Nepal HVAC News & Trends

Interplay Learning, the provider of online skilled trades training, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Southern Home Services Corporation, a residential home services provider specializing in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and generator service, replacement, and maintenance. This important collaboration names Interplay Learning the exclusive content engine for technical training and the designated LMS provider across Southern Home Services' growing network of 25+ locations. trai...

Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, has announced the launch of MultiChill, a modular, low-GWP, free-cooling heat pump chiller range to join its new series of cooling solutions, as they continue to strive for a more sustainable future for all. MultiChill offers flexibility and efficiency as a smaller capacity heat pump chiller with modularity built into its design. With individual unit capacities between 53kW and 103kW, up to 16 MultiChill heat pump chillers can be connected o...

Katie McGinty, the Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer at Johnson Controls, joined CNBC Co-Anchors - Karen Tso and Arabile Gumede for a live broadcast on June 30, 2023 to talk about: the imperative for decarbonization to tackle the 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions coming from buildings; the clean, green premium driving growth in the real estate sector; the AI revolution driving that transformation in buildings; and ESG as just good business to cut waste a...

Paving the way for a more climate-conscious future, hydronic comfort heating solutions pioneer Weil-McLain® has announced that its Ultra Oil, WGO, WTGO, and SGO residential oil boilers are certified for use with biofuel blends up to 20% (B20). This achievement has been made possible through collaboration with industry pioneers Carlin Combustion and R.W. Beckett, as Weil-McLain validates the adaptability of their burners to the elevated blend of biofuel when combined with its popular oil-fir...

Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, a family-owned home service company serving Brooklyn and Manhattan since 1906, says that homeowners can save some money and keep their energy costs down while they’re on vacation by following a few easy tips in summer. Regimen to save money “We remember the big things like hiring someone to watch the pets and getting a neighbor to take in the mail while we’re away on vacation,” said Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plu...

Eco-heating and cooling technology brand Daikin UK has partnered with Quantum Group, one of the UK’s top providers of renewables and decarbonization training, to roll out to approximately 150 further education colleges that offer built environment study programs. This innovative partnership is the first of its kind in the UK. Bridging green skills gaps The UK is facing a major challenge to fill the green skills gaps needed to meet the Government’s ambitious target of net zero by 2...

Worldwide demand for sustainable cooling and ventilation solutions continue to grow, and government policy is starting to reflect the societal movement towards reducing the impact of industrialization on the planet. The cooling industry is no exception, and it continues to be challenged to find more efficient solutions, that deliver reduced emissions, reduced energy consumption and reduced waste, without compromising on performance. This article highlights how taking a systems approach to chill...

Karen Boswell OBE, Managing Director of Baxi UK and Ireland, has been appointed the new chair of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC). Succeeding the outgoing chair Steve Keeton, Director of External Affairs and Future Portfolio at Vaillant, Karen is the first female chair of the HHIC and is set to lead the membership following the Council’s recent AGM. Innovations and experience Since joining Baxi as Managing Director almost three years ago, Karen has successfully led Baxi...

Almost three quarters (71%) of heating installers in the UK do not think that the updates to Part L are a good step in the right direction for the industry and a further quarter (23%) think that the updates to Part L need to go further to have a real impact, according to new research from Polypipe Building Products. This comes as the deadline to comply with the updates to Part L of the Building Regulations, which covers the energy performance of new and existing buildings, passed last month. Th...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. recently announced its planned expansion to its line of condensate pumps with the introduction of the VCMA-20-PRO series. With the slimmest footprint of all Little Giant condensate pumps, the VCMA-20-PRO Series offers the broadest range of installation flexibility, allowing for critical condensate removal from air conditioning, refrigeration, and dehumidification equipment even in tight spaces. The pump is also suitable for high-efficiency oil and gas-fired condensin...

Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators. The list ranks 100 global companies from a variety of industries that empower its employees to create new products, invent new ways of doing business or improve processes. Trane Technologies was also named as a finalist in the Sustainability category. “Relentlessly innovating for a more sustainable world is core to our business strategy, and every day...

Trane Residential, a residential HVAC brand, has teamed up with FilterTime, a home air filter subscription company co-founded by NASCAR® driver - Blake Koch to offer homeowners the convenience of purchasing air filters and having them delivered to their door with free shipping through Trane Filters powered by FilterTime. one-time purchase With the new service, customers can make a one-time purchase or sign up for an ongoing subscription by using the Trane Home app or visiting TraneFilters....

Airzone, a provider of intelligent and innovative HVAC control solutions announces a new integration with Lutron, the global pioneer in lighting and shading control solutions.  This integration enables precise temperature control and category-pioneering HVAC energy efficiency via Lutron’s Homeworks home automation system.  Innovation in Energy and Elegance  Airzone specializes in smart HVAC system control. Over the past 25 years, Airzone has built an exclusive library of...

Hoshizaki America, Inc. (hereafter ‘Hoshizaki’), a globally renowned manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment based in Peachtree City, Georgia, sued Blue Air FSE LLC and its parent company, Bluenix Co., Ltd., for patent infringement in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and has filed a complaint requesting that the International Trade Commission institute a related patent infringement investigation. In these lawsuits, Hoshizaki accuses several Blue Ai...

Paul Marsden, Technical Specification Manager at Baxi, has been appointed as the new chair of the Society of Public Health Engineers’ Industry Working Group. SoPHE aims to provide a higher profile and focus for public health engineers within the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and within the building services industry. Hot water systems and renewable/LZC  An Affiliate member of CIBSE and SoPHE and a member of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and...

