As an HVAC professional, energy-efficiency ratings are just a part of the job, but to many consumers, they can be extremely confusing.

A Maryland county received a $350,000 state grant that it will use to promote duct sealing, among other energy-saving technologies.

Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, is expected to save 9.8 billion British thermal units each year thanks to the new custom-fit, reusable insulation blankets installed across the center’s district heating system. 

Lennox’s 2017 Home Energy Report Card survey found that many homeowners are willing to take drastic measures if it means saving money on their energy bills.

Many contractors have yet to see the business potential of duct sealing, which means it’s an excellent opportunity for NADCA members, the panel said.

BuildingIQ has released its 5i platform, which is designed to help building operators at any stage of a building’s lifecycle. The company has also acquired technology that enriches the new platform.

You may remember “Cash for clunkers,” the 2009 federal program that encouraged Americans to trade in their older, gas-guzzling automobiles for more efficient, modern models.

Berner International Corp. now offers the Berner Air Curtain Energy Savings Calculator, an online energy savings estimation tool accessible by any Web browser for quick payback calculations on air curtain selection. 

Literally, hundreds of millions of dollars in sales are generated mostly by the “stealth” marketing tactic of publicity. That’s a huge return on investment, because publicity is free.