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Mitsubishi Electric has launched a helpful new guide designed to help building owners and managers reduce the risk of their buildings becoming stranded assets due to not reaching the government’s environmental standards.   The new white paper, ‘Stranded assets: A roadmap to net zero for new and existing buildings' is designed to provide building owners and managers with more insight on the importance of setting up their buildings for net zero and describes method...

American Coolair has developed a line of electrically commutated Energy Saver motor powered fans. Energy Saver motors allow for precise control of air movement systems, while operating at a fraction of the cost of conventional permanent split capacitor (PSC) direct drive motors and even belt-drive units. With ability to control the motor manually, and an option to automate control based on system performance, American Coolair’s Energy Saver motors are a compliment to today’s lean b...

Panasonic, a manufacturer of air conditioning, heating, and indoor air quality systems announced a collaboration with Minto Communities Ottawa for the 2022 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery in Arcadia, Kanata. The home will showcase innovative indoor air quality (IAQ) technologies and energy-efficient, smart home solutions, making it the first Panasonic “Breathe Well” home in eastern Ontario. Minto Dream Home The Minto Dream Home is the grand prize of the annual lottery by the CHEO...

Interplay Learning, the global provider of online and VR training for essential skilled trades, announced its partnership with The Michaels Organization, a pioneer in residential real estate. simulation-based training courses Initiated in October 2021, Interplay Learning is providing over 2,300 maintenance technicians with on-demand, simulation-based training courses in the areas of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and safety, preparing entry-level technicians to be job-ready...

An overwhelming majority of Brits are worried about the price of heating their homes this winter and 9 in 10 (89%) will be changing their home heating behavior in some way as a result, research has found. The survey of 2,000 UK homeowners, commissioned by the industry association the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC), found that 93% of respondents were worried about the price of heating this winter. Further prompting concern, the survey has also revealed a third (34%) of Brits are &...

Carrier announces that it has expanded its award-winning AquaEdge® 19DV water-cooled centrifugal chiller capacity range in North America. With a capacity now up to 1150 tons, the AquaEdge 19DV can accommodate customer requirements of higher capacity applications such as the commercial high rise and mixed use buildings, large manufacturing factories, and healthcare facilities. The AquaEdge 19DV is the ultimate innovation in chiller technology and utilizes a refrigerant with an ultra-low glob...

Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced enhancements to its product line of FRICK® AcuAir® Hygienic Air units with the goal of reducing overall delivery times and improving customer experiences. The line of precision-engineered systems now includes a standard mixed air-style product line featuring 19 models (ranging from 7K – 100K) and has been designed to improve the delivery of sanitary air to food-process rooms. Using standardized...

Along with their Coalition members, they have launched a new progress report in Parliament, which calls on Government and industry to work together to ensure the UK is to succeed in decarbonizing its 29 million homes. ‘Home is Where the Heat is – Progress Report’ sheds much-needed light on the importance of customer-first approaches to the home retrofitting industry, by showcasing the real-life experiences of nine households from Tyne & Wear to Pontypool. Increasingly imp...

Some of the heating industry's most active heat pump installers will now be able to offer homeowners a range of flexible payment options thanks to a new partnership between Daikin and back-office support app, hiber. The new partnership is set to revolutionize the way homeowners can access and pay for heat pump technology and overcome one of the main barriers to achieving the government's target of 600,000 heat pump installations by 2028. Heat pump technology The flexible payment options will...

Having clean air is an essential part of maintaining an individual’s health and well-being. While most people believe the air they’re breathing is already clean, it could be filled with harmful pathogens and viruses that can lead to illness. An effective way to achieve clean air is through the use of UV-light air cleaners. If are unfamiliar with UV light air cleaners, or are interested in their effectiveness, a trusted technician at Van Drunen Heating and Air is here to help....

Panasonic UK has continued its efforts in tackling environmental issues and striving for a greener future by partnering with climate action NGO WRAP to become a Courtauld 2030 Affiliate Member.  Maximizing GHG, water, and food waste targets  Ensuring full value chain representation to achieve food system transformation, the new Courtauld Affiliates membership was developed to enable businesses that are part of the Food System, but don’t manufacture or retail food and drink...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announces that its Board of Directors has appointed two new members, Mark George, and Melissa Schaeffer. “Mark and Melissa will add valuable strategic and financial insights to our Board of Directors as we continue to grow and innovate for a healthier, more sustainable world,” said Dave Regnery, chair and CEO of Trane Technologies. Business development experience “Mark brings extensive leadership and business development experi...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, (GEA) launched a yearlong volunteer commitment with hundreds of employees completing 11 projects in Louisville, and other plant communities, activities in 17 states, and coordinated efforts in India and South Korea. The projects help support public schools, nonprofits, and neighborhoods across the country and around the world. Called ‘The Blue Wave’ initiative, GE Appliances employees have committed to completing 20,000 hours of volunteering over the...

If users have a large home with multiple stories or a large household with family members who prefer different temperatures, consider installing a zone control system. A zone control system—or zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in the California home needs at the time. It not only adds to the comfort level of the home but can also lower the energy bills. Zone control system At Tassio Temperature, they always look for ways to improve the comfort, h...

As part of its environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) agenda, Hi-line Industries, a UK-based pioneer in the design, manufacture, and installation of energy-efficient compressed air purification equipment provides extensive support for the sporting community in the Burton upon Trent area. The company is a main sponsor at both Burton Albion Football Club and Burton Rugby Football Club. Hi-line Industries, which has its headquarters in Burton’s Green Street, is a member of the...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is proud to graduate the inaugural class from year one of its new, industry-first Trusted Advisor program. The 40 graduating students received an extensive education that goes beyond product knowledge, making them far more prepared to support contractors than the industry norm. The graduation event was held at the Ducted Systems Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in August 2022 and included student presentations, a fa...

