American Samoa HVAC News & Trends

Finally, building managers can put away the complicated spreadsheets, and use a single digital dashboard to assess carbon footprints, set targets, and manage and track emissions. Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, announces Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor, which uses digitally automated data collection and analytics to manage and track scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist building owners in reporting for certification and co...

Eurovent Product Group ‘Rooftop Units’ has published the first release of its Guidebook on rooftop units. The Guidebook gives an insight into types, design, applications, operation, selection and maintenance of rooftop units. Eurovent has published it’s first-ever Guidebook on rooftop units, which provides a comprehensive overview of the rooftop technology. Eurovent’s first-ever Guidebook on rooftop units The Guidebook is the first compendium of its kind developed by t...

Finally, building managers can put away complicated spreadsheets, and use a single digital dashboard to assess carbon footprints, set targets, and manage and track emissions. OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, announces Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor, which uses digitally automated data collection and analytics to manage and track scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist building owners in reporting for certification...

Baxi will be supplying its 100% hydrogen boilers for the H100 Fife Project, a world-first hydrogen-to-homes demonstration delivered through a partnership between gas distribution company - SGN and Fife Council in cooperation with industry regulator - Ofgem. Baxi attended an event hosted by SGN on 8 March to mark the beginning of construction of the H100 Fife hydrogen homes demonstration facility. Due to open to the public this summer, the new facility will comprise two hydrogen show homes where...

At ISH 2023, to be held in Frankfurt from 13 to 17 March, CAREL will be participating for the first time ever as a Group, presenting a global HVAC offering together with Group companies Enginia, HygroMatik, Klingenburg, and Recuperator. Sustainable solutions On show will be a complete range of innovative and sustainable solutions to improve indoor air quality, increase performance and reduce energy consumption. The primary objective is to guarantee correct air recirculation, as well as to co...

Data centers have been around as long as the Internet, although the introduction of the iPhone in 2007 significantly increased the demand for data centers. When the COVID pandemic required more people to work from home, the impact was to push digital demand to even higher levels. In short, as of 2023, it is a challenge to build data centers fast enough. environmental aspects Thousands of computer servers operating in a data center give off a lot of heat, so cooling is a critical need. A typi...

Meet the Eurovent Team at ISH in Frankfurt from 13-16 March. ISH is one of the trade fairs for HVAC which focuses on sustainable heating and air conditioning technology as well as intelligent home systems. The Eurovent Team members Francesco, Igor, Ngoni, and Stijn will be at the trade fair. Visitors can request a meeting with them by simply sending them a message or calling on their mobile phones. Their contact details can be found on the Eurovent website. joint reception Eurovent will hav...

Johnson Controls., the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has launched its first air-cooled scroll chiller in the U.S. to use R-454B refrigerant, the YORK® YLAA Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller, and the first free-cooling screw chiller in the U.S. to use R-1234ze refrigerant, the YORK® YVFA Free-Cooling, Variable-Speed Screw Chiller, driving efficiency of performance and getting ahead of the regulatory curve. R-454B and R-1234ze refrigerants have among the lowest g...

Airzone, the pioneer in dynamic HVAC control solutions, announces the long-awaited launch of Easyzone in the North American market. Easyzone is a plug-and-play, all-in-one zoning solution for concealed inverter and VRF HVAC units. At launch, Airzone will offer custom zoning kits for Samsung, Daikin, Mitsubishi, and LG systems, with more to come throughout 2023. Easyzone is well established in the European marketplace as an easy-to-install and energy-efficient zoning solution. It ships as a pre-...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Connect Box, an open and easy-to-use IoT solution designed to manage small to medium-sized buildings. User-friendly approach The latest addition to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Connect Box is a user-friendly approach for monitoring building performance, with the potential to optimize energy efficiency by up to 30 percent and to substantially improve indoor air quality in small to medium-sized buildings such as schools, retail shops, apartments o...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a renowned global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, announced it has completed the acquisition of privately held distributor BTX Technologies, Inc. ("BTX"), based in Hawthorne, New York, USA. Founded in 1967, BTX Technologies, Inc. is a major distributor of professional audio, video, data communications and broadcast equipment. Additionally, BTX offers a private brand port...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, announces the introduction of the intelli-HEAT™ Dual Fuel System.  This new Mitsubishi Electric solution is compatible with any thermostatically controlled furnace and works with both single-zone and multi-zone systems. intelli-HEAT empowers homeowners who own gas furnaces to improve their homes’ comfort and sust...

AGronomic IQ is a globally renowned company that builds all-in-one grow room HVAC systems to deliver precise temperature and humidity control with exceptional energy efficiency. Servicing the commercial cannabis grower industry, the Ottawa-based manufacturer, which also operates from a 150,000-square-foot facility in Montreal, has been a flag-bearer for energy efficiency from the get-go. Agronomic IQ opts for A readily applicable solution When supply chain constraints forced Agronomic IQ to s...

Commercial building facility and energy managers have the option of a powerful new tool to analyze building usage and emissions with the launch of the ABB Ability™ Building Analyzer. The new digital solution provides comprehensive and actionable insights that can deliver cost reductions, improved energy efficiency, time savings, and increased comfort, allowing users to make critical steps on their building decarbonization journey. intuitive and accessible digital tool Beth Ray, Head o...

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited (Pilkington), part of the NSG Group, is launching a range of glass infrared radiators to support the demand for low-carbon heating solutions in homes and non-domestic buildings. the Futurebuild show The company will reveal its new Pilkington HeatComfort radiator at the Futurebuild show at the ExCel, London (7th - 9th March), ahead of a full launch planned for the product this Summer. It represents the architectural and automotive glass giant entering the heat...

