Electric Furnaces News & Trends

When the air turns crisp, there’s one thing every homeowner should have on their fall checklist: a furnace tune-up. Southern Trust Home Services believe keeping the heating system in tip-top shape isn’t just about staying warm – it’s about staying efficient, safe, and saving money. In this blog, they’ll delve into the importance of getting a heating tune-up and why it’s a decision that can make all the difference in the home’s comfort and the peace of m...

As the temperatures cool down and customers begin to prepare for the winter months, Ameren Illinois and Google are joining forces with the Environmental Law and Policy Center to give Ameren Illinois heating customers another helpful way to save energy. Customers can get a Google Nest Thermostat, at no cost with tax and shipping included, thanks to a special promotion that runs through November 30. Approximately half of a typical residential customer’s utility costs go toward heating and c...

Phoenix-based ECM Technologies, a pioneering innovator in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation solutions, is proud to announce its strategic international partnership with Singapore-based company, AC Wise, to distribute ThermaClear® – a groundbreaking HVAC anti-thermal degradation technology – to the Asian market. As the demand for energy-efficient and sustainable technology grows, ThermaClear's entry into the international market holds the promise of optimizing operations, r...

Fall is the perfect time of year to have a furnace installed in the home–it offers the optimal conditions for installation and bestows a range of benefits, including energy-efficiency gains, enhanced preventive maintenance, and helpful tips from HVAC experts. Fall for Furnace Installation Autumn tends to be the most optimal time for furnace installation and replacement, largely due to its optimal weather conditions. As temperatures begin to drop, a fresh furnace becomes increasingly nece...

New energy storage technology, which could significantly reduce household bills and help the UK achieve net zero, has been installed at the University of Nottingham’s Creative Energy Homes. thermal energy storage The installation is the latest step for the Advanced Distributed Storage for Grid Benefit Project (ADSorB) – a consortium led by researchers from the University of Sheffield that aims to commercialize the use of new thermal energy storage technologies developed at the...

Following reports UK greenhouse gas emissions have risen year-on-year, Alfa Laval has launched its latest, most sustainable T21 gasketed plate heat exchanger (GPHE) to help energy-intensive facilities and plants save tons of carbon dioxide through highly efficient cooling and minimized energy consumption. According to a June 2023 report from the Office for National Statistics, UK greenhouse gas emissions rose by 3% to just over 502 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent between 2020 and...

The basics of furnace functionality, routine maintenance, troubleshooting common furnace problems, and upgrading and future-proofing the heating system are all important for the efficient running of the home or office, and understanding how the furnace works will help users identify problems quickly and save user time and money. In this guide, Air Docs will cover the key fundamentals of furnace functionality, explain how to spot-check and maintain the furnace correctly, and provide guidance on...

Taconova UK, a provider of intelligent building technology solutions, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Behfar Abedinia as General Manager.  Behfar will lead the UK team as it continues to champion the adoption of sustainable heating technologies, offer comfort solutions, and support customers in their drive to reduce carbon emissions.  Behfar Abedinia With distinguished roles at large organizations such as EDF, SSE, and E.ON, Behfar has a proven tr...

Sirius Buying Group, the UK’s pioneering buying group in the electrical appliance and kitchen retail sector identifies energy efficiency as the number one priority when fitting out the kitchen and utility room, with sustainable features now becoming an integral part of product development and consumer choice. Latest technological advancements Steve Jones, Managing Director at Sirius Buying Group, says, “Ahead of the Autumn Statement, our latest field data shows that homeo...

It is with great pleasure that SMS Environmental announces that Jemma Tennant has been appointed as the Technical Consultant of the company, a UK top 5% of companies within the water treatment sector.   Jemma Tennant joins SMS Environmental from The City of Edinburgh Council where she has been its Operational Manager, since May 2018. However, she will be taking up her new position on Tuesday 29, August, 2023. Along with providing technical consulting, Jemma will be responsible for growing...

Danfoss opened the doors to the Application Development Center within the ‘Smart Store’ supermarket, which is part of a full Decarbonization Park including several innovation centers for applications such as heat pumps, heat recovery, next-generation district heating networks, and data centers.  The new Application Development Center will offer the cooling and heating industry the opportunity to access state-of-the-art test facilities and expert support, for field testing new c...

British consumers are taking responsibility for reducing the impact of climate change with 76% believing they have a responsibility to cut carbon impact and help get to Net Zero. But over a third (34%) of British adults still aren’t aware of the most environmentally friendly way to heat their homes, despite the government’s ambitious goal of reaching Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 - according to new research from Mitsubishi Electric and Ipsos. Boiler Upgrade Scheme UK consumers...

Modine, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, has announced the launch of a new electric infrared product line. With this new product offering, Modine is expanding its portfolio of energy-efficient and low-emissions heating solutions for a wide range of commercial and residential applications. New MEL Series The new MEL Series is a high-wattage, commercial-grade high-intensity electric infrared heater with outputs ranging from 750 to 11,400 watts. The heaters are equ...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has been named one of the Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies by Sustainability Magazine. The recognition identifies companies for their substantial progress in creating lasting positive impacts on the environment, in particular for driving the energy transition forward and addressing the need for transparency around climate action and sustainability reporting. Author's quote “Johnson Controls is pioneering the...

Grandville Public Schools is pleased to announce a long-term partnership with Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, for naming rights to the robotics fabrication lab at the district’s new Robotics Competition Center. Grandville Academic Team Charitable grant funds from Bradford White Corporation’s signature charitable giving program, Industry Forward®, are targeted to support the new Robotics Fabrication Lab...

