The Importance of HVAC Energy Efficiency in 2021
The Importance of HVAC Energy Efficiency in 2021 Efficiency in general is one of the most important elements any business or facilities manager should consider. From energy consumption to the […]
VRF Air Source Heat Pumps Set to Capitalize on Geothermal’s Loss
Heat Pump Sales Volume By Country By 2020 As we have written previously, the Federal Renewable Energy Tax Credit for geothermal HVAC systems has sunset (as of 12/31/16). The 30% […]
Major Natural Gas Expansion Underway in New York Metro Region
There will be a significant increase in the volume of natural gas being brought to the New York Metro region as a result of multiple pipeline expansion projects from the […]
Conversion from Fuel Oil to Natural Gas Even Sweeter in 2013
In our annual review of home heating fuels on Long Island, nothing has changed except for the widened gap between fuel oil and Natural gas prices. Today, “Prices for crude […]
HVAC Design in the Wake of Certain Climate Change
Back in February we discussed Sensible Rebuilding and HVAC Installation with Future Flooding in Mind. According to this New York Times article, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a panel of renowned […]
Yes, It Is Summer in the City and It Is Hotter – The Heat Island Effect
Yes, it is hotter in the city, especially at night. Why is this? It’s called the Urban Heat Island Effect and it means that urban areas heat up at more […]
New York State Poised to Make Geothermal Heat Pumps Tax Exempt
Press release from the Long Island Geothermal Energy Organization (LI-Geo.org): The New York State Senate and Assembly have proposed new legislation related to geothermal heating and cooling installations. On January […]
WiFi Enabled Thermostat Wars Disrupt Complacency
The patent battle that has unfolded between Honeywell and it’s upstart competitor, Nest, is well documented, but it has also forced Honeywell to inovate instead of resting upon its current […]
Sandy Revisited – Repair vs.Replacement of Flood Submerged HVAC Equipment
The NY State Department of State has issued the following: “Floodwaters are not just water; the water may also be contaminated with chemicals, sewage, oil and other debris. When the […]
Congress Reinstates 25C Federal Energy Tax Credit on Qualifying HVAC Equipment Retroactively
As you probably know, in a last minute compromise on New Years Day 2013, Congress passed an agreement that will put off mandated cuts in federal spending and reinstate dozens […]