The Cyrk building at Southeast Clinton and 20th streets in Portland is a model of sustainable features: The roof will sport solar panels for electricity and water heating, and the indoor temperature will be controlled with an underground water-source heat pump. Altogether, the project is on course to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum certification.
Carrier, the world’s leader in high technology heating, ventilation , air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) solutions and a part of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), introduces its new ultra-efficient Infinity® gas furnace line, providing consumers with industry-leading energy efficiency and sound ratings.
Jacobs Heating is proud to be a participating sponsor of the American Institute of Architects–Portland’s “DESIGN MATTERS: A tour of exceptional Portland homes” to be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011. On the tour, please pay special attention to the “Leedy” home and Jacobs’ installation of a state-of-the-art ultra-high efficiency Daikin ductless heat pump system in combination with a traditional furnace/air conditioner zoned forced air system.
The Carrier® Infinity® Heat Pump with Greenspeed™ Intelligence was voted #1 in the Comfortech 2011 HVACR Product Showcase Awards, in the category of Forced–air Heating and Cooling Equipment. Among all the entries, the judges felt the Carrier® product was the most innovative and useful to the HVACHeating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning. marketplace. The new heat pump was on display at Comfortech September 21-23, where Carrier Corp. received the prestigious award.
The 10th annual Build It Green! Home Tour and Information Fair is a self-guided tour of 22 green remodels and new homes around the Portland metropolitan area. Start and stop where and when you choose.