Buildings consume 38% of primary energy in the developed world, of which heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) account for roughly 13%. As such, increasing concerns over costs, resource scarcity, and climate change are driving interest in improving HVAC efficiency. In this report, we examine the complex landscape of HVAC technologies and rank established and emerging technologies to identify opportunities with true growth potential. We found that while technology development in the HVAC sector is more or less evolutionary, disruptive technologies exist whose implemenation can reduce building energy consumption significantly.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
HVAC Technology Development Is Often Evolutionary, but Energy Saving Options Exist
A Steady Growth of Alternative Equipment and Energy Savings Components Will Emerge
Landscape
Providing a Comfortable Indoor Climate Is a Basic Function of Modern Buildings, but It Is a Massive Energy Sink
Current HVAC Technologies Made their Debut in the Early Part of the 20th Century and Are Now Virtually Ubiquitous
HVAC Systems have Certain Commonly-Understood Key Performance Indicators
Standards Bodies Evaluate and Assign Values to These Thermodynamic Standards for Efficiency
The Workhorses Are Vapor Compression Air Conditioning Systems, Boilers, and Furnaces
But There Are Alternatives with Growing Adoption Trajectories
The Selection of Current Technology Is Heavily Influenced by Regulation, Geography, Building Type, and - Most Importantly - Cost
Regulations and Environmental Concerns Are Pushing HVAC Improvements
There Are Improvements to Be Made to AC Systems and Heat Pumps
Alternative Cooling Systems, Humidity Control, and Ventilation Systems Make Strides
And of Course, Design and Controls Make All the Difference
Rehabbed Buildings Are Constrained, but the Sky Is the Limit for New Construction
Landscape Conclusions
Analysis
Benchmarking HVAC innovations for energy and cost savings.
Higher-efficiency Equipment Is Replacing the Standard Tech, but at a Rate to Be Expected
More Advanced Equipment Is Creeping Up on Standard Technologies, but the Adoption Is Incremental
Performance Improving Components Prove Their Value Via Many Possible Opportunities
Despite the Lack 0f a Silver Bullet, Building and Home Owners Have the Tools to Reduce Energy and HVAC Costs
Outlook
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Uncovering Attractive Innovations in HVAC Amidst Evolutionary Growth published by Lux Research in May 24, 2011. This report consists of Pages: 25 and the price starts from US $ 3500.
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