Articles Tagged with ''home energy''

50 Percent of Americans Have Skipped HVAC Maintenance

Economic uncertainty is changing how U.S. homeowners plan to cool their homes this summer

May 21, 2026

As HVAC prices soar, new homeowner data from DuraPlas suggests there is a growing “I’ll deal with it later” problem happening inside American homes.

IRA Savings Calculator Finds Electrification Incentives

December 3, 2024

Launched as a collaborative effort between Eaton and Rewiring America, the IRA savings calculator is designed to demystify the complex landscape of Inflation Reduction Act benefits for those seeking to embrace electrification.

Harvest Thermal Inc. Named One of the ‘World’s Most Innovative Companies’ for 2023

March 10, 2023

Harvest Thermal strives to make homes more sustainable by replacing gas heating and hot water equipment with a low-carbon system.

Generac Announces Home Standby Generator Integration with ecobee Smart Thermostats

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.

Home Energy Upgrade Incentives: Programs in the Inflation Reduction Act, Other Recent Federal Laws

September 30, 2022

The recent Inflation Reduction Act, along with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) from last year, provide more than $25 billion for programs and tax incentives for home energy upgrades.

Airzone Announces Compatibility with Whole-Home Automation Platforms

September 29, 2022

Airzone announced certified drivers for certain whole-home automation platforms, ensuring compatibility between systems from Crestron, Control4, ELAN, Lutron, and Savant.

Measuring Home Energy Use

Professionals see more interest in energy audits, ratings

Matt Jachman

April 22, 2022

On Earth Day 2022, more homeowners appear to be thinking globally and acting locally when it comes to home energy consumption, much of which is claimed by HVAC systems.

Global Home Automation Market to Reach $75.2 Billion By 2022

North America is expected to remain the largest region during the forecast period due to the increasing usage of technologies and digitalization in the U.S.

October 30, 2017

The major growth drivers for this market are increasing consumer need for simplicity and a personalized experience, growing awareness related to safety and security, and the adaption of cloud-based technologies.

Energy Scores Define Efficiency

Providing a mpg like rating for homes

Nicole Krawcke

October 16, 2017

The home energy market is heating up with the steadily increasing number of homes that have undergone energy ratings by certified professionals. The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) recently announced that more than 2 million homes in the U.S. have now been rated with a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index Score, which is designed to measure a home’s energy efficiency. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has completed 71,352 Home Energy Score ratings as of Sept. 17 — 25 percent of which have been conducted since Jan. 1.

Emerson Adds Touchscreen and HomeKit Compatibility to Sensi Product Line

New Sensi models build on success of J.D. Power’s top-ranked smart thermostat

June 14, 2017

Emerson announced the next evolution of its nationally recognized smart thermostat. The new Sensi™ Touch Wi-Fi® Thermostat combines proven smarthome technology with a color touchscreen display and sleek, minimalist appearance that will be at home in any modern living space.

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