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The air treatment units from DECACLIMA's GC series have been certified by Eurovent with the TB1 category, the highest-rated factor for thermal bridging according to the EN 1886 standard. Achieving the TB1 category reflects DECACLIMA's commitment to innovation and reinforces its ability to undertake projects requiring high-performance, cutting-edge equipment.  TB1 category The thermal bridging factor, assessed for the TB1 category, measures the maximum temperature difference between the i...

Carrier Commercial recently welcomed a record number of customers to its annual conference, held at Silverstone, which included special guest speaker, former Formula 1 World Champion - Damon Hill.  Carrier Commercial is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions.  intelligent building solutions Throughout the day, Carrier experts provided insights into its ongoing innovations in sustainable and intelligent building solutions...

The Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research, the groundbreaking partnership between LG Electronics Inc. (LG) and the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), has opened state-of-the-art, real-world-simulated labs to conduct comprehensive studies on cold-climate heat pump HVAC solutions. cold climate heat pump labs LG and university researchers will conduct studies in two dedicated cold climate heat pump labs located in Anchorage and Fairbanks. These facilities are configured to replicate home...

Teknotherm to deliver the HVAC system to the new Ocean Energy Support Vessel (OESV) to Gondan Shipbuilders. For this new state-of-the-art vessel for Østensjø Rederi, Teknotherm Marine will deliver the most advanced HVAC system they have ever delivered. Cabin Management System In addition to a full Thermal Energy Management system (TEMS), including heat pump function and absorption chiller, Teknotherm will also deliver a full Cabin Management System. The Cabin Management System...

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...

The Ghana Mega Clima Show 2025, organized by Elan Expo, takes place from June 17-19, 2025, at the International Convention Center in Accra, Ghana. New Era In HVAC Innovatıon With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% from 2024 to 2030, the Ghana HVAC market is expanding rapidly due to urbanization, rising temperatures, and increasing demand for efficient cooling solutions. The market is expected to reach $258.3 million by 2029, supported by investments in residential and comm...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, is partnering with Pennsylvania's Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) for the third consecutive year to expand training on heat pump technology to meet future marketplace demands. Already a supporter of ECA’s heat pump water heater installation and maintenance training program, the $50,000 grant from Bradford White’s Industry Forward® charitable giving program will allow ECA t...

As global energy systems face increasing pressure to decarbonize, Genius Energy Lab, an innovator in ground source heat pump (GSHP) technology, has released its 2024 GSHP Industry Report. sustainable solutions This in-depth study offers critical insights into the factors driving the adoption of GSHPs, highlighting both the opportunities for long-term energy savings and the regulatory and cost challenges still hindering their widespread use. As the push for sustainable solutions intensifies, t...

Kanthal, a global pioneer in industrial heating technology, has won the prestigious industry award ‘E-prize’ in the category of energy optimization for its technology that helps companies and industries transform to fossil-free production.  Organized by Sweden's largest business newspaper, Dagens Industri, and the newspaper - Aktuell Hållbarhet, together with the energy group - E.ON, the prize is awarded to the sharpest innovations for the 16th year in a row. a modern an...

As the UK embarks on its ambitious journey to cut emissions by 81% by 2035, Enviricard is stepping up to play a pivotal role in this environmental revolution. With a mission to eliminate plastic cards from the market, Enviricard introduces a ground-breaking alternative: eco-friendly paperboard cards that promise to transform the landscape of card usage across various sectors. Enviricard's innovative solution Plastic cards, ubiquitous in the daily lives, contribute significantly to carbon emis...

Good Energy, the clean power company, will pay customers to automate the flexible use of their heat pumps or batteries through its new cutting-edge platform FlexiRewards. Customers could earn between £5 and £20 a month without needing to take any action – FlexiRewards does the work for them. Building on the success of Power Pause, Good Energy’s implementation of National Grid’s Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), FlexiRewards will take ‘demand side response&rsq...

Carrier and its partner, Strategic Thermal Labs (STL), are highlighting a number of products and services tailor-made for data centers at this year’s SC24 conference and exhibition in Atlanta. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. SC24, or SuperComputing24, is a conference and exhibition that draws over 10,000 attendees, hosted by the International Conference for High-Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and An...

The Master Group (Master), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s foremost heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration distributors, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new Eastern distribution center in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, located on the South Shore of Montreal, Quebec. Part of the Écoparc Saint-Bruno multi-industry complex built by Montoni, Master’s new LEED Gold-certified distribution center was officially inaugurated in the pr...

