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Baxi announces the ready availability of CIBSE Technical Memorandum 65 Embodied carbon in building services calculation documents for the entire Heatrae Sadia Multipoint electric water heater series. The company has produced the documents in response to the increased focus on evaluating, and ultimately reducing, the embodied carbon associated with a building services system. Building services system As significant strides have been made to reduce the operational carbon emissions of equipment...

Danfoss, a global pioneer in climate and energy solutions, has joined forces with Enersponse, a distributed energy resource (DER) management company based in California, to introduce cutting-edge services for American supermarkets.This collaboration aims to enhance energy flexibility in HVAC and refrigeration systems by unlocking benefits for the food retail sector with the Automated Demand Response (Auto-DR) solution. Energy efficiency The food retail industry is transforming through digitali...

Spencer Clark, Head of Residential Business Unit, Daikin UK, said: “It’s clear that UK homeowners favor air source heat pumps to decarbonize their home heating, with over 30,100 of the funding applications made through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) between May 2022 and December 2023, marked for air source heat pumps. That’s more than 95% of all applications made through the BUS over this period, with the majority of the other 5% submitted for ground source heat pumps." &ldqu...

Ensuring a healthy learning environment is crucial for the well-being of students and staff in any K-12 school system. One key aspect often overlooked is indoor air quality (IAQ), which directly impacts the health, focus, and productivity of everyone within the school community. In this blog article, Pure Air Control Services will explore the recommendations provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for improving indoor air quality in schools, with a specific focus on the indis...

Heating engineers and contractors can now access a free course from the UK’s pioneering retrofit knowledge and skills provider to kickstart their career in retrofit. The new online course, Retrofit 101, has been curated and designed by The Retrofit Academy to provide anyone wanting to learn about the fundamentals of what domestic retrofit involves and why it is important in driving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Further retrofit qualifications The workforce requir...

The trend is more integration with devices from several manufacturers communicating between them. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a group of tools aimed at the interconnectivity of physical devices over the Internet, allowing them to gather and share data. These devices range from home appliances to industrial sensors and wearables. End-users experience The essential idea is to give these objects the ability to communicate and intelligence so they can communicate between themselves and wi...

In the world of facility management, maintaining the optimal performance of air handler units is crucial. One key aspect that often gets overlooked is the cleanliness of cooling coils. Dirty cooling coils can lead to reduced efficiency, increased energy consumption, and compromised indoor air quality. In this article, they will explore three main ways cooling coils in air handler units get dirty and discuss effective solutions, with a focus on high-temperature, low-pressure steam cleaning. Thr...

Danfoss and Google have announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centers. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimize the customer experience, streamline internal work processes and improve productivity across the organization. This can be done, for example, by using gen AI to...

Marcone Group, a national distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced that St. Louis native, Kurt Bruenning is the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Kurt Bruenning will continue the work already started to build a financial center of excellence for the distribution company. CEO's comment Marcone’s acquisition strategy has grown the $2 billion company to include nearly 200 locations and 2,500 emplo...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the completion of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge laboratory testing phase. Johnson Controls exceeded the performance benchmarks at extremely cold temperatures and achieved heating seasonal performance efficiencies well above baseline products. Development of next-generation systems The development of these next-generation systems plays a crucial role in...

Uponor announced that the company will expand its Kitting Services into Canada. This offering, which was introduced in the U.S. in 2023, has revolutionized commercial construction by delivering prepackaged kits containing the exact number of parts needed to job sites for buildings with high repeatable room types, such as apartments, hotels, dormitories, assisted-living centers, and hospitals. The results indicate projects are completed faster, easier, and with more consistency through boosted...

As part of its over-arching sustainability efforts, Uponor is striving to offer sustainable alternatives for 50% of its product portfolio by 2027. ESG Framework The company’s ESG Framework (Environmental, Social, Governance) has launched a variety of products with significantly lower carbon footprints and is at the forefront of designing radiant heating and cooling systems that help customers achieve their decarbonization goals, while improving occupant comfort and reducing energy consum...

With energy efficiency, decarbonization, and water conservation continue to trend in commercial building design and construction, Uponor is responding with valuable resources and solutions that will help engineers design more efficient, sustainable buildings that can provide greater performance and longevity, while also minimizing risk. Uponor Academy for Engineers The first resource, Uponor Academy for Engineers, is an online webinar series that helps professionals build their knowledge base,...

Driven by the demand for low-cost energy and the growing number of organizations committing to Net-Zero targets, the global market for District Heating and Cooling Systems market is expected to grow to over $745 billion by 2032. As a single source of heating and cooling for multiple buildings, District Energy installations worldwide typically reduce primary energy demand in heating and cooling by 50% and can achieve operational efficiency of up to 90%, according to the United Nations Environmen...

Belimo demonstrated substantial sales growth in a year characterized by inflation pressures, rising interest rates, and slowing business momentum in the construction industry. In 2023, net sales grew 7.2% in local currencies and 1.4% in Swiss francs to CHF 858.8 million. The Americas market region reported impressive results with a sales growth of 7.7% in local currencies. This follows an extraordinary previous year in which Belimo was able to gain significant market share due to delive...

Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, announced that its ArctiDry pilot program units have surpassed ten thousand hours of runtime.  The units have recorded uptime of more than 96% and real-time data from the pilot units reveals that the dehumidification capacity represents 116% of the product design specification.   ArctiDry “Our commercial air conditioning system, ArctiDry, is outperforming expectations in all of our installations,&rdq...

Danfoss Drives is pleased to announce that Hannes Leichtfried has been appointed Head of Sales and Marketing for the Drives business segment in North America. With nearly 30 years of experience at Danfoss in Austria and Germany, Leichtfried, an Austrian native, is excited to continue to build the North America Drives business. Danfoss Drives' New appointment “I am thrilled about my new role in a vital market for our Drives business,” said Hannes Leichtfried, adding “There ar...

Toshiba Carrier UK has launched a dedicated demonstration training vehicle focusing on air-to-water heat pumps, with Carrier products across its portfolio of brands, including Toshiba, Riello, and Vokèra. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. state-of-the-art vehicle Measuring 6.5 meters in length, this state-of-the-art vehicle unfolds to an impressive 8.9 meters when open for display, providin...

Retrofits are key to climate protection in the building sector. In order to support the uptake of retrofit solutions, the Passive House Institute’s 27th International Passive House Conference will take place with a focus on significantly improving the energy performance of existing buildings to the EnerPHit standard.  The conference will take place from 5 to 7 April in Innsbruck, Austria and it also includes a Passive House specialists' exhibition. The conference program is now onlin...

State and local governments are increasingly turning to building performance standards (BPS) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy use in existing buildings. BPS requires some existing large and midsized commercial and residential buildings—including multifamily housing—to lower their energy use intensity, GHG emissions intensity, or both. Energy efficiency improvements A new report ACEEE released outlines the unique challenges affordable housing faces with BPS compl...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is encouraging heating engineers to ensure that condensate discharge pipes are installed correctly, and that any installations are upgraded where they have a risk of freezing in extreme cold weather. condensate discharge pipe With cold temperatures predicted across Europe, some households could experience issues related to the condensate discharge pipe freezing and become blocked with ice. While it is the responsibility of a heating engineer to...

During the meeting of the Product Group ‘Liquid Chilling Packages and Heat Pumps’ (PG-LCP-HP) on 21 November 2023 in Milan, Italy, the group participants re-elected Henk Kranenberg as Chairperson and Mariano Covolo as Vice-Chairperson. Henk Kranenberg Henk Kranenberg, Senior Manager at Daikin NV, is an expert in heating ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and building environment, who has more than 30 years of experience in industrial management, business development, and...

Reducing carbon emissions is a huge focus for the UK’s housebuilding sector, and the recently published Future Homes Standard (FHS) consultation firmly recognizes heat networks as a key zero carbon-ready solution for new build. GTC has been providing heat solutions to housebuilders since 1995, and over the course of the last 12 months, the utility infrastructure partner has launched a new product that aims to transform how new homes are heated across the UK. Heat network solution Networ...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart healthy, and sustainable buildings, has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek. The magazine’s annual list is based on interviews with HR professionals, review of publicly available data, and an anonymous online survey. “We are proud to again be included on the Newsweek list of America’s greatest workplaces for diversity," said Marina Williams, vice president, Diversity, Equity and In...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named to Corporate Knights’ 2024 Global 100, recognized as the pioneer in the Building Products industry and ranking 23rd overall. Global 100 Emphasizing the impact of a company’s core products and services, the Global 100 is one of the world’s most valued and transparent sustainability ratings. To determine its rankings, over 6,000 companies were assessed across 25 key performance indicators including sustainable inve...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the appointment of Marc Vandiepenbeeck as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Vandiepenbeeck succeeds Olivier Leonetti who will depart Johnson Controls for a role outside of the company. Leonetti's last day will be January 30, 2024. Vandiepenbeeck and Leonetti will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition and handover. "Marc brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Wit...

Hoshizaki America is excited to announce the appointment of Sandra Raffe as the Vice President of Refrigeration – a new role for the organization. In this role, Sandra will bring a wealth of experience from her distinguished career in the food service industry. Sandra Raffe boasts an impressive professional journey spanning over fifteen years, with key roles at organizations, such as Franke Systems, Middleby Corporation, and H.D. Sheldon & Co. Innovative strategies and in...

XOi, a globally renowned provider of technician-focused technology solutions, has named veteran industry pioneer - Richard “Fletch” Fletcher to head the company’s critical manufacturer partnerships, as it continues to invest in technician-focused technology driving the digital transformation of the skilled trades.  As the newly appointed Executive Vice President of XOi’s OEM channel, Fletcher leverages his manufacturer experience to head the evolution and execution...

HEINEKEN, the world's most international brewer, has selected Siemens as a partner for its global Net Zero Production roadmap. It is part of HEINEKEN’s ambitions to reach net zero in Scopes 1 and 2 across all production sites by 2030. Decarbonization program Siemens and HEINEKEN will work together on a long-term decarbonization program, which will see Siemens implementing solutions and services from its Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, to reduce energy usage at more than 15 HEINEKEN beer a...

In the dynamic world of facility management, optimizing energy consumption is paramount for both environmental sustainability and cost-effectiveness. HVAC systems play a pivotal role in maintaining comfortable environments. However, their energy usage can vary significantly based on geographic locations in the United States.  impact and Recommendations In this article, Pure Air Controls delves into the nuances of HVAC energy consumption in commercial buildings and explores the impact of...