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The Markham District Energy facility differs from standard applications because instead of relying on conventional energy sources, it captures waste heat from sewage, which enters at about 5°C and is converted into 95°C usable heat.

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.

The R-454B refrigerant blend, composed of R-32 and R-1234yf, has a GWP of 466 — more than 75% lower than the widely used R-410A.

A change in the balance of power in Washington, D.C., and a desire to extend Trump-era tax cuts, could derail parts of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Eligible residents will be able to save up to $4,000 on an electrical panel upgrade, up to $2,500 on electrical wiring, and up to $840 on an electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven and/or an Energy Star-certified electric heat-pump clothes dryer.

Maine has begun offering Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates, which can help eligible homeowners install certain high-efficiency HVAC equipment and make electrical system upgrades.

The survey, which included responses from over 200 CEOs, CFOs, and CSOs across various industries in July 2024, also highlighted the impact of government incentives on sustainability plans.

Rewiring America has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for qualified manufacturers of heat pump equipment to partner on the development of a new Heat Pump Access Program.