The heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC system) of a building consumes heavy amount of energy.
In United States most of the energy is consumed in the form of coal.
Coal protects most American homes from acid rain, smog and several other negative things.
However, there's also a darker side of the picture.
Coal also contributes a lot to global warming.
Surface mining of coal and Mountaintop removal are destroying some of the most important biological ecosystems from the world.
Investing in latest systems can help in minimizing these negative impacts of coal.
By replacing our old HVAC system we can yield operating costs.
According to EPA, replacing less efficient systems helps in cutting the energy costs by 20 percent.
It also promotes a decent work environment in the building.
If you run a business then it provides a good work environment to your employees.
With improved filtration technology several harmful elements like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide and other pollutants get filtered from the air.
While purchasing your system you should go for the most energy efficient model.
But at the same time you should also keep your requirements in mind.
You should choose a model that fulfills your requirements and also provides highest energy efficiency when compared to the other systems that can fulfill your needs.
You can check out EPA's database of Energy Star equipment for finding highly energy efficient systems.
You can also check out the HVAC Systems Building Manual of EPA for learning more about efficient upgrades.
If you're interested in a product that's not rated by Energy Star then you can consult Federal Energy Management Program.
For finding additional rebates and incentives in your state you can visit your state's Database of Renewables and Efficiency.
Now let's have a quick look on the things that should be done while replacing your old HVAC system:
In United States most of the energy is consumed in the form of coal.
Coal protects most American homes from acid rain, smog and several other negative things.
However, there's also a darker side of the picture.
Coal also contributes a lot to global warming.
Surface mining of coal and Mountaintop removal are destroying some of the most important biological ecosystems from the world.
Investing in latest systems can help in minimizing these negative impacts of coal.
By replacing our old HVAC system we can yield operating costs.
According to EPA, replacing less efficient systems helps in cutting the energy costs by 20 percent.
It also promotes a decent work environment in the building.
If you run a business then it provides a good work environment to your employees.
With improved filtration technology several harmful elements like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide and other pollutants get filtered from the air.
While purchasing your system you should go for the most energy efficient model.
But at the same time you should also keep your requirements in mind.
You should choose a model that fulfills your requirements and also provides highest energy efficiency when compared to the other systems that can fulfill your needs.
You can check out EPA's database of Energy Star equipment for finding highly energy efficient systems.
You can also check out the HVAC Systems Building Manual of EPA for learning more about efficient upgrades.
If you're interested in a product that's not rated by Energy Star then you can consult Federal Energy Management Program.
For finding additional rebates and incentives in your state you can visit your state's Database of Renewables and Efficiency.
Now let's have a quick look on the things that should be done while replacing your old HVAC system:
- Always check the Energy Star seal of EPA on the systems that you're considering for the replacement
- Also look for other energy saving features in the system like programmability and power-saving options
- Many systems consume energy even if they're turned off.
Choose a product that consumes least energy in the "Off" mode. - If Energy Star doesn't rate a particular option that you like, take help of Federal Energy Management Program.
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