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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...

DENSO, a mobility supplier, has signed a long-term agreement with aerospace pioneer Honeywell establishing an alliance focused on electric propulsion units to meet new aerospace needs. Drawing from their automotive and aerospace backgrounds, the companies will develop and manufacture electric propulsion systems for aircraft, initially prioritizing the urban air mobility (UAM) segment with a focus on air taxis and delivery vehicles. electric propulsion systems DENSO and Honeywell are in advanc...

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...

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...

ABB Robotics is driving automation in the construction industry with new robotic automation solutions to address key challenges, including the need for more affordable and environmentally friendly housing and to reduce the environmental impact of construction, amidst a labor and skills shortage. Robotic automation offers huge potential to enhance productivity, efficiency, and manufacturing flexibility throughout the construction industry, including automating the fabrication of modular homes...

A new report from the Landscape Institute (LI), Landscape for 2030, establishes landscape as a pioneer in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss LI President Jane Findlay launched the report at the LI’s Greener Recovery Festival – an online CPD week demonstrating how landscape practice can combat the climate emergency, increase biodiversity, and restore the natural environment – in March. The Festival became available to view on the LI’s on-dema...

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...

RLS Logistics, a third-generation provider of cold chain solutions, through its affiliate RLS Partners, announced their new warehouse partner, RLS Complete, is set to open Q1 of 2022 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA. Ti Cold will be leading the facility construction. The facility will provide frozen and refrigerated food distributors, processors, and importers in the Springfield, Massachusetts, and Boston, Massachusetts region with public cold storage warehouse capacity relief and access to RL...

Air quality is important to maintain a happy, healthy home. And one thing that directly affects air quality is humidity. When it comes to maintaining the proper humidity levels in the home, most people automatically think of humidifiers, which have been increasing in popularity. But Air-Rite is going to talk about their equally important counterpart: dehumidifiers. Dehumidifiers can be a game-changer for indoor air quality. The following explains how they can improve the home...

Two variations of Shower Heat Recovery Unit (SHRU) have been unveiled, as the Baxi Assure range expands to provide even more energy efficient heating and hot water accessory choice for new build housing professionals. Developed as part of a wider portfolio of Baxi Heating’s Assure products and services that are intended to support developers at every project stage, the Baxi Assure SHRU range can offer up to 66.6% heat recovery and up to 8% SAP benefits. Baxi Assure SHRU units Baxi Assur...

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has released a General Position Statement on Decarbonization, advancing the association as a resource for states and localities that are grappling with how to successfully, sustainably, and affordably reduce emissions, related to the built environment. Statement on Decarbonization The paper notes that, “The air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and water heating industry has a long history of providing inn...

Laars Heating Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of residential and commercial heating products, has announced the launch of its powerful, ultra-high efficiency floor-standing FT Series Combination Boiler and Water Heater, the only residential combi boiler that simultaneously supplies abundant home heat and endless hot water without interruption. “Home heat and hot water are critical to health and comfort in our daily lives,” said Charles (Chuck) O’Donnell, the Director...

Danfoss has named Vikas Anand as vice president of sales in North America for its recently formed Climate Solutions business segment. Strong customer focus Anand joins the US and Canada sales organization after leading the Danfoss Cooling business in Asia Pacific and India, where he focused on growing the business in areas related to infrastructure, energy efficiency, and climate change. With more than 23 years of experience in sales and marketing leadership, Vikas has spent the last 15...

Homeowners who want to do something good for the climate at a manageable cost while also saving on energy costs are choosing the new Vitodens 200 generation. Numerous new features make the devices even more appealing and easy to use for trade partners and users. This included several suggested improvements from the trade partners being developed for the Vitodens family relaunch and implemented this year. New displays, additional functions Even though most of the newly installed boilers are co...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, has expanded its line of Premium commercial rooftop units, which are now available in 25-80 tons variants. Premier platform units The Johnson Controls Premier platform units provide building owners with state-of-the-art efficiency levels that significantly reduce operational costs over the life of the unit, while ensuring indoor air quality (IAQ) is maximized through optional features, such...

Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, has announced that the company leadership will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Wolfe Industrials Virtual Conference 2021. They will speak at 2:00 PM ET on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The live webcast will be accessible on the Trane Technologies official website, under the investor relations section. An archive of the webcast will be available for 30 days, following the virtual event.

