ecobee Inc. is teaming up with SunPower to help homeowners in California and New York take greater control of their electricity costs with solar power and a smart thermostat.
Consumers in Chicago and across northern Illinois are now eligible for rebates on smart thermostats that can cut the cost of the devices nearly in half, making their convenience and increased control of energy use more affordable.
Supermarkets in the United States can now get expert help in securing energy-efficiency rebates from utilities. The service is for supermarkets that invest in initiatives to improve energy efficiency but may not collect all the utility rebates for which they qualify, said Abtar Singh, chief executive of Singh360.
Direct Expansion Solutions (DXS), a North American HVAC manufacturers' representative that specializes in variable refrigerant flow (VRF) implementation and design, has launched an online rebate tool to help Austin, Texas, customers maximize the VRF rebate from Austin Energy’s Power Saver Program.
Commonwealth Edison Co. (ComEd) announced that it is partnering with Nest® Labs Inc. to offer up to $140 in rebates for customers who purchase a Nest Learning Thermostat™ and participate in its demand response program.
Home performance contracting is a trend that is building momentum across the country. While weatherization contractors and home energy auditors may be trying to capture the business available in this market, smart HVAC contractors are in an even better position to adopt and expand this niche.
Ecology Action, a provider of marketing and engagement programs for the implementation of energy efficiency and sustainability programs, announced that it has been chosen by Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to administer its Complete Energy Solutions (CES) program.
Testo Inc. announced that it is now offering a $75 mail-in rebate when a new digital manifold and digital vacuum gauge are purchased. Through July 31, 2013, anyone who purchases new a Model 550, 557 or 570 Digital Manifold and a 552 Vacuum Gauge is eligible for a $75 rebate.
These days, essentially everybody wants their building to be more efficient. But there are still barriers to achieving high efficiency and constructing a high-performance building.
These letters address state-by-state HVACR incentives, in response to the question, “Are there any incentives that are specific to your state that have proven beneficial in any way, and if so, how?”