HVAC Equipment in the U.S.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

• Scope of the Report
• Methodology
• Market for HVAC Equipment
  • Figure 1-1 U.S. Market Supply of HVAC Equipment, by Shipment and Import-Export Values, 2001-2005 (in million $)
• Category Growth
  • Unitary Air Conditioners and Ground Source Heat Pumps Lead Growth in Value
  • Heat Transfer Equipment Posted Big Gains in Volume but Not in Value
  • Room Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers Declining in Value and Volume
  • Non-Electric Furnace Shipments Pick Up, While Room A/Cs Decline
• Competitive Profiles

Industry Trends

• A New Energy for the HVAC Industry
  • Impact of the 13 SEER on the HVAC Market
  • Heating Equipment Requirements
  • Other HVAC Requirements and Specifications
  • The Efficiency Paradox - What Drives Standard Changes?
• Product Trends
  • Use of TXVs
  • Whole House Ventilation Systems
  • Outdoor Systems
  • Portable Air Conditioners
• Future Trends
  • Geothermal HVAC Systems
  • Underfloor Air Distribution Systems
  • Ductless Air Conditioners
  • Solar Energy Systems
  • Sensor and Control Systems Improve HVAC Operations
• Marketing Dynamics
  • New Product Introductions
• Promotions and Trade Shows
  • AHR Expo
  • Comfortech
  • ISH North America
  • Power-Gen International
  • IAQA Annual Meeting & Exposition
  • Marketing 13 SEER
  • The Contractor - An Important Marketing Tool
  • Advertising HVAC
• Associations and Organizations
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
  • Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
  • Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
  • Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)
  • End Users
  • 85% of American Households Use Air Conditioners
  • Increased Construction Leads to More HVAC Installations
  • Strong Economy Boosts HVAC Installation
  • Remodeling Boosts HVAC Retrofit Installations
  • 6% of Households Purchase HVAC Products
  • Usage Rate for Commercial Equals that for Residential
  • U.S. Non-Residential Construction Experiences All-Time High
  • Consumption Characteristics of Commercial Buildings

Market Size Projection and Outlook

• Table 1-1 Projected U.S. Market Supply of HVAC Equipment, 2006-2010 (in billion $)

Chapter 2 The Market

• Scope of the Report
• Methodology
• Product Definition and Classification
• Market for HVAC Equipment Continues to Grow
  • Figure 2-1 Number of Air Conditioners and Heating Systems in Households, 1995-2005 (in millions)
  • Figure 2-1 U.S. Market Supply of HVAC Equipment, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Figure 2-2 U.S. Market Supply of HVAC Equipment, by Shipment and Import-Export Values, 2001-2005 (in million $)
• Category Growth
  • Unitary Air Conditioners and Ground Source Heat Pumps Lead Growth in Value
  • Heat Transfer Equipment Posted Big Gains in Volume but Not in Value
  • Room Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers Declining in Value and Volume
  • Non-Electric Furnace Shipments Pick Up, While Room A/Cs Decline
    • Table 2-1 U.S. Shipment Values of HVAC Equipment by Category and Segment, 2001-2005, (in million $)
    • Table 2-2 U.S. Shipments of HVAC Equipment by Category and Segment, 2001-2005, (in number of units)

