According to Navigant Research, annual revenue from energy-efficient HVAC systems will grow from $17.2 billion in 2013 to $33.2 billion by 2020. With ductless systems set to account for nearly 30 percent of all North American energy-efficient HVAC system revenue by 2020, the market for both single- and multi-zone ductless systems is booming.

In the HVAC industry, manufacturers are working to meet the growing demand for smart, connected devices homeowners can control from their computers, tablets, and smartphones. Here are a few of the latest products available on the market.

HVAC contractors have taken notice of the growing Internet of Things market and stand ready to fulfill these demands, which often begin with the gateway into their customers’ homes: the smart thermostat.

While hydronic zoning has been around for many years, technology and efficiency standards are exerting an increasing influence on the market.

At the 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, zoning manufacturers showcased next-generation equipment that harnessed the Internet of Things and interconnectivity, granting homeowners full control over each area of their homes.

This product works much like any programmable thermostat by controlling heating and cooling calls, but it also automatically or manually directs more airflow to the upstairs during the cooling season and to the downstairs during the heating season. 

Pro Series plug-and-play zoning panels include ASHRAE 62.2 fresh air control as well as bypass control options.