Thermostats News & Trends

Baxi Celebrates Apprentices’ Success At Inaugural Graduation Ceremony

Pioneering UK heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi has held an inaugural graduation ceremony at the Coventry Building Society Arena to celebrate the successes of its first group of apprentices. The event recognised the outstanding achievements of Baxi’s first cohort of field engineer apprentices, its degree apprentices, and colleagues from departments across the company who have completed apprenticeships in the last twelve months to help further their career. A visit to the Engin...

Introducing The Gradient All-Weather 120 V Window Heat Pump: The Ultimate Solution For Year-Round Comfort And Savings

Gradient, a company built by thermal scientists to rethink HVAC and build products that are good for the planet and great at cooling and heating homes, announced the All-Weather 120 V Window Heat Pump. The new product from Gradient provides efficient, climate-friendly heating and cooling in the coldest winters and hottest summers, all while operating quietly and minimizing noise.  Selected by the Biden administration to feature at American Possibilities: White House Demo Day as an example...

Danfoss Turbocor® Celebrates A Milestone

Danfoss Turbocor, manufacturer and pioneer of the first oil-free, magnetic bearing compressor for the HVAC industry, is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a wholly-owned Danfoss company. Initially founded in 1994 and later becoming a joint venture with Danfoss in 2004, its Turbocor® compressors have delivered versatile and unmatched efficiency, with low-Global Warming Potential compatibility, helping to reduce emissions while earning strong return on investment for customers. Zero perform...

BDR's Trailblazer Sales Academy Empowers Territory Managers With Key Leadership And Sales Skills

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces its 2024 program for Trailblazer Sales Academy, an ongoing online training program for territory managers and distribution sales team members that focuses on developing sales skills, leadership agility and a strategic vision for territory growth. top territory managers Trailblazer Sales Academy features four live virtual workshops from January through May to he...

Breathe Better, Live Better: Nuaire Sponsors World Ventil8 Day 2023

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s World Ventil8 Day, being held on 8th November. World Ventil8 Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation as a crucial part of enabling the health and well-being of people. This is just the second year for World Ventil8 Day, with its inaugural year in 2022 generating substantial media coverage, reaching 25 million people across social media, and attracting high-profil...

Interamericana University Of Puerto Rico Implements Sensibo Airbend To Improve Air Quality In Classrooms

Interamericana University of Puerto Rico has implemented Sensibo Airbend, a new software allowing them to manage air conditioning and air quality monitoring devices in bulk, reducing heating and cooling costs, while ensuring healthy air quality for students, over the course of ten years. Sensibo is a pioneering Climate Tech company that combines smart ACs with a more sustainable world. Air rate in classrooms Interamericana University of Puerto Rico has been looking for ways to keep its s...

INFRICO Supermarket Becomes Eurovent Member

INFRICO Supermarket has formally joined Eurovent as its newest Corresponding Member. It is one of the pioneering Spanish manufacturers that provides refrigeration solutions in the HVAC sector. INFRICO Supermarket is the new project of the INFRICO Group for commercial refrigeration, dedicated to the world of food retail through the manufacture and sale of refrigerated displays such as remote group and plug-and-play, cold rooms and condensing units, as well as installation and spare parts. It off...

DENSO Hosts Press Conference At Japan Mobility Show 2023

Denso Corporation (DENSO) hosted a press conference at Japan Mobility Show 2023, held at Tokyo Big Sight, in Tokyo, Japan, on October 26, 2023. Shinnosuke Hayashi, President and COO introduced the strategy to maximize their contributions to “Green” and “Peace of Mind.” Shinnosuke Hayashi, President and COO of Denso Corporation (DENSO) said that it is a great pleasure that the Tokyo Motor Show, which has attracted much public attention for decades, has been renamed the Ja...

BDR’s Self-Paced Courses Offer Training Opportunities To Support Contractors’ And Distributors’ Busy Schedules

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, introduces a new program of self-paced online training courses to help service professionals maximize business results and support teams with ongoing training options. “As our industry evolves, the pace of business continues to accelerate,” said Matt MacArthur, Sr. Vice President of Training & Marketing at BDR. “Training rem...

REHAU Event Puts Retrofitting Residential Heat Networks In The Spotlight

Prominent polymer systems house - REHAU welcomed building professionals to London last week for the latest in its in-person Retrofit 23 series of panel events exploring the deep retrofit of homes at scale, looking at heat networks. Titled Retrofit Meets: District Heating, the October 11th event discussed retrofitting low-carbon technologies in residential projects, including district heating and heat pumps. Taking place at The Building Center, it featured sessions by speakers including Bean Bea...

