Puerto Rico HVAC News & Trends

Redwood Services (“Redwood”), a home services firm focused on investing in leading residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, has announced it has invested in Best Care Home Services (“Best Care”). Best Care was founded in 2009 by Brian Reed. The business has nearly 90 full-time employees serving the metro areas of both Memphis, TN, and Huntsville, AL, with a customer base that has grown to over 40,000 home owners. Investment i...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (Resideo), a renowned global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, has unveiled its latest smart solutions at the AHR Expo 2023 (booth #B1227), taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in order to help professionals protect what matters most. “With more than 10 million connected solutions installed worldwide, Resideo is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative professional services to help home owners protect their most important investmen...

Low-carbon heating specialist Daikin has signed an agreement with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) in a first-of-its-kind public and private joint approach to decarbonization.  This is the first time a Japanese company and GMCA has signed a memorandum of understanding for mutual cooperation. The agreement was signed by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Masatsugu Minaka, Chairman of the Board of Daikin Europe N.V. and Senior Executive Officer of Daikin Industries Lt...

Eurovent Middle East, the region’s industry association for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, will host an expert’s meet & greet on Monday, 20 February 2023 at the Radisson in Riyadh. Set alongside the HVAC&R Expo Saudi, the event will feature expert presentations on minimum requirements for Air Handling Units and Air Filtration, recommendations for the selection of the best equipment and critical aspects of providing a safe air environment to hospita...

ECM Technologies, an emerging pioneer in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation, is proud to announce the completion of its first treatment phase as part of its $2.5 million City of Phoenix contract. The Phoenix-based company recently completed ThermaClear® treatment of Fire Department properties including station houses, command centers, FD headquarters, training facilities, a 911 call center, and special operations and resource facilities. In 2016, the City of Phoenix established its 205...

Home builders, such as KB Homes and D.R. Horton, have been building ENERGY STAR Homes for decades. More than 2.3 million new homes and apartments have received ENERGY STAR certification and nearly 4 million have been rated. ENERGY STAR-certified homes are known for being more energy-efficient while providing residents better quality, performance, and comfort. There are additional compelling benefits! Tax Credit for Energy-Efficient Homes As part of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act...

Most of us have experienced a broken pipe or a leaky tap that won’t stop dripping. Generally, they’re issues everyone would rather avoid dealing with, but being able to spot a problem quickly can help to avoid any issues from escalating. Discover what to look out for to help avoid small issues becoming bigger problems - and simple ways users can keep the plumbing working well. Higher energy bills Dripping taps and showerheads - Do users have a tap that won’t stop dripping? I...

In November 2021, world pioneers united at COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, to tackle global warming. ScottishPower took this opportunity to champion a greener, healthier future with their partner Cancer Research UK. It was here that they announced their ambition to help shine a light on the role air pollution plays in cancer. One year on, Cancer Research UK scientists have made a landmark discovery. They have shown, for the first time, how air pollution can cause lung cance...

Air conditioning technologies pioneer - LG Electronics USA is showcasing its robust 2023 lineup of commercial, light commercial, and residential HVAC solutions at the 2023 AHR Expo® in Atlanta. Throughout the show, the company’s extensive booth (#C6506) will highlight industry-leading Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, the latest energy-efficient heat pump options, indoor air quality solutions, and flexible building automation and connectivity products. Key Highlight: Invert...

Homeowners - Ron Sturgeon and Linda Allen are known for thinking outside the box in every aspect of their lives. “If it’s different, let’s try it,” said Ms. Allen, adding “That’s our attitude about most things in life.” Sturgeon and Allen are avid world travelers, and their home and business projects are often inspired by art, architecture and design from across the globe. Rooftop running track In 2018, Sturgeon built the Box Office Warehouse Suites (...

‘Bếp’ in Vietnamese means ‘kitchen,’ which made it the perfect word for Adam Gilpatrick and his wife to use when naming their first restaurant, Bếp Vietnamese Kitchen, in downtown Holly Springs, North Carolina, a suburb of the state’s bustling capital of Raleigh. The locally owned restaurant offers a lively dining atmosphere serving authentic Vietnamese Street Delights, including familiar Phở selections, Bánh Mì, a variety of snacks, and an enormous s...

Touted as the 'first-of-its-kind shipping container business park', the Box Office Warehouse Suites (BOWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, is a unique and affordable commercial lease space constructed solely of shipping containers. Suites range from 320 to 2,240 square feet in size and house retail, offices, salons, artist studios, and more. small warehouse “The Box Office Warehouse Suites were conceived to allow someone to have a smaller warehouse with an office. We designed it to have less expen...

Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in the HVAC industry, is continuing to showcase its commitment to providing K-12 schools with adequate, comfortable ventilation solutions with the recent launch of its Sentinel® High Humidity. Temperature and humidity control The Sentinel® High Humidity is designed to provide accurate temperature and humidity control in humid climates, such as the Gulf Coast, with a dual coil/fan arrangement. With a dedicated outside air pretreatment coil, the un...

Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Willow, a major provider of digital twin solutions for critical infrastructure and real estate, have announced a global collaboration to digitally transform buildings and facilities into healthier, safer and more sustainable environments for their customers and occupants. Johnson Controls and Willow have committed to jointly bring next-generation solutions to their customers. Digital twins p...

Capitol Seniors Housing (CSH) has developed or acquired more than 120 senior housing communities nationwide and deployed over $2.5 billion of investment capital. The firm specializes in the design, development, financing and operation of state-of-the-art senior living communities and has earned a reputation for comfortable, safe, resident-centered life experiences for older adults. CSH has used CITY MULTI® Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) zoning systems from Mitsubishi Electric to maximize y...

