Malawi HVAC News & Trends

For the first time, Gree (Gree Electric Appliances, Inc.) integrates certified data from Eurovent into its BIM objects. In partnership with BIM&CO, Gree has worked in this sense to boost the quality of its clients’ deliverables. It allows its customers to save significant time and access critical data. BIM objects with Eurovent certified data Gree, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of air conditioners, has switched to BIM because according to Philippe Caron, the Marketi...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce that its Dallas site has achieved the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Air, demonstrating that the company’s indoor spaces have been evaluated by a third-party service provider to help ensure a healthy environment for the site’s occupants. The site has recently undergone a major renovation, with sustainability goals and initiatives at the forefront, and...

At the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) 2022 trade show, Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Siemens) will present a completely renewed portfolio, designed to accelerate the decarbonization of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Under the motto ‘Transform the Everyday’, Siemens will also display products and solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that make buildings more efficient, digital, connected, and comfortable. The Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) 20...

Carrier announces that its entire new WeatherMaker® line of rooftop units now feature the company’s innovative EcoBlue™ Technology. Previously available only on select units, EcoBlue Technology is designed to improve performance and efficiency while decreasing maintenance and installation costs. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. EcoBlue Technology features an exclu...

The surge in electricity prices is likely to drive a dramatic increase in solar uptake, with payback periods being slashed to less than six years. The verdict from GoodWe UK is driven by the spike in electricity prices, resulting from the 12% increase in the Energy Price Cap that has allowed energy companies to increase the price for each unit of electricity or gas. The current 12-month inflation rate for electricity stands at 8.7%, the highest level since 2009. Solar payback timescale reduced...

In a series from Motili, the company highlights PropTech, CRE, multi-family, and single-family industry news. Motili’s latest video takes a look at the importance of quality HVAC installation and the resources available to contractors to ensure they are performing optimally. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently reported that 4 out of 10 American homes have HVAC systems that are improperly designed and installed.  Energy-Efficient living experience Quality installation...

Carrier Corporation (Carrier) announced that its entire new WeatherMaker line of rooftop units now feature the company’s innovative EcoBlue Technology. Previously available only on select units, EcoBlue Technology is designed to improve performance and efficiency while decreasing maintenance and installation costs. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. EcoBlue Technology EcoBl...

Viessmann will undertake a five-day roadshow across much of the UK in July, targeting residential and renewable installers seeking to explore the next generation of heating solutions. Taking place from July 18-22, each of the five days of the Viessmann Truck Tour 2022 will be staged at a different location, from the base of a striking ‘Viessmann orange’ Mercedes-Benz Actros truck.  The roadshow starts in Leeds before heading to Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bristol, Basingstoke, and fin...

At Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) trade show, Siemens Smart Infrastructure will present a completely renewed portfolio designed to accelerate the decarbonization of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Under the motto ‘Transform the Everyday,’ Siemens will also display products and solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that make buildings more efficient, digital, connected, and comfortable. MCE will take place from June 28 to July 1 in Milan, Italy....

Solar is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. energy industry, with an average annual growth rate of 42 percent, over the past decade. In response to increased demand, Alarm.com is offering an integrated solar monitoring solution for service providers, with a new Solar Automation & Awareness service package and Solar Program Certification Course. Solar monitoring offering Alarm.com’s solar monitoring offering allows customers with SolarEdge and Enphase inverters (which com...

One size fits all. Over the years, the shapes and positions of car and truck exhaust tailpipes have evolved into a variety of configurations including the standard horizontal discharge, flush tailpipes that exit through the vehicle bumper, and dual tailpipes. To accommodate this progression, Plymovent has innovated and launched the ‘NEW’ Internal Grabber®. vehicle exhaust extraction nozzle The Internal Grabber® is a universal, patented, vehicle exhaust extraction nozz...

Polymer pipework manufacturer REHAU is set to host a free workshop for contractors, developers and specifiers on Thermally Activated Building Structures (TABS) this June. As the nation evaluates the route to net zero through low carbon technology, a mounting body of research suggests that a lack of education around low carbon technology remains a key barrier to uptake. For this reason, REHAU will be hosting a free workshop on TABS on 28th June at the REHAU Hub in London. Inefficiently blast he...

As part of its 10-year strategic plan, ‘Transformation Morgan 2030: Leading the Future,’ Baltimore-based Morgan State University (MSU) has partnered with Siemens on its journey to becoming a smart and connected campus of the future. Modernisation upgrades Improvements currently underway include implementing a series of modernization upgrades to the university’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), security, and fire and life safety systems with a focus on energy...

Two of the region’s most respected HVAC companies are joining forces to become one of Texas’ largest and most experienced plumbing and HVAC businesses. Lockhart’s Braune Air Conditioning & Heating has merged with Shafer Services Plus, headquartered in San Antonio. Founder David Braune who has served Lockhart for more than 40 years, chose Shafer because of the organization’s longevity and ability to expand service offerings.   important addition “As...

Carrier Transicold is furthering its commitment to sustainability, quality services, aftermarket support by advancing its UK service partner network with significant investment in a specialist training academy and urgent request spare parts facility. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold-chain solutions. New UK Service Training Academy The new site in Manchester, United Kingdom (UK) will...

Ausco will be attending and exhibiting at the 2022 Farnborough Air Show, on July 18 to July 22, 2022. Visitors can stop by Hall 2, Booth 2326, in order to meet the Ausco team and reconnect with them, as they continue to support the Aerospace industry recovery.  Following the challenges of the last two years, the show returns for the first time since 2018 and promises to be more significant than ever.

