HVAC professionals across the country are experiencing a recent change that is driven by energy codes. This change is related to duct-leakage testing on new and often retrofitted HVAC systems. A lot ...

The International Code Council (ICC) has passed a proposal that will require more duct testing in an effort to combat duct leakage, conserve energy, and reduce utility bills. While the desired end ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brynn Cooksey Sr. is an energy efficiency expert Third-party testing and acceptance is not about pointing fingers—it is about ...

The latest version of ASHRAE 189.1 will expand duct testing requirements to include low pressure ducts as well as high pressure ducts. The latest updates to ASHRAE 189.1 have been finalized and ...