efficiency standards

More Than 100 Technical Sessions Scheduled for 2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Tampa

April 24, 2023

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Early bird registration rates end April 30.

What Does SEER Mean to Homeowners?

It may be tricky explaining the transition from SEER to SEER2 to homeowners

Nicholas Orth

March 25, 2023

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Consumers may know heating and cooling units are a major contributor to their overall utility bills and that their equipment’s efficiency matters, but terms like 14 SEER don’t translate to anything relatable.

Refrigerant Transition is Top of Mind at AHR Expo

Panel discussion covered the new efficiency standards, labor shortages, and supply chain issues as well

Joanna R. Turpin

February 26, 2023

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At the AHR Expo, a panel of HVACR industry experts discussed the refrigerant transition and supply chain issues, as well as the labor shortage and the new efficiency standard.

Stranded Surplus a ‘Plus’ for HVAC?

New DOE efficiency rules for a/c units could be a boon for HVAC surplus dealers

Matt Jachman

February 14, 2023

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Companies that deal in surplus HVAC equipment are seeing business opportunities in the new U.S. DOE energy efficiency minimums for single-phase residential air-conditioners.

IRA, Other Incentives Should be a Key Part of Sales Presentations

Rick Warner

January 30, 2023

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The IRA is yet another example — along with various local and state rebates, revolving loans, grants, tax credits, etc. — of our country’s steps toward decarbonization through electrification.

Motor, Drive Selection Key to Future HVAC Fan Efficiency Standards

Six things the fan industry should know

Tim Albers Jim Ellis

January 11, 2023

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HVAC industry members are debating how the DOE’s new rules — the first-ever for commercial and industrial fans — will impact their operations.

Prepare Now for 2023 Energy Efficiency Standards

Contractors should update inventory plans to get ready for equipment changes

Joanna R. Turpin

December 28, 2022

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As of January 2023, the DOE’s minimum energy efficiency requirements go into effect for all newly manufactured residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pumps.

Emerson Survey Says Most Contractors & Wholesalers Are Aware of 2023 Regulations, Requirements

While more respondents have taken steps to prepare for upcoming changes, concerns over creating new marketing, inventory plans remain

December 20, 2022

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In a new survey, Emerson followed up with HVAC contractors and wholesalers about their knowledge of and preparation for increasing federal minimum SEER/IEER efficiency requirements mandated for a/c systems and heat pumps.

Department of Energy May Bump Up Furnace Standards

ACCA, AHRI weigh in on plan that would phase out noncondensing models

Matt Jachman

November 18, 2022

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Two major HVAC industry organizations have weighed in on a DOE proposal that would phase out noncondensing gas furnaces for consumer use beginning in about six years.