HVAC News, September 2022

UK thermal storage technology company SUNAMP has signed a partnership agreement with Faradise Energy (trading name of Pozbud Inwestycje Sp. z o.o.), a subsidiary of construction and engineering company COMPREMUM S.A, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, in move that could curb gas use across Poland. The agreement will see Sunamp ramp up distribution of its energy-efficient thermal batteries in Central and Eastern Europe in line with the company’s international expansion strategy. The firs...

Airzone, a pioneer in dynamic HVAC control solutions announces certified drivers for the industry’s leading whole-home automation platforms, ensuring compatibility between systems from Crestron®, Control4®, ELAN®, Lutron®, and Savant® with Airzone’s exclusive smart control solution for HVAC inverter systems. The Airzone solution allows integrators, for the first time, to fully incorporate inverter HVAC control into home automation. Aidoo Pro Airzone’s Aid...

Vaisala, a pioneer in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, announces the launch of Xweather. Vaisala Xweather is an environment forecast and observation service using intelligent sensors that turns observations and forecasts into insights and actions. Xweather has been created for businesses and developers whose products, operations, or customers depend on high quality weather and environmental information. Accelerating biodiversity loss For close to a century, Vaisala has hel...

Vaisala, a pioneer in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, announced the launch of its state-of-the-art Air Quality Forecast, which provides unmatched hyperlocal insights with down to 15-meter resolution that empower city authorities to protect communities. This new Vaisala offering combines superior air quality modeling and measurements to forecast air quality at street-level resolution – including urban landscapes, within street canyons, and even around vegetation. Supe...

An exciting new piece of artwork by artist Lubna Chowdhary showcases the versatility and aesthetic potential of exposed heating and ventilation pipes as a design feature, in an impressive 6.5m by 5.5m sculpture made from ROCKWOOL® RockLap H&V Pipe Sections. The ‘Erratics’ exhibition was commissioned by the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA) and features a sculpture made possible by a ROCKWOOL donation of 320 meters of its RockLap H&V Pipe Sections, sized with a...

Fieldpiece Instruments announced the launch of an upgraded Wireless Refrigerant Scale, model SR47, for HVACR contractors and technicians. The latest model will replace the industry workhorse, Fieldpiece’s SRS3. The newly upgraded wireless refrigerant scale is yet another game-changer to make HVACR industry tools more efficient and effective with the ultimate performance and durability in a compact, portable design. Industry-leading battery life, wireless range, and accuracy offer unmatche...

While planning to install linear wall-to-wall convector heaters on a perimeter curtain wall at the 150 North Riverside Plaza high rise in downtown Chicago, the owner sought an effective way to maintain the aesthetic of the building without sacrificing floor space. Custom convection style heaters, along with a custom-shaped bracket developed by Thomas Sales & Marketing, a manufacturer’s representative of mechanical and electrical products, leveled the heater perfectly from the top of t...

After years of enduring expensive and uncomfortable electric-resistance heat, Michigan’s Ontonagon Village Housing, a subsidized housing facility in Ontonagon, Michigan, started the search for an alternative HVAC option. With a population of about 1,500, Ontonagon residents are used to beautiful but humid summers on the lake and bitterly cold winters. Challenge The housing commission needed an all-electric heating and cooling solution to provide year-round comfort in a climate subject to...

Rheem, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products unveils the enhanced Rheem® Professional Prestige® Smart Electric Water Heater with LeakGuard™ and Demand Response. Providing homeowners with advanced electric solutions designed to comply with new energy regulations, Rheem now offers a seamless connection to the electric grid. To meet new energy regulations in several states, Rheem’s 40-, 50- and 55-gallon demand response-ready electric water heaters include a...

As new RV-ers continue to hit the road and dive into the RV lifestyle, GE Appliances., a Haier company, (GEA), is ready to exceed owner expectations with home brands consumers recognize. With its respected technology and innovation, GE Profile is bringing RV Ready Range and Electric Cooler product lines to the categories. Building on the existing portfolio of RV Ready GE Appliance products available currently, the ranges and coolers were designed and engineered at the company’s global hea...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will showcase its new Sabroe HicaHP (high-capacity heat pumps) family of products at the Chillventa trade exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany from October 11-13, 2022. heat pump portfolio The high-capacity heat pump portfolio includes six modular, industrial heat pump products designed to decarbonize in various applications ranging from district heating to data centers and battery manufacturing sites to food...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is making residential energy efficiency more affordable and accessible for homeowners through robust financing options and rebates intended to maximize newly announced savings available through the Inflation Reduction Act. With higher-efficiency HVAC equipment from Johnson Controls, homeowners can reduce their heating and cooling costs by as much as 50% compared to low-efficiency systems. Opportunity to save &nbs...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces a new resource program to help residential HVAC distributors and contractors navigate savings incentives available to residential customers from clean energy programs, including the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. With a record US$ 370 billion reserved spending on climate and energy initiatives, and a carbon reduction goal of 40% by 2030, the Inflation Reduction Act places a strong focus on providing...

TSI Incorporated is proud to announce their strategic relationship with Building4Health Inc. (B4H). This cooperation combines TSI’s technology in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring with B4H’s integrated medical, biological and architectural competence to provide people with real-time visibility of the health impact of IAQ. This visibility allows cost-effective building management to align indoor environments with conditions known to support occupant health and productivity. &ldquo...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces its partnership with The Dean Hotel, Cork, and the successful installation of the boutique hotel’s air conditioning and Heat Recovery Ventilation (HVAC) systems. The project was won and installed by Airflow Services Ltd, an innovative specialist in heating and cooling based in County Cork, Ireland who were acquired by Johnson Controls in November 2021. Opened in December 2020, The Dean is Cork’s f...

