Heating News & Trends

Daikin UK has announced that its Altherma 3 H HT heat pump is Quiet Mark certified, increasing its appeal for homeowners who want a stress-free transition to low carbon heating. The Altherma 3 H HT has passed rigorous acoustic assessments and laboratory tests to become certified. Several major components of the product have been enhanced to help minimize its sound output, including a double injection compressor and a single fan – even on large capacity units – which help to reduce t...

Manufacturers often provide different kinds of information about cooling capacity in their documentation. This means that in many cases, customers are comparing apples with oranges. Below, they explain how the different cooling capacity figures differ, and what they therefore have to watch out for when comparing them. Gross cooling capacity Gross cooling capacity is produced by the air conditioning unit via the heat exchanger. Fans are used to move the air through the air conditioning un...

During the online meeting of the Eurovent Product Group ‘Energy Recovery Components’ (PG-ERC) on 16 November 2021, the participants unanimously elected Thomas Richter (Head of Product Management, Hoval), former Vice-Chairman of the group, as its new Chairman. Nomination approval The nomination of Mr. Richter was endorsed by 100% of PG-ERC participants. He will succeed Peter Mueller, who served as PG-ERC Chairman for four years. Thomas Richter, who is the Head of Product Managemen...

Jobber, the provider of home service management software, announced that its annual Jobber Professional Development (PD) Day will be held on February 16, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. This 100% free and virtual event features expert sessions and lives networking opportunities designed to strengthen the business and leadership skills that small business owners and management teams need to succeed. Perspective from speakers and panelists “We were so humbled by the feedb...

E+E Elektronik announces the unveiling of their new brand identity. From now on, the Austrian sensor manufacturer presents itself with a new corporate design. However, the company is remaining true to its brand promise - ‘your partner in sensor technology’. Innovative products, cooperative relationships and sustainable action – this is what E+E Elektronik has embodied for more than 40 years. The Austrian sensor manufacturer is one of the world’s renowned suppliers of se...

Technology advancements allow organizations across industries to deliver highly connected spaces that overcome the biggest challenges of today and tomorrow.   At the 2021 Global Security Exchange (GSX), Johnson Controls delivered an immersive experience to showcase various Johnson Controls security solutions, from clean air and vape detection technology to risk insights.   Johnson Controls also highlighted OpenBlue Secure, a holistic approach to security that anticipates risk and...

Viessmann has launched a range of electric heating products to the UK, following strategic acquisitions by the Viessmann Group, to grow its electrified heating offer.  A new 4-24 kW Vitotron electric system boiler, three Vitotherm direct hot water heaters and three Vitoplanar electric space heaters can be purchased from various merchants in the UK, building on Viessmann’s long-established range of electric heat pumps. Fossil boiler ban “Centralized electricity generation is b...

With a great deal of interest in the benefits that switching from fossil-fueled power to air source heat pumps can bring, Panasonic will be showcasing its Aquarea Heat Pumps at - The Future of Living, at ExCel, London on 23-24th November on Stand H614. Achieving net-zero Simon Brown, Panasonic’s heat pump specialist, will be presenting at this live event and sharing his air source heat pump expertise. He will explain how this low carbon solution can work for the UK residential housing se...

Epicor, a global pioneer of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth announced two new strategic independent software vendor (ISV) partnerships with Geotab and Buildxact. The direct integrations with the Epicor BisTrack platform, built specifically to help with the unique needs of building suppliers, will deliver powerful cloud capabilities to better anticipate and respond to customer needs, and more e...

Plumbers have been overlooked in the Government’s plans to end the use of gas boilers in British homes, putting the whole Net Zero agenda in jeopardy, a think-tank warns. heat installer workforce project The Social Market Foundation said that the Government strategy aimed at decarbonizing home heating does not give plumbers and other workers enough incentive to get training to install the heat pumps that ministers want to replace gas boilers. The SMF is undertaking a major research proj...

The pandemic not only raised concerns about public health but also increased public awareness of the impacts our buildings have on the planet. A healthcare facility’s purpose is to serve the health of the community and promote public wellness. Hospitals account for 4.4% of global emissions, so to truly protect the health of the community, healthcare leaders need to make sure they are also protecting the planet. Public Health Issue The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...

Daikin UK has opened its first Sustainable Home Centre in Scotland, in partnership with The Natural Energy Company, one of the largest and most experienced renewable installation companies in Scotland. Thomas Nowak, the Secretary General of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), arrived fresh from COP26 to attend the opening – alongside Jennifer and Richard McLaren, Directors at The Natural Energy Company, Paul Robson, Senior Refrigeration Engineer for The Natural Energy Company and A...

ARC Thermal (ARC Thermal Products) has launched WHIZ (Wireless Heated Infrared Zone) heating solution, which provides thermal warmth for individual workstations, in factories, warehouses, distribution centers, and other industrial buildings. This is a cost-effective, energy-efficient, low-carbon, heating solution. Heating poorly insulated, large industrial spaces has always been a problem, particularly as heat rises, where there are high ceilings. WHIZ (Wireless Heated Infrared Zone) system T...

Partners Group, a pioneering global private markets firm, has agreed, on behalf of its clients, to acquire DiversiTech, the pioneering manufacturer and supplier of parts and accessories for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ("HVAC") equipment in the US, from funds advised by global private equity firm Permira. The investment values DiversiTech at an enterprise value of USD 2.2 billion. As part of the transaction, Permira and management will remain minority investors in the Company. Fou...

Panasonic is delighted to announce that it is has become a Sector Associate of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) to assist the region in achieving its challenging targets of lowering carbon emissions. As part of this partnership, Panasonic will share with the association its extensive R&D knowledge and experience of low carbon heating solutions through training, seminars, webinars, spec design, and support services of its low carbon solutions such as air source heat p...

