Residential HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning) market: challenges and strategies

Technical Report · Mon Oct 01 04:00:00 UTC 1984

OSTI ID:5063092

Shikari, Y A; Lewis, J E

The paper examines the existing market structure for space-conditioning equipment; evaluates key changes and trends occuring in the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) marketplace; and projects the likely evolution of the residential HVAC market environment for gas-fired space conditioning systems. It also indicates current patterns of equipment sales and projects market potentials for selected gas technologies. Analysis shows a significant increase in interest over energy-efficient residential heating equipment. This indicates a future market environment conducive to the introduction of new, high-efficiency, gas-fired heating products. With consolidation expected at all levels of the HVAC industry, developing sustainable position of comparative advantage will be crucial for survival and growth. The gas industry can expect more intense competition from other residential energy suppliers and will experience reduced load per application and per customer. Future competitive success will require reliable and energy-efficient equipment, with acceptable initial and operating costs accompanied by aggresive commercialization programs.

• Research Organization: Gas Research Inst., Chicago, IL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5063092
• Report Number(s): PB-88-161591/XAB; GRI-80/0166.1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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