Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) News & Trends

Thursday, 15 June 2023 is Clean Air Day. To mark the occasion, a group of more than 200 doctors and hospital staff from across the United Kingdom (UK) have written to Prime Minister - Rishi Sunak to demand action on air pollution.  Clean air expert - Mark Bouldin at Johnson Controls corroborates this view and stresses the importance of pushing forward government legislation on air quality.  Shedding light on an important issue Mark Bouldin comments, “Clean Air Day is a chance...

Mark Bouldin, Clean Air Expert at Johnson Controls, said: Shedding light on an important issue “Clean Air Day is a chance to shed light on the importance of improving the air we breathe. With a large focus from governments and businesses on achieving net zero goals, the two go hand-in-hand.  Indoor air quality is hardly ever the focus – that’s hard to believe when we spend 90% of our time indoors, and indoor air quality can be five times more polluted...

Sensibo, the Climate Tech IoT company combining smart ACs with a more sustainable world, announces the integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into all smart AC products.  ChatGPT was created by OpenAI, an AI and research company. It is an advanced language model that uses a deep learning architecture called transformers. Mobile recommendation For the first stage of integration, Sensibo mobile application will suggest recommendations based on the user’s behavior patterns, such as an...

Calling all plumbers and installers of heating systems! The highly anticipated Installer Show is back, and Panasonic is excited to be a part of it once again. From June 27th to 29th, 2023, make sure to visit Stand D20 at the Installer Show 2023, which is taking place at NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), where Panasonic will be showcasing the latest innovations in low carbon heating and cooling technology, smart building monitoring tools, and PRO Partner benefits. Panasonic’s latest i...

With smoke from wildfires in the news, impacting large portions of North America, Jon Douglas, Director of Johnson Controls’ Healthy Building Services and Solutions, offers advice that everyone can use to protect indoor air quality (IAQ), when outdoor conditions become extreme. How are the wildfires impacting air quality? Wildfires, when they burn, actually generate small particulates in the air. That is what is seen when there is smoke. Those particles can flow very long distances....

Danfoss President and CEO, Kim Fausing has called on the world’s energy and climate ministers to do more to implement and execute energy efficiency policies as a key tool to curb energy demand, ensure energy security and mitigate climate change. Sønderborg Action Plan progress Speaking at the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 8th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Versailles, France, Kim Fausing reflected on the progress that has been made in the year since t...

Interplay Learning, the provider of immersive training for the skilled trades, announced the creation of Interplay’s Intelligence Lab, a team of experts shaping the future of training by delivering innovative and intelligent solutions for the skilled trades. SAM, the first AI-powered mentor As part of this initiative, the Intelligence Lab unveiled SAM, the industry’s first AI-powered mentor for learning and skill development. SAM provides technicians with immediate guidance during...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Curtains and Fan Heaters’ has released a new Recommendation on acoustic performance and calculations of air curtains. This recommendation was prepared in a joint effort by participants of PG-CUR. Recommendation 16/3 This new Recommendation 16/3 provides manufacturers with helpful guidelines on how to measure and state the sound emitted by an air curtain. After a first introduction to acoustics, the document focuses on the sound emitted from an air...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Commercial Refrigeration Equipment’ (PG-RDC) has elected Victor Gomara (R&D Director, Koxka) as its new Vice-Chairperson. The elections took place during the group’s online meeting on 10 May 2023. Victor Gomara succeeds Jesus Beraza (Chief Commercial Officer Europe, Middle East, Africa & Oceania, Koxka) as the Vice-Chairperson and will be supporting Maurizio Orlandi, Chairperson of the group, in his new role. Extensive industry experience...

Solar Monkey is launching its award-winning software in the UK, with a mission to boost productivity for solar installers, while accelerating the energy transition. The fast-growing firm has appointed a UK Sales Manager, is recruiting more staff to underpin its international growth plan, and is stepping up UK marketing of its digital design and quotation tools aimed at increasing the efficiency of PV installers. Solar & Storage Live The market is ready for exponential growth, we’re...

Singapore Polytechnic (SP), Singapore’s first and oldest polytechnic, aims to be a national role model by making the entire campus CO2-neutral by 2030. The blueprint comes from the Danish town of Sønderborg, and the Danes will collaborate on the project. They hope this step forward for Singapore is just the beginning of a global scaling up. By 2030, at least one in five educational institutions in Singapore will be CO2-neutral, one of several goals in the ambitious Singapore G...

Mitsubishi Electric launches the LGH-RVX3-E Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system to provide clean and healthy air for every commercial setting. Good Air Quality Users spend an average of 90% of their time indoors, so ensuring the air inside buildings is fresh and clean is vital for health. Dangerous pollutants like particulate matter and carbon monoxide are found indoors, and outdoor pollutants like nitrogen dioxide can also enter buildings from the outside. ...

With grid instability and energy security continuing to prove challenging to industry across Europe, a new report is highlighting solutions for high energy users to navigate a complex energy market and avoid downtime from grid resilience issues. As rising costs resulting from Europe’s energy crisis begin to settle, the report, titled 'Race to Resilience', indicates that ongoing energy instability means power supply remains a major concern for energy intense industries at risk of shortfall...

The BITZER Group announces its intent to acquire OJ Electronics A/S, headquartered in Sønderborg, Denmark. With this, BITZER is broadening its portfolio of electronic components for the HVAC&R industry. BITZER and OJ Electronics have signed the acquisition contract. Expansion in electronics  The transaction is subject to the usual approval and is expected to close no later than in Q3 2023. With the acquisition, BITZER as a specialist in refrigeration, air conditioning, and...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters’ (PG-FIL) has re-elected Marc Schmidt (AAF) as its Chairman and Thomas Caesar (Freudenberg Filtration Technologies) as its Vice-Chairman, during the group’s last meeting in Prague. unanimous re-election The Eurovent PG-FIL participants have re-elected Marc Schmidt as the group’s Chairman during its meeting in Prague on 04 May 2023. Marc will be supported by Thomas Caesar, who has been re-elected as the group’s Vice-Chairman...