Honeywell launches a first-of-its-kind solution that combines early warning smoke detection with advanced indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, furthering its efforts to create safer and healthier buildings. Built on the flagship VESDA-E™ line of aspirating smoke detectors, the VESDA Air solution has a unique five-in-one IAQ sensor within a single box, which can help improve building safety by identifying life safety, asset protection or IAQ issues before they escalate into problems. Prem...

As UK decarbonization gathers momentum, CIAT UK is collaborating with consultants and distribution partners in a pioneering approach to help schools transition to low-carbon heating technologies as part of a planned, phased strategy. The project follows Carrier’s recent successful Public Sector Decarbonization Scheme (PSDS) projects for more than 60 schools in London, the Midlands, and Yorkshire. CIAT is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and...

At the Light + Building 2022 trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, Siemens will showcase its vision of digitalization as a key pillar of the infrastructure transition required to tackle climate change and global sustainability challenges. The company’s motto at the show is “Smart infrastructure is sustainable infrastructure”, and Siemens will be demonstrating products, solutions, and services to make the transition of buildings and grids possible. Digitalization “Digi...

Eurovent extends its welcome to Eneko as a Corresponding Member. With this newest member, the Eurovent family expands by one of Türkiye’s leading manufacturers in ventilation and air conditioning. Eneko was established in 2004 with its headquarters in Izmir, Türkiye, with focus on producing high efficiency ventilation and air conditioning devices, consisting also of a test laboratory which conducts internal and external leakage, pressure and thermodynamic tests. Eneko joins E...

Thermo King®, a pioneer in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies unveiled cutting-edge truck, trailer, and bus solutions for cold chain electrification and decarbonization at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany. reduce emissions and energy consumption The launches include three next-generation models for Advancer™, a pacesetter in electric trailer refrigeration; the brand-new, all-electric E-Series, designed for battery-powered vehicles; a...

Congratulations to Paul McCarver, President, and CEO of the Delta T Family of Companies for being named ‘Outstanding Alumnus’ at the 2022 Herff College of Engineering’s Award Celebration at the University of Memphis (UofM). Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UofM. In recent years, Paul was also recognized as a ‘Top Tiger’ by the University of Memphis Alumni Association, an honor given to outstanding alumni for their significant entrepre...

CoolSys™, a parent of refrigeration, HVAC, engineering, and energy services companies nationwide, has announced the acquisition of Thermal Resource Sales and Supermarket Environment Services Company (TRS-SESCO), a commercial and industrial HVAC and energy solutions company headquartered in Kernersville, North Carolina.  In addition to broadening its market presence in the Southeast, this acquisition will expand the CoolSys Professional Solutions division and its custom-engineered, su...

To equitably modernize facilities district-wide and protect indoor air quality, all while supporting the City of Fredericksburg’s resolution to power 100% of municipal operations with renewable energy by 2035, school leaders needed an innovative way forward. ABM’s custom energy savings project creates a projected $3.1 million in energy and operating cost savings over 15 years. In support of the city’s renewable energy resolution, upgrades to lighting and HVAC systems, plus oth...

Alarm.com introduces the award-winning Smart Thermostat HD. The new thermostat is fully integrated into the smart home security system and is Energy Star-Certified. Smart Thermostat HD  This newest connected thermostat offers end users next-level comfort and control, plus the ability to monitor the health of the heating and cooling systems to optimize performance and avoid costly repairs. The Smart Thermostat HD is a top-of-the-line solution with its sleek form factor and color touchscre...

Danfoss has announced five new global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), alongside ten new Regional Inclusion Councils, where employees can come together based on shared characteristics, life experiences, or interests. The new Danfoss ERGs and Inclusion Councils reflect the company’s ambition to take a leading position on Diversity and Inclusion. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) ERGs are recognized as a central instrument for business growth. Danfoss ERGs provide employees with an outl...

CoolSys™, the HVAC-R services, engineering, and energy solutions company, announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Anesa Chaibi as the company’s next President and CEO. Ms. Chaibi will also join the company’s Board of Directors. Adam Coffey has stepped down from the President and CEO role and will serve as Senior Advisor to the CoolSys Board of Directors. Ms. Chaibi is a seasoned leader with more than 30 years of operating experience at high-quality organizations. S...

Rheem®, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products received the 2022 Supplier Award from HD Supply. The annual award recognizes demonstrated excellence in supply chain and operations. Rheem was selected over hundreds of vendor partners based on the ability to collaborate with IPR (Inventory, Planning & Replenishment) and operations teams to deliver orders with the highest fill rates, on-time delivery, and completion rate. Data integrity process improvements “Given...

Trane by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator announced innovations that expand its electrified heating and cooling portfolio and upgrade two well-known series of rooftop units to improve energy efficiency, building connectivity and control. Trane introduced the new Thermafit™ Air-to-Water Modular Heat Pump Model AXM that offers flexible, all-electric heating and cooling; updates to its Voyager® 3 and IntelliPak® 2 Rooftop Units to meet the U.S. Department...

Vert is looking to the stars after a request from the European Space Agency (ESA) to adapt its innovative conical rotary compressor technology (CRC) for use on future lunar landing craft. The compressor technology company has been commissioned to design, manufacture, validate and deliver a novel, electrically-powered, positive-displacement propellant pump unit, under a program of, and funded by the European Space Agency. This flavor of Vert’s patented CRC technology will be incorporated i...

As the world moves to a net zero future, so too must the data centers market, particularly given energy consumption within the sector is only set to rise. Though the green transition is already well underway, most global data centers will require new solutions to enable the move toward renewable energy sources.  expanding sustainability requirements Uptime Institute’s September 2022 Environment & Sustainability Intelligence Report notes that data centers are subject to an expand...