RunTru by Trane, a brand that delivers dependable, cost-effective HVAC solutions announced the launch of their new website, RunTruHVAC.com. all-in-one destination The launch of RunTruHVAC.com provides homeowners with an all-in-one destination to seek out product support before and after making a purchase decision. RunTru’s website will deliver a new way for consumers to connect with quality dealers across North America, and access RunTru products and services that are endorsed by A...

According to some recent estimates, the cooling industry accounts for approximately 10% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. To place this in perspective, the transportation sector, as the highest contributor, accounts for approximately 20% of global CO2 emissions. While some may see this as a “glass half empty” scenario, the better approach is the one taken by key players in the HVACR space. As we see it, because the cooling industry has been a source of significant emis...

Following a substantial investment via its Expert Academy team, Ideal Heating – Commercial Products has considerably expanded its commercial training courses for installers and upgraded its Training Centres of Excellence which are the prime delivery method. Upgraded training Ideal Heating training covers the complete range of Ideal Heating commercial products. Popular existing training courses on commercial boilers, like the Evomax 2 or Imax Xtra 2, remain while new courses have been add...

Interplay Learning, the globally renowned provider of immersive training solutions for the skilled trades, announced the launch of its new driving safety training. Designed to address the crucial need for workplace safety among trade companies worldwide, this innovative training can equip employees with the necessary skills to be safe and secure while driving on the job. Interplay’s new driving safety training Interplay’s newly introduced driving safety training offers courses ta...

Looking for a way to increase the company’s annual revenue and provide an important service to customers with a proven spray-applied coating? Modine Coatings, a division of Modine and a pioneer in corrosion-resistant coatings technology for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, offers specialized training to become a certified applicator. “Whether you’re an HVAC contractor providing residential or commercial services, increasing your offerings will no...

DENSO Corporation announced that it has concluded a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) on starting negotiations for the transfer of selected internal combustion engine parts operations to Niterra Co., Ltd. The two parties decided to sign the MOU during a Board of Directors meeting on July 10, 2023. In the process of achieving carbon neutrality, electrification is picking up pace throughout the auto industry. internal combustion engine At the same time, the auto industry is workin...

Fieldpiece Instruments, the pioneering manufacturer of HVACR tools pros trust, announced the launch of a new line of hoses and fittings featuring two key types of premium hoses: charging hoses and vacuum hoses, with accompanying accessories and a variety of different fittings perfect for all HVACR charging, recovery and evacuation needs.  “Every Fieldpiece product is designed to make the HVACR pro’s job easier, faster and better – and our new hose line is no exceptio...

Mitsubishi Electric has marked the 30th anniversary of its factory in Livingston, Scotland, an advanced facility for the manufacture of heat pumps as the nation looks to reach net zero. Livingston plant Established in 1993, the Livingston plant has been manufacturing air conditioning units for 30 years and producing heat pumps for installation across the UK and Europe since 2009.  Currently, it is the largest heat pump manufacturer in the UK, employing 1,840 people and helping to support...

BITZER, the specialist for refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technology, has formally completed the acquisition of Danish company OJ Electronics A/S within three weeks. center of excellence With the acquisition and the consolidation of OJ Electronics and BITZER Electronics, both based in Sønderborg, BITZER manages to establish a center of excellence for electronic components for the HVAC&R industry in Denmark. The acquisition of OJ Electronics by BITZER was formally co...

New Hampshire utilities last week proposed to refine their energy efficiency programs under the banner “NHSaves,” and extend them for three years. The state’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will be reviewing the proposal but has in recent years taken a skeptical stance on the value of energy efficiency. In a time of concerns about inflation, the proposal would ensure the continuation of cost-saving programs without the risk of interruption, and the PUC ought to approv...

Cooling towers, also known as cooling towers, are frequently juxtaposed with the problem of legionella. In fact, precisely because of the special conditions that can be created inside these facilities, primarily the high water temperature and humidity, it is possible for bacteria that are harmful even to humans to thrive and spread, first and foremost legionella. That is why it is crucial to carry out proper maintenance of cooling towers and various cooling and air conditioning systems.&zw...

Construction machines worldwide emit the equivalent to the emissions from global aviation with 50% of these emissions coming from excavators alone. Immediate attention to the possibilities for reducing carbon emissions from heavy vehicles such as construction vehicles is necessary to reach global climate goals, according to the latest whitepaper from Danfoss. New Danfoss Impact whitepaper Launching the new Danfoss Impact whitepaper at the UIA’s World Congress of Architects in Copenhagen...

Market pioneer Ideal Heating’s new monobloc heat pump, Logic Air, has been officially named one of the quietest heat pumps in the UK.  Quiet Mark certification Launched by Ideal Heating to provide reliable, low-carbon heating to UK homes, Logic Air has been awarded Quiet Mark certification, a global rating that rewards the quietest central heating products. The certification is official recognition that Logic Air is best-in-class for its quiet performance and minimal background n...

De Rigo Refrigeration, one of the Italian manufacturers of commercial refrigeration units and cells has officially joined the Eurovent family as the association’s newest Corresponding Member. Refrigeration products De Rigo Refrigeration manufactures remote and plug-in refrigeration cabinets, cold rooms, and refrigeration rack systems which are designed for maximum system performance. Founded in 1965, with its initial production of plug-in refrigerated counters and cold rooms, De Rigo ha...

Following a recent incident involving a biomass boiler fire at commercial premises in Gloucestershire, HETAS, the biomass, and solid fuel heating organization, wishes to emphasize to consumers the importance of safety when operating these systems.  Biomass boilers Biomass boilers are an increasingly popular choice for homeowners and businesses, providing an efficient and sustainable heating solution. However, whilst a rare but extreme example, the incident does highlight the significance...