A Cool Idea – Electricity Free Air Conditioning

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Cooper Oates Air Conditioning

New materials may change the way temperatures are regulated

A Stanford University research team has invented a way for buildings to dump their heat without the needs for pumps, fans or compressors. This idea, described in a recent issue of Nature, is simple and provocative – radiate the heat back into space. The materials used for this process are still in the prototype stage and in the end would probably not eliminate all of a building’s cooling needs. The idea could be the start of something really cool. Read More Here.

Game Changing Technology – VRF

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Cooper Oates Air Conditioning

VRF: An Energy Slashing HVAC System on the Rise

Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) also known as a Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) HVAC systems are becoming an important HVAC solution in the U.S. VRF’s make up about 24% of the global commercial air conditioning market and over 35% market share in China, India, and Eastern Europe. USA only represents about 3% of the market, but it is growing rapidly with multiple manufacturers like LG, Daikin, Carrier, Mitsubishi and Sanyo.

A VRF system allows one outdoor condensing unit to be connected to multiple indoor fan-coil units, each individually controllable by its user, while modulating the amount of refrigerant being sent to each evaporator. By operating at varying speeds, VRF units work only at the needed rate allowing for substantial energy savings at partial-load conditions.

VRF systems have some distinct advantages over conventional systems but they are not for every situation or application. Learn more about this growing and innovative HVAC solution and review case studies at the end of the article. READ MORE HERE

Editors Note: We are seeing greater demand for this technology due to life-cycle cost benefits and occupant comfort benefits that outweigh the higher first-cost as compared to conventional systems.

Your Green Guy

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Cooper Oates Air Conditioning

Your Green Guy

Bill Schmalzel
COAC Energy Services Dir.
bschmalzel@coacair.com

You need a knowledgeable guide to navigate the complexities of any energy upgrade project. That “green guy” is Bill Schmalzel of Cooper Oates Air Conditioning.

LEED AP logo Bill is Certified Project Manager, a Certified Green Building Professional, a LEED AP, is a licensed real estate broker, and a California State Licensed Contractor. There is no one better to guide you through your energy upgrades from concept through project delivery.

Ygrene Certified Contractor Logo Bill recently completed the Ygrene training and is now one of the few certified Clean Energy Sacramento Program Contractors. “Now is the time to take advantage of this unique funding mechanism to make your building more efficient, increase occupancy rates, and reduce your energy usage every month” explains Bill. Contact Bill at 916.381.4611 or bschmalzel@coacair.com.