duct sealing

Why Is Air Conditioning So Expensive to Operate in Florida? Quick Summary Air conditioning is unusually costly to run in Florida because a hot, humid climate and a long cooling season keep systems on for many hours a day. Homes must remove heat and a large amount of moisture at the same time, so equipment is handling both sensible and latent loads, which drives energy use up. In our field work acr ...

Why the 2026 Energy Standards Matter: Compliance, Costs and Carbon 2026 is a pivot year: efficiency baselines, refrigerant rules, and equipment expectations tighten, so early planning prevents rushed swaps and noncompliant installs. With building performance laws such as Local Law 97 and broader decarbonization policies, incentives now align for high-efficiency, low-GWP retrofits. Owners and facil ...