SPX Cooling Tech, LLC, a full-line, full-service industry leader in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, has introduced the Marley® CoolBoost™ Opti FC Control Panel, a new and intuitive control system designed for Marley MH and DT fluid cooler models. CoolBoost Opti FC gives users the ability to optimize their system’s performance with flexible operating modes designed to conserve energy or water, depending on the selected mode...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is proud to graduate the inaugural class from year one of its new, industry-first Trusted Advisor program. The 40 graduating students received an extensive education that goes beyond product knowledge, making them far more prepared to support contractors than the industry norm. Comprehensive training stands The graduation event was held at the Ducted Systems Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in August 2022 and inclu...

SPX Technologies, Inc. announced the appointment of Sean McClenaghan as President, of Global Cooling and an Executive Officer of SPX Technologies. As President, McClenaghan will lead the team at SPX Cooling Tech, LLC, a full-line, full-service industry pioneer in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling systems and air-cooled heat exchangers, and their associated brands, including Marley®, Recold®, SGS Refrigeration and more. President's comment  “We are very ple...

Rising relative humidity rates across the UK are presenting challenges for the construction and maintenance of a range of buildings, not least data centers. With critical infrastructure requiring particular humidity levels for optimal operations, Billy Durie, Global Head of Sector – Data Centres at Aggreko, discusses best practices in temperature and moisture control for data centers. Due to the sensitivity of their systems and equipment, data centers have a specific relative humidity lev...

The plant hire offering of heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has been enhanced by substantial six-figure investment. The Enfield-based business has used the investment to further increase the size and variety of its range. More than 350 products are now available to hire from TG Lynes including benches, compressors, dehumidifiers, drills, gas bottles, press guns, grinders, ladders, hand tools, staging, and trestles. Mechanical services engineers Steven Watts, rece...

On October 10, 2022, Danfoss announced the intent to acquire compressor manufacturer BOCK GmbH, headquartered in Frickenhausen, Germany. Developing compressors for the natural refrigerant CO2 since 1993, BOCK is a global technology pioneer in the field of environmentally friendly, economical compressors. semi-hermetic compressors With the acquisition, Danfoss adds the world's largest portfolio of semi-hermetic compressors for natural refrigerants such as CO2 (R744), hydrocarbons, an...

The HTM502 sensing module by Austrian sensor manufacturer E+E Elektronik offers a cost-effective solution for humidity and temperature measurement. It is characterized by easy implementation, high accuracy, and reliability. Integration and interchangeability via the I2C interface allow for rapid project implementation. The integrated sensor protection and the mechanically robust enclosure support a wide range of applications. The module is particularly suitable for price-sensitive applications...

Electrolux has agreed to divest its manufacturing facility in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, including certain equipment, for a cash consideration of USD 82.5m (approx. SEK 930m). Completion of the transaction is contingent on various factors. The agreed purchase price is USD 82.5m (approx. SEK 930m). The approximate gain of USD 65.8m (approx. SEK 740m) will be recorded as a non-recurring item, positively impacting the operating income in the business area of North America, in connection with the clo...

Carrier announced the release of Abound™ predictive insights, a part of the Abound suite of solutions that helps reduce the total cost of asset ownership by enabling smarter, more predictive maintenance to optimize equipment health and performance. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, implementing a functional predictive maintenance program can reduce equipment breakdowns by 70% to 75%, reduce maintenance costs by 25% to 30% and reduce downtime by 35% to 45%*. Building automation...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces new emergency relief rebates that HVAC contractors can offer eligible homeowners who live in and work in areas affected by Hurricane Ian. Contractors can provide rebates on qualifying YORK®, Luxaire®, Coleman®, Champion®, and Fraser-Johnston® brand equipment installed between October 1 and December 31, 2022, to those who live and work in Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina counties...

The Alliance to Save Energy presented Danfoss with the prestigious Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency Award for the company’s efforts to create solutions that decarbonize through energy efficiency.  Alliance President, Paula Glover presented the award to Rick Sporrer, President of Danfoss North America, at the 30th annual Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Gala at the International Spy Museum, in Washington, D.C., USA on October 4, 2022. energy efficiency The event brought to...

Uponor, the global solutions provider for the delivery of safe drinking water as well as energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, launched the first PEX pipes worldwide and revolutionized the entire industry back in 1972. resistant and versatile pipes Fifty years later, the pipes have proven to be resistant and versatile and are not only still around, but continue to be the basis for further sustainable innovations. This is because the durable and non-corrosive material is not only incred...

ABM, a provider of facility solutions, announced that The YMI Group has signed an agreement to join its Linc Service franchise network.  The YMI Group is a full-service provider of mechanical contracting based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, in the Chicago market area. Linc Service is a franchise brand of ABM Franchising Group, an operating unit of ABM. construction and service expertise “The YMI Group is a stellar exampl...

The second phase of the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) new efficiency standards is quickly approaching. In January 2023, the new standard will require commercial systems, including rooftop units, to achieve an additional 15% efficiency. While the new standards drive innovation and opportunity within the HVAC industry, they also adds stress, pressure, and complexity to product developers and manufacturers as they brainstorm how to meet and communicate the next set of efficiency stand...