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Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Closes: What's Next For Clean Heat?

When the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI) scheme was launched in 2014, it was the first domestic scheme of its kind to support renewable heat generation for households. The scheme has grown since 2014, reaching 50,000 installations accredited during 2016, and the milestone of 100,000 accredited installations in February 2022. Now that the DRHI scheme has closed to new applicants Ofgem reflects on what this innovative scheme has achieved and as decarbonizing heat plays a key role in the...

Carrier Transicold Releases Fully Autonomous, All-Electric Vector eCool Sustainable Solution In Australia

As Carrier continues to gain momentum with its all-electric transport refrigeration offerings worldwide, its Vector eCool units are now available and on the roads of Australia. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. “We are excited to bring this sustainable solution to our customers,” said Stephen Elford, the Managing Director for Australia-New Zealand r...

Van Drunen Discusses Air Purifiers Vs. UV Lights: What’s Best For A Home?

Air comfort is always top of mind for homeowners, especially when the air conditioner or furnace stops working and they are hot or cold! But what about air quality? Homeowners, particularly those with allergies or asthma should keep an eye on their air quality, which will lead to a boost in quality of life. Both air purifiers and UV lights can “scrub” air of allergens, mold, dirt, and more. But what is the difference? Van Drunen take a look at these two options for breathing in the...

ACEEE Highlights That Countries’ Limited Energy-Saving Efforts Need Rapid Scaling, In Order To Meet Climate Crisis

Despite an intensifying climate crisis and global uncertainty in energy markets, the world’s largest energy-using countries are making only limited progress in reducing energy waste and planet-warming emissions, according to the 2022 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, published by the non-profit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). To meet their climate goals, the report says, countries will need to rapidly scale their efficiency efforts. No country came close...

GE Appliances Introduces ClearView Energy Star Certified Window Air Conditioner With Better Cooling Performance

Just in time for warmer spring temperatures, GE Appliances, a Haier company, introduces the GE Profile™ ClearView™ Energy Star certified window air conditioner. The innovative below-the-sill installation and sleek design offer cooling performance without compromising the window view, ultra-quiet operation, and the connected features that consumers expect from GE Profile. The new GE Profile ClearView is designed to install safely and easily below the windowsill using novel adjustable...

Newsome Invests In New, Eco-Friendly Chiller Hire Fleet To Help Manufacturers Get ‘Summer-Ready’

Temperature and humidity control experts, Newsome, are delighted to announce they have just taken delivery of a brand-new range of energy-efficient chillers and air handling equipment, for both Industrial & Environmental Cooling applications. Their new chiller rental range is ready for hire featuring the latest energy-efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing technology, with many of the products featuring low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Refrigerants. environmentally-friendly...

RPS Appoints Thermal Modelling Specialist As Building Services Associate Director

Global professional services firm RPS is delighted to appoint Phil O’Loughlin as Associate Director for its Building Services Division, specializing in building physics and thermal modeling. As a chartered Mechanical Services Engineer, Phil brings unique expertise to the business through his knowledge of advanced thermal modeling and low carbon design strategies. His experience will push projects to the next level of innovative building efficiency. Energy optimization In recent years, P...

Payzer Offers A Simple Guide On How To Start An HVAC Business

For those who are interested in starting an HVAC business, there is a massive opportunity for them in this industry! The U.S. HVAC industry is not going anywhere, and predictions forecast that it will continue to expand in size over the next ten years. For individuals who are just researching how to start or have already been working on their idea for years, Payzer is here to help provide them with the background knowledge they need to start turning their dreams into reality! Start with an eff...

AC Supply Features The Home Of Ron Sturgeon And Linda Allen At LG Fest 2022

On March 25, 2022, AC Supply Co. invited over 100 HVAC contractors and guests from around DFW to gather at the home of Ron Sturgeon and Linda Allen. AC Supply planned this event to showcase the unique engineering and design of the LG Air Technology systems that condition the space. effective, efficient, and beautiful HVAC Ron and Linda designed their home in the Linwood neighborhood of Fort Worth out of six 45-foot shipping containers with a steel-centered superstructure. The 5,500-square-foo...

The New Danfoss Heat Recovery Unit (HRU) Helps To Go Green By Reducing Energy Consumption

The focus on cutting energy consumption and reducing the carbon footprint has never been higher, but results are often achieved by compromising usability or efficiency. The Danfoss Heat Recovery Unit delivers strong environmental benefits, as well as significant reductions on heating bills - all delivered with a short ROI. The Danfoss Heat Recovery Unit (HRU) is designed to recover the waste heat from CO2 refrigeration installations. The reclaimed heat can be used for domestic heating purposes,...

