Items Tagged with 'energy efficiency'

Electric heating reached its highest-ever share of the U.S. new housing market in 2024, the Building Decarbonization Coalition report said, as 61% of the units completed that year were outfitted with some type of electric system, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

The Department of Energy’s HOMES and HEEHR programs offer rebates for HVAC equipment upgrades and installs. Find out more about how these programs can boost business for HVAC contractors.

HVAC experts say addressing performance drift can be tricky since it isn’t apparent. Learn the signs and how to stop small issues from becoming larger ones.  

DOE claims it will permanently end appliance and equipment mandates that raise prices with its latest proposed rulemaking. 

Johnson Controls' Metasys 16.0 responds to the performance needs of these high-growth industries, enabling faster deployment, more autonomous operations, and connected, resilient platforms built for environments where performance cannot fail, the company said.

HVAC might finally be getting the attention it deserves from homebuyers. But the value of a high-efficiency system disappears if it’s not pointed out. 

The HOMES and HEEHR rebate programs open opportunities for HVAC contractors to provide energy efficiency upgrades to homeowners. 

The Evergreen SH is a compact, ceiling-mounted ERV that provides an airflow range of between 25 and 130 cfm.

ES NEWS Guest columnist Trevor Vick examines how the lack of reliable, continuous records is hindering building decarbonization efforts and compliance with emerging performance standards.

Budderfly and Viridi are rolling out 100 battery energy storage systems across commercial sites nationwide, promising seamless integration with HVAC and building systems to boost resiliency and lower costs.