HVAC News, June 2023

The steps toward building decarbonization will accelerate organizations’ net-zero journey. Taking steps will also reduce operational costs and deliver better indoor environments. Improvements in heat pumps and digital solutions have enabled these opportunities and, as they continue to advance, deeper and deeper building decarbonization will become achievable. Optimal solutions Mark Lessans, Senior Director of Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs, Johnson Controls, for insights into how...

The new EKC 22x family brings modern, yet familiar design, convenient setting menu navigation, support for different sensor types, 16A compressor relay, and system integration to Danfoss front ends via EKA 206 RS-485 (Modbus) adapter. The new controllers and adapter will initially launch with CE and UL approvals with more to come. Product highlights: Several applications in same unit Quick setup for fast commissioning Digital inputs for various functions Control of compressor or liquid...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Commercial Refrigeration Equipment’ (PG-RDC) has elected Victor Gomara (R&D Director, Koxka) as its new Vice-Chairperson. The elections took place during the group’s online meeting on 10 May 2023. Victor Gomara succeeds Jesus Beraza (Chief Commercial Officer Europe, Middle East, Africa & Oceania, Koxka) as the Vice-Chairperson and will be supporting Maurizio Orlandi, Chairperson of the group, in his new role. Extensive industry experience...

SPX Technologies, Inc. (‘SPXC’ or the Company) announced that it has completed the acquisition of ASPEQ Heating Group (‘ASPEQ’) including certain tax attributes for US$ 418 million in cash, subject to closing adjustments. ASPEQ, a global provider of electrical heating solutions to customers in industrial and commercial markets, is now a part of SPX Technologies’ HVAC Heating platform. Rise in 2023 full-year guidance for adjusted earnings To reflect this transacti...

Variable frequency drives are a hot topic. Advancements in VFD technology and reductions in price are driving rapid market adoption. Dramatic energy savings can deliver a payback period measured in months, and VFDs enable precise motor control in many industrial process applications. But VFDs are also hot in the literal sense: the advanced electronics pack more semiconductor components into a smaller form factor resulting in more intense heat generation. Elevated temperatures degrade performanc...

Solar Monkey is launching its award-winning software in the UK, with a mission to boost productivity for solar installers, while accelerating the energy transition. The fast-growing firm has appointed a UK Sales Manager, is recruiting more staff to underpin its international growth plan, and is stepping up UK marketing of its digital design and quotation tools aimed at increasing the efficiency of PV installers. Solar & Storage Live The market is ready for exponential growth, we’re...

Singapore Polytechnic (SP), Singapore’s first and oldest polytechnic, aims to be a national role model by making the entire campus CO2-neutral by 2030. The blueprint comes from the Danish town of Sønderborg, and the Danes will collaborate on the project. They hope this step forward for Singapore is just the beginning of a global scaling up. By 2030, at least one in five educational institutions in Singapore will be CO2-neutral, one of several goals in the ambitious Singapore G...

Energy bills for small businesses have become a major issue throughout 2023. As prices have risen drastically over the last twelve months, SMEs have been relying on the government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme. Originally set up to support livelihoods, energy bills for businesses in the public sector were capped at £2,500 per year. However, in March, the government support scheme was replaced with the scaled-down Energy Bill Discount Scheme, leaving businesses and public sector organ...

Mitsubishi Electric launches the LGH-RVX3-E Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system to provide clean and healthy air for every commercial setting. Good Air Quality Users spend an average of 90% of their time indoors, so ensuring the air inside buildings is fresh and clean is vital for health. Dangerous pollutants like particulate matter and carbon monoxide are found indoors, and outdoor pollutants like nitrogen dioxide can also enter buildings from the outside. ...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings introduced its new FRICK® Freezer Penthouse Evaporator-Retrofit (FPHE-R) model that includes design updates on proven technology to improve ease of installation and service for contractors while maintaining production efficiency. reliability and serviceability “Our line of freezer evaporator units has been proven in the field for the past four decades, and we’ve heard our contractors’ input...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces its collaboration with Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC), NRG Park and Harris County, Texas, to embark on a historic sustainability and energy efficiency project at one of the nation's busiest sports and entertainment complexes. The 20-year energy savings performance contract is expected to generate more than $54 million dollars in savings that will fund the entire cost of the complex-...

Current announces that Steve Harris has been appointed as the new CEO of the company, effective May 30, 2023. An experienced business leader and strong operational CEO, Harris succeeds the interim CEO Bill Tolley who will remain with the company as Chairman of the Board.  “Steve is a strong force in the commercial space. He is an experienced CEO known for hands-on operational changes, which is what we need,” said Tolley. “We know lighting. His leadership will accelerate...

Johnson Controls., the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the launch of the YORK® YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller operating with the ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, R-1234ze, for hyperscale and colocation data center cooling. YORK® YVAM chiller The YORK® YVAM chiller is one of the most efficient options for data center applications because its magnetic-bearing technology allows the system to operate very...

With grid instability and energy security continuing to prove challenging to industry across Europe, a new report is highlighting solutions for high energy users to navigate a complex energy market and avoid downtime from grid resilience issues. As rising costs resulting from Europe’s energy crisis begin to settle, the report, titled 'Race to Resilience', indicates that ongoing energy instability means power supply remains a major concern for energy intense industries at risk of shortfall...

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist - Campbell West is continuing its ambitious growth with a new electrical division, allowing the firm to offer a more streamlined approach to building services projects. Campbell West, which is based in Bracknell, Berkshire, works with clients in both commercial and residential sectors, with customers including NHS Trusts, local government, and education settings.  electrical services The new electrical arm was launched in...

