Haiti HVAC News & Trends

Panasonic is celebrating its Etherea Air Conditioners featuring nanoe X technology, reaching the shortlist in two categories of the RAC Cooling Awards 2022. Securing a finalist spot in the AC Product of the Year and the AC Innovation award categories, winners will be announced on 22nd September, 2022. Richard Bishop, the Head of Marketing for UK and Ireland for Panasonic commented, “Getting shortlisted in two categories is exciting news – we are delighted that the RAC Cooling Awar...

NADCA’s Fall Technical Conference is right around the corner! Without a doubt, it's the industry's best place to get hands-on training and educational sessions, six (6) continuing education credits (CECs), and Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) and Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI) certifications right on-site. If someone is an air duct cleaner, mold remediator, HVAC inspector, or just want to learn more about the comprehensive field of HVAC system cleaning, it's the event for the...

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released the following statement from Steven Nadel, its Executive Director, in response to Senate Democrats releasing the text of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: "We need bold action to address both the climate crisis and the challenges of high energy bills. This plan includes historic investments to reduce energy waste, cut costs for homes and businesses, and slash greenhouse gas emissions." efficiency and electrification upgra...

Panasonic is excited to announce that they will be exhibiting at the PHEX Show in both Manchester (5-6th October) and again in London (16-17th November) to showcase their highly energy efficient, low carbon heating and cooling solutions to heating and plumbing professionals. PHEX show The PHEX shows have become a popular event in the industry calendar with professionals in heating and plumbing to connect manufacturers and suppliers with installers and contractors at unique UK sporting venues....

Viessmann’s #ViMoveForClimate program, which sees the company donate trees in return for participants’ activity, is to be made permanent via an activity tracking app that anyone anywhere in the world can download and use to improve their health and well-being, while making a contribution to environmental conservation. Launched in 2020 as an antidote to global lockdowns, ViMove started as a 14-day campaign for Viessmann employees. If they ran or walked a kilometer or cycled three kil...

South Florida-based Air Pros USA announced the acquisition of Airforce Heating and Air, an HVAC company serving Georgia and Alabama since 2000. As an Air Pros USA Company, Airforce Heating and Air will benefit from full operational and sales integration with the Air Pros USA platform to leverage expanded resources and continue building on over 20 years of service excellence. Virtual reality training “Airforce Heating and Air have built a strong local reputation for their exper...

A preventive maintenance program could save 12-18% over reactive maintenance, as the U.S. Department of Energy predicted in 2010. For many businesses, the savings could be higher, considering the risks of downtime and today’s economic conditions pushing up costs across the supply chain. It’s also possible for a program to miss the mark. By one measure, 50% of the costs of a preventive maintenance program are often wasted. The question is, how do you know if your maintenance program...

GoodWe recently launched its Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) solution under the banner: "Making every building generate electricity." As a high-tech enterprise that specializes in clean energy conversion, power equipment, energy storage, and energy management, GoodWe has dedicated itself to providing users with advanced PV building materials that create an intelligent power ecosystem to make sustainable living greener, more efficient, and more convenient for users. Smart energy future...

Electric heat pumps generally offer the cheapest way to cleanly heat and cool single-family homes in all but the coldest parts of the United States of America (USA) in coming decades, according to research released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). In very cold places, the analysis finds, electric heat pumps with an alternative fuel backup for frigid periods minimize costs. As states and utilities look to reduce planet-warming emissions, they need to help househol...

The latest generation of Toshiba’s flagship Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system, SHRM Advance, operates on lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) R-32 refrigerant. The combination of R-32’s lower GWP and reduced refrigerant charge enables SHRM Advance to deliver a significant reduction of up to 80% in equivalent carbon emissions. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is a joint venture between Toshiba Carrier Corporation and Carrier, which is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provide...

Comfortable workplaces spark greater productivity and within Canada’s ever-growing logistics space, the ability to maintain ideal temperatures in busy warehouse environments goes a long way towards keeping workers healthy, engaged, and performing at their peak. That productivity is more important now than ever before. A steady uptick in Canadian e-commerce and intensifying supply chain demands are placing downward pressure on warehouse and material handling operations, which are already b...

Users cannot effectively solve something without effectively measuring it first. With this in mind, as more pressure is placed on ensuring healthier indoor air quality, Elta Fans recommend businesses implement the RESET program as a useful tool to follow for creating healthier and more sustainable environments. What is RESET? RESET is the world’s first sensor-based certification program that is performance-driven. Established as an accredited standard for air quality monitoring, it...

Environmental health technology company - CASPR Technologies (CASPR Group) is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Matt Horine has joined CASPR Group in the capacity of the Chief Operating Officer. Matt Horine’s commercial operations experience includes scaling businesses and products across multiple industries including technology platforms and marketplaces, supply chain, security and building materials. Vast industry experience Matt Horine most recent...

FabricAir, a globally renowned fabric-based air distribution solutions manufacturer, will showcase its products in a tradeshow - China Refrigeration Exhibition (CRH) 2022. In 2022, the exhibition will be hosted at Chongqing International Expo Center, in Chongqing, China. The China Refrigeration Exhibition 2022 will take place from August 1 to August 3, 2022, and FabricAir’s representatives will display and present the latest innovations and products of fabric-air-based air depression tech...

GoodWe has developed a one-stop EcoSmart Home solution that is able to scale in size to meet changing home energy needs. Being a high-tech enterprise that specializes in clean energy conversion, power equipment, energy storage, and energy management, GoodWe has been keen on creating systems that actively generate and store clean energy, and allow users to safely power their homes, during the day, at night, and even when the grid is down. EcoSmart Home provides an eco-friendly system to redefine...

