Heat Pumps News & Trends

Modine Coatings, a division of Modine and a pioneer in corrosion-resistant coatings technology for the HVAC industry is featuring its full portfolio of coatings at the AHR Expo 2024, from January 22-24, 2024, in Chicago, IL, exhibit booth #N1721. corrosion-resistant coatings Modine Coatings has the complete solution. ElectroFin® E-coat factory-applied coating is the perfect solution for large coils.  Insitu® Spray Applied coating, applied by a Modine Certified Applicator, is the...

Retrofits are key to climate protection in the building sector. In order to support the uptake of retrofit solutions, the Passive House Institute’s 27th International Passive House Conference will take place with a focus on significantly improving the energy performance of existing buildings to the EnerPHit standard.  The conference will take place from 5 to 7 April in Innsbruck, Austria and it also includes a Passive House specialists' exhibition. The conference program is now onlin...

State and local governments are increasingly turning to building performance standards (BPS) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy use in existing buildings. BPS requires some existing large and midsized commercial and residential buildings—including multifamily housing—to lower their energy use intensity, GHG emissions intensity, or both. Energy efficiency improvements A new report ACEEE released outlines the unique challenges affordable housing faces with BPS compl...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the latest version of the Verasys Building Automation System (BAS), Verasys 5.0, which delivers cloud-enabled remote connectivity to provide a highly connected and secure solution. Verasys features smart equipment and advanced technology to provide a BAS for light commercial to mid-market buildings that are predictive, proactive, and preventative. An easy-to-configure BAS that integrates HVAC, refr...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is encouraging heating engineers to ensure that condensate discharge pipes are installed correctly, and that any installations are upgraded where they have a risk of freezing in extreme cold weather. condensate discharge pipe With cold temperatures predicted across Europe, some households could experience issues related to the condensate discharge pipe freezing and become blocked with ice. While it is the responsibility of a heating engineer to...

During the meeting of the Product Group ‘Liquid Chilling Packages and Heat Pumps’ (PG-LCP-HP) on 21 November 2023 in Milan, Italy, the group participants re-elected Henk Kranenberg as Chairperson and Mariano Covolo as Vice-Chairperson. Henk Kranenberg Henk Kranenberg, Senior Manager at Daikin NV, is an expert in heating ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and building environment, who has more than 30 years of experience in industrial management, business development, and...

Reducing carbon emissions is a huge focus for the UK’s housebuilding sector, and the recently published Future Homes Standard (FHS) consultation firmly recognizes heat networks as a key zero carbon-ready solution for new build. GTC has been providing heat solutions to housebuilders since 1995, and over the course of the last 12 months, the utility infrastructure partner has launched a new product that aims to transform how new homes are heated across the UK. Heat network solution Networ...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the appointment of Marc Vandiepenbeeck as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Vandiepenbeeck succeeds Olivier Leonetti who will depart Johnson Controls for a role outside of the company. Leonetti's last day will be January 30, 2024. Vandiepenbeeck and Leonetti will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition and handover. "Marc brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Wit...

Hoshizaki America is excited to announce the appointment of Sandra Raffe as the Vice President of Refrigeration – a new role for the organization. In this role, Sandra will bring a wealth of experience from her distinguished career in the food service industry. Sandra Raffe boasts an impressive professional journey spanning over fifteen years, with key roles at organizations, such as Franke Systems, Middleby Corporation, and H.D. Sheldon & Co. Innovative strategies and in...

XOi, a globally renowned provider of technician-focused technology solutions, has named veteran industry pioneer - Richard “Fletch” Fletcher to head the company’s critical manufacturer partnerships, as it continues to invest in technician-focused technology driving the digital transformation of the skilled trades.  As the newly appointed Executive Vice President of XOi’s OEM channel, Fletcher leverages his manufacturer experience to head the evolution and execution...

HEINEKEN, the world's most international brewer, has selected Siemens as a partner for its global Net Zero Production roadmap. It is part of HEINEKEN’s ambitions to reach net zero in Scopes 1 and 2 across all production sites by 2030. Decarbonization program Siemens and HEINEKEN will work together on a long-term decarbonization program, which will see Siemens implementing solutions and services from its Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, to reduce energy usage at more than 15 HEINEKEN beer a...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the YORK® YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable Speed Screw Heat Pump, the first screw heat pump in North America to use R-1234ze refrigerant. R-1234ze is a refrigerant with an ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) of 1, enabling the YVWH to go considerably beyond the refrigerant regulations that go into effect starting January 1, 2025, as currently proposed by the U.S. Environmental...

CETIAT, a technical center for aeraulic and thermal industries in the French and international industrial ecosystem, has joined Eurovent as its newest Associate Member. Established in 1960, CETIAT is an independent French technical center for the Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. HVAC activities It is a reference point to support industrial innovation projects in the areas of ecological and energy transition, decarbonization, indoor air quality, and energy metrology....

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the YORK® YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable Speed Screw Heat Pump, the first screw heat pump in North America to use R-1234ze refrigerant.  R-1234ze is a refrigerant with an ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) of 1, enabling the YVWH to go considerably beyond the refrigerant regulations that go into effect starting January 1, 2025, as currently proposed by the U.S...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will highlight key trends facing the HVAC industry and solutions to meet evolving customer needs at the pioneering trade show for HVACR professionals, at the AHR Expo, Jan. 22-24, 2024.  To assist contractors and business owners in navigating the upcoming year, Johnson Controls will present innovative solutions that improve efficiency, promote electrification, advance digitization, and ensure compliance wit...