Carrier Global Corporation, the global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, was awarded the World Environment Center's (WEC) 40th Annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development. Past award winners of the global competition include Microsoft, Walmart, IBM, and Starbucks. commitment to sustainability "Carrier is honored to be recognized by the prestigious World Environment Center for our progress and commitment to sustainability," said Carri...

Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) hosted Maryland government officials for a visit at its global headquarters in Jessup, MD to explore how cutting-edge cooling technologies are driving sustainable growth for the economy and society. For over 85 years, BAC has led the way in advancing cooling technologies and continues to invest in its operations in Maryland, to accelerate innovation for cooling products that minimize energy and water usage.   vision, mission, and values During the visit, B...

Aircuity, a pioneer in airflow optimization technology, announces that Jay Kress has joined the company as the Vice President, of Channel Sales. Jay Kress Jay brings a wealth of experience in sales leadership and strategic partnerships that will help the company’s network of channel partners continue to grow in the market. Kress has a proven track record of driving results through collaborative, innovative approaches, and will be instrumental in supporting and expanding relationships n...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, and Autodesk, Inc., a global pioneer in building information modeling (BIM) technology for the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and operations industry, announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing commercial building design for sustainability. AI-assisted design exploration This innovative cross-industry collaboration seeks to simplify the user experience and enable AI-assisted design exploration by integrating Tran...

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a major 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 systems...

Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator, will underscore the critical need for decarbonizing the built environment and transport sectors, advocating and advancing climate policies, and increasing the adoption of electrified heating and cooling and other low-carbon, energy-efficient solutions during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 11 – 22, 2024. As a member of the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, Trane Technologies joined more than 100 CEOs and...

Rubber World Industry LLC, a globally renowned manufacturer of rubber insulation products, is pleased to announce its participation in the Big 5 Expo 2024, where it will unveil its latest Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)-approved product line, including the widely recognized Gulf-O-Flex brand. This marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, innovation, and global expansion. Rubber World Industry is proud to be the nonpareil EPD-approved HVAC&...

Rubber World Industry LLC, a globally renowned manufacturer of high-quality insulation products, is excited to announce that it will be showcasing its latest range of acoustic insulation solutions during the Big 5 Expo 2024, which is set to take place from 26th – 29th November, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in Dubai, UAE. The Big 5 Expo, recognized as the largest and most influential construction event in the Middle East, provides an ideal platform for industries to introduce the...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, will debut at SC24 with its broad spectrum of energy-efficient power, thermal management, and infrastructure solutions for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data centers. Unique features of the showcase include highly innovative liquid cooling plate systems and the 1.5 MW Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), cutting-edge ORV3 power shelf systems, and high-performance power and cooling solutions for...

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 First Alert® VISTA® H Series, a full-service, scalable security system designed for residential and light-commercial security installations. Unveiled at its CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new VISTA H Series builds on the dependability customers trust from Resideo's existing VISTA Platform and delivers a flexible solution that can easily integrate with the lates...

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...

Noritz America, a pioneer in tankless water heaters and high-efficiency combination boilers, is launching the next generation of its flagship EZ Series of residential condensing tankless water heaters.  Available for immediate shipment nationwide, the upgraded EZ Series PRO range offers numerous improvements, including higher energy efficiency and Bluetooth® connectivity that provides installers with a faster startup with a built-in remote. EZ Series PRO range The product launch also...

Danfoss, in collaboration with the International Energy Agency (IEA), BusinessEurope, and Danish Industry, hosted a major conference last week bringing together industry leaders and policymakers to address Europe's competitiveness challenges. The event, held in Sønderborg, focused on providing concrete input to the incoming European Commission's planned Clean Industrial Deal. The opening plenary session featured addresses from IEA Executive Director, Dr. Fatih Birol, Danfoss Preside...

Johnson Controls Hitachi Air Conditioning UK & Ireland has announced a new partnership with HomeServe, one of the UK’s pioneering home assistance providers, to offer Annual Service Plans for Hitachi Air Source Heat Pumps. This partnership ensures homeowners and landlords can keep their heat pumps running smoothly year-round, with services carried out by qualified engineers. Heating and cooling solutions Partnership aims to provide customers’ peace of mind by offering service p...

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...

Lennox Residential HVAC, a trusted home comfort solutions and energy-efficiency innovator since 1895, announced the latest addition to its industry-renowned Dave Lennox Signature® Collection with the launch of the SL25KCV Air Conditioner, the most precise and efficient air conditioner available.  A recent survey found that 81% of homeowners consider the installation of high-efficiency HVAC equipment to be either extremely or very important to them due to potential savings, with 91% rep...