Imports

• Major Sources of Imports
• Figure 2-3 U.S. Imports of HVAC Equipment by Country, 2005
• HVAC Equipment Imports in Value
  • Table 2-3 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, Less than 2.93 KW per Hour, 2002-2005 (in Thousand $)
  • Table 2-4 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 2.93 KW/HR or Greater But Less than 4.98KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-5 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 2.98 KW/HR or Greater, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-6 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines, Window or Wall Type, Not Self-Contained, NESOI, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-7 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling Cycle, Self Contained, Not Exceeding 17.58 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-8 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heating Cycle, Window or Wall Types, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-9 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self-Contained, Exceeding 17.58 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-10 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, except Self-Contained, NESOI, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-11 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Self-Contained Machines, and Remote Condenser Type, Other than Year-Round Units, Not Exceeding 17.58 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-12 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Self-Contained Machines, and Remote Condenser Type, Other than Year-Round Units, Exceeding 17.58 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-13 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) not Exceeding 17.58 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-14 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) Exceeding 17.58 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-15 U.S. Imports of Room or Central Station Air Conditioning Units for Use with Water Chillers, NESOI, 2002-2005 (in Thousand $)
  • Table 2-16 U.S. Imports of Dehumidifiers Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, Water Removal Capacity Less than 35 Liters over a 24 Hour Period, 2002-2005 (in Thousand $)
  • Table 2-17 U.S. Imports of Dehumidifiers Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit Water Removal Capacity of 35 Liters and More over a 24 Hour Period, 2002-2005 (in Thousand $)
  • Table 2-18 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines Not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, NESOI, 2002-2005 (in Thousand $)
  • Table 2-19 U.S. Imports of Air Humidifiers or Dehumidifiers, Not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, 2002-2005 (in Thousand $)
• HVAC Equipment Imports in Units
  • Table 2-20 U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, Less Than 2.93 Kw per Hour (10000 Btu/Hr), 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-21 U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 2.93 Kw/Hr or Greater But Less Than 4.98kw/Hr (10000-16999 Btu/Hr), 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-22 U.S. Imports of Dehumidifiers Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, Water Removal Capacity Less Than 35 Liters over a 24 Hour Period, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-23 U.S. Imports of Dehumidifiers Incorporating A Refrigerating Unit, Water Removal Capacity of 35 Liters and More Over a 24 Hour Period, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-24 U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Incorporating A Refrigerating Unit and a Valve For Reversal of The Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self-Contain, Not Exceeding 17.58 Kw/Hr, NESOI, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-25 U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Incorporating A Refrigerating Unit and a Valve For Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self-Contained, Exceeding 17.58kw/Hr, NESOI, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-26 U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of The Cooling/Heat Cycle, Except Self-Contained, NESOI, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-27 U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, Less Than 2.93 Kw per Hour (10000 Btu/Hr), 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-28 U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 2.93 Kw/Hr or Greater But Less Than 4.98kw/Hr (10000-16999btu/Hr), 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-29 U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Window Or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 4.98 Kw/Hr or Greater (17000 Btu/Hr), 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-30 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, and a Valve for Reversal of The Cooling/Heat Cycle, Window Or Wall Types, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-31 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines, Window or Wall Type, Not Self-contained, NESOI, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-32 U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Self-Contained Machines and Remote Condenser Type, Other Than Year-Round Units, Not Exceeding 17.58 Kw/Hr (60000 Btu/Hr), NESOI, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-33 U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Self-Contained Machines and Remote Condenser Type, Other Than Year-Round Units, Exceeding 17.58 Kw/Hr (60000 Btu/Hr), NESOI, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-34 U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) Not Exceeding 17.58 Kw/Hr (60000 Btu/Hr), NESOI, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-35 U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) Exceeding 17.58 Kw/Hr (60000 Btu/Hr), NESOI, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-36 U.S. Imports of Room or Central Station Air Conditioning Units for Use with Water Chillers, NESOI, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-37 U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines Not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, NESOI, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-38 U.S. Imports of Air Humidifiers or Dehumidifiers, Not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)

Exports

• Major Export Markets
  • Figure 2-4 U.S. Exports of HVAC Equipment, by Country, 2005
• HVAC Equipment Exports in Value
  • Table 2-39 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, Less than 2.93 KW per Hour, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-40 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 2.93 KW/HR or Greater but less than 4.98 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-41 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self Contained, 4.98 KW/HR or Greater, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-42 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heating Cycle, Window or Wall Types, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-43 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines, Window or Wall Type, Not Self Contained, NESOI, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-44 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self Contained, not exceeding 17.58 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-45 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self Contained, exceeding 17.58 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-46 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, except Self-Contained, NESOI, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-47 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Self Contained Machines and Remote Condenser Type, Other than Year Round Units, Not Exceeding 17.58 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-48 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Self Contained Machines and Remote Condensers, Other than Year Round Units, Exceeding 17.58 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-49 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) not exceeding 17.58 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-50 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) exceeding 17.58 KW/HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-51 U.S. Exports of Room or Central Station Air Conditioning Units for Use with Water Chillers, NESOI, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-52 U.S. Exports of Dehumidifiers Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-53 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, NESOI, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-54 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, NESOI, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
  • Table 2-55 U.S. Exports of Air Humidifiers or Dehumidifiers, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
• HVAC Equipment Exports in Units
  • Table 2-56 U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, Less Than 2.93 Kw Per Hour (10000 Btu/Hr) (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-57 U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 2.93 Kw/Hr or Greater But Less Than 4.98kw/Hr (10000-16999btu/Hr) (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-58 U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 4.98 Kw/Hr or Greater (17000 Btu/Hr) (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-59 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, And a Valve for Reversal Of The Cooling/Heat Cycle, Window Or Wall Types (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-60 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines, Window or Wall Type, Not Self Contained, Nesoi (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-61 U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of The Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self-Contain, Not Excding 17.58 Kw/Hr, Nesoi (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-62 U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self-Contained, Exceeding 17.58 Kw/Hr, Nesoi (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-63 U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of The Cooling/Heat Cycle, Except Self-Contained, Nesoi (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-64 U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Self-Contained Machines and Remote Condenser Type, Other Than Year-Round Units, Not Exceeding 17.58 Kw/Hr (60000 Btu/Hr), Nesoi (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-65 U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Self-Contained Machines and Remote Condenser Type, Other Than Year-Round Units, Exceeding 17.58 Kw/Hr (60000 Btu/Hr), Nesoi (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-66 U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) Not Exceeding 17.58 Kw/Hr (60000 Btu/Hr), Nesoi (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-67 U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) Exceeding 17.58 Kw/Hr (60000 Btu/Hr), Nesoi (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-68 U.S. Exports of Room or Central Station Air Conditioning Units for Use with Water Chillers, Nesoi (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-69 U.S. Exports of Dehumidifiers Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-70 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, Nesoi (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-71 U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines Not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, Nesoi (In Thousands)
  • Table 2-72 U.S. Exports of Air Humidifiers or Dehumidifiers (In Thousands)

