First, the minimum SEER rating will increase on HVAC equipment. Currently, new air conditioners must have a minimum SEER of 13 in northern states and 14 in southern states. The commercial HVAC market has no regional standards, and DOE compliance is based on the shipping date, said Henry Ernst, manager of industrial regulations and organizations at Daikin Applied. With this in mind, I believe that the air conditioning industry must also continue to educate its customers and potential customers, as these changes are coming soon from the corner.
As the HVAC industry goes through the process of transitioning to next-generation refrigerants, long-term planning and replacement of legacy units come into play.
