Despite talk within President Donald Trump’s administration of canceling the Energy Star program, Congress funded it to the tune of $33 million for this fiscal year.
The arrival of the second Trump administration in Washington, D.C., this year brought talk of canceling the Energy Star program, though the HVAC industry and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed support for it.
The free, downloadable, easy-to-use Assessing RAC Plant Sustainability tools are designed to help those who run refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) plants improve their performance reduce emissions, and promote their energy-efficient, sustainable operation.
The initiative will integrate Carrier’s battery-enabled HVAC technology, delivered through its Home Energy Management System (HEMS), with Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence-powered analytics and WeatherNext AI models built by Google DeepMind and Google Research.
The Florida Legislature’s budget plan for the next fiscal year reinstates federal rebate money for high-efficiency home HVAC equipment and energy-saving upgrades. The governor’s office said he is reviewing the budget.
MI-HOPE supports Michigan households by facilitating home improvements, including roof and window replacement, HVAC modifications, electrical and appliance upgrades, storm-door installation, and more.