Source: Canada HVAC | October 19th, 2022
The terms HVAC and AC are used interchangeably among both professionals and homeowners. Although there are similarities between the two, their functionalities are different. Once you understand the purpose of each machine, you can decide which one is right for you.
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The energy intensity for cooling commercial buildings in the United States depends on the climate the building is located in. Energy intensity in buildings is the energy consumed per square foot of floorspace. U.S. commercial buildings in hot or very hot climates, which are primarily in the southernmost parts of the country, were more than six times more energy-intensive for cooling (14.2 thousand British thermal units per square foot [MBtu/sf]) than buildings in cold or very cold climates (2.3 MBtu/sf).