Tri-Tech Energy

Industries are constantly evolving to become more competitive, to deliver a better product or service, and to align themselves with more eco-friendly and efficient initiatives – and the  commercial air conditioning in NJ  industry is no different. Part of this includes the phase-out of R-22 – here is a guide from our  commercial HVAC contractors . Why is R-22 Being Phased Out?  The Montreal Protocol and Clean Air Act of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is cutting the production of R-22 (a hydrofluorocarbon linked to the depletion of the ozone layer) in favor of the introduction of more environmentally-friendly coolants. Since 2015, there’s been less and less R-22 produced and production will be cut to 9 million pounds this year and only 4 million pounds in 2019. In 2020, production will stop completely, and no imports will be made into the USA. Due to this reduction in supply, recharging R-22 air conditioning systems has increased significant...

While modern commercial heating systems are optimized for energy-efficiency, there is one essential component that’s critical to maximizing savings and achieving your Green goals – and that’s the heating control system. Heating control systems can be installed with a new steam or hydronic heating system, or installed as part of a retrofit, so it’s ideal for upgrading existing systems as well as for new building projects. As experienced  commercial HVAC contractors , we recommend only the best and most reliable heating control systems to deliver optimal results to our clients – Heat-Timer. Get to Know Heat-Timer Control Systems  Heat-Timer  is a company focused on designing and manufacturing innovative heating control systems for commercial heating systems in order to create more comfortable and energy-efficient environments. While these products are at the cutting-edge of HVAC technology, they are also designed to be reliable and very user-friendly. They ...

Almost every business property contains  commercial HVAC ductwork  and equipment and, although it is hidden away out of sight and out of mind, we rely on it each and every day to deliver fresh cool and warm air as needed. As buildings get older and functionality changes, so they are remodeled and re-fitted to meet the new demands of occupants – and the ductwork within them has to be adapted to avoid airflow problems within the building. Retrofitting is a cost-effective way to bring existing HVAC systems up-to-date to meet new demands without having to replace a working HVAC system in its entirety – but it does come with its own challenges. Each HVAC system is unique:  Older HVAC systems have had parts replaced, added to them, upgraded, tweaked and repaired over many years, so the system you’re dealing with is a unique mix of components. It takes an experienced  commercial HVAC contractor  to properly evaluate and design a retrofit for a complex syste...

Recently, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed, making a major tax break available to building owners and tenants who want to invest in commercial HVAC equipment. Here are some insights into the details of this cost-saving opportunity, from  NJ commercial HVAC contractors. Section 179 of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and What It  Means for Building Owners  This section states that “A taxpayer may elect to treat the cost of any Section 179 property as an expense which is not chargeable to capital account. Any cost so treated shall be allowed as a deduction for the taxable year in which the section 179 property is placed in service. Qualified Real Property applicable includes heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning property.” This means that purchases of new and used HVAC equipment is no longer considered capital improvement to properties. Rather than being subjected to little or no tax deductions, equipment purchases can now be deducted as a business expense. F...