HVAC News, March 2023

We’re delighted to be supporting the Government’s new £5m Heat Training Grant scheme. The initiative will enable 10,000 installers over the next two years to become low carbon heating experts. Installers can claim a £500 grant which will go towards the training needed to gain the skills and confidence to offer heat pumps to customers. The grant could cover most of the cost of a Level 3 Heat Pump course, which takes an experienced gas or oil heating installer on...

Global technology and software front-runner Emerson has launched its new ASCO™ Series 262 and 263 Biodiesel Valves, the first combustion valves certified for use with biodiesel blended fuel in industrial and commercial boilers in the Americas and Asia. These biodiesel valves make it possible for district heating and commercial boiler burner applications to transition to a more sustainable energy source, simplifying compliance with evolving regulations while reducing boiler...

Employment of HVAC mechanics and installers is projected to grow five percent from 2021 to 2031 with more than 20,000 job openings estimated each year on average over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the vast opportunity and ongoing skilled trades labor shortage, women remain significantly underrepresented only making up 2.3% of HVAC mechanics and installers in 2022. diverse and inclusive team Johnson Controls is actively working to increase the number of...

Jobber, the provider of operations management software for home service businesses announced that Jobber Grants, designed to recognize home service excellence and spotlight the work of small home service businesses across the U.S. and Canada, is now accepting applications through June 8, 2023. Twenty-five businesses will be awarded grants totaling $150,000 USD. Finalists will be announced in August 2023.  Application criteria Home service professionals, ranging from aspiring to experienc...

Uponor is enhancing its radiant manifold offering with the introduction of the new Commercial Stainless-Steel Manifold that provides more than double the gallons per minute (gpm) of standard manifolds to meet the demanding applications of large commercial hydronic distribution, radiant heating and cooling, snow and ice melting, permafrost prevention (cold storage), and Radiant Rollout™ Mat systems. accuracy and performance Designed for stronger capabilities, greater accuracy, and better...

Daikin Applied announced that it has acquired Alliance Air Products, the San Diego-based pioneer in custom air-handling equipment design and manufacturing. Alliance Air’s engineering and technology expertise adds to the Daikin portfolio of high-efficiency equipment and services for data center cooling, and other mission-critical and custom applications. Engineers, building owners, and operators have a single supplier for end-to-end HVAC solutions, enhancing time to delivery and produ...

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler, which provides a compact and efficient heating solution for plant rooms with limited space. Stratton mk3 features Offering outstanding efficiency, the latest addition to the Hamworthy range of commercial boilers features a 5:1 turndown ratio, excellent low-class 6 NOx emission across all models,...

Baxi has been working alongside the Government to develop its new £5 million Heat Training Grant, designed to support 10,000 trainees to become low-carbon heating experts with grants of up to £500 over the next two years. Baxi’s BPEC-accredited qualification   Baxi has pledged to match the £500 Government grant with another £500 worth of Baxi Works loyalty points for installers who use the voucher to train and achieve Baxi’s BPEC-accredited qual...

Baxi has been working alongside the Government to develop its new £5 million Heat Training Grant, designed to support 10,000 trainees to become low carbon heating experts with grants of up to £500 over the next two years. Baxi has pledged to match the £500 Government grant with another £500 worth of Baxi Works loyalty points for installers who use the voucher to train and achieve Baxi’s BPEC accredited qualification. Heat Training Grant This is a great scheme and...

Danfoss has officially finalized its acquisition of BOCK GmbH—a pioneer in CO2 and low-GWP compressors, a deal which was first announced late last year. The completion of the acquisition reinforces Danfoss’ position as a preferred destination for greener cooling and heating solutions. This announcement is made in parallel with Danfoss releasing strong 2022 results, which demonstrate the huge growth potential in products and solutions that contribute to meeting global and regional cl...

PARAT (Parat Halvorsen AS) will deliver the modern IEH 2 x 20MW Electrode Steam Boilers with 6kV connection to AITESA - VALTEC UMISA. The boiler system will have a design pressure of 16 barg and a design temperature of 204°C. The delivery also includes the circulation pump, feedwater pump, chemical dosing unit, start-up, and training of personnel. PARAT’s first Power to Heat project in Spain PARAT is very excited about their first Power to Heat project in Spain PARAT is very excite...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, launched the newest development in the Choice line of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) available from Johnson Controls®, YORK® and TempMaster®. The 12.5- to 27.5-ton RTUs surpass aggressive Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 efficiency standards by 6-45%, depending on the efficiency level, while maintaining an economical advantage. Available in high-efficiency, ultra-high-efficiency and heat pump models, Choice...

Heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi and H2GO Power, hydrogen-based software and hardware solutions innovators, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing their commitment to develop innovative green hydrogen-based technology that will tackle both heat decarbonization and energy reliability. The MoU was signed by Baxi’s MD Karen Boswell and Enass Abo-Hamed, H2GO’s CEO, at a presentation of their carbon-neutral heat-in-a-box system held at Baxi’s Dartf...

In Västerås, Mälarenergi is building Europe’s largest hot water reservoir in a rock cavern. The reservoir will hold 300,000 cubic meters of water, which can cover the district heating requirements in the city for up to two weeks. FVB has been commissioned by Energiforsk to conduct a technical follow-up of the reservoir.  Clean-up The rock cavern was formerly an emergency reservoir for fuel oil but was shut down in 1985. It is being turned into a huge hot water reser...

