Table 2-34: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines Not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, NESOI, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)

Table 2-35: U.S. Imports of Air Humidifiers or Dehumidifiers, Not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)

Factors Influencing the Market

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

Residential Tax Credits for Efficient HVAC Equipment

Table 2-36: Consortium of Energy Efficiency's Highest Efficiency Tiers Effective January 1, 2009

ARRA Commercial and Business Incentives for Efficient HVAC Systems

13 SEER Not High Enough for Tax Credits

Residential Construction Plummets, Nonresidential Construction Remains Constant

Figure 2-4: U.S. Total Monthly Value of Construction, July 2008 - July 2009 (in billion $)

Home Remodeling Will Add to Growth Contributed by Construction

Green Technology Driving the HVAC Market

HVAC Market Under the Weather

Chapter 3: The Export Market

Methodology

Product Definition and Classification

HVAC Market Changes after the Recession Started

Figure 3-1: U.S. Market Supply of HVAC Equipment, by Shipment and Import-Export Values, 2004-2008 (in million $)