The Credit Human Federal Credit Union headquarters, in San Antonio, Texas, set a new standard for sustainable building design. A collaboration between 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, and Credit Human, the building achieves ambitious goals for reduced energy consumption, water conservation, and lowered carbon emissions. CITY MULTI® water-source VRF system...

Franklin Park Middle School in Salem, Illinois, opened in 1980 and spans 82,398 square feet across two buildings. By 2021, four decades of use left many of the school’s facilities needing major renovations. Improvements would include expanded classroom space, a new parking lot, window replacements, and, most significantly, an upgraded heating and cooling system to replace the outdated and inefficient system.  VRF heat recovery system After consulting with OMNI Energy Partners, Fran...

Since its opening in the fall of 2019, the 800 North High Street Building has become a fixture in the community. Part of Columbus, Ohio’s Short North Arts District, a neighborhood known for promoting local businesses and culture, this modern, mixed-use development features a co-working space, two restaurants, and Marriott’s new, modern hotel brand, Moxy. hottest submarket “When you look at the Short North, you’re talking about the hottest submarket within the hottest c...

Geo is a net-positive energy home built for health, safety, and a sustainable, nature-inspired living experience. Designed by GIGA Construction of Austin, Texas, Geo is the first project in the Houston 610 loop to pair a Tesla® solar roof with battery backup for electrical grid independence. The solar-powered residence keeps energy requirements low with an airtight envelope, insulation, LED lighting, and highly efficient appliances. comfort and energy-efficiency Mitsubishi Electric’...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of energy-efficient, high-performance ductless and ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, announces Heat2O®, an all-electric domestic hot water heating system designed to improve sustainability and reduce energy consumption in multifamily buildings and large-scale commercial facilities.  Introducing Heat2O Domestic hot water (DHW) accounts for roughly 2...

Nestled in a remote part of Michigan, Ontonagon is a village sitting on the edge of Lake Superior. With a population of about 1,500, Ontonagon residents are used to beautiful but humid summers on the lake and bitter cold winters. After years of enduring expensive and uncomfortable electric-resistance heat, Ontonagon Village Housing, a subsidized housing facility, decided to consider alternative HVAC options. “The electric bills kept getting higher, and we decided to price out bringing in...

Woodland Grove is a pocket neighborhood developed by Paragon Group (Paragon), a Nashville-based home builder that specializes in energy-efficient, high-quality homes. The owners of Paragon were inspired to build the neighborhood and its 16 Craftsman style cottages after reading Pocket Neighborhoods: Creating Small Scale Community in a Large Scale World by Ross Chapin. social cohesion In contrast to neighborhoods where proximity rarely equals familiarity, pocket neighborhoods encourage residen...

A high-performance house nestled in the foothills of Nevada City, California, outside of Tahoe National Forest, is affectionately known as ‘Good Haus’ among its project team. The nickname was born from how the 2,390-square-foot home exemplifies the designers’ vision of a ‘good house,’ by intersecting design and performance, while also working as a play on builder/owner David Good’s name and Passivhaus. Good and his wife Mela Breen are cofounders and the build...

What would it be like to never pay a power bill again? Mark Kuntz, Chief Executive Officer, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), is well on his way to finding out. With a passion for high-performance building, Kuntz decided to put his knowledge to the test after buying an 11-acre property in Monroe, Georgia. “Our goals for the home were threefold: We wanted to build a house that would consume zero energy, incur no debt and utilize materials that are long life and relatively maintena...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, unveils its latest smart solutions at the AHR Expo (booth #B1227) in Atlanta to help professionals protect what matters most.   "With more than 10 million connected solutions installed worldwide, Resideo is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative professional services to help homeowners protect their most important investment," said Scott Ziffra, Senior Vice President, Engineering &...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Energy Recovery Components’ has published a new Recommendation 17/13 on the recommended standard for interoperability between Energy Recovery Components (ERC) DLL’s and Air Handling Units (AHU) selection software. The Eurovent Recommendation 17/13 provides a recommend future standard to implement the provisions of EN 308:2022 and expected new Ecodesign requirements in Air Handling Units’ selection calculations, with respect to internal leakage...

Rheem will connect industry professionals with major sustainable product lines and expert engineers across its family of brands, including Air and Water Divisions, Eemax, Friedrich, HTPG, IBC and Raypak at the AHR Expo 2023. Together, they will showcase an array of reliable, innovative, sustainable and efficient product solutions for commercial and residential applications. Company leaders and product experts will share insights on Rheem’s Greater Degree of Good sustainability initiative,...

To stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many facilities managers use disinfection technology. This includes UV lamps that use ultraviolet germicidal radiation (UVGI) to deactivate pathogens. However, new research shows some of the negative side effects of UV disinfection on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Side effects of UV disinfection on IAQ One side effect of UV disinfection is a reduction in indoor air quality (IAQ) Hospitals and other healthcare facilities use UV Lamps to disinfect the air,...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the release of the Metasys CCM09090 Critical Environment Controller. Monitor and maintain key environmental parameters The CCM09090 is a room-level controller that provides precise control of temperature, humidity, and air handlers for spaces like complex labs with multiple fume hoods and healthcare facilities. “The ability to monitor and maintain key environmental parameters at an accelerated r...

As National Apprenticeship Week begins, a heating and hot water industry pioneer is highlighting the progress that must be made to encourage more young people into the industry. With Government mandates for greenhouse gas emission reduction looming, concern around the lack of new talent entering the heating engineering and manufacturing sector, and preventing net zero progress, is mounting.  Creating an appealing and accessible pathway into engineering for the next generation of heati...