According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable energy accounted for about 11 percent of energy consumption and about 17 percent of electricity generation here in the United States. Renewable energy is beginning to transform how many companies operate on a daily basis. This is a growing trend across all industries, including HVAC construction companies.
So, how are these HVAC builders making a difference in our lives and the environment? Solar power, green buildings, reduced emissions – Let’s take a look!
Green Energy With Solar
Solar power is being utilized across not only just commercial industries but also residential. With so many benefits to harnessing the power of the sun, it just makes sense in our day and age to utilize this power.
The HVAC industry is no different. They are jumping on this green trend and using it to power your heating and air conditioning units. No matter if consumers choose to go with an off-grid system or be tied in with electric companies, this is a great way to save the environment and power your AC and heat.
Utilizing renewable energy sources such as solar power instead of fossil fuels will greatly reduce emissions from greenhouse gasses. If we want to be emission-free, this is going to be one of the first steps towards going completely green with HVAC.
Geothermal HVAC
This type of system enables you to use green energy by tieing in your home to the earth beneath it. A geothermal system consists of an indoor unit that connects to pips that go down deep into our earth. From there it can take subterranean temperatures to create either hot or cold air.
Geothermal heat pumps can cut your energy bills by up to 65 percent! They work in just about any climate and they are designed to last longer than 25 years. Much longer than your typical HVAC systems.
A simple, effective, and environmentally friendly way to take care of all of your HVAC needs.
Thermal Chillers
Instead of using electricity, HVAC companies can now set up units to be thermally driven. By having your solar panels generate power for your heat during the winter, the chiller will also convert cold water for cooling during the summer months.
Your typical HVAC system can easily consume about 70 percent of our home’s energy usage. Thermal Chillers are designed to be much more efficient and could cut your usage down by 25-35 percent compared to your standard AC unit.
You can also utilize natural gas with these systems if needed to work along with your solar setup. Another simple way HVAC companies are staying green!
Green Buildings with HVAC
Technology is constantly advancing within our homes, so why shouldn’t it be with our businesses and companies as well. By keeping up with the latest green trends, HVAC companies are staying at the forefront of creating green buildings for an environmentally friendly world. The environmental and health impact these changes will have will help our world stay clean and provide a better future for our later generations.
