Acadia: Combined Heating and Cooling System Selected as a Sustainable Industries 2009 Top 10 Green Building Product
Posted on: Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 07:00 CDT
Winners are chosen based on environmental performance, scalability/market impact, innovativeness, design aesthetic, value and compatibility with the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.
Why is it so special? The Acadia is the first heat pump to work in cold climates without any backup - down to minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit. When traditional heat pumps are put in colder climates, such as the Northeast, a fossil fuel based heat source is required as back up at temperatures below freezing; this uses additional energy, resulting in a higher energy bill for the homeowner. The Acadia, through patented boosted compression technology, eliminates the need for a supplemental heat source therefore reducing dependence on the unpredictable fossil fuel market. While most homeowners in colder climates initially consider it for its heating value, they are delighted to learn that with a flip of a switch the Acadia converts to a central air conditioner too. The Acadia outperforms conventional heating systems by almost 300 percent, and has already lowered home energy bills by up to 70 percent - even when outside temperatures reach well below zero.
"Our vision from day one was to offer people a new way of thinking when it comes to heating and cooling their homes. Being included in the Sustainable Industries Top 10 Green Building Products reinforces for us that it truly is possible to create an energy efficient, eco-friendly and affordable new approach to provide comfort. We are honored." --
"In the four years Sustainable Industries has produced this popular, independent guide, green building has advanced to the mainstream," says
About Hallowell International
Founded in 2005, the vision of Hallowell International could not be clearer: Think past the boundaries of conventional home heating and cooling solutions to create alternative approaches to residential climate management. The company is committed to creating innovation through technology and products that are promisingly energy efficient, environmentally conscious, easy to install and low maintenance. Hallowell's products are for both residential and commercial use and are distributed throughout
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