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Sto Co-Sponsors First-Ever US Collegiate Design-Build Passive House Ice Box Challenge with Pratt Institute

The Pratt Institute’s Ice Box Challenge is set to launch on May 1 in the Rose Garden of the main campus, with the final result to be revealed on May 8th

May 1, 2023

The students at Pratt are the first to feature a modular construction technique, which will allow the two ice box structures to be deconstructed and reassembled on other campuses.

ECM Technologies Named a 2023 Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Award Finalist

March 31, 2023

ECM Technologies has been recognized by the distinguished sustainability awards program for its HVAC treatment, ThermaClear, and partnership with the city of Phoenix.

AZ Reps Seek Delay in ‘23 Efficiency Rules

Logistics, they warn DOE, could stall home construction in market already under pressure

Matt Jachman

August 1, 2022

Five members of Congress from Arizona are seeking to postpone the implementation of new energy efficiency standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps.

Rooftop Unit Manufacturers Work Toward 2023 DOE Efficiency Standards

Companies consider other industry trends during production, offer different tiers of products

Layan Dahhan

June 6, 2022

For many manufacturers, higher efficiency systems have been in the works for a while, but the 2023 DOE standards, pandemic, and current supply chain issues have added pressure.

Geothermal Offers an Opportunity for HVAC Contractors

Interest in environment, saving money make it more attractive

Ted Craig

April 11, 2022

The moment for geothermal seemed to have arrived several times since the 1970s. A number of factors are forecasting wider use of this type of heating and cooling solution.

How Will Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service Impact HVAC Contractors?

Emily Newton

January 9, 2022

Energy-efficiency-as-a-service (EEaaS) is a relatively new offering. It tasks a third party with financing and performing the required upgrades to make buildings more efficient.

Obstacles to Energy Efficiency Upgrades Are Invisible but Obvious

Inconsistent efficiency advocacy and some consumer hesitation restrain progress, but surveys reveal the drive to invest is as strong as ever

Robert Beverly

January 1, 2022

About four-fifths of respondents to a recent study “would make their homes more energy-efficient if they had the means to do so.”

ABM Projected to Save Saint Joseph County More Than $2.6 Million

Energy Performance Contracting program to create savings

August 19, 2019

ABM's customized solution is projected to save Saint Joseph County more than $2.6 million in energy and operating costs over a 15-year period.

Tour Showcased VRV Systems at Duke Ellington Public School

Hosted by Havtech, event highlighted Gold LEED-earning project using Daikin technology

February 28, 2019

An HVAC solution was the headliner for an event on Feb. 19 at a 121-year-old building in the nation’s capital named after one of America’s greatest composer-musicians. The event at Duke Ellington School of the Arts demonstrated how stepping beyond traditional non-inverter HVAC systems can preserve a building’s historical architecture, enhance energy efficiencies, minimize noise, and earn design-award accolades.

Refrigeration Retrofits Offer ‘Cool’ Savings for Supermarkets

Targeted upgrades can dramatically reduce energy use

Joanna R. Turpin

February 4, 2019

Buying new, higher-efficiency refrigeration equipment can be cost prohibitive, which is why making targeted retrofits or upgrades to existing systems may make the most sense for many food retailers.