By: Trevor McNally
Carrier, a division of United Technologies Corporation, announced earlier this summer that it had redesigned its “full lineup of gas furnaces, gas/electric small package products (SPP) and SPP Hybrid Heat® systems” in compliance with the U.S. Department of Energy’s new Fan Energy Rating standards. The changes went into effect on July 3, 2019.
“These efficiency standards cut carbon pollution and save American families and businesses money by saving energy. The new standard for furnace fans will help reduce harmful carbon pollution by up to 34 million metric tons – equivalent to the annual electricity use of 4.7 million homes – and save Americans over $9 billion in home electricity bills through 2030,” according to the Department of Energy.
The innovation implemented across Carrier’s three tiers of heating systems purportedly provide between 80 to 85 percent electrical efficiency.
“As an HVAC manufacturer, it’s absolutely critical we comply with regulatory requirements and evaluate any new regulation from the DOE to ensure it is technologically feasible and economically justified,” said John Gibbons, executive director, Regulatory Affairs, Carrier. “Carrier is more than ready with a fully re-engineered lineup of gas heating products and an outstanding network of Carrier distributors and contractors to reach consumers.”
As one of the world’s oldest air conditioning companies, Carrier obviously knows a thing or two about innovation. The founder of the company, Willis Carrier, is often dubbed the “Father of Modern Air Conditioning”, having invented the world’s first modern air conditioning system all the way back in 1902. He founded the Carrier Engineering Corporation in 1915, which was acquired by United Technologies Corporation in 1979.
It’s comforting to know that, 104 years later, Carrier is still a world leader in technological innovation- and even more importantly, energy efficiency.
To learn more, visit www.carrier.com