New Caledonia HVAC News & Trends
Amidst an unyielding heatwave enveloping a significant portion of America, including California, EPIC-FSC is redoubling its efforts to protect the community of Calabasas from the ongoing wildfire season exacerbated by current scorching temperatures. The nonprofit organization, created by locals after the Woolsey fire, is urging all 8,400 Calabasas homeowners to schedule a complimentary home hardening assessment immediately by emailing briancameron@epic-fsc.com. Home hardening is one-w...
Grandville Public Schools is pleased to announce a long-term partnership with Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, for naming rights to the robotics fabrication lab at the district’s new Robotics Competition Center. Grandville Academic Team Charitable grant funds from Bradford White Corporation’s signature charitable giving program, Industry Forward®, are targeted to support the new Robotics Fabrication Lab...
As heat alerts affected nearly 110 million people, a third of the U.S. population across 15 states, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a new report on July 13 called "Enhancing Resilience in Buildings Through Energy Efficiency." The report – which followed a study by a team of energy experts from DOE’s Building Energy Codes Program, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory – outlines...
Thermo King, a strategic brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies is proud of its longstanding partnership with the University of Minnesota (UMN) and excited to continue creating educational opportunities within engineering and electrification disciplines. Two key components include the ongoing sponsorship of the UMN Solar Vehicle Project (UMNSVP), which was celebrated at Thermo King’s Bloomington headquarters on July 18, 2023, with the unveiling of a solar racing car, and the...
Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced the release of a new digital product targeting the healthcare sector. Leveraging Eaton’s smart breaker technology, the smart ambient monitoring Application Programming Interface (API) enhances energy usage data using proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. Application Programming Interface (API) API access can be granted on a subscription basis to owners/users of Eaton’s smart circuit brea...
Modine, a technology provider in the HVAC industry, remains dedicated to providing healthy, clean air in commercial facilities. With the announcement of the Napps Technology acquisition, the company has introduced additional innovative products that will further empower facility managers and school leaders to equip their facilities with high-efficiency heating and cooling solutions. Author's quote “At Modine, we are committed to providing HVAC solutions that create excellent, h...
Air conditioning distributor Cool Designs Ltd has installed a mega-array of solar photovoltaic panels at its UK headquarters, to support the company's net-zero carbon status. PV system The installation, which includes 132 PV panels mounted on the roof of its distribution warehouse and offices in Gateshead, can produce around 39,148kWh of renewable, carbon-free electricity a year, saving an estimated 9,126kg of CO2 emissions. The PV system will power on-site electric vehicle chargers a...
Viessmann has teamed up with Hiber to add a new financing package that will enable installers to access and offer finance to their residential customers. Hiber’s services will be offered to Viessmann customers alongside the existing financing option provided by Tradehelp. user-friendly platform The partnership with both providers allows installers to become FCA-accredited, making it simpler to sell Viessmann products by offering flexible finance payment options on their installations....
During the 2023 Eurovent Annual meeting in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the Eurovent Commission appointed Britta Permats, Managing Director at Svensk Ventilation, as its new Vice-Chairperson. Britta Permats succeeds Ilkka Salo, Managing Director at Talteka in the position of the Eurovent Commission Vice-Chairperson. She will be supporting the continuing Chairperson Lennart Ostergaard, Senior Manager at VELTEK Ventilation. Britta Permats elected Eurovent Commission Vice-Chairperson As Commission Vi...
A new survey from digital identity security specialists, ID Crypt Global, reveals that 75% of people in the UK would feel safer and more comfortable allowing strangers, such as tradespeople and estate agents, into the home if their identity and credentials were available on a digital identity platform. A person’s digital identity is made up of various pieces of personal information that are collected and stored online. It is estimated that 66% of people in the UK have a digital trail...
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...
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