'It is the volunteer effort of people such as Mr. Halel, which allows ASHRAE to contribute technical advances for the benefit of the industry and public.'

Annual honor reconizes innovative projects, architects, developers, and homebuilders leading the residential green building market. 

Three-minute Facebook post garners 1.2 million views.

In addition to the product donations, YORK-authorized dealers coordinate and perform installations free of charge and many provide ongoing routine maintenance and repairs after installation.

UK-based Building Research Establishment plans to release the standard in January 2019.