With severe weather forecasted for the Ameren service territory, preparing in advance can keep their family safe, while also conserving energy. Ameren teams are actively engaged in planning and monitoring the weather impacts and the company does not expect to experience significant electric or gas reliability issues due to extreme cold conditions. Ameren invests in the energy grid “Ameren has made significant investments in our energy grid to stand up to the impacts of severe weather. O...

Airzone Control, a provider of HVAC solutions for zoning, automation, and smart control, announces a revolutionary new integration with the full portfolio of Nest™ thermostats. The integration between the Airzone Aidoo Pro and Nest smart thermostats (Nest Thermostat™ and Nest Learning Thermostat™) enables seamless bi-directional communication between the Inverter/VRF and mini-split HVAC units that are soaring in popularity. Two Expanding Categories The Inverter/VRF solutions...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will showcase the variety of high-performance and high-efficiency products available through its subsidiary brands at AHR Expo 2024, the premier heating and cooling industry event. AHR Expo, the top annual networking and education event and product expo for heating and cooling professionals, will be held in Chicago, from January 22 to January 24, 2024. AHR Expo Every year, AHR Expo serv...

NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Allen Stanley to vice president, of fittings manufacturing and distribution, and Rudy Smith to vice president, of valve manufacturing. Both Stanley and Smith will report to Ashley Martin, president and COO, of NIBCO.  “Allen and Rudy have long careers with NIBCO and the knowledge and expertise that they both bring to these roles will be valuable for the success of our organization,” said Martin. “Join me in congratulating them on...

Demeva Refrigeration Limited has installed a high-efficiency, state-of-the-art BITZER ammonia refrigeration system at Pilgrim UK's meat processing facility at Bromborough, Wirral, dramatically reducing the company’s energy costs and carbon emissions. Energy costs for the previous cooling system were £146,000 a year, compared with an estimated £61,000 for the new BITZER ACP pack, saving over £80,000 a year in running costs–a reduction of nearly 60%– and delive...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the completion of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge laboratory testing phase. Johnson Controls exceeded the performance benchmarks at extremely cold temperatures and achieved heating seasonal performance efficiencies well above today's baseline products. Decreased carbon footprint “The development of these next-generation systems plays a crucial rol...

Danfoss, a global supplier of technologies for HVAC/R, will exhibit its broad portfolio of solutions to help its customers reach decarbonization goals at the annual AHR Expo 2024 - the premier annual event for the HVAC/R industry, which is taking place from January 21-23, 2024. robust and energy-efficient  With an expected 50,000 attendees and 1,600 exhibitors, the event provides an invaluable opportunity to showcase the company’s technologies that enable customers to build energy-e...

A-Gas, a globally renowned company in responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, announces its attendance at AHR Expo 2024. The conference and exhibition will bring HVACR industry professionals together in Chicago, Illinois, USA from January 22-24, 2024.  Conference attendees can visit A-Gas at booth #S7197 in the South Building to learn how lifecycle refrigerant management incentivizes safe recovery and capture of refrigerant gases, which, in turn, enables a continued supply of HFC r...

Sustainable construction innovator, Dura Products, has added a new low-profile, low-cost eco-friendly unit to its range of standard recycled and recyclable heavy-duty linear surface drainage systems. Durachannel 160 has been designed to suit mainstream applications such as forecourts, carparks, highways and any surface or structure requiring efficient linear drainage. A shallow-depth injection molded D400 linear unit manufactured with high recycled plastic content, Durachannel 160’s monol...

Reversible air conditioning is the all-in-one solution that combines the benefits of a heat pump and air conditioning. This type of technology combines cooling and heating functions to adapt to different seasons. This solution offers significant space savings, increased comfort, and real energy savings. reversible air conditioner Reversible air-conditioning, also known as an air-air heat pump, heats indoor space in winter and cools it in summer. It is a simple and economical way of combining...

Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA), an organization dedicated to the development and promotion of secure interoperability and energy savings across long-life appliances, HVAC systems, and TVs within the connected home ecosystem announced the release of its HCA Energy Management Specification 1.0 at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Jan. 9-12, 2024. HCA Energy Management “HCA Energy Management is based on the principle that appliance manufacturers like those involved in the Home Connect...

Delighted to have supported a local independent business by funding an apprenticeship for one of its employees. They have used part of the Apprenticeship Levy funding to pay for business services provider Bell4Business employee Connor Docherty to undertake a digital marketing apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will support the next stage of 21-year-old Connor’s professional development and enable Bell4Buisness to expand by offering additional services, thereby also benefiting its cli...

Laars® Heating Systems, a subsidiary of Bradford White Corporation and a pioneering U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, announced that they acquired Electro Industries, Inc., based in Monticello, Minnesota, USA. Electro Industries is a manufacturer of electric boilers, air-to-water heat pump technology, electric duct heaters, and controls.  Heating solutions “Electro Industries...

Carrier is urging building owners and operators to apply for UK government grants to commercialize and construct new low- and zero-carbon heat networks before the funding application deadline expires. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. There are several net-zero funding incentives available in the UK, including the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF). The GHNF is a capital grant program that opened in March 2022 to help orga...

Bison® will showcase its innovative line of products at the AHR Expo on January 22- 24 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. At this pioneering event for HVACR, attendees can visit booth #N1746 to view Bison’s robust, flexible, and durable products firsthand, including Nautilair® Combustion Blowers and other pioneering products, such as Bison® Gearmotors, Lamb® Vacuum Motors, and Windjammer® Brushless Blowers.  For more than two decades, Bison® (formerly AM...