Beat High Summer Energy Costs With ZONEFIRST HVAC Zoning
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the summer of 2026 is forecasted to be hotter than normal, compounding the challenges of an ongoing global energy crisis, increased inflation, and overall economic instability. ZONEFIRST, the nation’s HVAC Zoning experts, recommends that homeowners and contractors adopt zoning for long-lasting control over forced air systems, comfort only where and when it’s needed, as well as energy savings for today and into the future.
HVAC zoning systems are professionally installed and consist of a motorized damper and thermostat for each room or zone of a home, which is controlled by a central control panel. Through zoning, forced-air systems can be easily regulated or turned off in each room as needed, much like in automobiles. Independent studies have proven energy savings of as much as 30% over single thermostat homes.
The US Energy Information Administration states that residential electricity costs have increased faster than inflation since 2022 and are forecast to rise in 2026 by more than 4%, up from the nearly 5% increase seen in 2025. Consumers are looking for ways to cut costs, including energy costs, as price surges and impacts every area of life.
