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Whether building a new house or retrofitting an existing one, homeowners have numerous options to choose from when it comes to HVAC equipment. 

Savvy contractors working in this niche market focus not only on deep energy reductions, but on non-energy benefits, such as improved comfort, better IAQ, increased home values, and a more durable home. 

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

This is the first in a two-part series of articles summarizing the State of HVAC survey Emerson conducted and is sharing exclusively with The NEWS. 

The North America air conditioning systems market is forecast to reach $52.56 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research Inc. Increasing construction spending is expected to drive the market across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Mainstream Engineering Corp. has been awarded a contract from the Army to develop a thermal energy storage device to improve the efficiency of air conditioning units.

High-tech startup Tado, based in Munich, Germany, has introduced Tado Cooling, a wireless device and app designed to make most air conditioning units installed in the world smart. The company launched the new product on Kickstarter, inviting people from around the world to financially back the project.

The M50 Downflow air conditioning unit is designed for easy installation on commercial roof curbs. 

Coolerado announced that Office Depot Inc., a leading provider of office supplies and services, has selected Coolerado’s line of air conditioners to be part of its stores’ HVAC system design.

Selling systems at a higher price point makes good sense, especially when the economy is growing, unemployment is low, and credit is readily available. Unfortunately, this has not been the case for several years.