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Johnson Controls, the global provider for smart and sustainable buildings, and the administrators and board members of Monroe Township Public Schools (MTPS) are working together to secure an energy-efficient future for the school district. Both entities have entered into a $24.1 million turnkey Energy Savings Improvement Plan (ESIP) contract in an effort to transform the environment, operation and energy efficiency of the facilities. The project is driven and funded entirely by energy and util...
HVAC systems have a big impact on the quality of the life. Purchasing a new system is a significant investment and it should involve careful planning. Listed below are the steps that one can take in order to choose the system which is right for the home: Insulating and cleaning the ducts: Ensure that the ducts are in good condition. It’s advisable to employ a professional contractor who will properly insulate the ducts and clear them of dust and any other debris. Finding a furna...
The Wilo Group has been selected this year to participate together with 49 other worldwide operating companies in the global sustainability and climate protection initiative called ‘50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders’. The participating companies act on the basis of the 17 sustainability goals of the United Nations (UN). Sustainability “We are proud and happy to be part of this initiative. The Wilo Group, as a leading technology company in the pump industry, is committe...
AFX is the new Air Fin Cooler range for cooling operations in power and heavy industry, chemicals and petrochemicals as well as turbine and compressor cooling according to API 661. Kelvion is adding two new solutions to the Air Fin Cooler market – the AFX Alu and the AFX HDG. AFX brings Kelvion’s extensive know-how and experience from countless customized Air Fin Cooler projects to a standardized and modular design to improve heat transfer and boost efficiency. Advanced Tube Techno...
The Thermo King Marine, Rail and Air team has officially launched a marine service app called “TK Tek.” The app is the newest digital tool that Thermo King Marine is launching to support Thermo King marine dealers and customers globally. The new TK Tek app makes service and technical information for Thermo King Marine products easy to access, which is vital to supporting the uptime of units and ensuring that cargo is protected and kept under proper temperature control. The new app i...
Johnson Controls, the global provider for smart and sustainable buildings, has announced its Global Secure Product Development Process has earned the distinguished International Society of Automation ISASecure® Secure Development Lifecycle Assurance (SDLA) certification. This certification provides customers with the assurance that Johnson Controls building technologies and solutions are developed in accordance with the internationally recognized ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 cybersecurity standard. Cy...
The final compliance phase of the DOE-mandated 2020 commercial refrigeration regulations was complete as of July 10, 2020, for medium and low-temperature unit coolers and for low temperature condensing units and packaged systems. This journey included years of strict testing, meticulous engineering, continuous education, and an unwavering commitment to deliver new products that not only meet DOE Annual Walk-in Energy Factor (AWEF) minimum efficiencies but also improve serviceability and unit pe...
They say it’s the little things that can make a big difference. That can certainly be the case with the pilot light and water heater. The pilot light is a small component but if it’s not working properly, the entire unit is useless. If homeowners are having trouble with the pilot light staying lit, Pratt Plumbing explains the most common causes. What does the pilot light do? The pilot light creates a small flame that is used to ignite the burner which then warms up water in the ta...
Jan Brockmann will join the Bosch Group on November 1, 2020, and will take over as Chairman of the Bosch Thermotechnology Division on January 1, 2021. Jan Brockmann is currently serving as the Chief Operations and Technology Officer of AB Electrolux, based in Stockholm, Sweden. He will succeed Uwe Glock, who will change to the Supervisory Board of Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH on January 1, 2021, and will continue to serve as President of the Federation of German Heating Industry (BDH). De-fossiliz...
Panasonic offers smart tools for installers and engineers to design systems and select Panasonic products for heating and cooling solutions. Panasonic’s tools, such as the new CO2 Refrigeration Designer, the VRF Designer and the Aquarea Designer are all available to download from the Panasonic PRO Club. Advancing its latest innovations, Panasonic recently launched a new online selection tool, the CO2 Refrigeration Designer, for its full range of cold chain and commercial refrigeration uni...
The only thing worse than paying too much to cool the home is doing so without really cooling the home that well. Even if the AC is doing a great job of cooling the house, though, high energy bills are never welcome. So what’s a person to do? Just kick their AC to the curb and spend thousands to replace it with a new, more efficient model? Well, sure, that’s one way to handle the problem. It’s not the only way, though. Chances are that there are a few much less drastic steps t...
In these times, solidarity within society is more important than ever. It is particularly important to maintain activities that benefit the public and support state public services. In this situation, WILO RUS as one of the companies in the industry, which is included in the list of strategic enterprises in Russia, cannot stand aside from joint efforts and actions aimed at combating COVID-19. The management of the company made a decision to donate and financially assist in the acquisition of ur...
One year on from the launch of Airedale International’s Azure range of R32 products, DeltaChill R32 air cooled chillers are now eligible for 3 BREEAM credits, highlighting the range’s energy efficient qualities and helping contractors achieve environmental targets on new build projects. BREEAM aims to reduce the life cycle impact of new buildings on the environment by awarding credits for products used within the building’s design which reduce the building’s carbon footp...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart and sustainable buildings, announces Diane Schwarz has joined the Company as its chief information officer (CIO). In this role Schwarz will be responsible for leading an integrated, reliable, business-aligned information technology (IT) organization. She will develop and execute an enterprise-wide IT strategy that continues to merge technology operations to ensure a strong foundation for Johnson Controls to scale and achieve its global growth objectives....
