ATLANTA – When ASHRAE’s original book on ground source heat pumps was published 17 years ago, such systems were used mainly in residential settings and designers who used them were seen as risk takers. Today, the technology is much more widely used having been recognized for its benefits. The lessons learned during that time are Read more
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Fort Wayne, Ind. — WaterFurnace International, Inc., a manufacturer of geothermal and water source heat pumps, announces the return of SEVENbration, a celebration of another successful year for the groundbreaking 7 Series variable capacity geothermal heat pump. Through December 19, homeowners can once again receive an instant rebate of $2,100 through participating WaterFurnace dealers. “With Read more
Boston — Gov. Deval Patrick has signed into law a bill that will promote the research, development and use of environmentally conscious technologies by awarding alternative energy credits to any building or cooling system that uses renewable energy sources. Starting Jan. 1, 2015, The Renewable Thermal Energy Act (S. 2214) will provide financial incentives for Read more
Bosch Thermotechnology has released its residential Greensource Innovation Series SV model in a split system version. Heat pump split systems allow the condenser unit to be installed separately from the fan coil to reduce noise, vibration and heat from the conditioned space. The condenser may be located indoors away from living areas. Bosch Greensource Split Read more
Falls Church, Va. — The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) is pleased to have a seat among a key rulemaking group under the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee (ASRAC) to negotiate proposed regional federal standards for the energy efficiency requirements of residential and commercial appliances covered under the Final Furnace, Air Conditioner, and Heat Read more