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Ahead of the summer heat across the UK, a polymer specialist has upgraded their smart heating control to be able to seamlessly transfer between heating and cooling. Allowing developers and contractors to provide efficient heating and cooling from a single solution, the NEA Smart 2.0 uses a series of algorithms to regulate temperature. These algorithms allow the device to learn occupant habits and data from multiple sensors in floors and walls, creating optimal conditions for occupants. Maintai...
Since the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic, awareness has grown considerably that good ventilation systems play a decisive role in health and well-being. Fresh, clean, and, above all, germ-free ambient air is more important today than ever before. At the same time, it prevents mold growth and protects building structures. During the cold months of the year, heat recovery can also save heating costs and protect the climate. Viessmann creates and maintains living spaces for future gene...
Airedale has launched the latest in its EasiCool range of precision cooling units, EasiCool Evo². Updated with new technology and with an extended operating envelope, the efficient, compact, and flexible EasiCool Evo² has been specifically designed with the global small / edge data market in mind. Airedale R&D teams have worked hard to deliver improved efficiency, performance, and IoT functionality, with a cooling capacity of 31-98kW and an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)...
To help meet the demand for residential specification hot water and heating solutions, the Baxi Assure sales team has been strengthened with the addition of two new Specification Manager appointments in the North and South of the UK. David Lucas and Matthew Swatridge will act as a single point of contact to make it even easier for new build developers, social housing landlords, and contractors to access the complete suite of Baxi Assure products and services. This includes helping customers to...
Hinwil, June 7, 2021, 07:00 a.m. - Due to continuous high customer demand, the Belimo Group expects a substantial increase in sales and profitability for the first half-year of 2021 compared to the previous year period. However, the outlook for the full financial year 2021 remains uncertain. In the first few months of 2021, Belimo recorded consistently high demand in all three market regions. Thus, the Group expects a sales increase of around 10 percent in the first half of 2021 compare...
Dandelion Energy, the country’s pioneer residential geothermal company, is expanding sales and service to Vermont. The expansion is supported by new incentives offered by Green Mountain Power (GMP) that provide a rebate worth thousands of dollars when they purchase and install a qualified geothermal whole-home heating and cooling system from Dandelion Energy. initial entry Dandelion’s initial entry will be serving customers in southern Vermont’s Bennington County, with plan...
A hundred years ago, as the world was recovering from the Spanish flu pandemic, Bill Reed developed and manufactured his original commercial air filter in Louisville, Ky. Today, Reed’s idea has grown into the world’s foremost manufacturer of air filtration solutions. In April 2016, American Air Filter Co. Inc., (AAF International), acquired Flanders Corp., to form AAF Flanders. Improving indoor air quality With production, warehousing, and distribution facilities in 22 countries...
As part of its new Sustainability Strategy and its ambition to enable a low-carbon society, ABB has committed to partner with its customers and suppliers to reduce their emissions and to achieve carbon neutrality in its own operations by 2030. Ahead of World Environment Day on June 5, ABB announced that it has joined three initiatives led by the international non-profit Climate Group in line with its action plan and focus areas identified to reduce its own emissions: EV 100: ABB commits to...
Ofgem, the energy regulator, has set out final proposals to help millions of micro business customers get a better energy deal. Energy brokers help busy micro businesses to compare the market and find a better deal on their energy. But Ofgem found a minority of brokers engage in poor practices with opaque fees for brokerage services. In one case, 50% of the total contract cost (around £24,000) comprised broker commission fees that the consumer was not made aware of pre-contract. Su...
The YORK YVFA air-cooled screw chiller uses free cooling and variable-speed drive (VSD) technology to deliver industry-renowned cost savings. Some of the key features of the YORK YVFA free cooling chiller include an integrated economizer, VSD compressor and fans, a compact footprint and intelligent controls. YORK YVFA air-cooled screw chiller The cost savings delivered in real-world examples include the annual savings for YVFA installations across the country. The YORK YVFA free cooling air-co...
Plymovent is very happy to announce that their Canadian colleagues of the Industrial Products division have moved into a new office building in May 2021. The new office provides plenty of space for their offices, a large warehouse. Larger office area John Mora, General Manager for Industrial Products NA, said: “Our new facility offers us the opportunity to serve our loyal customers better and work with our valued business partners.” Larger warehouse will allow us to stock more i...
The nationwide lockdown since November 2020, made necessary by the high infection figures of the second and third corona waves, is still accompanied by considerable restrictions. This makes it all the more important to safeguard the indispensable work in public institutions and, in particular, teaching in schools. the new air purification unit To make a decisive contribution to the solution, Viessmann has developed Vitovent 200-P, a new air purification unit. These are unique hybrid ventilatio...
American Residential Services (ARS), the nation’s largest provider of residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing services, has announced the appointment of Scott Boose as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Scott Boose, a Senior Executive with significant experience in the HVAC, plumbing, and home services industries, succeeds David Slott, who earlier served as CEO of ARS, and who will remain in a Senior Advisory role and assist Mr. Boose and the Senior Man...
The new products at a glance: The ViCare app uses the smartphone location function if desired and detects the distance to the heating system (geofencing). The heat output is automatically turned down if nobody is at home. It is then increased again as soon as a resident approaches the house. The new Vitoguide was developed in close cooperation with trade partners and now combines all important functions for commissioning, remote maintenance, and servicing as an all-in-one tool. The new Vies...
HVAC and active air purification specialist, Better Indoors, has been listed as a chosen supplier for the provision of equipment for UV Infection Control by NHS East of England. Encompassing 22 NHS Trusts, the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub has chosen Better Indoors as one of just a handful of suppliers for bespoke decontamination solutions – where its active air purification technology is the only product that doesn’t require evacuation and can operate safely in...