Carrier Transicold To Showcase Lynx Fleet And Meet Customers Face-To-Face At Fruit Logistica 2022

Carrier Transicold will again be meeting customers face-to-face at Fruit Logistica 2022, taking place at Messe Berlin, Germany, from April 5-7. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Customers can visit booth D-13 in Hall 26 to learn more about the benefits of EverFRESH®, the only active Controlled Atmosphere (CA) technology that can inject carbon dioxide (CO2) on-deman...

Brees Dream Foundation And Home Builders Institute (HBI) Launch The BuildStrong Academy Of Greater New Orleans

The Brees Dream Foundation announced the launch of a new educational facility in Kenner, Louisiana, USA, for training Louisianans in the skilled trades for construction. The BuildStrong Academy of Greater New Orleans will provide its training programs at no cost to students. Citing the severe labor shortage here and throughout the country, officials said the purpose of the academy is to teach construction trade skills to anyone seeking a new career path and place them into well-paying jobs. Fr...

Thermo King Highlights Diana Soto-Marengo’s Journey On The Occasion Of Women’s History Month

While some students aren’t interested in the occupations on their high school career aptitude assessment, that was not the case for Diana Soto-Marengo, Focus Factory Manager at Thermo King’s Arecibo, Puerto Rico manufacturing facility. On her test results, industrial engineering was a career option, and it stood out for her because it was a blend of people-facing, technical, and project management. She decided in high school to be an engineer. Then she set out on a path toward her f...

Viessmann Offers Easier And Faster Commissioning, Maintenance, Service, And Monitoring Of Energy Systems

Supplying heat and power to buildings is becoming an increasingly complex endeavor. The accelerated shift away from fossil gas and oil to renewable energy, as well as the desire of many homeowners to become less dependent on the public power supply, makes it necessary to find comprehensive system solutions for heating, cooling, ventilation, and power supply. All of this also increases the demands being placed on the industry. Viessmann One Base supports partners from the trade by making it easi...

Aircuity Explains How Energy Efficiency Can Be Used As A Tool For Decarbonization

Governments around the world are introducing legislation to move towards net-zero carbon emissions by the Year 2050. In light of this, the AEC industry is capitalizing on previous work and pushing the conversation forward through the ever-growing number of net-zero carbon projects. One of the biggest hurdles in the way of the AEC industry’s push towards decarbonization is energy consumption. Experts estimate that nearly one-third of all energy consumption is wasted. This has serious impli...

Unit 2 Of Meizhou Pumped Storage Power Station Enters Commercial Operation

Unit 2 of the Meizhou pumped storage power station has entered commercial operation on March 1. The 1.2 GW pumped storage power plant (phase Ⅰ), located in Meizhou, South China’s Guangdong province, is installed with 4×300 MW turbines developed by DEC.

Viessmann And Elektrotermex (ETX) Agree On Strategic Partnership In Poland

The polish company - ETX and global climate solutions provider - Viessmann announced their strategic partnership in the field of local and district heating solutions in Poland. Subject to the approval of the anti-trust authorities, the family-owned company - Viessmann acquires the majority of shares in ETX. The cooperation aims to expand the strong market position of ETX in Poland and to become the top provider in the field of heat transfer stations for single- and multi-family homes, as well a...

National Air Duct Cleaners Association Welcomes New Member, Charles Cochrane, To Its Board Of Directors And Announces Hall-of-Fame Inductees

National Air Duct Cleaners Association - NADCA, the HVAC inspection, cleaning, and restoration association, welcomes Charles Cochrane back to its Board of Directors. Charles Cochrane was officially inducted at NADCA’s 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition, which took place in Aurora, Colorado, USA, from March 20 to March 22, 2022. Charles Cochrane is currently the President of Cochrane Ventilation, Inc., a renowned commercial ventilation cleaning and indoor air quality firm that was founde...

Carrier’s Lynx Fleet Digital Solution With Powerful New Capabilities Helps Strengthen Cold Chain And Sustainability In Europe

Carrier Transicold has announced that it is bringing powerful new capabilities to its Lynx Fleet open ecosystem, which is now available for over-the-road owners, operators and leasing companies, in order to provide a new level of visibility, data and actionable insights, across their entire portfolio, so they can optimize their fleet and business operations. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe sustainable and intelligent building and...

Baxi Asks The Government To Incentivize Hybrid Heat Pump Systems To Reduce Reliance On Heat Pump Installations

Baxi is calling on the government to incentivize hybrid heat pump systems to reduce reliance on natural gas and increase heat pump installations. The large increase in the price of gas, in part because of the conflict in Ukraine, is leading to more costly energy bills for consumers. This means that the running costs of a gas boiler may no longer be the cheapest source of heat in many households. It is therefore recommending that the government incentivizes hybrid systems which combine a special...

