North America Is Expected to Emerge as the Most Dominant Regional Market
November 17, 2014
The global home energy management systems (HEMS) market is expected to exceed $2 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Owing to increasing energy cost coupled with growing environmental concerns, energy management has emerged as a priority, which is expected to fuel the HEMS market.
The Program Will Provide Nationwide Loans for Energy Efficient Home Upgrades
October 21, 2014
To make it easier for homeowners to secure affordable loans for energy efficiency improvements, three complementary organizations are joining forces: Conservation Services Group (CSG), CUNA Strategic Services (CSS), and LendKey.
As home-performance contracting continues to gain traction in the U.S., many HVAC professionals are taking a whole-house approach instead of simply fixing immediate HVAC problems.
Contractors adding duct renovation services to their repertoires can improve both the contractor’s bottom line as well as their reputation as a high-end HVAC contractor.
Project Brings Solar to 10 Habitat for Humanity Homes
October 20, 2014
The project was led by GRID Alternatives, the country’s largest nonprofit solar installer, which is launching its new mid-Atlantic presence with this neighborhood project to install solar energy systems on 10 Habitat for Humanity of Washington D.C. homes.
Clients who choose LG Squared to design their homes benefit from the duo’s integrated approach: As Jodi Laumer-Giddens creates the home’s architectural plans, her husband models it for efficiency.