INDIANAPOLIS, May 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier, the
world's leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and
refrigeration solutions, has teamed up with SolarCity, America's
largest full-service solar power provider, to offer a unique
solution that can significantly reduce a homeowner's energy costs.
Effective immediately, Carrier-trained technicians and comfort
consultants will be able to offer SolarCity services to Carrier
customers. Those who purchase a new Carrier product and elect to
install SolarCity solar panels will receive a $1,000 rebate, while reaping the benefits of
leveraging a sustainable energy source to help power their home.
Carrier is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit
of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
Recognizing that a home's heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) system is one of the largest household
consumers of energy, Carrier and SolarCity's new initiative offers
a clean, energy-efficient solution that further enhances the
benefits of Carrier's already efficient products. As a result of
the companies' combined vision, this collaboration will benefit
customers of both businesses and also serve as the first step
toward providing offerings that can truly optimize home energy
performance.
"Carrier's collaboration with SolarCity is a natural fit as we
look to expand energy efficiency beyond the HVAC system to the
whole home," said Matthew Pine,
director of marketing, Carrier. "Our collective offerings allow us
to create solutions that enable homeowners to gain more control of
their home energy consumption and help create a more robust home
energy ecosystem."
The $1,000 rebate can be applied
to furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, packed units, ductless
systems or entire system upgrades, upon operation of the
homeowner's SolarCity system.[1]
For more information about Carrier, or to find a Carrier dealer
in your area that can provide details about the rebate, visit
www.carrier.com or follow the company on Twitter: @CarrierGreen. To
learn more about going solar, please visit
www.carriersolarcity.com.
ABOUT CARRIER
Founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier is
the world's leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and
refrigeration solutions. Carrier experts provide sustainable
solutions, integrating energy-efficient products, building controls
and energy services for residential, commercial, retail, transport
and food service customers. Carrier is a part of UTC Building &
Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., a leading
provider to the aerospace and building systems industries
worldwide. For more information, visit www.carrier.com or follow
@CarrierGreen on Twitter.
[1] Program offerings will be available in a limited number of
states in the U.S.
SOURCE Carrier