Heat Pumps News & Trends

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, has been recognized in TIME’s inaugural rankings of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies. The list, published in collaboration with market research company Statista, celebrates companies that advance sustainable practices and promote corporate responsibility and social stewardship. "It’s a tremendous honor to be included on TIME’s inaugural list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies," said Paul Camuti, Executive...

Rheem, the Atlanta-based manufacturer of water heating and HVAC products, released its fifth annual Sustainability Progress Report highlighting advancements in the ongoing global initiative, A Greater Degree of Good™. “Rheem’s commitment to excellence has propelled us – and our industry – forward,” said Chee Wee Gan, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Sustainability, Rheem, adding “Environmental initiatives will continue to be the guiding force in ev...

Daikin, a global pioneer in heating and cooling solutions, has secured support from over 100 businesses and individuals in the Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation industry, for its open letter pressing political pioneers and candidates to establish clear policies on domestic low-carbon heating, provide incentives for adopting these solutions, and increase investment in related training programs. Alongside the open letter, Daikin introduced its own manifesto urging political parties to a...

Budderfly, the preferred sustainability partner for commercial businesses with repeatable footprints, is partnering with trade schools nationwide to address the persistent lack of qualified “high-tech” skilled labor in the HVAC/R industry. The partnership will focus on training energy technicians, with Budderfly investing in state-of-the-art energy technologies, including heat pumps, ultra-high-performance HVAC units, and advanced HVAC control systems. The trade schools will deliver...

Environmental scientists at the University of Birmingham are looking East to find the next generation of atmospheric science pioneers with the appointment of three clean air Fellows. There are places available for select four exceptional students, from Central and Eastern Europe, and the UK, as McCall MacBain Clean Air Fellows on the master’s degree in Air Pollution Management and Control. Fellowship in 2022 The Clean Air Fund and the University of Birmingham, with the support of the Mc...

The Filtration Division of power management company, Eaton, has enhanced its condition monitoring portfolio with the new PFS 02 particle flow sensor. This compact sensor offers a reliable, in-line solution for continuous contamination monitoring of hydraulic and lubrication oils and is suitable for operating pressures of up to 6,000 psi (420 bar). While Eaton’s previous particle measuring devices consisted of two separate components - the sensor and the evaluation unit - the PFS 02 partic...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced its successful completion of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Challenge for high-efficiency heating in extremely cold temperatures. After surpassing DOE laboratory tests, the Trane® high-efficiency, Cold Climate Heat Pump prototype, installed at a Boise, Idaho residence, successfully warmed the home for two winters by extracting heat from the air – relying on its backup...

Distech Controls, Inc., an innovative pioneer in intelligent buildings, announced the first expansion phase of its global headquarters in Brossard, Quebec, creating new job opportunities and investing in the local community. "We are focused on expanding our addressable market by increasing where we compete and what we can control," says Martin Villeneuve, President of Distech Controls, adding "In order to support this growth, we are expanding our global headquarters in Brossard by 43,000 sq ft,...

Viessmann Climate Solutions is making OVO’s Heat Pump Plus add-on available to anyone using its Vitocal 150-A or Vitocal 151-A domestic air source heat pumps. The partnership is a further step in Viessmann and OVO’s mission to help customers cost-effectively and efficiently transition towards greener heating solutions. The partnership with OVO means Viessmann customers can take advantage of OVO’s flexible Heat Pump Plus add-on of 15p/kWh, delivering an annual saving of up...

UK’s pioneering heat manufacturer, Daikin, opened a new Sustainable Home Center in Stanmore. As part of Daikin’s commitment to advancing sustainable home solutions, the launch marked the seventh addition to its Sustainable Home Centers in 2024. With the nation’s momentum shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy, these centers help to educate homeowners in the area on the benefits of sustainable, low-carbon, home heating, and support anyone considering the transition. La...

Titus, a world pioneer in air distribution, has launched ESV-VP single duct terminal units with factory-mounted valve packages. Ideal for airport terminals, schools, universities, and offices, the ESV-VP features the same high-performance construction as the original Titus ESV. The factory-installed hot water coil valve package of the ESV-VP eliminates the need to install valves in the field, saving time and labor costs. On-site field installation “While field labor is a major cost in b...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, announces its attendance at the July 2024 RefriAmericas Conference in Miami, Florida, USA. Over two days, from July 24-25, 2024, A-Gas will educate visitors at booth #529 on the benefits of lifecycle refrigerant management practices, from recovery to reclamation or safe destruction.  This is an incredible opportunity for HVAC industry pioneers to learn about the critical ways that people can adopt a cir...

Eurovent has welcomed one of the pioneering HVACR solution providers, LENNOX EMEA, as a new member. LENNOX EMEA’s membership significantly expands Eurovent’s base, supporting its goal of a level playing field in the industry. With over 60 years of experience in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, LENNOX EMEA has solidified its position as a trusted provider of HVAC and refrigeration solutions. Distinguished by its three renowned brands - Lennox, Friga-Bohn, and HK Refrigeration - t...

Knowing how to regulate the air conditioner is important to keep comfortable and optimize energy consumption. To do this, here are a few things users should consider: 1. Understand the air conditioner To regulate the air conditioner as effectively as possible, users need to understand how it works. This is because when the user sets the air conditioner to a desired temperature, the system will start to reach that temperature.  The air conditioner will automatically switch off when the te...

Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades, announced it has appointed industry sales and marketing expert and licensed HVAC contractor Amy O’Grady as its first executive director. O’Grady brings more than 13 years of experience as a licensed contractor, sales and marketing director, and events manager to the WHVACR family. She also served four years as the executive director...

