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Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has launched a brand-new suite of redesigned, innovative, and environmentally friendly residential products that have been optimized for use with the low-GWP refrigerant R-454B, with delivery dates this quarter.   “Designing future-ready technologies to meet upcoming standards reflects our overall commitment to driving sustainability while reducing install time and maintenance costs for our custo...

With nearly nine out of ten new school sites above the World Health Organization (WHO) targets on major air pollutants, Elta is urging decision makers for schools’ building services to address the problem through a ‘three-step’ process to ventilation specification and maintenance. The callout follows a study led by researchers from Evelina London Children’s Hospital and King’s College London (KCL). Following their analysis of 147 new school locations around En...

Rheem®, a pioneering global manufacturer of HVAC and water heating products, earned the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award. This marks the fourth consecutive year EPA recognized Rheem as a Partner of the Year. “Winning this prestigious award for four consecutive years is not only a testament to our ongoing efforts but also a reaffirmation of our position as pioneers in promoting...

The demand for a more sustainable logistics industry is at an all-time high. In the early 2000s, the world increasingly began to recognize the impact of climate change and pollution. Since then, technological advancements have made it possible to develop emission-free solutions. These include electric and autonomous vehicles, alternative fuels and multimodal transportation options. In the future, the logistics industry will be increasingly characterized by sustainable technologies, practice...

Fellowes, a global pioneer and trusted partner that provides product solutions to fulfill a broad range of WorkLife needs, invites building and facility managers to think beyond floor and surface cleaning and consider the addition of indoor air quality (IAQ) in their overall cleaning protocols. Indoor air quality has become a paramount concern, and Fellowes’ Array network system addresses these evolving needs by providing smarter solutions for cleaner and healthier air in indoor environm...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the expansion of its heat pump and chiller plant in Nantes, France, to support increased customer demand in the European region. The state-of-the-art facility, the company’s primary manufacturing hub for the design, engineering, and production of York-branded chillers and heat pumps in Europe, has doubled in size and recently started operations. energy transition “The electrification of he...

Hypothermia is a primary concern when treating burn and trauma patients. The Ceiling Mounted Heat Deck system at Johns Hopkins Hospital provides gentle warmth to the patient without affecting the surrounding area temperatures. radiant heating panels A heat deck is a recess mounted in the ceiling above the patient’s bed, out of the way until it is needed. Operated from a wall-mounted control panel, the heat deck is easily lowered and raised.  The heat deck’s three radiant hea...

Modine, a technology and indoor air quality pioneer in the HVAC industry, is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of product safety and certification. In furtherance of that mission, the IAQ pioneer recently announced that several of its HVAC products for the K-12 market are now UL60335 certified. The proactive shift was made to stay ahead of new regulations that will go into effect after January 1, 2025. At that point, all new products and changes to products will need to be certified un...

Resideo has announced that configuring its pioneering Honeywell Home evohome smart zoning system is now even simpler with its new online system builder tool. Installers, or homeowners, can build a tailor-made zoning solution using evohome - which lets consumers easily manage their home temperature room-by-room via an app or locally - with just a few clicks on a phone, tablet, or laptop. There is no sign-up required to use the tool or download the detailed system builder evaluation. Four-step...

Swedish clean energy-tech champion, Aira is launching the Aira Heat Pump, complete with the latest smart technology to take Europe off gas and accelerate the electrification of home heating. In the UK, there are still 25 million oil and gas boilers heating homes. The Government is propelling the transition to heat pumps by offering consumers a £7,500 grant, while VAT has also been eliminated on any clean energy improvements to homes until 31st March 2027. Clean energy-tech roles Recent...

Following revelations that the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) found over 85% of domestic heating circulators it inspected last year were non-compliant, distributors and installers are being urged to look out for ‘fake’ pumps as they could pose a safety hazard to consumers. The callout by Wilo, the efficiency-first pump manufacturer, leads on from the OPSS’ Delivery report 2022-2023, in which the UK Government department also disclosed that it had de-listed 38 d...

According to a new report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart gas meters in Europe amounted to 55.9 million in 2023, equivalent to a penetration rate of 45 percent. The installed base is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 6.8 percent between 2023 and 2028, reaching 77.6 million units at the end of the period. Annual shipment volumes amounted to 4.8 million units in 2023 and are expected to be around 5.0–5.8 million throughout the forecast period. The UK, I...

Danfoss’ new PSH scroll compressor with vapor injection may be a game-changer for heat pump adoption. Its ability to operate in a wider range of ambient temperatures allows for an effective and efficient heat pump in colder climates. Increasing the operating range of heat pumps is essential for achieving decarbonization. range of capacities An R454B optimized dedicated heat pump compressor with higher allowable discharge gas temperature limits, the PSH compressor with vapor injection is...

Midea, one of the pioneering innovators in the HVAC industry, announced the opening of its first national showroom and distribution center in Queens, New York with a special ribbon-cutting event attended by a representative of New York Governor Hochul's office, New York Congresswoman Grace Meng, representatives from Con Edison and PSEG and other industry pioneers.  The innovative space will make heat pumps more accessible for consumers and professionals alike, demonstrating Midea's commitm...

Shadow Industrial, the UK’s pioneering shortwave infrared heating specialist, recently helped St. Helen’s Chapel, in Colchester, Essex, specify and install a low-carbon heating system, keeping the congregation warm and costs down. Installing 14 of its powerful ceiling-hung and wall-mounted heaters and 16 controllers from scratch, the new system has given visitors a warm, comfortable and sustainable place to worship, whatever the weather. Futureproofing sensitively Reducing energy...