Factors Influencing the Market

• 13 SEER Drives Market Growth
• Construction Market Lends its Growth to HVAC
  • Figure 2-5 U.S. Total Monthly Value of Construction, 2005 (in billion $)
• Home Remodeling Will Add to Growth Contributed by Construction
  • Figure 2-6 Energy-Saving Remodeling Products & Fixtures Installed in 2005 (%)
• Technology Driving the HVAC Market
• HVAC Market Under the Weather

Market Supply Projection and Outlook

• Figure 2-5 U.S. Projected Market for HVAC Equipment, 2006-2010 (in billion $)
• Table 2-37 Projected U.S. Market Supply of HVAC Equipment, 2006-2010 (in billion $)
• Table 2-38 Projected U.S. Shipments for HVAC Equipment, by category, 2006-2010 (in billion $)

Chapter 3 Competitive Profiles

• Overview
• American Standard Companies Inc.
• Overview
• Performance
  • Figure 3-1 Annual U.S. Revenues of American Standard Companies, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Table 3-1 American Standard' s Commercial HVAC Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-2 American Standard' s Residential HVAC Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-3 Trane' s Commercial HVAC Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-4 Trane' s Residential HVAC Product Portfolio
• New Products & Services
  • Trane Launches Air Purifiers
  • Temporary Cooling is in
  • Serving the Commercial Sector
  • Trane Good for Health
  • Updating Trane
• Company Snapshot
  • The Goodwill Factor
  • Trane Woos the Restaurant Industry
  • Environmental Initiatives

United Technologies Corporation

• Overview
• Performance
  • Figure 3-2 Annual U.S. Revenues of United Technologies Corporation, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Table 3-5 Carrier' s HVAC Product Portfolio
• Carrier' s New Products
• Toshiba & Carrier Collectively Launch SMMS
• The Turnkey Optimization Program
• Carrier Unveils its 13-SEER Products at "Power 2006" Convention
• Environmental Initiatives
• Carrier Announces Decision to Acquire CommAir

Johnson Controls

• Overview
• Performance
  • Figure 3-3 Annual Revenues of Johnson Controls HVAC Division, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Table 3-6 York' s Commercial HVAC Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-7 York' s Residential HVAC Product Portfolio
• Snapshot
  • New Product & Service Introductions
  • Unitary Product Group
  • The DiagnosTech Platform
  • Replacing the HCFC-123 refrigerant
  • Johnson Controls to Deliver Heat Recovery System for Nova Scotia Pulp Mill
  • Major Acquisitions

Lennox International, Inc.

• Overview
• Performance
  • Figure 3-4 Annual Revenues of Lennox International, Inc. HVAC equipment, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Table 3-8 Lennox' s Commercial HVAC Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-9 Lennox' s Residential HVAC Product Portfolio
• Company Snapshot
  • New Product Introductions
  • Lennox Achieves Highest Efficiency
  • Lennox Introduces IAQ Systems
  • Lennox Launches Commercial Products at the AHR Expo 2006
  • Environmental & Energy-Saving Initiatives
  • How Clean is the Air in Your Home

Goodman Global, Inc.