BESA And Mitsubishi Electric Launch Guide To Tackle Mold In UK Homes

A new survey of over 2,000 UK homeowners has found that more than half have experienced serious problems with indoor air quality (IAQ) and poor ventilation pioneering to condensation, mold, and damp. 55% of respondents to a poll carried out by builder’s merchant Jewson said they had experienced IAQ and condensation issues in their homes in the past year– and 44% reported health-related side effects including allergies, respiratory infections, poor sleep, low mood, and difficulty con...

Flexible Equipment Procurement Key To F-Gas Compliance, Says Aggreko Expert

Amid an impending reform of UK F-gas legislation, a temperature control specialist is calling upon manufacturers to re-evaluate their approach to equipment procurement in order to futureproof against legislative shifts. This call to action, from Aggreko, follows the EU’s recent decision to completely phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) by 2050. However, with the UK expected to revise existing EU legislation and adopt its own stance from 2025 onwards, manufacturers face an uncert...

Airzone Announces NetX Thermostat Integration

Airzone Control, a provider of HVAC solutions for zoning, automation, and smart control announces a new integration with Network Thermostat (NetX), a provider of smart thermostats for institutional, commercial, and industrial markets. The integration between Airzone and NetX enables bi-directional communication between NetX thermostats and the Inverter/VRF HVAC units common in new construction and modern luxury homes.  Bridging the Divide NetX has a 30-year legacy of supplying on-site an...

Ameren Illinois Partners With Google To Bring Energy Savings Just In Time For Cooler Weather

As the temperatures cool down and customers begin to prepare for the winter months, Ameren Illinois and Google are joining forces with the Environmental Law and Policy Center to give Ameren Illinois heating customers another helpful way to save energy. Customers can get a Google Nest Thermostat, at no cost with tax and shipping included, thanks to a special promotion that runs through November 30. Approximately half of a typical residential customer’s utility costs go toward heating and c...

EHPA Shines A Light On Kensa’s ‘Heat The Streets’ Project

Kensa Utilities is thrilled to announce that its groundbreaking project, ‘Heat the Streets’, has won this year's Lighthouse Heat Pump Award at the European Heat Pump Association's highly esteemed 2023 Heat Pump Awards. The Heat Pump Awards recognizes the most outstanding heat pump projects and attracts entrants from across Europe. The Lighthouse Heat Pump category highlights unique heat pump projects pioneering problem-solving with high levels of creativity. Networked Heat Pump sol...

Resideo Expands Relationship With USAA To Help Homeowners Protect What Matters Most

Resideo Technologies Inc., a global manufacturer and developer of technology-driven products and components that provide critical home comfort, energy management, and safety and security solutions, has been added to USAA's PERKS program to help its members protect against water damage and optimize home efficiency. USAA members can purchase Resideo's Honeywell Home smart thermostat and its First Alert® WiFi Water Leak & Freeze Detector at a discounted price through the PERKS program and...

Still Work To Be Done On The Heat Pump Skills Gap, Says HHIC

In response to the recent speech outlining Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s new approach to net zero, Stewart Clements, Director of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC), commented: “Following yesterday’s speech made by the Prime Minister, we welcome the time afforded to make a more thought out and successful switch to low carbon heating. This will play a pivotal role in our journey in achieving net zero and decarbonizing homes across the country." “The 50% increa...

Nuaire Launches iSense-Plus DMEV Fan

The new iSense-Plus from Nuaire, part of the Genuit group, is a decentralized mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) fan designed to provide Building Regulations compliant continuous background extract ventilation for newly built residential properties. MEV systems iSense-Plus has been introduced by Nuaire as a cost-effective alternative to whole-house mechanical extract ventilation (MEV) systems. Instead of working on a whole house basis, these compact, unobtrusive fans are individually i...

Trane Technologies Advances Building Decarbonization With Industry-First Ice-Heating Solution

Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has introduced its Thermal Battery™ Storage-Source Heat Pump System – a first-of-its-kind solution to advance electrified, low-carbon heating in buildings, including in climates below zero-degrees Fahrenheit. The innovative system converges four proven technologies to accelerate building decarbonization: Thermal energy storage ice tanks, reclaiming and storing excess building heat like a battery, for optimal ef...

