Controls Group North America (CGNA) — a member-owned organization of wholesale distributors and vendor partners representing various industries, including HVAC, controls, building automation, refrigeration, combustion/burner boiler, industrial, and equipment — celebrated its 40th anniversary via a conference in Huntington Beach, California.
Motivated both by rising energy costs and sustainability concerns related to climate change, consumers have grown more desirous of energy-efficient living.
Through the new integration, ecobee thermostat owners who also own Generac home standby generators can easily see the status of the generator and remedy potential issues.
Programmable thermostats that can be accessed through an internet device are old hat. Here are just a few of the residential HVAC controls products featured at the Georgia World Congress Center, the host venue for this year’s Expo.
Smart thermostats offer preventive maintenance options and rebates for customers, but contractors should be sure to get educated — and educate homeowners — on utility rebates like demand-response programs.