DID YOU KNOW? By Wensdy Von Buskirk
The Johnstone Supply Detroit Group has been around since 1997. Both photos courtesy of Johnstone Supply Detroit Group.
Hot (water) savings Johnstone Supply works with DTE to offer instant discounts on energy-efficient equipment. DTE’s Instant Discount programs help business customers and contractors save on energy-efficient equipment without any paperwork or a lengthy rebate process. The discounts apply to a wide range of lighting, food service and HVAC equipment sold by participating distributors. Johnstone Supply, one of those participating distributors, is helping HVAC contractors save — and then pass those savings along to business customers — on two state-of-the-art commercial water heaters that have the latest energyefficient technology. The ENERGY STAR®–qualified products, manufactured by A. O. Smith, have several key features that make them more efficient than conventional water heaters, potentially leading to lower energy bills and a reduced environmental impact. CHP-120: This fully integrated heat pump unit uses technology to pull heat from the air and transfer it to the water, which is up to three times more efficient than the process used by conventional electric water heaters. A large touch screen allows users 30
to select between efficiency, hybrid and electric modes to maximize efficiency while meeting demand. Cyclone® Mxi: The key feature of this product is that its helical heat exchanger is submerged in the center of the tank, surrounded by water, eliminating radiant heat loss. With up to 96% thermal efficiency, the unit can dramatically reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
About Johnstone Supply A. O. Smith is one of many lines that Johnstone Supply carries. As one of the largest HVAC wholesalers in the U.S., Johnstone has about 450 locations nationwide operating in locally owned groups. The Detroit Group was established in 1997 and has grown to 16 locations servicing eastern Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. “We support local HVAC contractors, whether it’s parts, equipment, supplies — whatever they need to get the job done,” says Tyler Bond, vendor manager for the Johnstone Supply Detroit Group. Business customers and contractors working on commercial projects of all
sizes save on equipment through DTE’s Instant Discount programs.
Working with DTE Bond says Johnstone Supply has cultivated its relationship with DTE so staff is educated on the latest energy-efficient equipment that qualifies for DTE’s instant discounts. “These are typically highly efficient HVAC systems,” Bond says. Getting the discounts is easy. DTE business customers and contractors can buy energy-efficient equipment directly from participating distributors, and they get a marked-down price then and there. Purchasing equipment like the CHP-120 and Cyclone® Mxi through DTE’s HVAC Instant Discount program means more than savings up front. Highly efficient pieces of equipment like these also reduce maintenance costs and greenhouse gas emissions over time. “The program helps build awareness of energy-efficient products and promotes sustainability,” Bond says. “It’s been great to offer our customers.” TOOLBOX
Learn more about DTE’s Instant Discount programs at dteenergy.com/instant-discounts.