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Home » efficiency standards

Articles Tagged with ''efficiency standards''

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California Launches Nonresidential Acceptance Testing

A familiar idea — newly enforced — ushers in a layer of verification for contractors, owners
Robert Beverly
November 15, 2021
California recently began to enforce acceptance testing requirements for mechanical and lighting systems on commercial projects.
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President Biden Invites Johnson Controls’ CEO to Speak at Leaders Summit on Climate

Summit to explore economic benefits of green recovery and long-term decarbonization
April 23, 2021
Johnson Controls has been invited by U.S. President Joe Biden to participate in the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate.
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Technician Measuring Static Pressure.

Two New Standards Designed to Improve HVAC Performance

Standards include procedures to grade or score how installed systems are operating
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 31, 2021
Two very different standards have recently been introduced that offer HVAC professionals the ability to demonstrate the performance of the systems they install.
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Modine booth personnel.

Modine Focuses On Education, Efficiency, and Emission Standards

Company showcases its products that meet or exceed current standards
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 2, 2020
Modine’s goal at this year’s AHR Expo was to educate customers about how its products meet current standards and efficiencies.
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A York rooftop unit is installed on a building.

Rooftop Manufacturers Are Ready for 2023 Efficiency Standards

New products are available that meet DOE’s energy efficiency mandate
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 21, 2019
The first phase took effect on January 1, 2018, and increased the minimum efficiency of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) by about 13 percent.
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The Secret Science Behind HVAC Equipment Ratings - The ACHR News

The Secret Science Behind HVAC Equipment Ratings

Is 14 SEER really 14 SEER if there’s no data to prove it?
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
March 11, 2019
When taxpayer dollars are spent to create regulations based on information the public isn’t allowed to access, some in the HVAC industry call foul.
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Mark Menzer, director of public affairs for Danfoss. - The ACHR News

The Department of Energy Makes Moves to Standardize Its Already ‘Standard’ Procedure

Agency announces intent to streamline, update the Process Rule
Robert Beverly
March 11, 2019
What equipment gets tested, how it gets tested, why and when it gets tested, and what standard those results are held up against … these factors can shape the HVAC equipment market right along with actual performance.
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Department of Energy and FER - Rheem Furnace - The ACHR News

DOE Puts the FER in Furnaces

Good news for ECM motors: Furnace energy ratings could finally kick in this summer
Robert Beverly
February 25, 2019
When Independence Day rolls around this year, many manufacturing leaders will fire up the grill with a sigh of relief. Not only will they have the day off, but they will enjoy the first day of freedom from what has been five years of preparations for the first national efficiency standards for furnace fans.
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Celebrate 70 at the 2019 ABCO Expo

Event will take place March 13
February 12, 2019

Industry leaders will be on hand to present new products and opportunities.


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Go Big or Go Home, Until It’s Time for Replacement Coils - ACHR

Go Big or Go Home, Until It’s Time for Replacement Coils, That Is …

Industry experts offer tips, advice for properly sizing coils to achieve optimal efficiency, comfort
Nicole Krawcke
June 11, 2018
Nothing lasts forever. This old adage holds true, especially when it comes to HVAC coils.
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