• Overview
• Performance
  • Figure 3-5 Annual Revenues of Goodman Global, Inc., 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Table 3-10 Goodman Global' s HVAC Product Portfolio
• Company Snapshot
  • Goodman Cuts Costs to Keep Prices Low
  • Goodman Introduces the First Wireless PTAC Management Product
  • Servicing Distributors and Contractors
  • Advocating the 13 SEER Protocol

Paloma Industries

• Overview
• Performance
  • Figure 3-6 Annual Revenues of Paloma Industries, Inc., 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Table 3-11 Rheem' s Commercial HVAC Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-12 Rheem' s Residential HVAC Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-13 Ruud' s Commercial HVAC Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-14 Ruud' s Residential HVAC Product Portfolio
• Company Snapshot
  • New Product Introductions
  • Consumer Programs
  • Mass Customization Strategy Increases Rheem' s Market Share

LG Electronics, Inc.

• Overview
• Performance
  • Figure 3-7 Annual U.S. Revenues of LG Electronics, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Table 3-15 LG' s HVAC Product Portfolio
• Company Snapshot
  • LG at Madame Tussauds
  • Life Indeed is Good
  • Strategic Alliances
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Imitating Art
  • Environmental Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation

• Overview
• Performance
  • Figure 3-8 Annual Revenue of Whirlpool Corp.' s HVAC Division, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Table 3-16 Whirlpool' s HVAC Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-17 Maytag' s HVAC Product Portfolio
• Company Snapshot
  • Whirlpool Re-launches Insideavantage.com
  • Whirlpool Joins Hands with Environmental Pioneers
  • Whirlpool Acquires Maytag, Asserts Position in HVAC Market

Nortek Holdings, Inc.

• Overview
• Performance
  • Figure 3-9 Annual Revenues of Nortek Holdings, Inc., 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Table 3-18 Nordyne' s HVAC Brand/Product Portfolio
• Company Snapshot
  • Nordyne Launches Products at the "Feel the Power" Meet in San Francisco
  • Creating Brand Awareness
  • Major Acquisitions

Daikin Industries

• Overview
• Performance
  • Figure 3-10 Annual Revenue of Daikin Industries, Inc.' s HVAC Division, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Table 3-19 Daikin' s Commercial HVAC Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-20 Daikin' s Residential HVAC Product Portfolio
  • Table 3-21 Daikin' s VRV System Product Portfolio
• Company Snapshot
  • Daikin' s VRV Innovation
  • Daikin Chooses Fairchild Semiconductor' s SPM for Inverter-Based Systems
  • Strategic Alliance with American Standard
  • Environmental Initiatives
  • Daikin aspires to be Market Leader after Acquisition of OYL Industries

Chapter 4 Marketing Dynamics

• Market Flooded with a Host of New Products
  • Table 4-1 New Product Introductions by Major HVAC Manufacturers, (2005-2006)
• Promotions and Trade Shows
  • AHR Expo
  • Comfortech
  • ISH North America
  • Power-Gen International
  • IAQA Annual Meeting & Exposition
• Marketing 13 SEER
  • Figure 4-1 Various Marketing Plans of HVAC Contractors and Distributors (executed singularly or otherwise)
  • Goodman Global Promotes 13 SEER
  • Take the Fear Out of 13 SEER
  • Getting SEERious
• The Contractor - An Important Marketing Tool
  • Mitsubishi Holds Distributor & Contractor Conference
• Advertising HVAC
  • Mitsubishi' s Mr. Slim on TV
  • Taco Advertises "Green"
  • Trane Launches Air Purifiers at New York Event
  • LG Promotes its ArtCool Designs of Air Conditioners
  • Fall Promotions
• Newsletters Gain Prominence
• Associations and Organizations
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
  • Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
  • Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
  • Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)

