When it comes to motors, drives, and variable speed technology, manufacturers keep rolling out new products designed to increase efficiency. Here are just a few of the latest offerings that contractors may want to consider.
HVAC contractors looking to add revenue streams to their business can certainly consider insurance repair work. Due to natural disasters like flooding, tornadoes, and snowstorms, there are a lot of business opportunities that fall under this category — if contractors are willing to deal with insurance companies.
Energy-efficiency loan financing is proving to be a stable, low-risk investment with low default rates and large-scale potential, according to a study released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
When consumers are buying a new or replacement furnace from an HVAC contractor, it shouldn’t be surprising that many get that “deer in the headlights” expression on their faces when a tech or salesperson is trying to explain the concept of variable speed. Is there help?
Today’s high-efficiency furnaces rely on high-tech components to run efficiently. Although maintenance tips are few and simple, it never hurts to keep these tips fresh in the minds of service technicians.
Siemens Industry Inc. has announced that it is involved in a $6.2 million performance contract for energy efficiency improvements to 27 DeSoto County, Miss., facilities. It was reported to be the largest municipal performance contract of its kind in the state.
The 600-foot-tall Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) building houses the world’s oldest futures and options exchange. Until recently, the building also housed a pair of aging built-up systems that were beginning to worry management.
The Dwyer Group’s chairwoman and CEO Dina Dwyer-Owens felt it was time to do a little investigative work. Underneath a black wig and lots of makeup, she went undercover, seeking entry-level employment. Her entire journey was filmed by TV crews and will be broadcast on the CBS television show “Undercover Boss.”
At the recent Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium, senior HVACR industry executives and government and industry officials explored the broad potential of the smart grid. At the symposium, speakers discussed the impact of the smart grid on the challenges faced by U.S. buildings and building systems.
IAQ concerns are becoming a priority across the nation. Commercial and residential customers alike are finding that the quality of air in their facility can have a significant effect on health and productivity. When it comes to the classroom, it turns out the air students are breathing is just as important as the lessons they’re learning.
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