CAREL IJF, The Connected Control Solution For Professional Refrigeration, Awarded At Host 2023

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...

Johnson Controls' CMS-2000 Central Monitoring Station Helps Ensure Occupant Safety In Healthcare And Lab Settings

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...

Atlas Butler Heating & Cooling Highlights The Major Advantages Of Ductless Mini-Split HVAC Systems

When it comes to keeping homes comfortable year-round, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems play a crucial role. Traditional HVAC systems that rely on ductwork have been the go-to choices for decades. However, a newer and increasingly popular option has been gaining momentum- the ductless mini-split HVAC system. Ductless mini-split HVAC system These units are connected by refrigerant lines, allowing for efficient temperature control As the name suggests, a ductless mini-...

Carrier Expands i-Vu Building Automation System With New Connected Device

Carrier has released its latest i-Vu Express building automation device. The new connected device comes pre-installed with i-Vu Express v8.5 software and can receive automatic software updates. Packed with features, the i-Vu Express building automation system provides a 360-degree view of a building’s entire operation allowing operators to maintain comfort for occupants, optimize energy usage and resolve problems faster. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global provider...

Unlock The Potential Of Smart HVAC Integrated Controls With Cloud-Based Cielo Linked Platform & Enjoy Rebates With MassSave

Cielo Linked is a cloud-based platform that revolutionizes smart integrated HVAC controls. It enables users to effortlessly link their central air conditioning system with room air conditioners, such as mini-split, window, and portable units, using Cielo smart climate control products. With Cielo Linked, users can create an intelligent automated environment control system for their home. They can set up links to automatically switch between the central and room air conditioners based on weather...

Navigating The EPA AIM Act HFC Phasedown: A Guide For OEMs

The EPA AIM Act 2023 Update The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending existing regulations to implement certain provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act. The AIM Act HFC phasedown rule establishes the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons: allowance allocation methodology for 2024 and later years. Understanding The HFC Phasedown Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are potent greenhouse gases (GHGs) used in a variety of applications such as refrigeration and air condition...

Chemours Announces Development Of New Specialty Fluid For Two-Phase Immersion Cooling: Opteon™ 2P50

The Chemours Company (“Chemours”), a chemistry company with pioneering market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal and Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, recently announced important achievements in the development and manufacture of Opteon™ 2P50, a new heat-transfer fluid for two-phase immersion cooling (2-PIC). The proprietary fluid is currently in the final testing stages for manufacturing capability, with initial commercialization targeted fo...

Ameren Encourages Customers To Stay Safe And Cool During Extreme Heat During The Week

With extremely hot temperatures reaching triple digits during the week, Ameren is advising customers to stay safe by keeping their homes cool with these tips that will help cut energy costs, while staying comfortable and safe.    Necessary precautions “We urge our customers to take whatever measures necessary to stay safe and cool during the heat wave," said Dan Isom, vice president, of corporate safety, security, and crisis management at Ameren.  “While usage of ai...

EPIC-FSC Redoubling Its Efforts To Protect The Community Of Calabasas

Amidst an unyielding heatwave enveloping a significant portion of America, including California, EPIC-FSC is redoubling its efforts to protect the community of Calabasas from the ongoing wildfire season exacerbated by current scorching temperatures. The nonprofit organization, created by locals after the Woolsey fire, is urging all 8,400 Calabasas homeowners to schedule a complimentary home hardening assessment immediately by emailing briancameron@epic-fsc.com. Home hardening is one-w...

Petri Plumbing & Heating Says Vacations Are A Great Time To Save On Household Energy Costs

Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, a family-owned home service company serving Brooklyn and Manhattan since 1906, says that homeowners can save some money and keep their energy costs down while they’re on vacation by following a few easy tips in summer. Regimen to save money “We remember the big things like hiring someone to watch the pets and getting a neighbor to take in the mail while we’re away on vacation,” said Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plu...

Airzone Announces Lutron Integration For Luxury Residential Applications

Airzone, a provider of intelligent and innovative HVAC control solutions announces a new integration with Lutron, the global pioneer in lighting and shading control solutions.  This integration enables precise temperature control and category-pioneering HVAC energy efficiency via Lutron’s Homeworks home automation system.  Innovation in Energy and Elegance  Airzone specializes in smart HVAC system control. Over the past 25 years, Airzone has built an exclusive library of...

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