HVAC & Refrigeration Live (HVACR Live), the UK’s only dedicated national exhibition for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration sectors will take place from 18 to 19 April 2023 at London Excel. HVACR Live comes at a time when trade shows are seeing a resurgence in the post-COVID and post-Brexit world. European manufacturers are keen to consolidate their presence in the UK while those from further afield see the opportunity to make new trade deals directly with UK...

Eurovent India will be at ACREX India 2023, an exhibition which is scheduled to take place from March 14 to March 16, 2023, for air conditioning, heating, ventilation and intelligent buildings, focused on advancements in the HVAC sector technology with exhibitors from more than 40 countries. Eurovent’s Vanshaj Kaul (Director India) and Markus Lattner (International Director) will be at the exhibition. Attendees can request a meeting with them by simply sending them an email or calling the...

Any time you enter into an agreement with a business or partner, they may want to check that everything is shipshape. What Is a Certificate of Insurance? - If you own a business, chances are you have certificates of all kinds on your wall, whether they be your hard-earned college degree or the certification needed by your city to run your business. These certificates prove that you’ve passed your classes or have met the requirements set out by the city. A certificate of insurance is simil...

We’re delighted to be supporting the Government’s new £5m Heat Training Grant scheme. The initiative will enable 10,000 installers over the next two years to become low carbon heating experts. Installers can claim a £500 grant which will go towards the training needed to gain the skills and confidence to offer heat pumps to customers. The grant could cover most of the cost of a Level 3 Heat Pump course, which takes an experienced gas or oil heating installer on...

Global technology and software front-runner Emerson has launched its new ASCO™ Series 262 and 263 Biodiesel Valves, the first combustion valves certified for use with biodiesel blended fuel in industrial and commercial boilers in the Americas and Asia. These biodiesel valves make it possible for district heating and commercial boiler burner applications to transition to a more sustainable energy source, simplifying compliance with evolving regulations while reducing boiler...

Employment of HVAC mechanics and installers is projected to grow five percent from 2021 to 2031 with more than 20,000 job openings estimated each year on average over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the vast opportunity and ongoing skilled trades labor shortage, women remain significantly underrepresented only making up 2.3% of HVAC mechanics and installers in 2022. diverse and inclusive team Johnson Controls is actively working to increase the number of...

Jobber, the provider of operations management software for home service businesses announced that Jobber Grants, designed to recognize home service excellence and spotlight the work of small home service businesses across the U.S. and Canada, is now accepting applications through June 8, 2023. Twenty-five businesses will be awarded grants totaling $150,000 USD. Finalists will be announced in August 2023.  Application criteria Home service professionals, ranging from aspiring to experienc...

Uponor is enhancing its radiant manifold offering with the introduction of the new Commercial Stainless-Steel Manifold that provides more than double the gallons per minute (gpm) of standard manifolds to meet the demanding applications of large commercial hydronic distribution, radiant heating and cooling, snow and ice melting, permafrost prevention (cold storage), and Radiant Rollout™ Mat systems. accuracy and performance Designed for stronger capabilities, greater accuracy, and better...

Daikin Applied announced that it has acquired Alliance Air Products, the San Diego-based pioneer in custom air-handling equipment design and manufacturing. Alliance Air’s engineering and technology expertise adds to the Daikin portfolio of high-efficiency equipment and services for data center cooling, and other mission-critical and custom applications. Engineers, building owners, and operators have a single supplier for end-to-end HVAC solutions, enhancing time to delivery and produ...

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler, which provides a compact and efficient heating solution for plant rooms with limited space. Stratton mk3 features Offering outstanding efficiency, the latest addition to the Hamworthy range of commercial boilers features a 5:1 turndown ratio, excellent low-class 6 NOx emission across all models,...

Baxi has been working alongside the Government to develop its new £5 million Heat Training Grant, designed to support 10,000 trainees to become low-carbon heating experts with grants of up to £500 over the next two years. Baxi’s BPEC-accredited qualification   Baxi has pledged to match the £500 Government grant with another £500 worth of Baxi Works loyalty points for installers who use the voucher to train and achieve Baxi’s BPEC-accredited qual...

Baxi has been working alongside the Government to develop its new £5 million Heat Training Grant, designed to support 10,000 trainees to become low carbon heating experts with grants of up to £500 over the next two years. Baxi has pledged to match the £500 Government grant with another £500 worth of Baxi Works loyalty points for installers who use the voucher to train and achieve Baxi’s BPEC accredited qualification. Heat Training Grant This is a great scheme and...

Danfoss has officially finalized its acquisition of BOCK GmbH—a pioneer in CO2 and low-GWP compressors, a deal which was first announced late last year. The completion of the acquisition reinforces Danfoss’ position as a preferred destination for greener cooling and heating solutions. This announcement is made in parallel with Danfoss releasing strong 2022 results, which demonstrate the huge growth potential in products and solutions that contribute to meeting global and regional cl...

PARAT (Parat Halvorsen AS) will deliver the modern IEH 2 x 20MW Electrode Steam Boilers with 6kV connection to AITESA - VALTEC UMISA. The boiler system will have a design pressure of 16 barg and a design temperature of 204°C. The delivery also includes the circulation pump, feedwater pump, chemical dosing unit, start-up, and training of personnel. PARAT’s first Power to Heat project in Spain PARAT is very excited about their first Power to Heat project in Spain PARAT is very excite...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, launched the newest development in the Choice line of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) available from Johnson Controls®, YORK® and TempMaster®. The 12.5- to 27.5-ton RTUs surpass aggressive Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 efficiency standards by 6-45%, depending on the efficiency level, while maintaining an economical advantage. Available in high-efficiency, ultra-high-efficiency and heat pump models, Choice...