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CAREL and SECO S.p.A., major provider of end-to-end technological solutions for industrial digitalization, have signed an agreement to develop a new solution to support the digital transformation of the infrastructures in the segments where CAREL operates. powerful supervision system CAREL and SECO have started the design of an innovative and powerful supervision system, a fundamental device for controlling refrigeration and air conditioning processes, allowing real-time data collection and re...

Eurovent has released its 2024-2029 Manifesto, which means to unlock the potential of the European HVACR industry to contribute to a sustainable future, quality of life, decarbonization, and sustainable growth and employment in Europe. Eurovent Manifesto The Eurovent Manifesto rests on three essential recommendation pillars to policymakers from the European Commission, European Parliament, and 27 Member States for the 2024-2029 legislative term. Frictionless Single Market Firstly, Eurove...

“This week the UK Government published its consultation response about the regulation of heat networks, confirming its intention to introduce new legislation in 2025 to enshrine consumer protections on pricing and performance," said John Marsh, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at GTC. He adds, "At GTC we welcome regulation and consumer protection, not only does it further highlight the pivotal role of heat networks in the UK’s energy transformation drive, but it protects homeowners...

With the rising energy costs and more extreme weather patterns, it's more important than ever to have an energy-efficient home. But where do users start? Look no further than an energy audit. What is an energy audit? An energy audit is a comprehensive evaluation that will identify areas where energy is being wasted and provide recommendations for improvements that will have the biggest impact on the home's efficiency. Not only will the user be able to pinpoint where the energy dollars are go...

The Filtration Division of power management company - Eaton, has launched its line of WPL spin-on filters that protect pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems from contamination, as per ISO 2941, ISO 3723, and ISO 2942 standards. The filters are designed to provide one of the highest cleanliness levels for hydraulic systems, featuring cartridges that are engineered to fit into many leading filter systems on the market. They help provide trouble-free operations for power generation, oi...

On 9th of April 2024, a remarkable event unfolded at Danfoss Vaasa premises, bringing together the Veturi companies in Vaasa region: Wärtsilä, Mirka and Danfoss under one roof for a collaboration event organized together by Veturi Program of Danfoss Drives and Editron ''Fossil Free Future'', Mirka's Veturi program ''SHAPE: Shaping the green transition'', Wärtsilä's Veturi programs ''ZEM: Zero Emission Marine'' and ''WISE: Wide and Intelligent Sustainable Energy Ecosystem''....

Lochinvar, an industry pioneer in high-efficiency boilers and water heaters, proudly celebrates 50 years of partnership with manufacturer's representative, Cummins-Wagner. The partnership, which was first established on February 1, 1974, has resulted in one of Lochinvar’s longest-standing relationships. Best-performing representatives Cummins-Wagner, based out of Annapolis Junction, Maryland, is a manufacturers’ representative for Lochinvar’s full line of water and space he...

Innodisk, a global pioneer in AI solutions, has taken a pivotal step forward in environmental sustainability with the launch of its latest innovation, the 'iCAP Air' air quality management solution. This solution empowers businesses worldwide to enhance air quality, sustainability, and human health. Additionally, businesses can benefit from monthly AI-generated air quality data reports, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making. Air quality management solution Leveraging its ex...

TSI Incorporated, a pioneer in data-driven solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of the TSI OmniTrak™ Solution – a game-changer in the areas of occupational and industrial hygiene investigation surveys, and indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments for hospitals, schools, and other indoor environments. This ecosystem - comprised of a handheld device, interchangeable modules, and reporting software - which was introduced earlier this year, now has six additional modules available...

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the appointment of Nazme Mohsina to the position of global technical director. Mohsina, who returns to AMCA International following two years with a climate and energy consultancy, is responsible for driving consistency, integrity, and engineering quality in the establishment and application of product testing and certification requirements applied by global staff, members, and partners. Additionally, she provides leadersh...

WHAT: Trane Technologies’ residential HVAC brands (Trane Residential and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning) will expand Trane and American Standard Link Compatibility starting May 20th, 2024. The addition of a Link Relay Panel allows Trane Link Communicating Systems to pair with non-communicating 24V variable speed indoor units and provides customers with more flexibility and a lower-cost alternative to a communicating air handler or furnace, while still getting the comfort...

Interplay Learning, the pioneering provider of immersive skilled trades training, announced the launch of Interplay Enterprise. Shaped by customer insights, this immersive career development platform introduces exciting new features designed to help enterprises elevate the skills of their entire workforce, streamline operations, and improve retention. Interplay Enterprise simplifies career development by providing an all-in-one platform for company-wide learning. It includes nearly 500 hours of...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, security, and safety, and Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), the largest electric and natural gas utility company in Maryland, announces a new partnership to expand BGE’s Connected Rewards program, allowing more customers to play an important role in proactively balancing the grid by reducing the overall demand for electricity during periods of peak usage. Every day, over one million BGE customers use...

After the Environmental Audit Committee labeled the Government’s responses on adapting to heatwaves a 'missed opportunity', Kensa Heat Pumps Technical Director, Dan Roberts, has urged for more to be made of how heat pumps can provide cooling for buildings, stating “It’s no secret that the world is getting warmer, and in the UK, our homes are not prepared to deal with heat waves." Dan Roberts adds, "The Environmental Audit Committee has even cited in its Heat Resilience and Sus...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning announced the launch of its first cold-climate variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat pump available in North America. The high-efficiency air365 Max with HeatForce is a top-flow VRF heating and cooling system that delivers seamless comfort, best-in-class energy efficiency, and easy installation and maintenance for professionals, architects, and commercial building owners looking to reduce operational costs and carbon footprint. heating and cooling solut...