Arch, a data intelligence platform for HVAC contractors, announced that it has raised $6.2 million in seed funding from Gigascale Capital, Coatue, Floodgate, ReGen Ventures, and MCJ Collective. The investment comes as a fast-growing majority of Americans want to electrify their homes amid a shortage of installers and high upfront costs. Arch aims to ease both by transforming the sales process and making heat pumps the obvious financial and performance choice for contractors and homeowners....

Global Energy Storage Group (GES), a pioneering provider of innovative energy storage solutions, is delighted to announce the successful sale by its subsidiary, GPS Innova Singapore Pte. Ltd., of 100% of the issued share capital of SRS Middle East FZE to Paragon Capital Pvt Ltd, a prominent investment firm specializing in the energy sector. SRS is a terminal comprising of 178.6 thousand cubic meters of storage capacity for petroleum products and petrochemicals. GES began developing the terminal...

Following several regulatory changes across the different countries in the UK, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) and the Council of Gas Detection and Environmental Monitoring (CoGDEM) have launched a guide on carbon monoxide (CO) detector requirements across the UK. As variation in CO legalization across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland potentially opens the door to confusion among engineers, the guide has been launched to provide the best practice for each reg...

Held under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Majid Abdullah Al-Hogail, the Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing in Saudi Arabia, the 12th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi, the largest construction event to be ever held in the Kingdom, organized by dmg events, is gearing up to welcome visitors from 26 to 29 February 2024 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Aligned with the goals of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has successfully launched nearly $1.25 trillion worth o...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what employees say about their experience working at Viessmann Climate Solutions UK. This year, 90% of employees said that Viessmann Climate Solutions UK is a Great Place To Work!  What really shines through is that Viessmann Climate Solutions UK’s company culture is the top priority and the people see them as a Great Plac...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire will be discussing its ventilation solutions at five Specifi Mechanical Services events in 2024, kickstarting the new year off in Manchester in January, before moving on to Bristol and Birmingham in February, London in April and Leeds in October. Held in the evening, Specifi events provide a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, conducive to learning and sharing knowledge. It enables specifiers to discuss their requirements with manufac...

The International Code Council is violating its own policies in service of special interests that want to remove key energy efficiency and decarbonization measures from a pending model energy code. ACEEE and allies are calling for an urgent remedy. Thanks to the local government’s strong support for energy efficiency and decarbonization, the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) finally made significant strides to advance energy efficiency in new buildings in what had become...

Pleased to announce that the FIN Framework software is set to underpin the next generation of ventilation control systems from FläktGroup. FIN Framework is a smart open platform for building management, smart equipment, and IoT applications used by OEMs to seamlessly build controls and automation equipment. FläktGroup, the European market pioneer in smart and energy-efficient indoor air and critical air solutions, has partnered with J2 Innovations to develop ventilation control system...

Fieldpiece Instruments, a pioneer providing cutting-edge HVACR tools and test instruments for over three decades, announced the launch of its third annual #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship. Fieldpiece will distribute $25,000 in scholarship funds in 2024, with the support of SkillsUSA, which will collaborate on the program's administration. The initiative underscores Fieldpiece’s continued commitment to uplifting the HVACR industry community it proudly serves. HVACR technology program T...

A-Gas, a leader in the lifecycle management of refrigerants, announces it is one of the first two carbon projects approved for issuance of Ecology Offset Credits by the Washington State Department of Ecology, the regulatory agency responsible for the state’s compliance carbon market. Adverse environmental impacts A-Gas collected refrigerant gases from Washington State via their Rapid Recovery on-site refrigerant recovery service, Rapid Exchange on-demand cylinder swap service, and from d...

NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Lisa Lyon to Webstone general manager, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of operations for the Webstone business unit of NIBCO. “Lisa has been instrumental in aggressively expanding the Webstone product portfolio since NIBCO acquired the company,” said Ashley Martin, president and COO, NIBCO. “She demonstrates great passion and knowledge for the industry, and we are confident that she will meet and exceed the goals establi...

Cementex, the safety tool specialist, highlights its TR-9HVAC TOOLKIT, crafted to specifically cater to the HVAC industry's unique needs. This toolkit provides HVAC professionals with a versatile set of insulated tools essential for the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. TR-9HVAC TOOLKIT The TR-9HVAC TOOLKIT includes a carefully curated selection of tools, making it an indispensable asset for HVAC professionals. The toolkit features a...

The trend is more integration with devices from several manufacturers communicating between them. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a group of tools aimed at the interconnectivity of physical devices over the Internet, allowing them to gather and share data. These devices range from home appliances to industrial sensors and wearables. End-users experience The essential idea is to give these objects the ability to communicate and intelligence so they can communicate between themselves and wi...

Finally, building managers can put away the complicated spreadsheets, and use a single digital dashboard to assess carbon footprints, set targets, and manage and track emissions. Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, announces Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor, which uses digitally automated data collection and analytics to manage and track scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist building owners in reporting for certification and compliance framework...

Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, is introducing, and now taking orders for, its new state-of-the-art commercial liquid desiccant air conditioner, ArctiDry, at this week's AHR Expo in Chicago. The company is showcasing the product with its patented technology at its booth S7996. "Mojave's ArctiDry technology sets new standards in efficiency and addresses critical environmental challenges," said Phil Farese, CEO, Mojave. "We're crea...