Ofgem has appointed Octopus Energy to take on supplying UKEIH’s 3000 domestic customers. This follows a competitive process run by Ofgem to get the best deal possible for customers.  Funds that current and former domestic customers of the supplier have paid into their accounts will be protected, where they are in credit. Domestic customers will also be protected by the energy price cap with their new supplier.   Choosing another energy supplier  For existing UKEIH custome...

Baxi Commercial Solutions has released a new educational guide for the non-domestic sector that aims to debunk the myths surrounding hydrogen for heat and provide a timeframe for the anticipated transition to this greener gas. Guide details  Entitled 'Your guide to hydrogen for heat’, the report: Sets out the potential for hydrogen to become one of the central pillars of decarbonization in the UK for the commercial sector, along with electrification and heat networks Presents a...

Environmental impact is a concern for all industries. The overuse of resources and mishandling of waste by businesses across the planet puts significant pressure on the ecosystem. While the construction sector is an essential field, it is among those doing concerning levels of damage. A recent World Economic Forum report revealed that global construction produces 38% of global greenhouse emissions. More sustainable As such, there is an urgent need for construction businesses to be more s...

Centrica is set to support National Grid to establish methods for injecting green hydrogen into the National Transmission System (NTS). To meet the net zero targets set by the UK government, the UK gas networks need to decarbonize. National Grid, alongside CNG Services, Element Energy, and Centrica, has been granted £114,652 for a discovery phase project as part of Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) competition. green hydrogen Currently, there is no formal process in pla...

Supply chain issues continue to plague the HVAC marketplace in 2022, causing longer waits for customers. Diesel fuel costs and shortages are the latest factors contributing to delays, alongside continuing manufacturer setbacks and transportation challenges. A decrease in demand for diesel during the height of the pandemic led to production cuts that are still contributing to the current shortage. In June 2022, diesel cost an average of 5.75 U.S. dollars per gallon, an increase of USD 2.50 per g...

15,000 pounds-per-square-inch double block bleed and hand valves offer redundant protection from high pressure and superior sealing technology to avoid leaks. Emerson has launched the TESCOM™ Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation H2 Valve Series for hydrogen applications up to 15,000 pounds-per-square-inch (psi) (103.4 megapascal (MPa)). The new solution reliably isolates process pressure in high-pressure gas applications such as hydrogen fueling stations and tube trailers, reducing fugitive...

XOi Technologies, a provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces a new collaboration with FieldConnect, a pioneer in B2B SaaS for mobile field service providers. The powerful new integration connects two of the field service industry’s software providers and offers business owners a unique AI- and data-powered solution to increase productivity and profitability. Enhancing the value delivered by FieldConnect  “XOi’s deep data cataloging capabilities, ad...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is pleased to introduce Stephen Finkel to their expanding team as Sales Manager for Western Europe.   In this role, Finkel will manage and support DriSteem agents in Western European countries, including those covering key markets such as Germany, Benelux, and the United Kingdom.  Finkel’s experience “I am excited to be working with DriSteem and l...

The majority (71%) of home renovators in the United Kingdom (UK) plan to make ‘green’ renovations to homes, in attempts to reduce energy bills, amidst the price hikes, while tackling their carbon footprints at the same time – according to new research from Mitsubishi Electric. An appetite to improve, not move In a survey of more than 2,000 UK adults in June 2022, it was found that the primary motivation for undertaking home renovations is to reduce energy bills, with 58% of r...

TruSens, the well-recognized in-home air purification solutions provider, continues to expand the clean air marketplace, with the introduction of the TruSens Performance Series Air Purifiers with Remote SensorPod Technology. The new Performance Series Z-7000 and Z-6000 are designed to eliminate 99.99% of airborne viruses and bacteria including Coronavirus (COVID-19), in larger commercial spaces up to 2,000 square feet. TruSens Performance Series Air Purifiers This portable new product line im...

The globally renowned mobile modular energy provider - Aggreko is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with entertainment company - Cirque du Soleil. Aggreko will support the world’s largest contemporary circus producer on a global scale at their Big Top shows, using their world-renowned mobile, temporary power supplies. mobile modular energy supplier The contract renewal sees Aggreko continue to be a key supplier for major Québec based organizations u...

UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI), a manufacturer of advanced Ultraviolet technology for Indoor Air Quality and Hospital Room Disinfection, announced that it has been awarded a group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc. in the category of Indoor Air Quality products. Effective July 1, 2022, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for UVDI’s proven UV-C Air Disinfection, Air Purification and H...

With over 300 energy generation units signed up with Elexon in the UK operating as balancing parties and many more to be added to close the energy gap, there will be increasing complexity in managing generation trading and settlement, particularly if the electricity balancing regime moves to locational marginal pricing, making the current relatively simple settlement system redundant.  Further, there are also many thousands of embedded generators too small for Elexon and National Grid to r...

The Johnstone Supply Parker Global Group has expanded its Southern New England presence by opening a new branch location at 50 RocSam Park Road in Braintree, Massachusetts. branch features The newest branch features a 4,000-square foot Showroom and one of Johnstone Supply’s largest distribution warehouses in New England, stocked with leading brands of HVAC/R equipment, including mini splits, splits, RTUs and VRF systems, sheet metal, spiral duct, installation supplies, OEM parts, and ele...

Danfoss have signed agreement to divest the business in Russia and Belarus to the local management. With the closing of the transaction, Danfoss will no longer operate in Russia and Belarus. Due to the tragic war in Ukraine, Danfoss decided to exit Russia and Belarus on April 1, 2022. Danfoss announces that Danfoss has signed an agreement to divest its business to local management. Monitoring the situation With the closing of the transaction Danfoss will no longer operate in Russia and Belaru...