Powerblanket Explores Hazloc Heater The Explosion-Proof Heater

Does the user's company handle potentially explosive gasses, liquids, or other materials in freezing environments? To heat critical systems, equipment, and work areas require heaters certified to operate in hazardous locations or “Hazloc.” Ordinary gas and electrically powered heaters can create a potential explosion hazard. hazloc heaters There are two ways users may have heard of hazloc heaters. The generic nickname for hazardous locations is hazloc. Users may also recognize the...

SSW Multipurpose Water Sensor Completes The RectorSeal® Safe-T-Switch® Product Series

RectorSeal®, Houston, a manufacturer of quality HVAC/R and plumbing tools and accessories, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc. has introduced the new Safe-T-Switch® SSW Multipurpose water sensor. patent-pending SSW water sensor With no moving parts to break or become clogged, the patent-pending SSW water sensor is placed directly into a metal or plastic secondary drain pan or on a floor. The logic circuit of the SSW continuously samples the sensor probes for the accu...

Johnson Controls Advances Data Center Sustainability Through Industry-First Data Center Solutions Hyperscale Platform

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has leveraged its Silent-Aire solutions, in order to offer the industry’s first hyperscale data center platform, which is focused on helping cloud providers to meet ambitious sustainability targets. The Johnson Controls Data Center Solutions platform delivers innovative solutions that conserve water and reduce energy consumption, including air-cooled chillers, liquid cooling, combination...

RSCS & Energy Solutions Decommission Historic N.S. Savannah

Radiation Safety and Control Services Inc. (RSCS) and Energy Solutions announced a partnership to decommission the world’s first nuclear-powered merchant ship, the N.S. Savannah. RSCS-EnergySolutions RSCS started working with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration in 2007 on Phase 1 decommissioning preparations and completed this phase in early 2021.  The RSCS-Energy Solutions Joint Venture (Nuclear Ship Support Services, LLC) is conducting Phase II a...

NADCA Talks About The Sources Of Contamination In HVAC Systems

To perform effective duct cleaning, it’s important to know what gets into a system and why. Contaminants can enter an HVAC system in a variety of ways, and can not only cause mold growth and unwanted odors in the system, but possibly affect air quality as well. As a professional air duct cleaner, one needs to know where contaminants might enter the system, how to identify any contaminants present, and what to do to prevent them from infiltrating the system in the future. Types of Contami...

Pratt Plumbing Shares Signs To Need A New Well Pump

The average lifespan of a below-ground well pump is 15 years, and an above-ground model has an average of 10 years. Being able to differentiate between when it is actually time to get a new pump and when a more minor fix is in order can mean hundreds of dollars in saved equipment and labor costs. Signs of Minor Problems If users are not getting any water to any of their appliances or faucets and the tank is empty, not being replenished by the pump, then check the pump’s circuit breaker....

Danfoss Builds The Supermarket Of The Future At Its Headquarters In Nordborg

Danfoss hosted the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of one of the world’s most energy-efficient supermarkets. The Smart Store supermarket will be filled with the latest and most energy-efficient refrigeration and heating technology. Instead of allowing the heat produced by cooling cabinets and freezers to go to waste, it will be captured and reused to provide heating for the supermarket and the local community through district energy. The cooling system in the new supermarket...

Baxi Heating Announces Its Apprentice Service Engineers Took Part In Week-Long Team Building Program

Baxi (Baxi Heating) apprentice service engineers took part in a week-long team building course, designed to develop the next generation of installers, with activities that focused on personal development and problem solving. The team building program was tailored to Baxi’s visions and values, with apprentices undertaking team-based exercises linked to their Level 3 Domestic Service Engineering apprenticeship scheme. Team building program for apprentices During the week spent at SKERN Tr...

High Cost Of Energy Pushes For Full Gauge Controls’ Management Improvement

Measures go from the use of photovoltaic plates to measures for the control and use of components with higher efficiency. It could always get worse. If the high energy costs, with ever-increasing signs of becoming scarce, were already aiming to higher numbers, it is skyrocketing. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the US insistence on choking the alleged China-Russia alliance through NATO is destabilizing the world and making prices skyrocket in an economy that was already trembling. commer...

Viessmann Starts A New Round Of The Successful ViMove For Climate Initiative

Viessmann family is starting a new round of the successful ViMove for Climate initiative. The big special feature this time: the achievements made will not be converted into trees, but into euros, which will benefit people in need in Ukraine. Every kilometer or every minute of sporting activity counts – for example, for every kilometer run or three cycles, 1 euro will be donated. For four weeks now, the tragic events in Ukraine have turned the world upside down. The suffering of the peopl...

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