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Mike Foster, CEO of the Energy and Utilities Alliance, said, “We warmly welcome the decision to extend the Energy Price Guarantee, helping to protect consumers against a 20 percent increase from April." "It’s good that the Chancellor has listened to us in the energy industry as well as consumer champions who have all backed this move." Transition to a hydrogen economy “What we now need is for the Chancellor to listen to the industry again, by supporting the move towards a hy...

Finally, building managers can put away the complicated spreadsheets, and use a single digital dashboard to assess carbon footprints, set targets, and manage and track emissions. Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, announces Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor, which uses digitally automated data collection and analytics to manage and track scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist building owners in reporting for certification and co...

Eurovent Product Group ‘Rooftop Units’ has published the first release of its Guidebook on rooftop units. The Guidebook gives an insight into types, design, applications, operation, selection and maintenance of rooftop units. Eurovent has published it’s first-ever Guidebook on rooftop units, which provides a comprehensive overview of the rooftop technology. Eurovent’s first-ever Guidebook on rooftop units The Guidebook is the first compendium of its kind developed by t...

Finally, building managers can put away complicated spreadsheets, and use a single digital dashboard to assess carbon footprints, set targets, and manage and track emissions. OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, announces Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor, which uses digitally automated data collection and analytics to manage and track scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist building owners in reporting for certification...

Baxi will be supplying its 100% hydrogen boilers for the H100 Fife Project, a world-first hydrogen-to-homes demonstration delivered through a partnership between gas distribution company - SGN and Fife Council in cooperation with industry regulator - Ofgem. Baxi attended an event hosted by SGN on 8 March to mark the beginning of construction of the H100 Fife hydrogen homes demonstration facility. Due to open to the public this summer, the new facility will comprise two hydrogen show homes where...

At ISH 2023, to be held in Frankfurt from 13 to 17 March, CAREL will be participating for the first time ever as a Group, presenting a global HVAC offering together with Group companies Enginia, HygroMatik, Klingenburg, and Recuperator. Sustainable solutions On show will be a complete range of innovative and sustainable solutions to improve indoor air quality, increase performance and reduce energy consumption. The primary objective is to guarantee correct air recirculation, as well as to co...

Meet the Eurovent Team at ISH in Frankfurt from 13-16 March. ISH is one of the trade fairs for HVAC which focuses on sustainable heating and air conditioning technology as well as intelligent home systems. The Eurovent Team members Francesco, Igor, Ngoni, and Stijn will be at the trade fair. Visitors can request a meeting with them by simply sending them a message or calling on their mobile phones. Their contact details can be found on the Eurovent website. joint reception Eurovent will hav...

Airzone, the pioneer in dynamic HVAC control solutions, announces the long-awaited launch of Easyzone in the North American market. Easyzone is a plug-and-play, all-in-one zoning solution for concealed inverter and VRF HVAC units. At launch, Airzone will offer custom zoning kits for Samsung, Daikin, Mitsubishi, and LG systems, with more to come throughout 2023. Easyzone is well established in the European marketplace as an easy-to-install and energy-efficient zoning solution. It ships as a pre-...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Connect Box, an open and easy-to-use IoT solution designed to manage small to medium-sized buildings. User-friendly approach The latest addition to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Connect Box is a user-friendly approach for monitoring building performance, with the potential to optimize energy efficiency by up to 30 percent and to substantially improve indoor air quality in small to medium-sized buildings such as schools, retail shops, apartments o...

DENSO Corporation and DENSO Fukushima Corporation have announced that they will start a demonstration project at DENSO Fukushima in March 2023, in order to produce and use green hydrogen at its plant, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation, as part of the initiative to realize carbon-neutral manufacturing. Through the demonstration project, the two companies aim to build a model of local production for local consumption of hydrogen and realize carbon-neutral plant. Under the slogan...

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a key element for the future reduction of air transportation’s carbon footprint, and Airbus is continuing its testing of this bio-jet fuel with a new VOLCAN flight test campaign using the best-selling A320 Family aircraft. An A321neo took off from Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France with both of its engines powered by 100% unblended SAF. Since the end of February, the aircraft has been closely followed by a data-collecting airplane with the mi...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a renowned global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, announced it has completed the acquisition of privately held distributor BTX Technologies, Inc. ("BTX"), based in Hawthorne, New York, USA. Founded in 1967, BTX Technologies, Inc. is a major distributor of professional audio, video, data communications and broadcast equipment. Additionally, BTX offers a private brand port...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, announces the introduction of the intelli-HEAT™ Dual Fuel System.  This new Mitsubishi Electric solution is compatible with any thermostatically controlled furnace and works with both single-zone and multi-zone systems. intelli-HEAT empowers homeowners who own gas furnaces to improve their homes’ comfort and sust...

Budderfly, the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, announces a high-volume contract with Carrier, a pioneer in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, to deploy thousands of Carrier’s most efficient commercial packaged rooftop units to small and medium-sized businesses across America, primarily fast food, quick service and casual dining restaurants. This agreement will enable Budderfly’s customers to start saving...

Airbus Helicopters has partnered with the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation to develop CityAirbus NextGen’s future missions for medical services in Norway. eVTOL aircraft To this end, the parties will jointly measure the added value of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for a selection of medical services use cases across the country to integrate the operational requirements right into the configuration of Airbus’ eVTOL. Focusing on how eVTOL aircraft can be...

