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As part of its commitment to developing environmentally friendly technologies and products, and in response to Europe’s growing demand for low-carbon climate solutions, MHIAE has introduced the Hydrolution EZY range of A2W heat pumps. Designed to deliver heating, cooling, and hot water for residential properties, the Hydrolution EZY is available in two models,10kW and 14kW, providing a low-carbon, easy-to-install alternative to conventional fossil fuel boilers. The Hydrolution EZY series...
Arch, a data intelligence platform for HVAC contractors, announced that it has raised $6.2 million in seed funding from Gigascale Capital, Coatue, Floodgate, ReGen Ventures, and MCJ Collective. The investment comes as a fast-growing majority of Americans want to electrify their homes amid a shortage of installers and high upfront costs. Arch aims to ease both by transforming the sales process and making heat pumps the obvious financial and performance choice for contractors and homeowners....
Global Energy Storage Group (GES), a pioneering provider of innovative energy storage solutions, is delighted to announce the successful sale by its subsidiary, GPS Innova Singapore Pte. Ltd., of 100% of the issued share capital of SRS Middle East FZE to Paragon Capital Pvt Ltd, a prominent investment firm specializing in the energy sector. SRS is a terminal comprising of 178.6 thousand cubic meters of storage capacity for petroleum products and petrochemicals. GES began developing the terminal...
CAREL continues its journey towards excellence also in sustainability performance. The year 2024 has started, in fact, with a further important recognition by CDP of the efforts made by the Group in that regard. CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), the global non-profit organization that monitors, among others, corporate performance in the fight against climate change has improved its rating on CAREL, giving it a "B" (in 2022 the rating had been "B-"), thus strengt...
The AHR Expo 2024 brought together the entire spectrum of HVACR industry professionals to showcase new innovations, spotlight trends and build relationships. They had the opportunity to share the pioneering portfolio of building products, technologies, software and services, including the latest BAS & Controls solutions. Hear from Robert Harland, Product Management Pioneer, BAS & Controls, about how they are constantly enhancing the controls lineup to deliver on the building managemen...
Following several regulatory changes across the different countries in the UK, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) and the Council of Gas Detection and Environmental Monitoring (CoGDEM) have launched a guide on carbon monoxide (CO) detector requirements across the UK. As variation in CO legalization across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland potentially opens the door to confusion among engineers, the guide has been launched to provide the best practice for each reg...
STIEBEL ELTRON has expanded its global operations in a bid to deliver renewable heating technologies and drive greener homes across Ireland. The pioneering supplier of sustainable heating products opened its new regional headquarters in Dublin in February 2024 which will serve all regions across the country. sustainable energy solutions With global headquarters based in Germany and 26 existing sales operations around the world, the Dublin location will see STIEBEL ELTRON strengthen its r...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, co-developed a round table event at the European Parliament on Advancing Food Loss Technologies and Policies. The round table, hosted by Member of the European Parliament Ms. Rosa D’Amato MEP and promoted in partnership with Sustainable Development Policy Institute Competere, addressed the global impact of food loss and the technologies and solutions required to reduce loss and waste across the food chain. Efficient and sustainable cold cha...
WEG, a global manufacturer of motors and drives, will showcase its solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications at the Warsaw HVAC Expo in Poland. Held on 27 to 29 February 2024, the exhibition will see WEG present its diverse range of equipment for the sector, including its smoke extraction motors, the W20 and W22 motor lines, as well as drives and digital solutions. IE3 efficiency-rated motor Three-phase IE3 efficiency-rated motor has a power rating rang...
The new Contain-Air solution from FPS Air Compressors will transform the way companies gain quick and economic access to compressed air systems. As a turnkey product, the ground-breaking Contain‑Air portable compressed air room arrives on-site pre-installed and ready to use, providing unparalleled convenience, cost reductions and space savings to boost the competitiveness of UK businesses. Adopting Contain-Air avoids the complex installation, high costs and considerable space demands...
Held under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Majid Abdullah Al-Hogail, the Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing in Saudi Arabia, the 12th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi, the largest construction event to be ever held in the Kingdom, organized by dmg events, is gearing up to welcome visitors from 26 to 29 February 2024 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Aligned with the goals of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has successfully launched nearly $1.25 trillion worth o...
Rebuilding Together, a renowned national non-profit rebuilding communities in need, partnered with Lowe's, the Official Home Improvement Sponsor of the NFL, to provide essential home repairs for six families and community improvements in a Las Vegas-area neighborhood. On Friday, February 9, running back Chase Brown joined nearly 200 volunteers to help revitalize the community as part of Kickoff to Rebuild, an annual Super Bowl-sanctioned event. Lowe's longtime partnership "At Rebuilding Toget...
Danfoss is excited to announce the Alsmart™ Universal Controller platform. Alsmart is a new-generation programmable controller portfolio for the HVAC market. The platform has been designed to meet advanced needs, as well as tomorrow’s combining flexible and advanced control features, multiple communication options, the highest levels of cybersecurity protection, and powerful and easy-to-use programming tools. Alsmart is an enabler allowing manufacturers and end users to deliver sust...
Viessmann Climate Solutions UK is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what employees say about their experience working at Viessmann Climate Solutions UK. This year, 90% of employees said that Viessmann Climate Solutions UK is a Great Place To Work! What really shines through is that Viessmann Climate Solutions UK’s company culture is the top priority and the people see them as a Great Plac...
