Though industry leaders agree that the provisions will probably be renewed, it may not happen for a while, which would again leave some manufacturers, distributors, and contractors in limbo.
Jim Boyle, senior vice president, electronic controllers and services, Danfoss, recently presented Jim Vannan, energy management director for Bi-Lo Holdings, with the EnVisioneer of the Year award.
As technology is becoming increasingly accessible and interconnected, consumer demand is fueling the rise of intelligent products in the HVAC marketplace.
While variable-frequency drives (VFDs) boast increased energy efficiency as the main benefit, a small — but by no means insignificant — percentage of the drives are causing major problems in the motor they control.