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The BBC Earth Experience opens at The Daikin Centre in Earl’s Court on Thursday, 30th March, 2023. Daikin eco-heating specialists and sponsors of the venue have created the ‘Daikin Climate Zone’, located just outside the main venue, offering space to relax, play and learn. After visitors have marveled at the wonders of the seven continents and are feeling inspired to help protect the planet, Daikin invites visitors to join them at The Daikin Climate Zone, to learn more about h...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (Resideo), a major global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, has launched its Honeywell Home T10+ Smart Thermostat Kits. Resideo has enhanced its popular ENERGY STAR® certified Honeywell Home T10 Pro Smart Thermostat that was first released in 2019. Honeywell Home T10+ Smart Thermostat Kits The new Honeywell Home T10+ Smart Thermostat Kits with RedLINK® 3.0 offer additional control over three types of indoor air quality (IAQ) equip...

Facilio, the New-York headquartered proptech company known for its suite of smart buildings software, has rolled out a cloud-based supervisory control platform that enables remote monitoring and optimization of refrigeration systems. The company’s Connected Refrigeration Solution delivers up to 20% savings in energy for multi-site food retailers including grocery, convenience store, and supermarket operators. real-time visibility Raj Subramanian, Co-Founder & CPO at Facilio, said, "...

A proposed Government heat pump production quota announced by UK Energy Secretary - Grant Shapps could threaten the United Kingdom (UK) with job losses and price hikes on boilers, a heating industry expert has said. Mechanism for low carbon heat  Branded an 'out of touch' and 'absurd' policy by Mike Foster, CEO of the trade body - the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), the Market-based mechanism for low carbon heat proposes British heating manufacturers’ heat pump sales should rep...

In the context of regular assessments at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2023, Siemens AG announces an impairment reversal of its investment in Siemens Energy AG (SE), which will increase the investment book value. Siemens Energy AG's Xetra closing share price of €20.24 on March 31, 2023, is significantly higher than the closing share price of €13.99 on June 30, 2022, when Siemens reported an impairment of the Siemens Energy AG investment. This result in an impairment rever...

DENSO CORPORATION, a global mobility supplier, announced it has developed it’s first-ever inverter with silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. This inverter, which is incorporated in the eAxle, an electric driving module developed by BluE Nexus Corporation, will be used in the new Lexus RZ, the automaker’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) model and released March 30. SiC power semiconductors SiC power semiconductors consist of silicon and carbon that significantly red...

Microsoft is one of the most successful enterprises in the world and no company can achieve such standing without ambition and innovation. But the company’s vision for the future extends beyond the advances in technology it’s famous for. It’s also paving the way for healthier, more efficient, and sustainable workspaces. Enabled by technology We’re working with Microsoft at its headquarters in Beijing to retrofit and optimize building operations. The Beijing West Campu...

Heat network technology providers - Evinox and Minibems are merging and receiving growth capital from SET Ventures. This capital injection enables the two companies to cement their leading position in smart heat network technology ensuring enhanced energy efficiency and cost savings for heat network operators and residents. Heat networks Heat networks, also known as district heating systems, supply heat to one or multiple buildings from a central source, such as a boiler or heat pump. These...

The Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association (ICOM) has launched a campaign to clarify the different levels of ‘hydrogen-readiness’ of boilers and other combustion products entering the market. Hydrogen labels  According to the trade body, three types of labels have been created which will signify different hydrogen products: hydrogen-blend; hydrogen-ready; and 100% hydrogen. Currently, only hydrogen-blend is available on the market, however, with the UK’...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been selected as the sustainability partner for the Boston University Center for Computing and Data Sciences. The newly completed education center sets a new standard for sustainable, all electric buildings in Boston and is the city’s largest net-zero building. Boston University will heat and cool the 345,000 square-foot property with 31 geothermic wells and all of its...

Rheem, a renowned global manufacturer of water heating and HVAC products, has received the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award. This marks the third successive year that ENERGY STAR has recognized Rheem as a Partner of the Year. ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award Award winners lead their industries with energy-efficient products and services The ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award honors companies...

The bases for zero trust architecture includes strong encryption for device identity and data-in-transit, as well as a whitelist-only access control list. Zero trust architecture minimizes risk by limiting breach opportunities, containing the damage of any actual breach and surfacing unusual behaviors quickly. Embedded devices fit well into these deployment paradigms because of their relatively static mission, and low complexity roles on the network. Zero-trust architecture and product patchin...

With energy bills likely to remain high for some time, users of compressed air must consider every potential energy-reducing measure. In tandem with growing demands to reduce carbon footprint as the UK transitions to a net-zero future, many companies are looking at compressed air technologies for the solution.  refrigeration air dryers Air dryers, essential to improve the quality of compressed air and protect valuable assets, are no exception.  With this thought in mind, Hi-line&r...

ACV UK, stainless steel, hot water, and heating specialist, is pleased to introduce its new EVO S wall-hung boiler range, which incorporates the latest stainless steel heat exchanger technology for energy efficiency and reliability. Available in seven different outputs from 40 to 150kW, EVO S features a 5:1 turndown ratio and excellent low-class 6 NOx emissions across all models. Installation and maintenance Designed for straightforward installation and maintenance to help optimize performanc...

Electrolux Group is three years ahead of plan. In 2018, the company was among the first 100 companies to set its global science-based climate target and is now one of the first to meet it. This is just one of the highlights from the Electrolux Group Sustainability Report 2022. Electrolux Group has reduced its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (direct and indirect in operations) by 82%, compared to 2015 – going beyond its 2025 target of 80%. Electrolux Group Sustainability R...