Fieldpiece Instruments, the pioneering manufacturer of HVACR tools pros trust, announced the launch of a new line of hoses and fittings featuring two key types of premium hoses: charging hoses and vacuum hoses, with accompanying accessories and a variety of different fittings perfect for all HVACR charging, recovery and evacuation needs.  “Every Fieldpiece product is designed to make the HVACR pro’s job easier, faster and better – and our new hose line is no exceptio...

Berg Insight, the world’s pioneering IoT market research provider, released a new market report covering the Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) market. In this study, a HEMS is defined as a system that at minimum consists of a solar PV system, battery storage system, and a web-based management portal or smartphone app that allows for remote monitoring and control of the system. A wider HEMS also integrates backup generators, EV chargers, heat pumps, home appliances, and other conne...

Almost half (48%) of heating installers admit that they are not aware of the updates to Part L of the Building Regulations and over a third (35%) said that they do not keep up to date with changes to regulations, according to new research from Polypipe Building Products. This comes as the transitionary period to comply with the new Part L, which covers the energy performance of new and existing buildings, draws to a close this month. From 15th June 2023, all projects will need to adhere to the...

Danfoss was proud to be a sponsor of Reuters Events’ Global Energy Transition 2023, held June 7-8, at the Marriott Marquis in New York. The event provided an opportunity for Danfoss pioneers to share ideas and insight with pioneers from government, energy and industry on how society can address the challenges in reaching net zero emissions.  The two-day event, attended by 750+ people, featured keynote sessions and panel discussions on the regulatory landscape, strategies, financing a...

A growing demand for electrification within several industries like steel, solar, and semiconductors makes Kanthal to expand its production site in Walldorf, Germany.  The aim of the investment is to capture the growth within electric industrial heating and drive operational improvements through increased automation. Green technology shift At the Walldorf site, Kanthal manufactures products such as Fibrothal® heating modules, flow heaters, metallic heating elements, and diffusion cas...

When Hull and East Yorkshire Center for the Deaf needed a modern heating system to replace its existing boiler which was experiencing faults, Hamworthy Heating stepped in to provide the charity with the Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler, free of charge, to help the charity to achieve maximum savings. To evaluate the heating requirements of Hull & East Yorkshire Center for the Deaf, a site visit was commissioned free of charge by Tucker Mechanical and Electrical Building Services. Wit...

Trane Technologies® earned a prestigious Performance Award from The Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) for achieving a 100% passing rate for all 82 of their residential furnace models tested during the three-year Performance Certification Program. AHRI’s Product Performance Certification Program is a voluntary program, administered and governed by AHRI, which ensures that various types of HVACR equipment perform according to manufacturers’ published...

Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-pioneering manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will feature its innovative, high-performing and energy-efficient products at the Eastern Energy Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 21-24. “The Eastern Energy Expo is the pioneering event for the energy and comfort industries,” said Carl Pinto, Jr., senior director of marketing communications for Bradford White. “We continue to see significant growth with our por...

BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous building technology, announced a US$ 20 million fund-raise to support the continued development of BrainBox AI’s cutting-edge decarbonization technology and its global commercialization efforts.  The company is pleased to name The Government of Québec as a lead investor for 10 million US dollars, alongside ABB, a returning lead investor and global partner to BrainBox AI. Author's quote “We are grateful for this significant investmen...

DENSO Corporation and DENSO Fukushima Corporation have announced that they will start a demonstration project at DENSO Fukushima in March 2023, in order to produce and use green hydrogen at its plant, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation, as part of the initiative to realize carbon-neutral manufacturing. Through the demonstration project, the two companies aim to build a model of local production for local consumption of hydrogen and realize carbon-neutral plant. Under the slogan...

Rheem will connect industry professionals with major sustainable product lines and expert engineers across its family of brands, including Air and Water Divisions, Eemax, Friedrich, HTPG, IBC and Raypak at the AHR Expo 2023. Together, they will showcase an array of reliable, innovative, sustainable and efficient product solutions for commercial and residential applications. Company leaders and product experts will share insights on Rheem’s Greater Degree of Good sustainability initiative,...

Modine Coatings, a division of Modine Manufacturing Company and a pioneer in corrosion-resistant coatings technology for the HVAC industry, is partnering with Target Sales to expand access to the GulfCoat® Contractor Series product line and the Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services. As part of the partnership, Target Sales, a RectorSeal manufacturing representative, will market Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services and the complete line of GulfCoat® Contractor Series products...

Energy regulator Ofgem has published findings in the third of its series of ‘deep dives’ into how energy suppliers are helping customers in winter and beyond.  service standards Ofgem is committed to driving service standards up for consumers, and, the latest review, which looks specifically at how suppliers treat ‘Customers in a Vulnerable Situation’ has considered information submitted by 17 of the biggest domestic energy suppliers, detailing how the companies ar...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has surpassed U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Challenge for high-efficiency heating in freezing temperatures. After outperforming in laboratory tests in extremely cold temperatures, the Trane® high-efficiency, cold climate heat pump will begin field trials this month. High-efficiency heat pumps “As a sustainability leader, we relentlessly innovate to develop high-efficiency...

Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced enhancements to its product line of FRICK® AcuAir® Hygienic Air units with the goal of reducing overall delivery times and improving customer experiences. The line of precision-engineered systems now includes a standard mixed air-style product line featuring 19 models (ranging from 7K – 100K) and has been designed to improve the delivery of sanitary air to food-process rooms. Using standardized...