Emerson announced it will host an E360 Webinar on Thursday, May 27 at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT) titled, ‘Preparing for the Safe Use of A2L Refrigerants in Commercial Refrigeration.’ It will be co-hosted by Dr. Rajan Rajendran, Emerson’s Vice President, systems innovation center and sustainability. The webinar, aimed at retailers and equipment manufacturers, will be a roundtable discussion featuring European retailer, ASDA. Commercial refrigeration equipment With the U.S. Enviro...

The Commission has submitted the Roadmap for feedback within 4 weeks. After this period, a dedicated meeting of the Consultation Forum will be organized to discuss the preparation of the Working Plan. It is expected that the Working Plan could be published as a Communication in the third quarter of 2021. Of the possible new items listed two may be relevant to Eurovent: swimming pool heaters and industrial sensors. Relevant to all members will be horizontal measures relating to lightweight des...

Atlas Copco has acquired the operating assets of MidState Air Compressor and will be a part of Quincy Compressor LLC. The company is a distributor of compressors and provider of service that covers Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts in the United States. Part of Quincy Compressor LLC They offer a wide portfolio of air compressors, dryers, and related HVAC services for domestic and commercial applications The company has about 15 employees and is based in Berlin, Connecticut, USA. Th...

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has announced that the organization joined two of its sister industry associations – the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), in seeking ‘fairness’ in government assistance and policy, with respect to the shortage of semiconductors. AHRI joins NEMA and AHAM In a letter to Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo, the heads of the three organiz...

During the 65th General Assembly, which was held online, the Eurovent members have elected Raul Corredera Haener (Systemair, Spain) as President of the Association. He succeeds Naci Sahin (FRITERM, Turkey), who was Eurovent President since 2018. The new President will be supported by Henk Kranenberg (Daikin, Netherlands), a long-term Eurovent Board member, who has been elected Vice-President. The new Eurovent Board of Directors, including many new faces, consists of (in alphabetical order):...

In a new video series from Motili, the company highlights PropTech, CRE, multi-family, and single-family industry news. Motili’s latest video outlines the importance of dehumidification in HVAC systems and a recent discovery that holds the promise of increasing HVAC system energy efficiency. In humid climates, dehumidifiers are typically incorporated into HVAC systems. Dehumidifiers are important for removing extra moisture in the air and helping prevent the growth of mold and other bacte...

FläktGroup SEMCO is introducing a new phase in the Elite Series. The FläktGroup SEMCO Elite Series provides superior indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy recovery, in an affordable compact design. The design addresses the industry need of providing humidity control while also acting as part of an integrated system, which provides total space conditioning. The Elite Series The UWC offers the highest latent and sensible heat transfer efficiency media in its class The Elite Series is e...

Trane, a global climate innovator and energy efficient solutions company, is establishing new operations in Las Vegas, Nevada, to serve the market effective from May 1, 2021. Energy efficient HVAC systems Trane optimizes indoor environments with a broad portfolio of energy efficient heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, energy management and contracting services, aftermarket parts support and connected building solutions. Trane’s expansion in Las Vegas builds on a se...

The race to net-zero heating is on. If the UK Government is to meet its legally binding net zero emissions target by 2050, installation supply chains for low carbon heating are going to have to be much stronger than they are now. Progressing the housing stock, which consists of some of the oldest and thermally leakiest homes in Europe, to net-zero carbon emissions is a significant challenge. Homes currently account for around a third of current UK carbon emissions and the Climate Change Committ...

Wilo moves water – and has done so for almost 150 years. Innovative spirit and strength have been the constant and ever-present driving force of the technology specialist ever since the company was founded. This can be seen in the numerous initiatives that time and again revolutionized water transport: the first circulation accelerator, the first electronically controlled pump, the first high-efficiency pump and the first pump with smart networking technology were all developed by Wilo. I...

Southern HVAC Corporation announced its recent acquisition of Five Star Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling (“Five Star”). Five Star provides heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical repair and replacement services to its customers throughout greater Greenville and Spartanburg, SC, and Hendersonville, NC markets as well as surrounding areas. Known locally for its outstanding customer service and workmanship, Five Star will retain its current brand while gaining support from So...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced that its YORK® AMICHI™ YMPA air-cooled scroll DC inverter reversible heat pump, featuring low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) R454B refrigerant, has won Heat Pump Product of the Year in the 2021 ACR News Awards competition. Johnson Controls also won the 2021 CRH Innovation Award for the premium residential YORK YVAG heat recovery pump at the China Refrigeration Expo. YORK AMICHI and YVAG...