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced that its Little Giant brand is expanding its condensate pump product line with the addition of the EC-1U-DV Undermount Mini-Split. The new pump controls HVAC condensate on ductless air conditioning units while keeping pumping equipment tucked safely out of view. It joins Little Giant’s extensive line of industry-renowned condensate pumps. EC-1U-DV Undermount Mini-Split The EC-1U-DV brings the performance of the EC-1-DV Series to a slim undermount un...
LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its latest heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions at AHR Expo 2024, taking place in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., from January 22-24, 2024. LG’s energy-efficient residential and commercial HVAC lineups on show at the event delivered exceptional performance and demonstrated the company’s steadfast commitment to environmental responsibility. Air Solution booth In the Air Solution booth, LG is putting the spotlight on several of its cutt...
The International Code Council is violating its own policies in service of special interests that want to remove key energy efficiency and decarbonization measures from a pending model energy code. ACEEE and allies are calling for an urgent remedy. Thanks to the local government’s strong support for energy efficiency and decarbonization, the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) finally made significant strides to advance energy efficiency in new buildings in what had become...
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) announced a strategic partnership to advance the use of a common framework of high standards of ethical conduct to underpin trust in the assurance of sustainability information. After extensive engagement over the previous six months, the IAF and the IESBA have agreed to common objectives to support the growth of transparent, relevant, and trustworthy corporate sustainability disclos...
From a longstanding history of collaboration, Mekar's association with Eurovent now extends to Eurovent Middle East. This move presents Mekar as the latest addition to the expanding consortium of industry players uniting to promote the adoption of sustainable technologies. The step underscores the increasing significance of collaboration among industry organizations in addressing HVACR sector challenges and advancing regulations for the Middle East region. high-quality equipment Founded in 19...
Fieldpiece Instruments, a pioneer providing cutting-edge HVACR tools and test instruments for over three decades, announced the launch of its third annual #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship. Fieldpiece will distribute $25,000 in scholarship funds in 2024, with the support of SkillsUSA, which will collaborate on the program's administration. The initiative underscores Fieldpiece’s continued commitment to uplifting the HVACR industry community it proudly serves. HVACR technology program T...
A-Gas, a leader in the lifecycle management of refrigerants, announces it is one of the first two carbon projects approved for issuance of Ecology Offset Credits by the Washington State Department of Ecology, the regulatory agency responsible for the state’s compliance carbon market. Adverse environmental impacts A-Gas collected refrigerant gases from Washington State via their Rapid Recovery on-site refrigerant recovery service, Rapid Exchange on-demand cylinder swap service, and from d...
The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) released the full schedule for the 2024 AHR Expo Education Program. The program will feature more than 110 free seminars, a robust panel series lineup, new product and technology presentations, professional certifications, and continuing education courses. Education Program “The Education Program has grown into a true complementary asset to the show floor experience,” said Show Manager, Mar...
NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Lisa Lyon to Webstone general manager, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of operations for the Webstone business unit of NIBCO. “Lisa has been instrumental in aggressively expanding the Webstone product portfolio since NIBCO acquired the company,” said Ashley Martin, president and COO, NIBCO. “She demonstrates great passion and knowledge for the industry, and we are confident that she will meet and exceed the goals establi...
Marcone Group, a pioneering national distributor of commercial kitchen, appliance, HVAC, plumbing and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced that Randall Hudspeth is pioneering its HVAC division. As President of Marcone HVAC, Hudspeth will continue building on the momentum behind growing the company’s HVAC business. Marcone HVAC encompasses 12 distributors with 103 branches and five distribution centers, serving 18 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada. Author's quote Randall brings...
Winter Storm Gerri's frigid temperatures from Jan. 13 to Jan.16 were no match for the reliability of the Ameren Illinois natural gas supply system as customers cranked up their thermostats to stay warm earlier this month. Ameren Illinois’ diversified natural gas portfolio, gas storage capabilities, and strategy of purchasing gas during the summer months when prices are cheaper, saved customers approximately $22 million because Ameren was able to limit purchases of natural gas on the open...
Spencer Clark, Head of Residential Business Unit, Daikin UK, said: “It’s clear that UK homeowners favor air source heat pumps to decarbonize their home heating, with over 30,100 of the funding applications made through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) between May 2022 and December 2023, marked for air source heat pumps. That’s more than 95% of all applications made through the BUS over this period, with the majority of the other 5% submitted for ground source heat pumps." &ldqu...
Heating engineers and contractors can now access a free course from the UK’s pioneering retrofit knowledge and skills provider to kickstart their career in retrofit. The new online course, Retrofit 101, has been curated and designed by The Retrofit Academy to provide anyone wanting to learn about the fundamentals of what domestic retrofit involves and why it is important in driving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Further retrofit qualifications The workforce requir...
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, 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 and compliance framework...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the next-generation YORK® YMAE Air-to-Water Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump, a high-efficiency air-to-water heat pump for the North American market. YORK YMAE The YORK YMAE is a sustainable, future-ready solution for offices and schools that want to minimize their environmental impact and electrify their heating and cooling. The YORK YMAE uses R-454B, a refrigerant that cuts clima...
Daikin, a pioneer global air-conditioning company, will highlight its commitment to advancing the HVAC industry’s transition to a sustainable future at the 2024 AHR Expo, Jan. 22-24 in Chicago. Heating and cooling solutions As a longstanding AHR Expo exhibitor, Daikin will display a wide range of heating and cooling solutions from across its portfolio, with a focus on decarbonizing homes and buildings to help improve the environment inside and out while reducing utility and operating cos...