Chapter 5 Industry and Market Trends

• A New Energy for the HVAC Industry
  • Why 13 SEER for Residential Equipment
    • Figure 5-1 Electrical System Energy Losses by Residential & Commercial Equipment, 2001-2005 (in trillion Btu)
  • Measures to Achieve 13 SEER
    • Figure 5-2 Power Input vs. Evaporator Air Flow Rate (At 82�‹F Outdoor Air Temperature)
  • What HVAC Manufacturers are Doing
  • Sensor and Control Systems Improve HVAC Operations
  • Overcoming Challenges
  • Impact of the 13 SEER on the HVAC Market
  • Heating Equipment Requirements
  • Other HVAC Requirements and Specifications
  • The Efficiency Paradox - What Drives Standard Changes?
• Energy Policy Act Adds Spark to the HVAC Industry
  • Table 5-1 Tax Credits for Energy Efficiencies of Various HVAC Equipment
  • Impact of the Energy Policy Act 2005 on the HVAC Industry
• Other Government Initiatives
  • Table 5-2 Local Government Initiated HVAC Programs in 2005 (National Summary)
• HVAC' s Tradeoff with the Environment
  • Refrigerants Used in HVAC Systems and Their Environmental Effects
    • Table 5-3 Ozone Depletion Potential and Global Warming Potentials of Refrigerants (100-year Values)*
  • The Phasing Out of HCFC Refrigerants
    • Figure 5-3 Projected Consumption of R-22 Refrigerant in Air conditioners & Heat Pumps (in thousand metric tons)*
  • CO2- The Next Generation Green Refrigerant
• Indoor Air Quality - A Growing Interest
  • Measures to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Homes
  • The Impact of the IAQ Trend on the HVAC Market
• Welcome to the Control Zone
  • Communication Improvement Lead to Great Consumer Control
  • Intelligent Remote Control via the Internet
  • oBIX: Networking HVAC
  • HVAC Industry Adopts the gbXML Standard
• HVAC - The Comfort Market
  • Integrated Comfort Systems Grab Attention
  • HVAC Designs to Appeal to the Aesthetically Inclined Consumers
• Industry Enters the Quiet Comfort Era
• Rising Prices Heat Up HVAC Market
  • Figure 5-4 Producer Price Indices for Air Conditioning & Heat Transfer Equipment, 2001-2005
  • Figure 5-5 Producer Price Indices for Air Conditioning & Heat Transfer Equipment, January-October, 2006
  • Figure 5-6 Producer Price Indices for Unitary Air Conditioners, 2001-2005
  • Figure 5-7 Producer Price Indices for Unitary Air Conditioners, January-October, 2006
• Unprecedented Increase in Cost of Raw Materials
  • Figure 5-8 Producer Price Index for Cold Rolled Steel Sheet & Strip, Copper & Copper Base Alloy Pipe & Tube, and Aluminum Sheet and Strip, 2001-2005
  • Figure 5-9 Producer Price Index for Cold Rolled Steel Sheet & Strip, January-October, 2006
  • Figure 5-10 Producer Price Index for Copper & Copper Base Alloy Pipe & Tube, January-October, 2006
  • Figure 5-11 Producer Price Index for Aluminum Sheet & Strip, January-October, 2006
• Soaring HVAC Component Prices
  • Figure 5-12 Producer Price Index for Parts, Accessories & Components for Air conditioning and Heat Transfer Equipment, 2001-2005
  • Figure 5-13 Producer Price Index for Parts, Accessories & Components for Air Conditioning and Heat Transfer Equipment, 2001-2005
• Product Trends
  • The Use of Thermal Expansion Valves (TXVs)
  • Whole House Ventilation Systems
  • Outdoor HVAC Systems
  • HVAC Systems - An Architectural Misfit?
  • Portable Air Conditioners
• The Future of HVAC Technology
  • Geothermal HVAC Systems
    • Table 5-4 Capital and Operating Costs of Geothermal HVAC Systems (in $)
  • Underfloor Air Distribution Systems
    • Table 5-5 Types of UFAD Systems
  • Ductless Air Conditioners
  • Solar Energy Systems