Kidde Commercial, an industry-renowned company in fire and life safety for over a century, announces the launch of the Optica Duct Smoke Detector, which features a revolutionary new design, specifically created to address unique HVAC System smoke detection challenges, while reducing nuisance alarms. Optica’s new Duct Smoke Detector design is built to address the moisture and dust challenges found in the HVAC environment, and provide best-in-class detection that customers can trust. Optic...

Johnson Controls, the global major for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has announced the launch of the YORK® YMAE 575 V Air-to-Water Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump for use in Canada. The high-efficiency heat pump is now available in a 575-volt model and is compliant with the Canadian Registration Number (CRN) requirements for pressurized equipment in certain provinces. YMAE heat pump “The YORK® YMAE heat pump has achieved exceptional results around the world, and w...

To support refrigeration OEMs in their green transition, ABB has successfully tested its key refrigeration drives to assure conformity with safety standards, when using the new A2L and A3 refrigerants. This means that surface temperatures in the specified drives – HVACR ACH180 and ACH580, General Purpose ACS580 and Machinery ACS180 – have now been examined and found to be within safe limits, as described in the standard, and no arcs or sparks are produced during operation in normal...

Intelligent power management company Eaton was awarded more than $26.6 million in investment tax credits from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as part of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C) funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. The company was awarded tax credits for its manufacturing investments totaling more than $200 million to support clean energy projects and workforce training in Nacogdoches and El Paso, Texas, and Waukesha, Wisconsin. Heart of electrical...

Statement on the newly released coal-fired power plant rules from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  “The era of coal-fired power plants spewing unabated carbon pollution is over. The health of our local communities and our global climate demands it. Though power plant emissions have fallen nearly 41 percent since 2005, significant cuts are still needed to meet the nation’s 2030 emission goals. And with electricity demand projected to soar in the c...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named to the Financial Times Europe’s Climate Pioneers list for the fourth consecutive year. The list, compiled by the Financial Times and market research company Statista, recognizes European businesses whose Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity fell the most between 2017 and 2022. sustainability commitments “We’re extremely honored to be recognized by Financial Times as one of Europe’s climate pioneers for...

April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring unwanted flooding to the yard. Yard flooding can occur for various reasons, but improper landscape grading and pipe positioning often play significant roles. When the yard is not correctly graded, water can accumulate and lead to flooding, which may damage property and outdoor living spaces. Let’s dive into how yard flooding, landscape grading, pipe positioning, and sump pump maintenance all play a crucial role in maintaining a heal...

Secure I.T. Environments Ltd (SITE), one of the UK’s design and build companies for modular, containerized, and micro data centers, has announced the completion of data center cooling upgrades at Royal Devon University Healthcare, NHS Foundation Trust, that will dramatically reduce energy costs, achieving ROI in under three years. free cooling solution The works, which are the latest in a series of projects SITE has conducted for the trust in recent years, replace existing cooling i...

Green Point UK, BITZER UK's compressor remanufacturing and services arm, is celebrating 10 years in business this April. The company, headquartered in Milton Keynes, has grown steadily since launching in 2014 and remains the UK's only compressor remanufacturer to operate alongside the original producer. Will Pribyl, General Manager since the launch, said: "We have a unique niche, working hand-in-glove with our UK colleagues and the global BITZER group, as well as being part of Green Point's int...

Mitsubishi Electric has welcomed a new code of conduct on energy smart appliances which the European Union (EU) announced at the Hannover Fair in Germany. The announcement came on the second day of the five-day Exhibition, which is dedicated to the EU Energy Day under the title 'Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy'. President of Mitsubishi Electric Europe, Shunji Kurita, who attended the code’s launch and signed up to the code as a representative of the company’s Living Environment...

Aircuity (www.aircuity.com), a pioneering company in airflow optimization technology, is thrilled to announce continued innovation for their ‘CO2 Only’ clients; now enabling annual calibration cycles. Effective April 1, 2024, Aircuity transitioned to an annual calibration cycle for systems sensing and controlling using solely carbon dioxide. The change is supported by a three-year study of data from sensors returned to Aircuity for calibration using their new patent-pending calibrat...

Water and energy efficiency company Cenergist has been appointed by Ashford Borough Council to provide a nutrient neutrality solution for a new 1,000 home development using its patented Control Flow technologies. The site is within a nutrient-sensitive area that requires any new development to mitigate against increased localized waterway pollution.  Cenergist’s patented Control Flow products are pressure-independent flow controllers that provide long-term reductions i...

Investments in U.S. manufacturing surged by an impressive 63% in 2023, the most substantial industrial sector expansion in nearly 75 years. The industry is likely to become the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States if new manufacturing investments are not paired with rapid deployment of decarbonization solutions. Directly electrifying industrial process heat to avoid the combustion of fossil fuels is essential. Some green hydrogen and carbon capture and storage will be...

Doncaster has welcomed the opening of a cutting-edge Sustainable Home Center from the UK’s heat pump manufacturer, Daikin, in conjunction with Spinks, located in Kelham Street, Doncaster.  Sustainable Home Center The center was officially opened on April 19th, as part of Daikin’s commitment to advancing sustainable home solutions; and is the sixth Sustainable Home Center launched by the business in 2024. With the nation’s momentum shifting from fossil fuels to renewable...

High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, a family-owned and operated home service company, serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area, announced the expansion of services, as the plumbing company in the area will begin offering HVAC services on April 29. plumbing and drain services “High 5 has been offering quality plumbing and drain services for more than a decade, and we’re always looking for ways to add value for our customers and our community,” said Levi To...