Higher HVAC Efficiency Standards Are Coming: What Does That Mean in Kansas?

New energy efficiency standards for furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and other HVAC appliances will soon come into force. Some of the jargon used to discuss the new standards can be confusing. Here are some useful energy-efficiency terms to know when trying to interpret information on the upcoming changes. SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) How efficiently air conditioners and heat …