Hydronic comfort heating pioneer Weil-McLain® has announced the availability of its 2023 Department of Energy (DOE)-compliant commercial cast iron product portfolio with enhanced boiler efficiencies. The upgraded designs of the LGB Steam/Water Series 3 and 88 Water Series 3 boiler product lines include exciting new features that go beyond just regulatory compliance and pave the way for the next generation of industry-leading performance, reliability, and service life. DOE regulation 431.87...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has launched the newest development in the Choice line of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) available from Johnson Controls®, YORK® and TempMaster®. The 12.5- to 27.5-ton RTUs (rooftop units) surpass aggressive Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 efficiency standards by 6-45%, depending on the efficiency level, while maintaining an economical advantage. New product line of Choice RTUs We've ele...

EBRS government scheme will provide energy bill relief for all non-domestic customers in Great Britain, with discounts applying initially for the period between 1 October 2022 and 31 March 2023, after which further support will be subject to a review by HM Government. Eligibility Those eligible for the EBRS include: Businesses. Voluntary sector organizations, such as charities. Public sector organizations such as schools, hospitals, and care homes. Who are: On existing fixed price c...

When it comes to keeping warm, roughly 9 out of 10 UK homes currently rely on a gas combi boiler. Heating the homes and buildings is one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions in the UK. Air source heat pumps (ASHP) are one of the most effective and sustainable heating alternatives for homes and businesses. By absorbing heat from outside air, they can heat a home and provide hot water, even when outside temperatures are below 0°C. Air source heat pumps ASHPs rely on electricity t...

With the UK government already committed to phasing out new petrol and diesel cars to help reach net zero emissions by 2050, there is mounting pressure to speed up the transition to clean heating. The International Energy Agency (IEA) have advised that to reach net zero, no new fossil fuel boilers should be installed from 2025. In their report, the IEA says there is no place for new coal, oil or gas supplies. Their proposal to ban fossil fuel boilers is one of 400 steps they’ve outlined o...

To find out the boiler’s efficiency, users will first need to find a small sticker with an energy efficiency rating. If they have a modern boiler, they can locate the sticker on the boiler itself or inside the boiler’s information pack. If the boiler is an older model or they can’t find the sticker, there are a few options available to work out the boiler’s efficiency. Check for a sticker or plate under the boiler where the pipes are, and under the flap at the front wher...

Kitchen appliances are some of the most frequently bought home appliances in the UK. And it’s unsurprising, as they’re essential to keeping a home running well. As kitchen appliances can endure a lot of wear and tear over the years, it’s important to take small steps to ensure they work well for as long as possible. With a little know-how and some elbow grease, users can keep the kitchen appliances working better for longer. Kitchen appliance maintenance Below, they’ve...

Scottish Power is excited to announce that it has been recognized for its digital commitment to providing customers with a best-in-class user experience across the iOS and Android apps. eCommerce Awards The eCommerce Awards are open to companies from across all UK business sectors, not just the utility industry, putting into context the scale of the achievement. The use of the app has grown significantly, especially in 2022, representing around two-thirds of all logins. The ease of use is ref...

Many users are looking for ways to cut back on their energy use with energy prices at their current high levels. Here are some tips, ones that work to help save energy and stay warm this winter: Central heating is all about time and space The best way to save money is to only heat the spaces user need, only while users are using them. Here’s how to figure it out: Close all the doors in the home and think about all the individual spaces – rooms, hallways, stairwells that create....

DEC has won the bid to supply a turbine generator unit for the 300 MW compressed air energy storage power plant in China's Hubei province. When completed, this compressed air energy storage power plant is projected to produce around 500 GWh of green energy per year. It will play an important role in sustainable development and industry upgrading in Hubei province.

In a positive step forward to decarbonize homes in Britain, EDF, alongside CB Heating and Daikin, has launched a new Training Academy, the first open to all applicants to drive the upskilling of heat pump installers.  As part of securing the UK’s energy security and meeting its climate commitments, the UK government has cited heat pumps as a crucial component in its future heating strategy in a bid to reduce reliance on gas and lower rising energy prices for the longer term. &nb...

Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator, will join several climate action dialogues during the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 (SIF22) at COP27 climate summit, which is taking place in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, from November 9 to November 11, 2022. Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 will focus on the critical environmental and social factors, and scalable solutions, needed to successfully enable the transition to net-zero. Innovative solutions that...

Panasonic, a pioneer in cordless assembly technology, is proud to announce that its AccuPulse 4.0 Transducerized Tool Series was awarded “Product of the Year” in the Fastening Solutions category for New Product Awards at the 2022 ASSEMBLY Show in Rosemont, IL. The New Product Awards honored five new products in five different categories, all displayed at the 10th annual Assembly Show. More than 225 exhibitors displayed the latest products and services in five categories, includ...

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced that a new world record for the longest oil and gas well (50,000 feet) has been set at its Upper Zakum Concession.DEC Honghua has provided nine sophisticated 3,000 HP artificial island drilling rigs for the company. Smart, safe and efficient, the drilling rigs have been operating since 2014. Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Seiari, ADNOC Drilling CEO, said: “This incredible achievement is in line with ADNOC Drilling’s quest to deliver increase...

EDF has announced two new innovative projects that are designed to support customers transitioning to heat pumps. Both projects are supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) under its Heat Pump Ready Program. Heat Pump Ready Program The Heat Pump Ready Program forms part of BEIS’s £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP), which aims to accelerate the commercialization of innovative clean energy technologies and processes over the next t...

All eight units on the left bank of the Baihetan hydropower station have been operational, since Unit 8 passed its 72-hour trial test on Sept 22. These units, developed and supplied by DEC, take up half of the mega 16 GW power plant. Baihetan Hydropower Station located in Southwest China. It has a total of 16 hydroelectric generating units with a single capacity of 1000 MW. When in full operation, Baihetan will produce 62 billion kWh of electricity annually, which will reduce carbon dioxide emi...