Ice Air Secures Patent for Innovative Dual-Power Source Control System for Packaged Terminal Units

Revolutionary Technology Enhances Energy Efficiency and Cost Allocation in Multi-Unit Facilities

Mount Vernon, NY – Ice Air, LLC, a leading innovator in HVAC solutions, is proud to announce the award of U.S. Patent No. 12,207,360B1, a groundbreaking innovation in dual-power source control for packaged terminal units (PTUs). This new patent is a revolutionary solution for engineers, architects, apartment management companies, and building owners to seamlessly allocate electric costs between owner heating and tenant cooling systems. With advanced tracking and unparalleled accuracy, the new technology patent eliminates the administrative headaches that come with guesswork, credits and chasing money owed. It automatically ensures absolutely correct billing for tenants. It’s the smartest, most efficient way to ensure energy costs are managed with more precision than ever before and is a significant advancement in optimizing energy efficiency and cost allocation for multi-unit residential and commercial buildings.

The patented technology introduces a relay-controlled system that dynamically switches power sources for packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs) and packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHPs) based on heating and cooling mode selection. By integrating this system, buildings can efficiently manage energy distribution, utilizing a central facility power source during heating operations and an individual unit power source when cooling.

“This innovation directly addresses energy management challenges faced by property owners and operators,” said Ric Nadel, Founder and CEO, Ice Air. “By intelligently switching between power sources, our system provides a more cost-effective and sustainable HVAC solution for multi-unit properties.”

Key Features of Ice Air’s Patented Technology

  • Seamless Power Source Transition: Automatically toggles between a facility-wide power source and an individual unit’s power source based on the thermostat setting.
  • Optimized Energy Efficiency: Reduces unnecessary energy consumption, contributing to lower operating costs and improved sustainability.
  • Fair & Accurate Cost Allocation: Enables precise tracking of energy use, ensuring individual tenants or unit owners only pay for the energy they consume and eliminates time consuming administrative costs.
  • Versatile Application: Compatible with packaged terminal units, including both PTAC and PTHP systems.

Impact on the HVAC Industry

The patent underscores Ice Air’s commitment to pioneering smarter HVAC solutions that not only improve efficiency and performance but also help meet sustainability goals. This technology is particularly beneficial for hotels, apartment complexes, and other multi-tenant buildings, where cost-sharing and energy management are key operational challenges.

For example, the technology was recently used at 77 Commercial, one of the latest impressive new developments illuminating the Brooklyn waterfront. “The owner had specific ideas from the start, including direct metering for a 766-unit building,” Tom Glass, Ice Air’s marketing director points out. “Their requirements drove many of the design decisions that were made, such as splitting power sources between heating and cooling to meet billing needs without tenant metering. Ice Air had this technology to make it work.”

“At Ice Air, we continue to push the boundaries of HVAC innovation,” added Nadel. “This patent reinforces our position as a leader in energy-efficient climate control solutions.”

For more information on Ice Air, contact: Bob Cesiro, Ice Air, LLC, 80 Hartford Ave., Mount Vernon, NY 10553 T: 914-668-4700 or visit ice-air.com.

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About Ice Air

Ice Air, LLC, is headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, The company is a noted innovator of a wide a wide range of All Climate Comfort systems that deliver energy efficient heating and cooling. Unlike traditional manufacturers, Ice Air can design and modify equipment for more specific builder needs. There’s an Ice Air solution for every type of building, climate and power source, for new installations, replacements or retrofits.

Ice Air is committed to sustainability and is equally dedicated to the profitability of their customers with All Electric equipment engineered to cut emissions as well as operating and energy costs. Their efforts have been officially recognized by the United States Department of Energy with a grant award of $35 million grant to build an American manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, North Carolina in 2025.

The Ice Air complete product lineup includes Water Source Heat Pumps (WSHP), Packaged Terminal A/Cs (PTAC), Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP), Single Packaged Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP), Fan Coil units (FCU), Hybrid Water Cooled A/C conditioners (HWCAC), Domestic Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH), Heat Pump Water Chiller/Heaters (HPWH-SC) and VRF solutions.