ASHRAE Publishes New Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits
The newly released ASHRAE Standard 211-2018 for Commercial Building Energy Audits establishes consistent practices for conducting and reporting energy audits for commercial buildings. It also defines the procedures required to perform ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 energy audits, provides...
The Rise of High-Performance Buildings
High-Performance Building Definition You hear this term more and more these days – High-Performance Building. But just what does it mean? An article in Facility Executive traces the original definition back to 2005, when the U.S. Congress defined a high-performance building...
Hot Topic: The Impact of Trump’s New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
It’s front page news all over the country: the impact of the newly imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. Not surprising, since these two metals are used in countless products we use every day, from the cars we drive to...
Measured Energy Savings Mean Real Results for Pfizer Pharmaceutical
Puerto Rico-based Nemar Technology Helped Improve the HVAC System for Pfizer's Manufacturing Facility by Sealing the Ductwork. Thanks to generous tax breaks and an enthusiastic workforce, Puerto Rico has become an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies expanding their operations. And while...
The Future of HVAC: Device Driven, Digital Growth, and Beyond
Recently, ACHR News contributor Maria Taylor published an interesting story titled, "Device Driven: HVACR manufacturers talk connectivity, shelf life." You can read the full ACHR News article here. Beyond device driven HVAC, the industry is also becoming more digital. Earlier this...
SNIPS: HVAC Duct Construction Regulations to See Changes
An article in the June issue of SNIPS Magazine confirms that 2018 continues to see duct design and installation facing an increased amount of scrutiny. “When it comes to ductwork, there has been a long-standing chasm between best practices and cost-cutting measures,”...
Meet Codes in New Homes, Guaranteed, Unprecedented New Construction Program
Recently, Aeroseal announced the HVAC industry’s first “Meet Code the First Time” Guarantee. However, it’s more than just a guarantee. It’s part of an unprecedented new construction program to help contractors overcome code requirements for airtight ducts that’s easier and...
CEC Adopts 2019 Title 24 Standards, Year of Duct Rumors Continue
In the cover story in the June 2018 issue of Indoor Comfort News, contributor Ted Rieger wrote about the California Energy Commission (CEC) adoption of 2019 Title 24 energy efficiency standards. The Year of the Duct building code rumors continue. READ...