Articles Tagged with ''home energy''

HVAC technician working on geothermal system

Geothermal Market to Reach $147.6 Million

Long-Term Cost Savings Capturing Users' Attention
November 4, 2013
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The North American geothermal market claimed $102.8 million in revenue in 2012, and is expected to reach $147.6 million by 2017, according to Frost & Sullivan, a San Antonio-based market research and analysis firm.


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Radiant floor heating pipes embedded within the floor are invisible and waste no space, providing more interior freedom and open floor space. (Photo courtesy of REHAU)

Busting Customers’ Radiant Heating Myths

Customer Misconceptions Stem from Lack of Awareness, Fear of High Cost
Kimberly Schwartz
Kimberly Schwartz
October 28, 2013
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Some customers consider radiant heating a new and untested technology, while others categorize it as a luxury beyond what they can afford. Either way, industry leaders agree it’s time to bust these myths and introduce radiant heat to the masses

 


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When replacing or servicing HVAC equipment, technicians have an opportunity to approach the customer about additional duct services, such as leakage testing. (Photo by Atchley Air, Fort Smith, Ark.)

HVAC Contractors Profit from Offering Duct Services

Industry Leaders Share Tips for Selling Duct Services to Consumers
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Jen Anesi
October 21, 2013
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In most homes, ductwork carries conditioned air from the HVAC units throughout the house. But with as much as 40 percent of that air leaking out before it ever reaches the vent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), it seems there is still room for improvement in most customers’ homes. Enter the HVAC technician.


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An Aeroseal contractor works on sealing the ductwork inside a home. The aerosolized vapor travels throughout the ductwork, automatically sealing leaks from the inside. (Photo courtesy of Aeroseal)

DOE: Leaky Ducts are Top Energy Waster

Sealing Ductwork Can Improve IAQ, HVAC System Performance, Occupant Comfort
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Jen Anesi
October 21, 2013
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The average home’s ductwork leaks 30 percent or more. And while some model building codes now require duct-leakage testing and sealing, there is still a significant amount of work to be done — and a significant amount of energy to be saved.


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In certain regions in the U.S., products such as fiber glass duct board, pictured here, and flexible duct are gaining popularity due to ease and cost to install, according to the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association.

Duct Insulation on the Rise in Retrofit

Insulating Ductwork Improves Energy Efficiency, Building Acoustics
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Jen Anesi
October 21, 2013
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In many high-end new-build projects, ductwork is routinely insulated to help minimize energy loss as conditioned air travels from the HVAC units through the ductwork. But duct insulation is being used more and more during retrofit projects in an effort to make older homes and buildings more efficient.


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Magic Touch Mechanical technician Jim Watson, a BPI-certified Building Analyst and Envelope Specialist, conducts a whole-home infrared scan as part of a whole-home energy audit

Why Bother with Home Performance Contracting?

HVAC Contractors, Consultants Share Insight into Whole-House Success
Kimberly Schwartz
Kimberly Schwartz
October 7, 2013
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Deciding to learn the home performance market will require a commitment of your time, energy, and effort. So why bother? Well, if you listen to those who have made the leap and are at the forefront of home performance contracting (HPC), you just might be convinced that this is a trend you can’t risk ignoring.


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Oct. 2, 2013: Home Energy Management Market to Exceed $4 Billion in US by 2017

Early Devices such as Smart Thermostats Provide a Gateway to Further Adoption of Home Automation
October 2, 2013
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Currently valued at $1.5 billion, but with only 1.5 to 2.5 percent penetration in most states, the home energy management systems (HEMS) market is poised for significant growth, according to a report by GTM Research. The firm forecasts that the U.S. HEMS market will be worth over $4 billion by 2017.


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