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Embracing Sustainability in HVAC

Paving the path to greener efficiency, profitability, and business development

December 24, 2023

Here are a few insights to help HVAC contractors make an impact within their community while also increasing their business’s bottom line.

Carrier, Honeywell Selling RTUs Through Energy as a Service Model

The EaaS/EEaaS model offers HVAC contractors a recurring revenue stream with very few strings attached

Herb Woerpel

May 15, 2023

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Working through one company and a fixed stipend, EaaS/EEaaS is designed to simplify and streamline all on-site efficiency upgrades, eliminating massive equipment costs, supply chain delays, unexpected maintenance charges, and more.

Sto Co-Sponsors First-Ever US Collegiate Design-Build Passive House Ice Box Challenge with Pratt Institute

The Pratt Institute’s Ice Box Challenge is set to launch on May 1 in the Rose Garden of the main campus, with the final result to be revealed on May 8th

May 1, 2023

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The students at Pratt are the first to feature a modular construction technique, which will allow the two ice box structures to be deconstructed and reassembled on other campuses.

ECM Technologies Named a 2023 Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Award Finalist

March 31, 2023

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ECM Technologies has been recognized by the distinguished sustainability awards program for its HVAC treatment, ThermaClear, and partnership with the city of Phoenix.

AZ Reps Seek Delay in ‘23 Efficiency Rules

Logistics, they warn DOE, could stall home construction in market already under pressure

Matt Jachman

August 1, 2022

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Five members of Congress from Arizona are seeking to postpone the implementation of new energy efficiency standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps.

Rooftop Unit Manufacturers Work Toward 2023 DOE Efficiency Standards

Companies consider other industry trends during production, offer different tiers of products

Layan Dahhan

June 6, 2022

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For many manufacturers, higher efficiency systems have been in the works for a while, but the 2023 DOE standards, pandemic, and current supply chain issues have added pressure.

Geothermal Offers an Opportunity for HVAC Contractors

Interest in environment, saving money make it more attractive

Ted Craig

April 11, 2022

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The moment for geothermal seemed to have arrived several times since the 1970s. A number of factors are forecasting wider use of this type of heating and cooling solution.

How Will Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service Impact HVAC Contractors?

Emily Newton

January 9, 2022

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Energy-efficiency-as-a-service (EEaaS) is a relatively new offering. It tasks a third party with financing and performing the required upgrades to make buildings more efficient.