To adequately heat the 111 Murray Street residential skyscraper in New York, the owner sought an effective way to maintain the aesthetic of the mostly glass building without being obtrusive to its design. Custom convection style heaters, mounted in the building’s millwork by Faber Industrial Technologies, proved to be the game-changing resolution. “Convection heaters provide warmth and heat to a specific area or room by circulating air and heating it using a highly efficient electri...

Hamworthy Heating, technical experts of commercial heating and hot water products, have launched the Tyneham 290HT commercial heat pump range with natural refrigerant, designed to achieve high flow temperatures of up to 75°C, while benefiting from a low GWP of three. Building on the success of its popular Tyneham heat pump range, the new 290HT offers a co-efficiency of performance (COP) of up to 4.94 for optimum efficiency. To further enhance performance, the range also features an inverter...

LG Electronics (LG) is establishing a global R&D triangle connecting North America, Europe and Asia to lead the global heat pump market and secure next-generation heat pumps specifically designed for cold climate zones. The company aims to develop regionally specialized core technologies optimized for the cold climate of Northern Europe through the establishment of the European Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (ECAHR). Next-generation heat pumps The collaboration with European...

When Spain’s DESAL+ LIVING LAB announced a new world record for SWRO energy efficiency this May, Danfoss high-pressure pumps were at the heart of the innovative solution. The breakthrough could have significant consequences for a thirsty world facing the combined threats of water scarcity and climate change. Desalination is an increasingly critical source of drinking water for millions of people worldwide. But while seawater is abundant and ‘free of charge’, the electrical ene...

The UK’s largest installer and operator of last mile multi-utility networks, GTC, and the UK’s pioneering manufacturer and installer of award-winning, British-made, ground source heat pumps, The Kensa Group, have joined forces to deliver a low-cost renewable heating and cooling solution for tens of thousands of new build homes a year – introducing the Networked Ground Source Heat Pump solution. This solution offers a clean alternative to gas, which is planned to be banned in n...

Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, has announced its ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, including a target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). A corporate climate action organization, SBTi enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. SBTi-validated targets SBTi's Target Val...

ENERtec Asia 2024 is set to transform Southeast Asia's energy landscape. Organized by Informa Markets, this premier event will enhance its focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with the introduction of a new segment - BATTERY & EV Tech (Energy Storage & EV Technology and Solutions). ENERtec Asia Scheduled from 26 to 28 June 2024 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), ENERtec Asia will be a one-stop hub for exploring the transformative power of battery technology. This...

Kanthal, a global pioneer in electric industrial heating technology, and Danieli, a major global supplier of turnkey plants and equipment for the iron- and steel industry, have announced a strategic partnership to jointly scale up Kanthal’s demonstrated electric process gas direct-heating solution, Prothal® DH, to full industrial scale. By installing Prothal® DH in Energiron hydrogen-ready DRI plants, fully green DRI production will be achieved. Furthermore, the introduction of Pr...

Baxi has opened its new 10,000 sqft Solution Academy at its Warwick HQ, increasing its annual installer training capacity on the site from 600 delegates in 2023 to 2000 in 2025. For the first time, a Baxi training facility will have a dedicated solutions training room, allowing installers to get hands-on with Baxi’s complete residential and commercial product portfolio under one roof. Baxi’s new e-learning platform The extensive new facility also includes a fully equippe...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a global provider of Uponor-branded products, announced that Hailey Mick, Business Development Manager of Engineering Services, was recently selected as the incoming President of the ASHRAE Tennessee Valley Chapter. Her two-year term will begin on July 1, 2024.  ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, advances the arts and sciences of HVACR and their allied fields while striv...

Contractor in Charge, the top provider of start-to-finish 24-7 customer engagement, appointment booking, full-service bookkeeping and controller services for home service contractors, announces a strategic partnership with SF&P Advisors, the pioneer in residential and commercial mechanical, HVAC and plumbing mergers and acquisitions. With the partnership, SF&P Advisors’ clients can leverage the Contractor in Charge’s expertise and proven solutions in addition to SF&am...

Pioneering heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has bolstered its growing sales team with the addition of two new recruits. Tony Porter is the new Area Sales Manager while Liam Waller has been appointed Sales Executive. Tony, 35, has worked in the industry for eight years, including most recently two years at Georg Fischer. He will oversee sales in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. Committed to service and availability “I had regular dealings wi...

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has called for the incoming UK government to prioritize a number of key initiatives to provide the sector with confidence and clarity. Among what the HPA calls its Key Asks, the association presses for a removal of barriers to heat pump uptake and a reduction in the upfront and running costs. Clear roadmap for policymakers The HPA says its demands in advance of the July general election are designed to provide a clear roadmap for policymakers, ‘ensuring t...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Danfoss announced their collaboration to deliver HPE IT Sustainability Services – Data Center Heat Recovery, an off-the-shelf heat recovery module, helping organizations manage and value excess heat as they transition towards more sustainable IT facilities. AI integration The rapid integration of AI technologies across organizations and businesses is expected to have a dramatic increase in the power demand and utilization of AI-optimized IT infras...

With net zero and energy efficiency high on the agenda for commercial kitchen operators, Elta, a pioneering manufacturer of fans and ventilation equipment, has launched its latest range of Qube inline ducted box fans. The new EC versions are energy efficient and suitable for high-temperature commercial kitchen ventilation applications, as well as for general ambient temperature building ventilation. The upgraded models of the Qube, which are available in AC as well as EC, are Elta’s most...