Chris Forth, VP at Johnson Controls, navigates the complex challenges in the HVAC industry, which include addressing regulatory, code, and environmental concerns.
A Google search for terms like “furnace” or “heat pump” will yield information on how the system works and its efficiency, plus side-by-side comparisons and, if applicable, available financial incentives that can defray the consumer’s costs.
METUS joined a multi-company pledge to assist California achieve its climate goal of installing six million heat pumps in the state’s building by 2023.
When considering radiant heating options, installers and homeowners are learning that using both hydronic and electric sources may be the best of both worlds.
The home now has a 3.9 kW solar array that offsets nearly 100% of the System M and grid power supplied from the clean-sourced ConEd program — meaning that the house has zero emission heating, cooling, and hot water.