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Smart Building Solutions

February 13, 2025

Trane^® building and equipment controls offer contractors advanced support and innovative solutions, ensuring consistent performance and simplified installation across various equipment. These controls help streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and elevate customer satisfaction for a more successful and sustainable business.

Smart Buildings Get Smarter: The Rise of Intelligent Sensor Networks

As buildings account for 40% of global emissions, automation giants compete to make spaces more sustainable

Austin Keating

January 24, 2025

Take a deep dive into how Johnson Controls is deploying advanced sensor networks to make commercial buildings more intelligent and energy-efficient.

Copeland Survey Looks at Views on Smart Home Products

January 22, 2025

While ownership of smart devices — including smart thermostats, TVs, and appliances — are significantly higher than when the study was first commissioned in 2022, homeowners were also more likely to be concerned about data privacy in 2024, the survey showed.

Boosting the Value of Multi-Family Units With Smart HVAC Upgrades

Simple investments now can yield landlords big profits later

Dylan Kurt

November 28, 2024

If the goal is to increase what renters are willing to pay, start with high-tech HVAC.

Ecobee Introduces New Smart Thermostat Model

October 21, 2024

The ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite is compatible with most HVAC systems, including multi-stage systems with up to four-stage heating and two-stage cooling, radiant heating systems, and dual-fuel systems.

Data Shows Just How Much Smart Thermostats Can Save on Heating, Cooling Costs

Four HVAC manufacturers share the numbers to back their efficiency claims

Matt Jachman

October 17, 2024

Thermostat manufacturers say they have the studies to show that the use of their smart, connected thermostats can help homeowners save on their HVAC-related energy costs.

Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

The Homeowner, Contractor, and the Smart Thermostat Market

Contractor market ‘actually pacing behind the retail/consumer demand for smart thermostats’

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 1, 2024

While government incentives, savings in utility bills, word-of-mouth, and increasing popularity have led to homeowner’s increased awareness of smart thermostats, there is still a lot of room in the market for growth.

Latest Nest Learning Thermostat Has New AI Features

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

August 7, 2024

The newest model of the Google Nest Learning Thermostat can not only regulate the indoor temperature but also call for fresh air for improved IAQ and monitor an HVAC system to help catch issues early.

Selling Smart HVAC on Comfort and Efficiency

Intelligent systems can increase customer satisfaction, meaning more referrals for contractors

Joanna R. Turpin

June 25, 2024

Smart HVAC systems optimize energy usage without sacrificing comfort by using data analytics and machine learning to regulate the indoor environment.

AprilAire Smart Thermostat Earns Energy Star Certification

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

April 25, 2024

Energy Star certification affirms through field trials the ability of the AprilAire S86WMUPR to deliver energy savings as promised through optimal management of the heating and cooling equipment.