Save Energy
As much as half of the energy used in your home goes toward heating and cooling, so when it comes to saving on your utility bills, a great place to start is by looking at ways to reduce energy demand from your heating and cooling system.
In addition to replacing old, inefficient equipment before it fails, AHRI provides the following tips, tools and calculators to help you make energy saving solutions.
Energy Saving Tools and Calculators
To help you evaluate your home's energy use and need for energy-efficient improvements, AHRI provides links to the following industry-recommended tools and calculators:
TOOLS
- Rebates and Incentives: ENERGY STAR® Rebate Locator
- Qualified HVAC Contractors: NATE Contractor Locator
CALCULATORS
- Energy Savings Calculator: Home Energy Saver
from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - Estimate Home Hot Water Demand
Equipment Tips
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Contractors and Specifiers
- Certified Products
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HVACR Equipment/Components
- Air Filtration and Ultraviolet Light Treatment
- Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs)
- Chilled Beams
- Commercial-Industrial Forced-Air Heating Equipment
- Direct Heating Solutions
- Ductless Equipment
- Gas Controls
- Geothermal Heat Pumps
- Heat Pump Pool and Spa Heaters
- Humidifiers
- Hydronic Heating
- Liquid Chillers
- Thermal Energy Storage
- Zone Control System Technology
- HVACR Replacement Guidance
- Refrigerant Safety
- Responsible Use of Refrigerants
- HVACR Education and Training
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Homeowners
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How Things Work
- Air Conditioning System
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- Boilers
- Ductless Mini-split Systems
- Ductwork
- Energy Recovery Ventilators
- Furnaces: How They Work
- Geothermal Heat Pumps: How They Work
- How Humidifiers Work
- Hydronic Heating
- Mechanical Air Filters
- Small Duct, High-Velocity Air Conditioning Systems
- Swamp Coolers
- Ultraviolet Light Treatment Equipment
- Vent-Free Gas Heating Appliances
- Water Heaters: How They Work
- Zoned Heating and Cooling
- Improve Safety
- Indoor Comfort Systems
- Save Energy
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How Things Work