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Stranded Surplus a ‘Plus’ for HVAC?

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

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.

Berkeley Develops a Cool New Method of Refrigeration

Researchers hope that ionocaloric cooling may someday replace high-GWP refrigerants

January 30, 2023

Adding salt to a road before a winter storm changes when ice will form. Researchers at the DOE’s Berkeley Lab have applied this basic concept to develop a new method of heating and cooling. T

New Year, New HVAC Efficiency Standards

2023 brings revised efficiency minimums, ratings system for some HVAC equipment

Matt Jachman

January 21, 2023

The new year brings new minimum energy-efficiency standards for single-phase residential air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as new methods of measuring efficiencies and new terms to describe those measurements.

Motor, Drive Selection Key to Future HVAC Fan Efficiency Standards

Six things the fan industry should know

Tim Albers Jim Ellis

January 11, 2023

HVAC industry members are debating how the DOE’s new rules — the first-ever for commercial and industrial fans — will impact their operations.

Prepare Now for 2023 Energy Efficiency Standards

Contractors should update inventory plans to get ready for equipment changes

Joanna R. Turpin

December 28, 2022

As of January 2023, the DOE’s minimum energy efficiency requirements go into effect for all newly manufactured residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pumps.

HVAC Tax Incentives Enhanced in Sweeping Bill

Feds aim to promote efficient building methods, HVAC products

Matt Jachman

December 27, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed August 12 in the U.S. House of Representatives and is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden on August 16.

Changes on Capitol Hill Could Affect HVAC Industry

What might a Republican-led U.S. House mean for the HVAC industry?

Matt Jachman

December 27, 2022

With Republicans taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives for at least the next two years, there could be attempts to alter, or even repeal, measures that affect the HVAC industry.

Emerson Survey Says Most Contractors & Wholesalers Are Aware of 2023 Regulations, Requirements

While more respondents have taken steps to prepare for upcoming changes, concerns over creating new marketing, inventory plans remain

December 20, 2022

In a new survey, Emerson followed up with HVAC contractors and wholesalers about their knowledge of and preparation for increasing federal minimum SEER/IEER efficiency requirements mandated for a/c systems and heat pumps.

Department of Energy Seeks to Cut Cost of Enhanced Geothermal Systems

DOE aims to accelerate research, development, and demonstrations within enhanced geothermal systems, while reducing cost

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 7, 2022

The DOE aims to build upon current Enhanced Geothermal Shots by accelerating research, development, and demonstrations within enhanced geothermal systems, to tap into and better understand resources while significantly reducing the cost of EGS.