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How to Prep Your HVAC System for the Changing Seasons

CCR Magazine

These shifts make it important to keep your HVAC system in top shape year-round. A poorly maintained system wont just make your home uncomfortable; it can drive up energy bills and leave you dealing with unexpected repairs. If your HVAC struggles to keep up with the seasons, its time to take action before problems arise.

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Harvest Secures $2 Million DOE Grant to Revolutionize Affordable, Ultra-Low Carbon HVAC for All

Civil + Structural Engineer

Department of Energy (DOE) to integrate its cutting-edge smart controller with thermal energy storage. This integration promises to streamline HVAC installs, significantly reduce costs, and make next-generation technology more accessible to American homeowners.

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Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? System Performance Depends on It

The Pro Builder

Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency.

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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

The Pro Builder

Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score (HES) , which assesses the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and heating, cooling, and hot-water systems, has a greater influence on home sale prices across the country. RELATED Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults?

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DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize

The Pro Builder

Energy and power will be monitored and controlled, providing load flexibility, grid resiliency, and home energy insights. are prototyping and demonstrating an HVAC-integrated façade panel system installed onto the building exterior for non-invasive building electrification of multifamily housing. Milwaukie, Ore.)

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MEP Cost Insights for Contractors in Commercial Buildings

CCR Magazine

In commercial construction , mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems are one of the most complex yet crucial aspects of project planning. These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

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GUIDE: Which type of plan shows the layout of the HVAC system?

CCR Magazine

The type of plan that shows the layout of the HVAC system is called a mechanical plan. HVAC systems regulate a building’s temperature, humidity, and air quality. In residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, these systems regulate temperature and provide ventilation and air movement.