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Hybrid Heat Packaged HVAC System (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The Hybrid Heat system pairs a gas furnace and a heat pump, allowing homeowners to use gas or electricity depending on what is most economical for the weather and fuel cost conditions in their area, the company says. The unit combines an 18-SEER Evolution 288ANA heat pump with R410A refrigerant and an Evolution Plus 95i gas furnace with 95 percent AFUE.

Tools & Equipment Review (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Heating and cooling systems account for nearly 50 percent of a house's energy consumption, so choice of equipment and the way it is installed are keys to success for any green builder. And as the focus on energy efficiency has led to improved building shell performance (including high-performance insulation packages and passive solar heating), selecting HVAC components that match the projected energy requirements will ensure that you optimize the system and meet the occupants' comfort needs and expectations.

Tank-Less Gas Water Heater (REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine)

Available in indoor or outdoor models, tank-less gas water heaters measure 23 inches high, 14 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, making them ideal for small spaces, such as attics and closets. Available in June, users can choose from two flow rates: a natural gas 7.5 gpm model or a 9.4 gpm unit available in natural gas or LP gas. By heating water only when needed, the tankless units maintain efficiency ratings of .82, compared with .53 to .62 for standard water heaters, and can save homeowners up to 25% on water-heating costs annually, the maker says. 800.626.2000

Reverse Cycle Chiller Goes Green (ebuild)

Aqua Products Company, Inc., Prosperity, South Carolina, introduces the new GREEN Reverse Cycle Chiller (RCC) for heating your home or office with hot water or air conditioning with chilled water. The RCC is will also work in conjunction with the Aqua Solar Heat Pipe (APCHPL16) built with 16 high efficiency evacuated vaccum tubes to produce free hot water.

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Introduces New Mr. Slim P-Series Indoor Units (ebuild)

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division, Suwanee, Ga., has introduced its next generation of Mr. Slim split-ductless indoor units. The new P-Series (PLA-A**B) four-way ceiling-recessed cassette features individual vane control and innovative accessories, making it even more energy effective and easier to achieve total comfort control.

Ultra Quiet Trane XL16c Boasts Highest Efficiency in Packaged Units with a Sleek New Design (ebuild)

Trane introduces the highest-efficiency packaged units available. The new Trane XL16c packaged units are ENERGY STAR qualified, rated as high as 16.6 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)--the highest in the industry--and have sound levels as low as 70 db, not much louder than a normal conversation. Trane backs the XL16c line with a 20-year limited warranty on the heat exchanger, 10 years on the compressor and condenser coil, and five years on functional parts.

Lennox Honored By 2007 ENERGY STAR Program for Fourth Year; Unprecedented in HVAC Industry (ebuild)

For the fourth time in five years, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have selected Lennox Industries Inc., a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII), as an ENERGY STAR Manufacturing Partner of the Year for its outstanding contributions to developing, manufacturing, and promoting energy-efficient products; consumer education; and industry outreach efforts. Lennox is the only heating, ventilation, and air conditioning manufacturer ever to be chosen for the EPA award.

Carrier Introduces Intelligent Home Heating and Cooling System (ebuild)

Using the latest technology from Carrier Corporation, residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have become infinitely smarter than ever before. Carrier, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has radically redesigned its programmable digital control for the new-generation Infinity System, giving the homeowner greater control and more ease-of-use for their heating and cooling system.

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