Ruskin® has been awarded a patent for the unique blade design on its XP500WD stationary wind-driven rain aluminum louver, which provides both FEMA impact protection and Class A wind-driven rain protection. The blade’s ability to catch water and channel it away from the louver helps keep water out, boosting its already high performance against wind-driven rain. Combined with FEMA impact protection, the blade design makes the XP500WD a smart choice for extreme weather areas. Reducing s...
In light of the government closing its Green Homes Grant, Panasonic has announced an extension to its own Green Cashback Schemes to provide installers and homeowners with a longer period to benefit from this generous scheme. Now extended for a further two months, the two schemes offer generous cashback on the completion of installations of Aquarea Air-to-Water heat pumps. Projects must be completed by 31 August 2021 and all claims for the cash need to be submitted by 30 September 2021. A...
With this report, IEA shows how the transition to a net zero energy system would be possible by 2050 while ensuring stable and affordable energy supplies, providing universal energy access, and enabling robust economic growth. While the study addresses the energy sector, the chapter on buildings does offer some perspectives. Buildings The 244-page study focuses on the energy sector. For information, abstracts from the chapter on buildings are copied below. It should be kept in mind that the...
Finding parts for Weil-McLain boilers just got a whole lot easier with the launch of a new interactive, mobile-friendly Weil-McLain Parts Catalog. The robust new tool makes it simple to find parts for Weil-McLain's full line of residential and commercial boilers. "With a link right on our home page, and multiple ways to search for specific parts, residential and commercial heating contractors, installers and distributors can quickly identify the parts they need for their specific Weil-McLain bo...
EDF Renewables is planning to develop a 49.9 MW solar farm in Glassthorpe between the villages of Flore and Upper Heyford, along the M1 Corridor, which will be capable of generating enough low-carbon electricity for the domestic needs of 9,562 households annually. A number of ecological and feasibility surveys have been carried out and the company is consulting with local people at an early stage about the proposal to get their views ahead of submitting a planning application later this year.&n...
As a business Worcester Bosch is continuously innovating and investing to reduce the impact across the globe, the brand new Greenstar 4000 boiler series has 100% recyclable packaging, and of course, still comes with all of the reliability and performance a user would expect from a Worcester Bosch boiler. Energy Efficiency The new Greenstar 4000 is the most environmentally friendly boiler to date. It features improved energy efficiency, where the boiler is able to turn down its output, this is...
Cenergist, an expert in high efficiency district heating and ground source heat pumps, announces that it has been appointed to deliver Leeds City Council’s £24 million ‘Clustering for Warmth’ initiative. Cenergist will design, build, operate and maintain low carbon district heating networks for 26 high rise blocks across Leeds over the next three years. The ‘Clustering for Warmth’ initiative forms part of Leeds City Council’s £100m investment in i...
Automatic flow balancing is what finally makes a new heating system perfect. It ensures even distribution of heat in the house and significantly reduces heating and electricity costs, which prevents follow-up costs for a repeat service call. It would be a clear win, then, to make automatic flow balancing easier and faster, especially in modernization projects. That’s why Viessmann offers two different innovative solutions that enable specialist partners to optimize heating sys...
From 25 May to 8 June, Danfoss Drives will be hosting four business-relevant Factory Efficiency Days, in order to provide primarily European participants with valuable and innovative ideas on how to elevate energy efficiency in their factories. Renowned, expert industry speakers have been invited to cover everything from energy policies to energy management, distribution, and consumption and to take attendees through some of the technical trends that shape the society in 2021. Overall factory...
After two events outside Europe (2017 USA, 2019 China), the 11th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL) conference returns to Europe in 2021. The pandemic has obliged EEDAL to move its conference from November 2021 to June 2022. It would offer an opportunity to address Indoor Environmental Quality for the public that involves policymakers. Background EEDAL provides for international dialogue between the key players in the residential buildin...
The effect of the inverter-driven mini-split ductless system has been profound; since its arrival on America’s shores decades ago, the mini-split inverter system has seen double-digit growth in all sectors. Not only though, have the sales reflected the ease of installation and low capital cost afforded by these ductless (and ducted) systems, but indeed the homeowner, well-researched on the internet, has discovered that inverter systems are quiet and energy-efficient. Challenge: Mini-spl...
Eurovent, in cooperation with Eurovent Middle East and Eurovent Certita Certification, will host a dedicated webinar tailor-made for Africa, Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia. The webinar will outline the importance of adherence to the latest standards in air conditioning and ventilation. Special focus will be placed on the application of the newest air filtration standard ISO 16890, which has replaced EN 779 and other international standards in recent years. Topics to address The webina...
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) have announced that it is implementing a wide range of test conditions, in certain of its globally recognized, industry-respected certification programs, to help promote global energy efficiency, to suit varying global environmental conditions and regional needs, to align itself with local, regional, and international regulations, and to address requirements of its members and certification program participants. T3 and T4-Kuwait...
When the air conditioner is running properly, it should be nearly silent and should not have any frost or ice build-up. However, when paying attention to the system, home owners will have very likely seen part of it icing up at times. How air conditioners work Before digging into what causes air conditioners to freeze, home owners should understand how they work in the first place. The air conditioner circulates refrigerant between the outdoor condensing unit and the indoor evaporator coil. I...
Hitachi has announced the release of its new line of mini-split systems that employ the latest technologies, in order to maximize comfort and ensure healthy indoor air. Key features of the new mini-split systems include: An intelligent human sensor system monitors and responds to the environment, to provide continuous comfort. Temperature and humidity levels are controlled, when set to dehumidification mode. Innovative FrostWash technology ensures indoor air is fresh and clean, by eliminat...
