Heating News & Trends

Germs are brewing! Here’s why residents should prioritize cleaning the air ducts in their homes. On an average, Americans spend around 90% of their time in indoor spaces. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can contain two to five times more pollutants than outdoor air, due to an increase in the usage of personal care products, pesticides, household cleaners, and furnishings. With how important the air quality of indoor space is, air duct cleaning plays a bi...

CAREL announces its participation in HOST 2023, the important Italian event dedicated to the hospitality and catering sector, presenting its offer in the field of professional refrigeration for safe, smart, and efficient food preservation. Central to the CAREL proposal is the iJ solution, an electronic control platform designed to meet the needs of the professional and commercial refrigeration market, winner in 2021 of the Gold European Product Design Award, and last 28 August awarded the SMART...

Fujitsu General Australia and Fujitsu General New Zealand have partnered with Sensibo to provide Smart Home Air Conditioning (AC) solutions. Sensibo is a pioneering climate technology Internet of Things (IoT) company that develops smart AC and heat pump solutions, using data and Artificial Intelligence (AI), for a more sustainable world. Fujitsu anywAiR® technology The strategic partnership will further strengthen Fujitsu General’s anywAiR® technology product lineup th...

Carrier has introduced a comprehensive new line of high-temperature and very high-temperature heat pumps for use in industrial, commercial, and public buildings and district heating. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions.  AquaForce® and AquaSnap® Designed to reduce both carbon emissions and energy costs, the new line consists of AquaForce® and AquaSnap® air and water source heat pumps with varying ca...

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...

Campbell West, a pioneering heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist has secured a prestigious triple seal of approval as it strives to enhance quality, environmental health, and safety performance. The Bracknell-based company has earned key ISO (International Standards Organisation) 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications which demonstrate an overall commitment to continuous improvement. ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 Steven Campbell, Director at Campbell We...

After a busy first half of the year, Ideal Heating’s sales team is back on the road again to meet more installers throughout the autumn and winter heating season. The UK tour has now got even bigger, as they scale up visits as part of their dedicated heating engineer nationwide roadshow. They’re inviting installers to attend their local ‘Heat & Greet’ events, taking place at a variety of merchant branches up and down the United Kingdom (UK), and speak to their local...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the manufacturer of humidification control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is pleased to introduce the addition of four more models to its RL series refrigerant dehumidification line of products. RL series dehumidifiers are available in six capacities ranging from 3 to 31 lbs/hr at 80°F, 60% RH, with voltage options of 120V, 208-240V, and 277 V. RL series dehumidifier features Key features of all RL series dehumidifiers include: Sel...

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...

Baxi has appointed James Matthews as the new Head of Public Health to lead its technical specification and sales team in supplying energy-efficient low-carbon hot water solutions involving Heatrae Sadia and Andrews Water Heaters products. James joins Baxi with a wealth of experience gained from previous roles within the construction industry, most recently as Business Development Director at Polypipe. James Matthews appointed new Head of Public Health Commercial hot water generation is a vita...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the release of the CMS-2000 Central Monitoring Station. The CMS-2000 helps ensure laboratory and healthcare settings are safe for occupants by providing instant status verification of room pressure, airflow and other important room parameters. “Monitoring and controlling airflow in critical spaces is a vital component of any healthy buildings strategy,” said Tyler Smith, Vice President, Healthy Bui...

Calhoun Community College, the largest two-year institution in The Alabama Community College System, and Trane® - by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, celebrate the opening of Calhoun Community College’s new building automation system lab. The lab is designed to give students hands-on experience that will help them bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the needs of employers. Immersive learning environment The immersive learning environment was designed to s...

Quilt, creators of the most advanced ductless heat pump system ever designed for residential use announced that it has cemented partnerships with two pioneering HVAC installation companies in the United States: Fuse of San Jose, California; and Rycor HVAC of New Paltz, New York.  purchase-to-installation experience Quilt’s mission is to reduce home-based fossil fuel dependency by making heat pumps more compelling and accessible for homeowners. Through these partnerships, Quilt enab...

Carrier is expanding its line of WeatherExpert® packaged rooftop units with the new high outdoor air system, a light commercial rooftop unit capable of conditioning up to 100% outdoor air. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. WeatherExpert high outdoor air The WeatherExpert high outdoor air system can operate with up to 100% outdoor air for ventilation make-up air or building ventilation. WeatherExpert hig...

Nuaire, part of the Genuit group, has expanded its market-renowned Xboxer heat recovery range with the addition of the UNI-X unit, which has been rebranded to Xboxer Universal. Originally launched in 2017 as a ventilation solution for student accommodation, the UNI-X has been a favorite amongst Nuaire’s customers, even becoming an Innovation of the Year finalist at the Student Accommodation Awards.  UNI-X unit Since its launch, the UNI-X has proven to be a suitable solution ac...

