easily see the status of the generator and remedy potential issues.
Home energy management to be incorporated into a central, easy-to-use interface
March 1, 2023
Generac Power Systems Inc. announced that its entire line of Wi-Fi and cellular-enabled home standby generators will soon integrate with the latest ecobee smart thermostats.
Smart thermostats offer preventive maintenance options and rebates for customers, but contractors should be sure to get educated — and educate homeowners — on utility rebates like demand-response programs.