SOUTH BEND, Ind., July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate
the 116th anniversary of the invention of modern air
conditioning, Carrier is donating dozens of heating and cooling
systems to Habitat for Humanity's annual Jimmy & Rosalynn
Carter Work Project, including systems that support net zero
energy. For the first time, four Habitat homes of St. Joseph County will achieve this
distinction, meaning they will produce as much renewable energy as
they consume over the course of a year. Carrier, a world leader in
high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration
solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a
unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
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Net zero energy home construction is a bold departure from
conventional homebuilding. Constructed to be air-tight, the homes
are well-insulated, energy efficient, carbon emission-free, and
they result in a net zero energy bill. High efficiency climate
controls systems are essential in achieving a net zero home.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the typical
American home spends approximately 43 percent of their energy bills
on heating and cooling.1
"From California to the American South, net zero homes are
growing more common, and builders are investing in Carrier high
efficiency climate controls systems to drive down energy
consumption and improve home comfort," said Matthew Pine, president, Residential HVAC, UTC
Climate, Controls & Security. "We salute Habitat for Humanity
of St. Joseph County for resetting
the bar for what homeowners can strive for when building affordable
homes that are sustainable from day one."
Two of the net zero homes will be outfitted with Carrier
Infinity heat pumps with Greenspeed intelligence, while the other
two will receive an Infinity geothermal and ductless system,
respectively. The Infinity systems are Carrier's most efficient and
will provide high efficiency climate control that's essential to a
net zero home.
Four Winds Custom Heating & Cooling, Michiana Heating &
Air Conditioning, and Masters Heating & Cooling, all Carrier
factory authorized dealers, will install the systems donated by
Carrier.
Carrier also recently donated 23 conventional ducted split
systems for an entire neighborhood of new construction homes in
Mishawaka, and another 15 ductless
systems to support critical home improvements for a blend of
military veteran and aging-in-place Habitat homeowners across
St. Joseph County.
Carrier has supported Habitat affiliates nationwide with more
than $3 million in donations and
countless employee volunteer hours since 1996.
"Carrier has been extremely generous with their donation to the
Carter Work Project. The total donation will help save us more than
75 percent of our typical heating and cooling cost. Beyond the
financial impact, this gift will affect the future homeowners in
their everyday lives for many years to come," said Habitat for
Humanity of St. Joseph County President & CEO, Jim Williams.
Since 1984, President and Mrs. Carter have traveled around the
world with Habitat to build and improve homes. The time and effort
they have contributed help to raise awareness of the critical need
for affordable homeownership. Inspiring millions over the last
three decades, President and Mrs. Carter have worked alongside more
than 101,000 volunteers in 14 countries to build, renovate and
repair approximately 4,300 homes.
To donate or learn more about the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter
Work Project, visit habitat.org/cwp.
Please visit www.carrier.com/habitat to learn more.
About Carrier
Founded by the inventor of modern air
conditioning, Carrier is a world 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 Climate, Controls & Security, 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 @Carrier on Twitter.
1 https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/health-energy-efficiency-and-climate-change
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