Thermostats News & Trends

Danfoss and HOFOR are ready to optimize Copenhagen's future district heating with AI technology. The future of district heating lies in AI-based solutions that can help utility companies optimize and manage energy. Danfoss Leanheat® software In a step toward better energy management, HOFOR (Greater Copenhagen Utility) has partnered with Danfoss by investing in Danfoss Leanheat® software. Alongside investments in large heat pumps, geothermal energy, and other digital initiatives, HOFO...

Marcone Group, a renowned national distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen and pool/spa parts and equipment, announced that marketing executive - Mary Jo Hann was named to the 'Top Women in HVAC' list by ACHR News. As Vice President of Enterprise Marketing, Hann was one of 13 women nationwide selected by the publication for their contributions to the traditionally male-dominated industry. Prior roles of Mary Jo Hann "There’s no doubt that Mary Jo is a standout withi...

Modine, a globally renowned HVAC manufacturer, announces they will showcase their newest heating solutions, including the recently updated line of Hot Dawg® Unit Heaters, at the 2024 Heating Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) Conference in Atlanta, on Dec. 7-10, 2024. During the conference, Modine will highlight enhancements to the rest of the Hot Dawg® line, which offers improved performance and efficiency. The gas-fired units have new features, including...

NIBCO INC. has opened the Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum, which honors its 120 years in business providing innovative and reliable flow control products. The museum offers a unique and enriching experience from a historical perspective, interactive learning, inspiration, community impact, and career opportunities. Not just a place to learn about the past, it’s a place to get excited about the future of plumbing and the opportunities it holds. Interactive hologram feature Located a...

The 2024 Carrier Controls Expert Expo concluded recently in Savannah, Georgia, marking a milestone event for Carrier Controls Experts across the nation. Held from October 27th to October 30th, 2024's Expo, themed "The Next Level," focused on empowering their Controls Experts with innovative strategies to elevate their businesses using Carrier Controls. Over 290 attendees from 11 countries were present. Carrier Corporation is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) is expanding its FDT range with the introduction of the New FDT ceiling cassette unit. This latest model offers improved performance, together with automatic anti-draft control and motion sensor options, to optimize airflow for maximum comfort and energy efficiency. Overall performance of the FDT The unit’s energy efficiency has been enhanced with the integration of a newly designed impeller and flow path, which optimizes its...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security announced the Honeywell Home FocusPRO® series: a new enhanced thermostat design and user-friendly interface to elevate home comfort and control. Unveiled at Resideo’s CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new Honeywell Home FocusPRO thermostats address HVAC contractor needs, delivering simplified installations with a sophisticated design and feature-rich portfolio. FocusPRO therm...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the appointment of Omar Zaire to president, Corporate and Electrical Sector, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Zaire succeeds Tim Darkes, who has announced his upcoming retirement from Eaton, effective June 1, 2025. Zaire will report to Heath Monesmith, Chief Operating Officer, Electrical Sector, and will join Eaton’s senior leadership team.  Transformation and growth “Tim is an inspirational pioneer who has con...

Ideal Heating Commercial has released a new CIBSE-approved CPD: Understanding refrigerants & how they affect the choice of commercial heat pumps. It addresses both synthetic and natural refrigerants, and provides valuable advice for customers seeking the most energy efficient commercial heat pump. Future of refrigerants A concise CPD, ideal for a lunchtime session, it opens with a brief introduction to heat pumps and how they operate, including the refrigerant cycle and key principles suc...

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems (IPS), a global pioneer in advanced integrated piping systems for the distribution and control of liquids and gasses, highlights three unique products with durable, resilient and chemical-resistant designs that make them ideal for data center applications, including the “Apollo”® LD/WD 141 series resilient seated butterfly valves; “Apollo”® 70 series bronze hose cap and chain ball valve; and the Apollo”® 215 L high-perf...

CAREL is proud to announce the presentation of its near-term emissions reduction targets to SBTi, confirming its commitment to the fight against climate change and achieving its environmental sustainability objectives. The Science Based Targets initiative is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. Greenhouse gas emissions The SBTi is included as a charity, with aid that will host i...

Two Imax Xtra 2 240 kW Ideal Heating Commercial condensing boilers have been installed at Hull Maritime Museum as part of a major restoration project to the Grade 2* listed building. Dating back to 1871 when the building was Hull’s Dock Offices, the Hull Maritime Museum has been in operation since 1975 and had been heated by the same cast iron section boiler for the last 30 years. Imax Xtra 2 240 kW boilers The old boiler has been replaced by two Imax Xtra 2 240 kW boilers installed in...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire officially launched its new NICEIC-approved training facility at Tŷ Gwyrddfai in Penygroes, north Wales on 10th October with a morning of presentations and activities attended by over 50 invited guests. Tŷ Gwyrddfai is the first decarbonization hub of its kind and has been created to ensure that north Wales will be at the forefront of the decarbonization agenda. The facility is a collaborative project between Adra, north Wa...

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a pioneering provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its steam trap survey services, which can be used to create a full inventory of steam traps in a facility’s steam system, identify failing traps, and uncover steam trap station issues that negatively impact the delivery of thermal energy through the steam system and the proper removal of condensate. As cold weather approaches, APM Steam urges facilities to prepare their steam s...

The Olsen Group, based in Boca Raton, Florida, is a national pioneer in HVAC energy optimization. Donald Olsen and his seasoned team of HVAC control specialists have been in business for two decades, integrating energy-saving solutions into over a thousand commercial and large-scale residential projects. In the process, the Olsen Group has become one of North America’s top suppliers of Verdant thermostats. Verdant devices leverage intelligent occupancy sensors and proprietary software to...