Commercial building facility and energy managers have the option of a powerful new tool to analyze building usage and emissions with the launch of the ABB Ability™ Building Analyzer. The new digital solution provides comprehensive and actionable insights that can deliver cost reductions, improved energy efficiency, time savings, and increased comfort, allowing users to make critical steps on their building decarbonization journey. intuitive and accessible digital tool Beth Ray, Head o...

HVAC & Refrigeration Live (HVACR Live), the UK’s only dedicated national exhibition for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration sectors will take place from 18 to 19 April 2023 at London Excel. HVACR Live comes at a time when trade shows are seeing a resurgence in the post-COVID and post-Brexit world. European manufacturers are keen to consolidate their presence in the UK while those from further afield see the opportunity to make new trade deals directly with UK...

Eurovent India will be at ACREX India 2023, an exhibition which is scheduled to take place from March 14 to March 16, 2023, for air conditioning, heating, ventilation and intelligent buildings, focused on advancements in the HVAC sector technology with exhibitors from more than 40 countries. Eurovent’s Vanshaj Kaul (Director India) and Markus Lattner (International Director) will be at the exhibition. Attendees can request a meeting with them by simply sending them an email or calling the...

The CAREL Industries S.p.A. Board of Directors has approved the consolidated results as of 31 December 2022. Consolidated revenues came to € 544.9 million: an increase of 29.6%. Financial highlights of CAREL: Consolidated revenues of € 544.9 million, +29.6% compared 2021 (+26.5% at constant exchange rates). Consolidated EBITDA of € 111.7 million (€ 7.5 million from the change in the scope of consolidation due to several acquisitions), +31% compared to 2021. Consolidate...

We’re delighted to be supporting the Government’s new £5m Heat Training Grant scheme. The initiative will enable 10,000 installers over the next two years to become low carbon heating experts. Installers can claim a £500 grant which will go towards the training needed to gain the skills and confidence to offer heat pumps to customers. The grant could cover most of the cost of a Level 3 Heat Pump course, which takes an experienced gas or oil heating installer on...

Global technology and software front-runner Emerson has launched its new ASCO™ Series 262 and 263 Biodiesel Valves, the first combustion valves certified for use with biodiesel blended fuel in industrial and commercial boilers in the Americas and Asia. These biodiesel valves make it possible for district heating and commercial boiler burner applications to transition to a more sustainable energy source, simplifying compliance with evolving regulations while reducing boiler...

Employment of HVAC mechanics and installers is projected to grow five percent from 2021 to 2031 with more than 20,000 job openings estimated each year on average over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the vast opportunity and ongoing skilled trades labor shortage, women remain significantly underrepresented only making up 2.3% of HVAC mechanics and installers in 2022. diverse and inclusive team Johnson Controls is actively working to increase the number of...

Baxi has been working alongside the Government to develop its new £5 million Heat Training Grant, designed to support 10,000 trainees to become low carbon heating experts with grants of up to £500 over the next two years. Baxi has pledged to match the £500 Government grant with another £500 worth of Baxi Works loyalty points for installers who use the voucher to train and achieve Baxi’s BPEC accredited qualification. Heat Training Grant This is a great scheme and...

Danfoss has officially finalized its acquisition of BOCK GmbH—a pioneer in CO2 and low-GWP compressors, a deal which was first announced late last year. The completion of the acquisition reinforces Danfoss’ position as a preferred destination for greener cooling and heating solutions. This announcement is made in parallel with Danfoss releasing strong 2022 results, which demonstrate the huge growth potential in products and solutions that contribute to meeting global and regional cl...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, launched the newest development in the Choice line of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) available from Johnson Controls®, YORK® and TempMaster®. The 12.5- to 27.5-ton RTUs surpass aggressive Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 efficiency standards by 6-45%, depending on the efficiency level, while maintaining an economical advantage. Available in high-efficiency, ultra-high-efficiency and heat pump models, Choice...

Heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi and H2GO Power, hydrogen-based software and hardware solutions innovators, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing their commitment to develop innovative green hydrogen-based technology that will tackle both heat decarbonization and energy reliability. The MoU was signed by Baxi’s MD Karen Boswell and Enass Abo-Hamed, H2GO’s CEO, at a presentation of their carbon-neutral heat-in-a-box system held at Baxi’s Dartf...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has launched the newest development in the Choice line of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) available from Johnson Controls®, YORK® and TempMaster®. The 12.5- to 27.5-ton RTUs (rooftop units) surpass aggressive Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 efficiency standards by 6-45%, depending on the efficiency level, while maintaining an economical advantage. New product line of Choice RTUs We've ele...

Energy Solutions announced that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed its review of the License Termination request for the La Crosse Boiling Water Reactor (LACBWR) Decommissioning project located in Genoa, Wisconsin. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission - NRC has approved the request for Energy Solutions to finalize documentation for the plant’s license transfer back to Dairyland Power. NRC completes review of License Termination request “We appreciate the NRC’...

Following comments made in the Sunday Telegraph (26.2.2023), the Chief Executive of energy trade body, Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), has written to the Minister asking for urgent clarification of Government policy. In the newspaper article, Lord Callanan states, “Nobody’s going to be forced to ditch their boiler” and that forcing “Households to replace gas boilers with heat pumps would be against the British character.” Fossil fuel boilers While agreeing...

At ISH 2023, to be held from 13 to 17 March in Frankfurt, CAREL will be presenting its A3 ready solutions for residential and commercial heat pumps. The targets set for 2030, namely a 55% reduction in emissions and REPowerEU, are key measures that will guide the industry in the transition to the safe use of natural refrigerants. CAREL is playing an active part in this transition, developing components and solutions that are not only safe and ready to use, but that ensure less use of non-renewa...