GE Profile is expanding its ClearView window air conditioner line to include enhanced energy-efficient inverter technology, offering additional cutting-edge innovation to consumers just in time for the warmer temperatures. The expansion builds on ClearView’s breakthrough over-the-sill design that maintains the window view, so owners can let more natural light into the room. Expanded GE Profile ClearView line The expanded GE Profile ClearView line will now include additional BTU sizes in...

Baxi has supplied a new range of prefabricated understairs heating solutions to Travis Perkins’ WholeHouse®, an industry-first platform that allows smaller regional housebuilders and developers across the UK to plan and design a complete, bespoke digital model of a house before beginning construction. Based on the BIM process, the new platform ensures detailed and accurate design, plans and material pricing of developments from the first day. From start to finish, the process can be c...

Polypipe Building Products has launched a new campaign to support heating installers through the updates to the Building Regulations as the grace period draws to a close on 15th June this year. The campaign began in March and will run throughout 2023. It kicks off with the launch of the new game show ‘A Question of Regs’ and will include a number of regional events and educational activities to offer installers support through this transition period.  Multi-Faceted campaign...

ECM Technologies, the pioneer in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation, announces it has been named a finalist in the Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence awards for its signature product, ThermaClear™, an advanced nanotechnology HVAC treatment that helps decarbonize commercial buildings to accelerate a more sustainable future. The Environmental Excellence awards program, presented by SRP, is Arizona’s most prestigious recognition related to statewide projects that impact qual...

Bluon, Inc. and Sera Systems, Inc., two of the most innovative software companies in HVAC, announce their plan to join forces to modernize and bring a new level of productivity to the HVAC industry from OEM to distributor to contractor to technician and all the way to the consumer. HVAC is a well-established $150 billion industry, yet Gallup estimates that on average HVAC businesses are operating at a staggering low 38% efficiency. Together, Bluon and Sera, for the first time, can materially im...

NIBCO INC. expands its BenchPressG® carbon steel fittings line to include 2" sizes to its existing product assortment, bringing press technology to fuel and gas carbon steel pipe applications. Allowing for fast and economical installation of residential, commercial and industrial carbon steel piping systems, BenchPressG press technology gives users consistent joint integrity and a professional appearance. Since it requires no threading equipment and lubricants, it offers easier, cleaner an...

ABB’s production hub in Xiamen has become a flagship site for sustainable manufacturing and is paving the way to a clean energy future in China, with its scalable blueprint for success, which uses ground-breaking new energy monitoring systems combined with on-site renewable energy generation and storage for impressive emission and cost reductions. China is aiming to hit peak emissions before 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060. To make this net zero energy transition a reality, colla...

Uponor is continuing to innovate in the residential radiant market with the launch of its newest radiant panel — Xpress Trak™. Designed for residential new construction and remodels, Xpress Trak is a single-panel system with lightweight XPS foam at its core and laminated aluminum around the entire surface to provide exceptional heat-transfer capability. Residential radiant market The XPS foam in Xpress Trak provides numerous benefits for both the installing contractor and the hom...

From humble beginnings in Kenya, where he built his own toys to innovating a rail refrigeration unit that meets industry needs, Felix Okoth has always been up for a challenge. His path to engineering started in his youth, with a natural curiosity and inquisitive mind. “I always enjoyed challenging tasks. It started out as a way to entertain myself when I was a child,” said Felix Okoth, adding “I’d make all types of toy cars with tiny rubber tires, sticks, battery-powered...

In a new guide from renowned heating and hot water solutions provider - Baxi, social housing providers are being advised to start planning a phased approach to heat decarbonization across their building stock. Decarbonization and Affordability of Heat, a phased approach is a free downloadable guide to provide social housing providers with a framework for achieving net zero, particularly in harder-to-decarbonize social homes. Addressing the challenges  With many residents struggling with...

Eurovent India invites senior consultants and key industry stakeholders to an expert workshop on energy efficient IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) solutions. It will take place on 12 April 2023, 16:00-21:00h in New Delhi, India and will conclude with a networking dinner. The workshop is organized by Eurovent’s local Indian Working Group comprised of major HVACR companies active and manufacturing in India. Eurovent workshop on energy efficient IAQ solutions Aside from technical topics related to...

Facility managers understand that ventilation plays a critical role in maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ), especially in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals. Ventilation in hospitals is the process of exchanging indoor air with outdoor air, in order to improve the quality of indoor air. It is essential to maintain adequate air change rates, so as to ensure a healthy indoor environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Importance of Good Ventilation Explained below are three main point...

For those who are looking to replace or upgrade their HVAC system, they’re in luck as there are new tax credits available that can help them save quite a bit. These tax credits were created as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. They allow property owners to get up to a few thousand dollars back, when they purchase and install a new qualifying heat pump, air conditioner, furnace, or biomass boiler. The tax credits also cover certain high-efficiency appliances or appliances that have...

Viessmann has introduced the Vitovolt 300 solar PV system to the UK to make it easier for British home owners to cover as much of their electricity needs as possible through renewable energy. The powerful and efficient, quality-assured photovoltaic solution comes with a 15-year product guarantee and incorporates a modular package of accessories that fit together seamlessly. The result is a Viessmann ecosystem for tailoring to the needs of individual households, which can include sustainable he...

Research shows that businesses around the world remain concerned about the impacts of energy security and prices, which could be a catalyst for a range of environmental, social and economic ripple effects. According to ABB Electrification’s Energy Insights survey of 2,300 leaders from small and large businesses across a range of sectors, 92 percent of respondents feel that the continuing instability of energy is threatening their profitability and competitiveness. Energy costs and insecu...