The United States of America (USA) is set to experience some scorching weather in summer. Que the summertime struggle to stay comfortable while also protecting the pocketbook, 'Who touched the thermostat?!' Insulation is commonly associated with keeping homes warm during the winter months, but it's just as important during the summer. Proper insulation can help keep the home cool and comfortable in the summer, while also helping users save on energy costs. Heat Gain and How to Reduce It In su...

Eurovent Middle East announces that Honeywell has become the latest addition to a growing group of industry players that are coming together to support the transition to more sustainable technologies in the Middle East.  This signifies the growing importance of collaboration among industry organizations to promote progress. Building management Mr. Tariq Al Ghussein, President of Eurovent Middle East, welcomes Honeywell, “With Honeywell, another big name in the industry is joining o...

The Johnson Controls security team gathered with more than 40 exhibitors to showcase and demonstrate the latest in security innovation for the Advanced Services 25th Anniversary Expo. Advanced Services 25th Anniversary Expo Bringing together customers and partners from across the industry, Johnson Controls heard from the security professionals helping to make their vision to create a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable a reality. Johnson Controls celebrated the Advanced Servi...

IonicBlue® has announced a CAD $100 million agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to make net zero more attainable to Canadian organizations striving to reach their decarbonization targets. IonicBlue is a joint venture between Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, with funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO), a major global alternative asset manager. IonicBlue gets funding from Canada Infrastructure B...

Tax Initiative 179D, also known as the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, is a federal tax incentive program in the United States of America (USA) that encourages energy efficiency improvements in commercial buildings. It provides a deduction for the costs associated with implementing energy-efficient HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, lighting systems, and building envelope improvements. History of Tax Initiative 179D Tax Initiative 179D was introduced a...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is pleased to welcome the All in One units, available in T-CAP and High Performance, of its latest Aquarea K Generation heat pumps to market. With reduced noise levels and enhanced comfort and efficiency, the new generation of Aquarea heat pumps offers extensive technological advancements whilst retaining the strengths of the Panasonic Aquarea range. Aquarea K Generation All in One units Aquarea K Generation is a ground-breaking low-energy system for...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is enhancing its range of air conditioners with the new, wall-mounted TZ ZKE, which has the air cleaning nanoe™ X technology built-in as standard. Designed to fit in the smallest spaces of any home, the TZ offers smart comfort in a compact unit with an energy efficiency rating of up to A++ for both heating and cooling. New TZ ZKE featuring nanoe™ X technology Panasonic’s innovative nanoe™ X technology produces hydroxyl radicals...

Climatizacion & Refrigeracion, an international air conditioning and refrigeration trade fair held in Spain, has submitted its 2023 plan for the next edition of the fair. It will be held from 14-17 November 2023. Organized by IFEMA Madrid, the fair focuses on three objectives: boosting the representativeness of its offer, encouraging the participation of qualified professionals in distribution channels, and prescription and driving its internationalization.  C&R 2023 C&R 2023...

On 15-17 May 2023, Eurovent’s decision-making bodies met in Rotterdam, Netherlands, for its Annual Meeting to discuss issues concerning regulations, developments and the future of the association. This years’ annual meeting was hosted by the Eurovent Member Associations Binnenklimaat Nederland and NVKL, which represent the interests of the Dutch air handling and refrigeration industries, and promote the importance of healthy indoor climate. Healthy indoor climate The Eurovent dec...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides funding through the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases (ELC) program. This funding supports state and local health departments in their efforts to respond to public health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, this allows public schools to provide CDC funding for HVAC and IAQ improvements. CDC Funding for HVAC in Schools The CDC has allocated ELC fun...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has released a first look at its Net-Zero Roadmap to decarbonize across its entire value chain by 2050. In 2022, Trane Technologies became the first in its industry – and one of the first companies in the world – to have its net-zero carbon emissions targets approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Trane Technologies’ Net-Zero Roadmap Sustainability is core to our strategy, and its success shows in our superior...

Aeroseal, an American pioneer in duct sealing technology, has joined the growing family of Eurovent Middle East, aiming to increase awareness of the importance of ductwork for energy efficiency and Indoor Air Quality. Amidst minimum energy requirements for electrical HVAC equipment, the role of tight, easy to clean and maintain air ducts often gets ignored, while its impact on energy efficiency and IAQ is critical. Instant and measurable results Aeroseal’s HVAC solutions improve Indoor...

The Australian government has unveiled plans for a new ‘net zero authority’ to oversee the transition to renewable energy. The authority’s goals include supporting workers in emissions-intensive sectors to transition to new jobs, coordinating programs to attract and take advantage of new clean energy industries across the regions, and assisting investors and companies to harness net-zero transformation opportunities. New ‘net zero authority’ The announcement has...

DENSO CORPORATION (DENSO), a mobility supplier, and United Semiconductor Japan Co., Ltd. (USJC), a subsidiary of global semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) announced a collaboration to produce insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT), which have entered mass production at the 300mm fab of USJC. A first shipment ceremony was held today to mark this important milestone. It comes just one year after the companies announced a strategic partnership for this critical...

Late last year, Danfoss Power Solutions celebrated the opening of its new remote controls manufacturing and design facility in San Sebastian, Spain. Now, the plant and its operators are demonstrating the value of the investment by delivering shorter lead times and higher quality remote control transmitters and receivers to its customers. Plant personnel are on a mission to become the benchmark in operational excellence, taking advantage of the facility’...