Appliances
Install High-efficiency HVAC Equipment
What Is It?
Upgrading heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment involves replacing existing machinery with new, and more efficient, models. One method of increasing efficiency is through energy recovery, which can be achieved by various means, including improvements in zoning, heat pumps, and hardware. Current heating and cooling needs should be evaluated prior to replacing HVAC equipment so that maximum energy reductions, cost savings, and performance can be achieved. Ideally, improvements to the building envelope should be undertaken prior to replacing HVAC equipment so that smaller units can be considered.
Benefits
Upgrading HVAC equipment with more efficient models will reduce energy consumption, costs, and CFCs. Additionally, the most recent innovations in HVAC equipment give these systems longer operating lives, as well as greater ease in the management of temperature control. An up-to-date HVAC system is essential to any commercial building becoming more efficient and sustainable.
Financing Options, Incentives, and Rebates
- Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction (All Systems)
NEWS
- “Efficient HVAC Playing Bigger Role In Green Sustainable Projects,” Proud Green Building, June 3, 2016
Resources
- ENERGY STAR: Heating and Cooling Overview
- The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute
- NEMA: Commercial Building’s Tax Deduction
- EnergyPlus: Energy Simulation Software
A Sample of Providers
- NSTAR
- National Grid
- Columbia Gas
- Veolia Energy North America