With cooler temperatures in the forecast, some homeowners and renters will turn on their natural gas furnaces for the first time this season. Ameren Illinois encourages residential and business natural gas customers to have their furnaces inspected by a professional HVAC technician to check for potential leaks other appliance operational hazards. Natural gas in its pure form is odorless and colorless. Ameren adds an odorant called mercaptan to the natural gas it distributes. Mercaptan gives the...

Supermarkets are a pivotal part of communities worldwide – but they also account for a substantial amount of energy consumption. Danfoss reimagined energy-efficient food retail in its first-ever integrated Danfoss Smart Store and Application Development Center, which opened in 2023 in Nordborg, Denmark. The store features cutting-edge technology and off-the-shelf solutions for reducing energy consumption, food loss, and carbon footprint, exemplifying Danfoss’ journey towards a net-z...

Vokèra by Riello is proud to announce the launch of its Vokèra Synergy boiler range. Designed by engineers, the Synergy range prioritizes installer-focused features with cutting-edge technology to help redefine the mid-tier boiler market. Vokèra by Riello is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Digital modulating circulator The stainless-steel heat exchanger assures prime heat transfer and long-lasting durabili...

SmartAC.com is proud to introduce its innovative “Connect” offer, designed to give contractors a way to stay connected to homeowners who decline to sign up for service agreements. The new app-only service offers many of the key benefits of the SmartAC.com software platform, while incorporating some new features to empower contractors to foster lasting relationships with the great majority of homeowners who historically haven’t been willing to commit to a full membership. ...

With the experience acquired over many years, CLIMASET s.r.l. is proud to present the regulations for seasoning rooms of every type and dimension. pCO5+ controller At the heart of the system is the pCO5+ controller, equipped with the CLIMASET s.r.l. Software for seasoning rooms. The regulation supports two different modes: Fixed setpoints mode, Program/phases mode (up to ten programs with ten phases each). CLIMASET s.r.l.  regulation The CLIMASET s.r.l. Regulation for seasoning r...

Johnson Controls Residential & Light Commercial announced the launch of its Refrigerant Detection System (RDS) Calculator within the Ducted Systems Solutions (DS Solutions) mobile app. A first for the residential and light commercial HVAC industry, this innovative calculator is designed to help users determine the need for refrigerant detection systems based on specific conditions, such as space dimensions and the amount of refrigerant being used. Initiative to transition The calculator i...

CLIMASET s.r.l. Offers the regulation for retarder prover rooms. The control kit is composed of a pCO5+ programmable controller and one or more pGDN user terminals. The program for retarder prover rooms may operate in two different modes: Manual mode, with fixed parameters set by the user, Automatic mode, with programs with four cycles and an infinite maintenance phase. user interface The program manages the room in its entirety, controlling: Cooling, heating, humidifi...

Underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship, LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA is working with Hudson Technologies, Inc., a globally renowned provider of innovative and sustainable refrigerant products and services to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration industry, to support LG Air Conditioning Technology USA’s customer base with access to Hudson’s reclaimed EMERALD Refrigerants™. Darren Gibula, Vice President of Operations for LG Air Co...

Daikin has launched its game-changing Multi+ system. It combines the best of an Air-to-Air heat pump with a domestic hot water tank, as well as air purification in one energy-saving system.  The Multi+ system uses state-of-the-art technology to create a comfortable home all year round, while ensuring a plentiful supply of hot water. The system can be programmed to meet the individual user’s needs for heating, cooling and hot water.  Electric booster heater The system also feat...

KTH is a temperature and humidity sensor, to detect the data necessary for controlling the climatic conditions in an environment. KTH is for the standard Keystone RJ45 connector (NOT supplied). The sensor can thus be placed on the wall, reducing the overall dimensions and increasing the aesthetic result. Technical features Rated supply voltage: 12 Vdc (10.8-13.5 V) Maximum absorption: 25 mA Connections: screw terminals Operating temperature: from +5 to + 50°C...

Titus, a world pioneer in air distribution, has launched the Nexus OR (Operating Room) Suite, an all-in-one OR system that delivers clean air and high-quality lighting, while maximizing space and performance in hospital operating rooms. The fully-customized system features a modular design using combinations of airflow diffusers, gel-seal HEPA filters and LED lights that allow for virtually unlimited layout options. With this flexibility, the system can be designed to meet exact OR specificati...

ECM Technologies (ECMT), a pioneer in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) efficiency and energy conservation, announced its strategic partnership with Tolin Mechanical, the pioneering commercial HVAC service company in the state of Arizona. The collaboration will combine Tolin’s extensive expertise in commercial HVAC preventive and predictive maintenance services and related energy sustainability services with ECMT’s industry-changing nanotechnology, ThermaCl...

Ameren Transmission is working to build a more reliable and resilient energy grid and is hosting multiple public open houses the next two weeks to gather input from local stakeholders. The in-person open houses will take place in DeKalb, Daviess, Grundy, Sullivan, Randolph, Macon, Marion, Lewis, Adair and Knox counties. The Northern Missouri Grid Transformation Program is preparing the grid for the future by replacing aging infrastructure, adding transmission capacity to ensure reliability and...

Resideo Technologies, a renowned global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management and security, has been named the 2024 ENERGY STAR Canada Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Products Manufacturer of the Year by Natural Resources Canada. Each year ENERGY STAR Canada recognizes businesses and organizations for their outstanding contributions to protecting the environment and saving energy across the nation. This year, the program commended Resideo’s best-in-class inno...

Trane® - by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator - celebrated a significant safety milestone at its Commercial HVAC manufacturing facility and Rental Service office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Trane Charlotte employees achieved 3,000,000 work hours, approximately ten years, without a lost day away from work due to a work-related injury or illness on May 21, 2024. Trane Charlotte has been in operation for 50 years and currently employs approximately 125 people. Trane Charlot...