Better HVAC Controls Spell Big Commercial Building Savings
According to a report from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, commercial buildings could save an average of 38 percent with a handful of HVAC controls. Read more →
Energy Controls Could Mean Big Savings For Building Owners
EarthFix, an environmental news collaboration of Northwest public news services, debuts on EarthTechling with a story about how commercial buildings can cut HVAC costs by implementing a few energy efficient controls. Read more →
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Living Wall Technology Scrubs Indoor Air
With the active modular phytoremediation system, a wall of hydroponically grown plants purify indoor air and reduce the need for extra air-conditioning. Read more →
HVAC Power Hogs Under The Gun In California
New state-funded research at UC Riverside aims to help California increase the efficiency of its HVAC systems and give its power plants a break. Read more →
HVAC Failure Alerts Come Before You Know It
Ecobee has unveiled its new and improved Contractor Web Portal, which allows contractors to monitor HVAC equipment remotely, diagnose problems, and more. Read more →
Smart Building Yields Sharp Savings
An HVAC retrofit with energy management technology is said to be helping trim a building's electricity bill by more than $5,000 a month. Read more →
New Lennox HVAC Home System Uses Solar Power
Lennox is showcasing a new home HVAC system which draws its power from solar panels, reportedly cutting energy usage and perhaps generating enough to sell back to the grid. Read more →
Genteq HVAC Replacement Motor Saves Energy
The Genteq Evergreen IM is a replacement motor for your regular AC system, which will upgrade it to be more energy efficient via making it a "two-stage" operation. Read more →