Bluon, Inc., an innovative software company focused on bringing productivity gains to HVAC contractors and their service technicians introduced MasterMechanic, a breakthrough AI tool for HVAC technicians that allows them to instantly diagnose and solve problems in the field, using only natural language. The beta product is available publicly to the entire industry for a limited time at bluon.ai.  MasterMechanic MasterMechanic is the first generative AI tool created to assist HV...

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...

Global appliance company Electrolux Group, under its premium brand AEG is showcasing, for the first time, its most resource-efficient models at IFA 2023: the AEG EcoLine. AEG EcoLine AEG EcoLine is a dedicated selection, presented in-store and online, of the company’s most resource-efficient appliances covering all major product categories and aimed at helping consumers reduce climate impact while providing high-quality performance.  The sustainable selection of appliances...

Held this year between 25 and 28 October at the Istanbul Expo Center, ISK-SODEX provides an international platform for HVACR industry representatives along with significant contributions to the industry's growth momentum. Attended by sector representatives from Türkiye and around the world, the 2023 ISK-SODEX will feature participating companies showcasing environmentally friendly, energy-recovering and highly efficient sustainable products in an area of 120,000 m2. Air conditioning sec...

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems, is excited to unveil its new CO2 Transcritical Certification class, designed to empower experienced refrigeration professionals with advanced knowledge. This course builds on the foundation of the CO2 Transcritical Technology 101 program. This advanced class focuses on CO2 transcritical refrigeration systems, equipping attendees with the skills to master controls, startup...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced a $750,000 donation through the Johnson Controls Foundation to Habitat for Humanity International to support its mission to build homes, communities, and hope in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity “We have a long history of Johnson Controls’ employees volunteering with Habitat for Humanity across the globe,” said George Oliver, Ch...

Despite the current housing market remaining somewhat uncertain and mortgage interest rates due to hit a 15-year high, new research by YouGov (on behalf of Blenheim Estate Homes and Pye Homes) has revealed that an energy-efficient home is one of the most important factors for UK house hunters looking to make savings wherever possible. Of those surveyed, 64% said they would want solar panels to be fitted as standard to a new home; 42% said homes with EV charging points were a must-have; and 35%...

The new TIER 2 Service Pump is a reliable and efficient standard service pump that offers high performance, while reducing overall costs of installers and end customers. Danfoss Burner Components has released the new TIER 2 service pump, as part of the new modified service pump portfolio, including: Service Standard – TIER 2 pump (Cost effective standard fuel pump) Service Standard Plus - TIER 2 Bio30 pump (Cost effective and compatible with up to 30% biofuel blend pump) Service Prem...

As part of previously announced capacity investments, Alfa Laval Business Unit Brazed & Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers announces that it will increase its production of brazed plate heat exchangers to meet increasing demand in the ongoing global energy transition. Author's quote “Our intention is to keep pace with our customers and the market demand generated by the new energy landscape,” says Malgorzata Moczynska, President Business Unit Brazed & Fusion Bonded Heat Exchange...

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...

The "Wreaking HVAC on our planet" report was published, highlighting the severe environmental impact of the global Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning industry – which is a bigger producer of CO2 emissions than all passenger vehicles, flights, and every country except China. The report estimates that HVAC (used only for comfort) produces 5.5 gigatons of CO2 each year (5,500,000,000 tons), or 15% of global energy-related emissions. It highlights the cyclical problem of extreme tempe...

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...

The 13th (2023) edition of the ATMOsphere (ATMO) Europe Summit on natural refrigerant systems, hosted by market accelerator ATMOsphere (formerly shecco), will be held in Brussels, Belgium, at the Hotel Le Plaza on 19-20 September, 2023. The conference will focus on the latest trends and achievements in the field of natural refrigerant technologies, covering policy developments (PFAS, EU F-gas Regulation), keynotes, market updates, heat pumps, transport and MAC, case studies, end users...

Atlantic Westchester, a globally renowned provider of commercial and industrial HVAC solutions in the NY metro region, announced that Jesse Alley has been promoted to the position of General Manager. Jesse Alley previously served as the company’s Director of Service Operations. New General Manager appointed "After three years of being a part of the Atlantic Westchester team, I am thrilled to be taking on this new leadership role," said Jesse Alley, General Manager of Atlantic Westcheste...

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is pleased to announce the selection of Ann R. Klee as Chair of the C2ES Board of Directors. Ann R. Klee, who has served on the C2ES Board for 11 years, brings a unique perspective on the interplay between business and government in solving the complex environmental challenges the world faces today. She is taking the role at a key time for the organization, which has doubled in size in the past two years. New Chair of the C2ES Board of Directo...