Chapter 6 End User

• Overview

Residential Use

• 85% of American Households Use Air Conditioners
  • Figure 6-1 Percentage of U.S. Households Owning Air Conditioning Units (%)
  • Figure 6-2 U.S. Residential Energy Consumption, 2001-2005 (in trillion Btu)
  • Figure 6-3 U.S. Residential Energy Consumption, First Half of 2006 (in trillion Btu)
• Increased Construction Leads to More HVAC Installations
  • Table 6-1 Residential HVAC System Utilization (in thousand housing units)
  • Figure 6-4 U.S. Total Residential Construction, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Figure 6-5 U.S. Total Residential Construction, January-June, 2006 (in million $)
• Consumption Characteristics of Residential Buildings
  • Figure 6-6 Residential Building Primary Electric Energy Breakdown, 2005 (%)
  • Figure 6-7 Households with Selected HVAC Appliances in 2005, (%)
  • Figure 6-8 Type of Air Conditioning Equipment Used by U.S. Households, 2005 (E)
• Characteristics of Residential HVAC Consumers
  • Strong Economy Boosts HVAC Installation
    • Figure 6-9 U.S. Residential HVAC Expenditures, 2001-2005, (in billion $)
  • Mutli-Family Apartments Use More HVAC Energy
    • Table 6-3 U.S. Residential Energy Consumption According to Housing Type (in million Btu)
  • South and Southwest Greatest Users of Air Conditioning
    • Table 6-2 Average Regional Expenditures for Households having Electric Air Conditioning, (in million $), 2001
  • HVAC Consumption According to Climatic Zones
    • Table 6-4 Air Conditioning Energy Consumption in U.S. Households According to Climate Zone
    • Table 6-5 Space Heating Energy Consumption in U.S. Households According to Climate Zone
• Type of Fuel Used For Residential Heating Systems
  • Figure 6-10 Type of Fuel Used for Heating Systems in Occupied Housing Units, 2005 (%)
  • Survey Reveals Growing Popularity of Electric & Geothermal Heating Systems
• Remodeling Boosts HVAC Retrofit Installations
  • Figure 6-11 U.S. Quarterly Expenditures for Maintenance and Repairs and Improvements, 2004-2006 (in billion $)
  • Figure 6-12 U.S. Residential HVAC Retrofit Expenditures, 2001-2005, (in billion $)
• 5.5% of Households Purchase HVAC Products
  • Table 6-6 Annual Purchasing Rates for Selected HVAC Products, 2004-2006 (U.S. households)
  • Table 6-7 Purchasing Rates for HVAC Products in Last 12 Months: By Home Purchasing, Refinancing, or Remodeling Activity and by Value of Residence, 2006 (U.S. home-owning households)

Non-Residential End Use

• Figure 6-13 U.S. Commercial Energy Consumption (in trillion Btu)
• Figure 6-14 Percentage of U.S. Commercial Buildings With Cooling systems(s), 1999-2005 (E)(%)
• Figure 6-15 Percentage of U.S. Commercial Buildings with Heating Systems(s), 1999-2005 (E) (%)
• U.S. Non-Residential Construction Experiences All-Time High
  • Figure 6-16 U.S. Total Non-Residential Construction, 2001-2005 (in million $)
  • Figure 6-17 U.S. Total Non-Residential Construction, January-June, 2006, (In million $)
  • Table 6-8 U.S. Non-Residential Construction, by Type (in million $), 2002-2005
  • Table 6-9 U.S. Non-Residential Construction, by Type (In Million $), January-June, 2006
• Consumption Characteristics of Commercial Buildings
  • Figure 6-18 Commercial Building Primary Energy Use Breakdown, 2005 (%)
• Space Heating Equipment
  • Figure 6-19 Commercial Building Heating Equipment Use, 2005 (%)
• Cooling Equipment
  • Figure 6-20 Commercial Building Cooling Equipment Breakdown, 2005 (%)
• Consumption Characteristics of Commercial Users
  • Table 6-10 Commercial Buildings HVAC Consumption, by End Use, in 2005 (E), (in trillion Btu)
• Educational Institutions
  • Figure 6-21 U.S. School Buildings Heating Equipment Breakdown, 2005 (E), (%) (More than one may apply)
  • Figure 6-22 U.S. School Buildings Cooling Equipment Breakdown, 2005 (E), (%) (More than one may apply)
• Food & Beverage Service Industry
  • Figure 6-23 U.S. Food & Beverage Service Outlets Heating Equipment Breakdown, 2005 (E), (%) (More than one may apply)
  • Figure 6-24 U.S. Food & Beverage Service Outlets Cooling Equipment Breakdown, 2005 (E), (%) (More than one may apply)
• Healthcare Facilities
  • Figure 6-25 U.S. Healthcare Facilities Heating Equipment Breakdown, 2005 (E), (%) (More than one may apply)
  • Figure 6-26 U.S. Healthcare Facilities Cooling Equipment Breakdown, 2005 (E), (%) (More than one may apply)
• Lodging Facilities
  • Figure 6-27 U.S. Lodging Facilities Heating Equipment Breakdown, 2005 (E), (%) (More than one may apply)
  • Figure 6-28 U.S. Lodging Facilities Cooling Equipment Breakdown, 2005 (E), (%) (More than one may apply)
• Commercial HVAC Equipment Use by Geography
  • Figure 6-29 U.S. Commercial Buildings HVAC Equipment Breakdown, by Census Region, 2005, (%)
• Energy Sources Used for Commercial HVAC
  • Figure 6-30 Type of Fuel Used by Commercial Buildings for HVAC Equipment in the U.S., 2005 (%)
• Optimal HVAC Practices