Dura Products has unveiled new corporate branding to reflect its position as a leading modern, sustainable construction company. The rebranding features new house colors, logos, and a new suite of company literature, all boasting a refreshing, contemporary look underlining the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation and the environment. new logo The new logo's composition of green hues is not only visually appealing but also evokes a sense of environmental consciousness, while the...

Swedish heat pump company - Qvantum created quite a stir at the ISH trade show in Frankfurt in March 2023. Qvantum’s vision to change the way the cities of Europe are heated was underlined by their brand-new apartment heat pump that won the ISH Design Plus Award. Currently, Qvantum is opening a German subsidiary led by German heat pump industry veteran Wolfgang Herold. heat pumps "The German market is crucial to us," says Qvantum CEO, Fredrik Rosenqvist, adding "Not because it is so big...

Modine Coatings, a division of Modine Manufacturing Company and a pioneer in corrosion-resistant coatings technology for the HVAC industry is celebrating its one-year strategic partnership with corrosion specialist ADVANCOAT. ADVANCOAT provides Modine Insitu® coil and cabinet corrosion protection services to customers in the South Florida market. Access to corrosion protection “For the past year, our partnership with ADVANCOAT has been a tremendous asset to the South Florida market,...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) has extended its range of indoor units for the European market with the launch of the new ZTL series for residential and commercial applications. ZTL range The ZTL range fits into the Standard Plus category of products and is available in a choice of five smaller capacity models: SRK15 – 50ZTL-W (1.5kW – 5.0kW at 798mm wide) and two larger capacity units: SRK63 – 71ZTL-W (6.3kW and 7.1kW at 998mm wide). The 1.5kW...

Logic Air has visited Old Trafford in Manchester, St James’ Park in Newcastle, Elland Road in Leeds and The Hawthorns in West Bromwich. Accompanying Logic Air is a world-class level of customer support from the dedicated UK-based team. UK domestic heating market Support is available to customers 364 days a year, including in-house team of engineers specially trained to service heat pumps. Logic Air represents a unique offering for the UK domestic heating market. It integrates seamlessl...

When it comes to financial planning for the household there’s always extra expenses that pop up especially during the summer and winter months. Summer is time for vacations and excess utility costs from running the air conditioning.  Extra discretionary income Come winter, its holiday expenses and rising costs for heating. For most families, these higher utility costs can really tighten their budget in a time where they could use some extra discretionary income for gifts or trips....

Many individuals are concerned about their well-being and want to take proper precautions to take care of their health. While most people are conscious of proper nutrition and exercise, many neglects to take care of their indoor air quality. Poor indoor air quality can have negative consequences on an individual’s health, and it’s important that the air we breathe is safe for their well-being. At Van Drunen Heating and Air, they can help users understand the importance of proper ai...

When the colder months begin to arrive, many individuals make the switch from using their air conditioning to their furnace. However, it’s important to ensure that the air conditioning system is properly shut down to maintain its function when needed next. Van Drunen Heating and Air is here to help Indiana residents know the necessary steps before shutting down their air conditioning for the year. With their help, users can ensure that their house is at the right temperature all year lon...

EDF in the UK, Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity, has entered into a strategic investment and partnership with Clacton-based CB Heating to advance its heat pump offering for its UK customers and help upskill engineers across the country.  end-to-end installation The strategic investment means EDF will partner with CB Heating for its customer's heat pump installations, offering EDF’s 3 million customers an end-to-end installation journey through CB Heating&...

For home owners who are hanging out inside on a warm spring or hot summer day, they would want to do so in a chill and cool environment. If it does not feel as comfortable as usual, the air conditioner may be blowing out warm air. If when checking out a vent, it is not cool air that home owners are feeling, then there can be a variety of reasons behind this issue, such as: Check the thermostat: An easy fix is that the thermostat got readjusted to a different temperature. Take a moment to tak...

It’s about to heat up here in Canoga Park. Make sure the air conditioner (AC) is primed for the California summer heat rays by scheduling a seasonal maintenance visit. Taking care of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment keeps it at top-rate efficiency. It starts with changing the HVAC air filter at least every 90 days. An air conditioning unit with a consistently clean filter uses up to 15 percent less energy, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)....

The BIM&CO and FISA teams were present at the BIM WORLD Paris and Low-Carbon Solutions 2022 trade fair, on April 5th & 6th at Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles. On this occasion, the two companies presented their new partnership during one of the workshops on the BIM&CO stand.  FISA-BIM&CO Partnership BIM&CO and FISA join forces to offer the first library of BIM objects in HVAC software. Fauconnet Ingénierie S.A.S. offers IT solutions fo...

The air conditioner has a big job every year! The unit is out of sight and can be out of mind unless users notice issues, such as higher utility bills or warm air blowing out of the vents. But there are also subtle ways that the air conditioner can speak to users that they can keep track of to make sure that the unit is at its best season after season. They have gathered some tricks to check on the efficiency during the summer season. Component running smoothly Temperature Check: A straightf...

Going green is all the rage. And it’s understandable why. They all have a responsibility to care for the world around them for future generations. Users probably already take at least small steps to do things like reduce, reuse, and recycle. Their team at Tassio Temp wants to provide some heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) related ideas to help users go even further. Energy-efficient equipment According to the EIA, the country has started down the right track during the...

An HVAC system is out of sight and out of mind until it is not working properly! When it is the middle of winter and the colder months, it is always a surprise when there is cold air coming out of vents and not warm.  Reasons There can be a variety of reasons why the furnace is blowing out cold air and Van Drunen take a look at them: Check the thermostat: Before homeowners panic about the cool air, make sure that the thermostat is set at the correct temperature. Maybe the spouse or ch...