Panasonic is presenting its latest innovations for heating, cooling, and refrigeration at Climatización 2021 (C&R 2021), the international Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Fair which takes place on 16-19 November in Madrid. Highlights to be seen on the Panasonic booth (Stand 10D01) will include the latest additions to the Aquarea range of air-to-water heat pumps. Across Europe, many countries are highlighting the need to decarbonize heating and Panasonic is...

Schneider Electric™, the front-runner in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the world’s most sustainable corporation 2021 as ranked by Corporate Knights has entered into an Alliance Partnership with Chilldyne, a pioneer in liquid cooling solutions for data centers. Through the agreement, Schneider Electric will offer the Chilldyne Negative Pressure Liquid Cooling Solution complementing its full portfolio of Uniflair cooling and chiller solutions, t...

Facilio, a property operations platform for real estate portfolios, has announced the launch of its connected CMMS solution to help enterprises simplify operations, optimize expenses, and keep pace with the dynamic needs of customers. CMMS/CaFM software By doing so, Facilio reimagines the legacy CMMS/CaFM (Computerized Maintenance Management System/Computer-Aided Facility Management) software market beyond just a system of records of assets and maintenance schedules, and creates a unified solu...

To tank or not to tank - that is the question when it comes to installing a new water heater! Both have benefits, but which type is best for the home? They take an in-depth look at each to help homeowners. These types of water heaters are the old stand-by and what comes to mind when we think of a traditional water heater. The unit heats up the water and stores it for later use, typically in the range of 30 to 50 gallons. These heaters do use consistent energy as the water inside is kept at a...

A new report, published by the not-for-profit body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) finds customers are typically facing a five-fold cost increase to install a heat pump, compared to a hydrogen-ready boiler. Households can currently expect to pay up to £15,000 for transition to a heat pump depending on the property type, compared to less than £3,000 for a hydrogen-ready boiler. In addition to the higher cost of the heat pump itself, the disparity is largely due to the additional...

With the built environment contributing 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint and the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) warning of the dangers of overheating buildings, a new whitepaper is highlighting the importance of sustainable HVAC systems to construction professionals. The new whitepaper, from polymer specialists REHAU, identify issues around building overheating, air quality and sustainability, and the need to decarbonize new and existing buildings to meet net-zero targets. Citing...

Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Canoga Park home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system. Our professionals at Tassio Temperature Control are here to inform you about home humidification, the different systems available, and the benefits they can provide during the winter season. What Is Humidity? Humidity is a measure of h...

For the past four years, Aggreko has supported Warwick-based children’s charity - Molly Olly’s by raising funds at its annual charity golf day.  At the event, more than £22,000 was raised. The Charity helps support children with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families and was set up by Rachel and Tim Ollerenshaw in 2011 after their daughter Molly died from rare kidney cancer. signed golf bags Held at Fulford Heath Golf Club in Wythall, Birmingham, 23 groups of...

FC Bayern and Viessmann are expanding their international partnership. The company is also the official climate partner in Europe in the areas of heating, air conditioning, cooling systems, and fan technologies of the German record champion after both sides have already been cooperating successfully in the Asian region for several years. The expansion of the partnership includes Spain, France, Benelux, Poland, and Russia. Oliver Kahn, CEO of FC Bayern, "FC Bayern will benefit immensely from the...

Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, extended its collaboration with the University of North Dakota (UND) through a new $219M project to revitalize campus housing. The ‘Buildings-as-a-Service’ (BaaS) project incorporates the risk reduction mechanisms of Public-Private Partnership (P3) contracts so that UND provides monthly payments for the upgrades and services rather than providing valuable upfront capital for the project. Powe...

JPMorgan Chase and EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity, announces a collaboration to help power JPMorgan Chase’s UK offices with 100 percent renewable electricity, in support of its commitment to carbon neutrality in its operations. As part of this effort, JPMorgan Chase’s electricity consumption will be matched to renewable generation on a 24/7 basis. Matching will take place on a half-hourly basis, through source-specific access to EDF’s 8 TWh o...

CoolSys™, the refrigeration, HVAC, engineering, and energy solutions company, announces it has acquired Triangle Refrigeration, a provider of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and monitoring services in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. With this acquisition, CoolSys expands its market presence throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, complementing service coverage areas strengthened by prior acquisitions in those regions. Complementing service coverage...

ADT Inc., a pioneer brand in smart home and small business security, announced an agreement to acquire Sunpro Solar (Sunpro), ranked #2 for 2021 Top Residential Rooftop Solar Contractors in the U.S., for $160 million in cash plus approximately 77.8 million shares of ADT common stock, implying a total enterprise value of approximately $825 million, subject to certain adjustments. ADT will rebrand Sunpro to “ADT Solar™” and enter the rooftop solar business to...

Climate change is no unavoidable fate; everyone can still contribute to preserving living spaces for children and grandchildren. A good start with an immediate impact is replacing obsolete oil and gas heating systems with climate-friendly heating systems such as heat pumps. Because they are powered by green electricity, they produce CO2-free heat for heating and DHW generation. With the new air/water heat pumps Vitocal 250-A and Vitocal 252-A, modernizing heating systems in old buildings are no...

With a strong track-record in achieving emission reduction and energy efficiency targets with available technologies at its global manufacturing sites, Viessmann Group is taking another important step towards climate neutrality and net-zero emissions. The company presented its first climate report at COP26 in Glasgow - committing towards emissions reductions for its operations and products in line with the 1.5°C path defined in the Paris Agreement in 2015. Viessmann’s climate report...