Carrier Corporation (Carrier) has announced the launch of a new line of single-stage split system air conditioners that are compliant with the upcoming 2023 Department of Energy (DOE) minimum efficiency requirements and test procedures. 2023 compliant products Carrier’s latest launch is critical to fully transitioning inventory in the Southern regions to 2023 compliant products, prior to the January 1, 2023 date of installation cutoff for air conditioners sold in the Southern regions. Fi...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, proudly announces that the Z-Wave product ecosystem has surpassed 4,000 certified devices. HOPPE AG is the Alliance member that hit that magic milestone which comes on the heels of the Z-Wave Alliance announcing the first Z-Wave Long Range (Z-Wave LR) certified devices are hitting the market for implementation into smart home systems. Smart home technology “Z-Wav...

The importance of caring for the environment has become a top priority both around the world and increasingly in the United States. As regulations and social expectations become more stringent, future-proofing our infrastructure - beginning with energy consumption in buildings - is a natural first step. There are four key strategies a building owner or facility manager can focus on to improve energy efficiency and reduce a building’s carbon footprint, all while improving building performa...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company announced the opening of its newest West Coast area distribution center (ADC) in Dixon, California near Sacramento. This addition to GEA’s distribution network will help ease supply chain congestion in the company’s ADC near the Port of Los Angeles and reduce delivery times by half for customers in northern California, southern Oregon, and western Nevada, allowing for next-day delivery. LEED®-certified warehouse The energy-efficient, LEED&r...

Data sharing partnerships and an advanced mobile app are now part of Thermo King’s ConnectedSuite portfolio of solutions, further enhancing the customer experience with cloud-based data sharing and accessibility options. ConnectedSuite portfolio The ConnectedSuite portfolio has been expanded to bring greater flexibility and data-sharing options to customer fleets. This includes the Thermo King Connect app and new third-party partnerships, which allow users to integrate Thermo King&rsquo...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning wins the Red Dot Design Award, a German international design award for a product, brand, and communication designs and concepts. Among the winning products, airHome400 is designed to meet the air conditioning aesthetic and utility needs of a wide range of consumers and multiple markets. Red Dot Design Award The Red Dot Design Award is a prestigious design industry award that continues to recognize the best brands and creative works of the years and set...

People spend around 90% of the time indoors. So, it's no wonder the indoor air can have an impact on their health. Learn why and what residents can do to improve the air quality in the home. Indoor Air Pollution According to the EPA, indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air According to the EPA, indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air. And 3.8 million deaths are attributed to household air pollution annually, says the World Health Organizatio...

Imagine a hot Canoga Park summer without air conditioning? The air conditioning system can be a very best friend on the warmest days. Be sure users take the time to perform basic maintenance regularly as well as invest in a professional checkup at least once a year. According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), good maintenance can save money and reduce the energy usage. Here’s a comprehensive air conditioning maintenance checklist, courtesy of the professionals at Tassio Temperature C...

Aircuity, the pioneer in creating healthy and sustainable buildings announced that it has opened its new corporate headquarters in Norwood, Massachusetts. Accessible, upgraded features The new location supports the company’s rapid growth with larger spaces for its Calibration Laboratory and Production floor, along with an upgraded engineering lab for product testing and development. Aircuity’s new headquarters positions the company to continue growing its engineering and support...

The mercury is rising this week as hot air arrives from the continent and with rising global temperatures, effectively cooling data centers have become ever more vital. Technological advancements and reliance on innovations, such as 5G and AI (artificial intelligence) across industries means that downtime due to cooling related system failures must be avoided. Cooling failures cause outages in data centers Uptime Institute’s 2021 annual outage analysis lists cooling failures in the top...

Danfoss is pleased to announce that Steven Lakin has joined the company as its new Director of public and industry affairs. Lakin, who began his new role on May 16, is accomplished government relations and public affairs professional with extensive experience working across multiple industries, with industry associations, and with policymakers at the state and federal level. Most recently, Steven was the deputy commissioner of labor and industry for the State of Maryland (2016-2022). Previously...

The Danish Business Authority approached Danfoss A/S and asked for clarification as whether JSC Ridan had supplied heat exchangers to the Russian military for military use following Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol. Danfoss A/S is the parent company of the Danfoss Group. The Russian subsidiary JSC Ridan is 100% owned by ISSAB Holding ApS, Denmark. ISSAB Holding ApS is 100% owned by Danfoss, Denmark. JSC Ridan does not have a board of directors, and the management of J...

For the first time, an industrial company integrates certified data from Eurovent into its BIM objects. Gree, in partnership with BIM&CO, has worked in this sense in order to boost the quality of its clients’ deliverables. By integrating the Eurovent certified dataset to its HVAC products, Gree allows its customers to save significant time, and access to critical data of the object taking a certified state, allowing to limit verifications. Focusing on BIM objects Gree, the world&rsq...

In preparation for the hot summer weeks ahead, Ameren Missouri donated $200,000 to Cooldownstlouis.org and Cooldownmissouri.org to support the most vulnerable customers in St. Louis and eastern Missouri. The company also donated 850 Energy Star® rated window air conditioners and 750 four-packs of energy-efficient LED lightbulbs. On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate, allowing customers to stay cool and safe. Protection from heat "We kn...