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Terravis Energy Testing New Heat Pump Prototype

December 12, 2023

Terravis executes detailed tests that monitor the heat pump's performance across 12 ambient temperature points, from 14°F to -31°F.

Incentive Programs Adopt HI's Energy Rating System

December 11, 2023

The Hydraulic Institute's Energy Rating program provides energy-efficiency program administrators with a way to encourage adoption of more efficient technology.

Industry Reacts to Gas Furnace Mandate

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 13, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 13, 2023

This winter, HVAC contractors might be dealing with a wetter winter than years past, coupled with more snowfall than maybe most people would like.

Mandating High-Efficiency Furnaces Will Limit Consumer Choice, Critics in HVAC Industry Say

Furnace Rule ‘Doesn’t Pencil Out’

Matt Jachman

October 30, 2023

Residential gas furnaces must all have a minimum AFUE of 95% beginning in five years. Some in the HVAC industry say the new Department of Energy rule will ultimately hurt homeowners.

New Efficiency Rule Issued by DOE

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 16, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 16, 2023

The latest rule will require every mobile home gas furnace — and every new residential, non-weatherized gas furnace — to have a minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency (or AFUE) of 95% starting in late 2028.

A.O. Smith University Heat Pump Water Heater Course

Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

New standards would replace electric resistance water heaters with heat pump technology

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2023

The Department of Energy recently proposed new higher energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters. Industry is split over whether the new standards will help or hurt consumers.

More Than 100 Technical Sessions Scheduled for 2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Tampa

April 24, 2023

Early bird registration rates end April 30.

What Does SEER Mean to Homeowners?

It may be tricky explaining the transition from SEER to SEER2 to homeowners

Nicholas Orth

March 25, 2023

Consumers may know heating and cooling units are a major contributor to their overall utility bills and that their equipment’s efficiency matters, but terms like 14 SEER don’t translate to anything relatable.

Refrigerant Transition is Top of Mind at AHR Expo

Panel discussion covered the new efficiency standards, labor shortages, and supply chain issues as well

Joanna R. Turpin

February 26, 2023

At the AHR Expo, a panel of HVACR industry experts discussed the refrigerant transition and supply chain issues, as well as the labor shortage and the new efficiency standard.

Stranded Surplus a ‘Plus’ for HVAC?

New DOE efficiency rules for a/c units could be a boon for HVAC surplus dealers

Matt Jachman

February 14, 2023

Companies that deal in surplus HVAC equipment are seeing business opportunities in the new U.S. DOE energy efficiency minimums for single-phase residential air-conditioners.