Bosch Thermotechnology announces the Bosch Tronic 3000, a series of electric instantaneous water heaters that drastically minimize the wait time for hot water in light commercial applications. The new series includes four new models and marks the first step towards Bosch’s planned cutting-edge, new dynamic electric instantaneous water heater portfolio. The Bosch Tronic 3000 is designed for easy installation directly at the point of use, eliminating the wait time for endless, instantaneous...
Fleet connectivity and remote monitoring has never been more important, or more valuable, than now. With the world’s pandemic challenges, fleets have been forced to re-think service offerings and practices in order to limit contact with customers and equipment. At the same time, the requirements of keeping products safe throughout the cold chain – and providing the necessary proof points, is vital to all involved. This includes the communities depending on the essentials to be deliv...
Panasonic has embraced next generation technology, in a new approach designed to provide a consistent customer service experience for Heating & Cooling Solutions across Europe. This new initiative harnesses the power of merged reality and reinvigorates the company’s focus on delivering excellent customer service. The program is headed up by Karl Lowe, who joined Panasonic earlier in the year 2020 as Head of Service at Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions Europe. An experienced gl...
During July’s mini-budget, the Chancellor pledged £2bn for a “Green Homes Grant” scheme designed to improve the energy efficiency of up to 600,000 homes. At face value, this was positive and welcome news, however, the detail of how the scheme would operate, eligible measures, and other critical details were missing. In a subsequent series of press releases on August 4th some, but not all, of this uncertainty has been removed. The funding will be split to serve two discr...
As schools and universities prepare to reopen, proper ventilation is of utmost concern. To reduce airborne transmission of viruses, the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force recommends educational facilities have air handling systems capable of achieving 150% of current minimum ventilation airflow standards. Airxchange Energy Recovery Wheels Airxchange Energy Recovery Wheels are built with interchangeable segments that allow schools to easily modify their ventilator systems and increase ventilation...
After successful pilot programs at dealerships in both North America and Europe, Thermo King, a pioneer in transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications, officially launched its elite and standardized service excellence model. Branded as Blue Track by Thermo King, the customer-centric service delivery model will soon be integrated into participating dealer locations. By the end of 2020, nearly all regions within North America will have Thermo King Blue Track dealer...
PureAir Package™, an air disinfection system for air curtains that purifies the air of viruses, VOCs, and other airborne particulates. Available to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic in retail, hospitals, schools, elder care, and other commercial spaces. Berner PureAir Package The Berner PureAir Package complements the built environment’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and disinfection efforts by: Deactivating viruses and killing bacteria Neutralizing a space’s airborne Volatil...
Every year enough gas is flared at oil extraction sites to satisfy the annual fuel demand of the entire continent of Africa. The practice of burning Associated Petroleum Gas (APG) released during oil production known as “flaring” represents a lost opportunity that operators should be seeking to tap into as fuel efficiency and reducing net carbon emissions becomes ever more important. monetize flared gas to power operations Aggreko has been working with the oil industry for several...
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) has a rich history of innovation as the nation's premiere spaceport supporting both government and commercial launch vehicles and spacecraft. Spanning 219 square miles on Merritt Island, just northwest of Florida’s Cape Canaveral, KSC employs thousands of NASA experts and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. NASA recently created a master plan for transforming KSC from a single-user federal entity to a 21st century spaceport supporting a mu...
Whether the user is upgrading for high efficiency or replacing a broken furnace most homeowners have never purchased a furnace and some turn to Google for the answers. Air-Rite wants to make the process as easy as possible for the users. Researching how to buy a new furnace can take hours or even longer. There are about 65,000,000 results on Google while searching for new furnaces. There are different brands to consider, as well as equipment sizes, equipment efficiencies, duct modifications, fi...
HTS is pleased to announce that effective immediately, HTS is the official representative of STULZ across Ontario including the National Capital / Outaouais Region. STULZ is a major player in the data center cooling market. The addition of this product line will open yet another market HTS can bring its HVAC knowledge, experience, and service capabilities. The STULZ ultrasonic humidification systems are a great addition to HTS’s lines of traditional humidification products. HTS is looking...
Water heaters are one of the most frequently used appliances in the home. As such, they often fall victim to signs of overuse, commonly caused by a lack of routine maintenance. There are many ways to prolong the life of the water heater, in addition to keeping the home safe. Maintaining the water pressure within the tank water heater is extremely important. Water pressure that is too high is one of the most common causes for a leaky or burst hot water tank. To prevent this expensive and potenti...
Johnson Controls, a globally renowned provider of smart building technology and solutions announced that it closed an agreement to purchase EuroPAC Alarmcentrale and EuroPAC Telefooncentrale businesses. Based in The Netherlands, EuroPAC has operations in Benelux. The acquisition will strengthen the company’s position in the residential/commercial monitoring industry in the Benelux region by broadening offerings to include video, tracking services and third party call center service, whils...
Panasonic provides solutions to meet any household needs with its range of RAC systems. Combining comfort with efficiency, the ranges include single and multi-split systems with a wide range of indoor units - many of which have recently been improved to allow for simplified installation and maintenance. Wall Type Systems Panasonic’s range of Wall Type units can be neatly placed in any space. The latest generation of air conditioning includes the renowned Etherea, with its VKE series...
During those hot summer days, users are grateful for the air conditioning system for keeping the home cool and comfortable. But the spike in the monthly utility bill? Not so much. Ultimately many variables go into keeping cool air circulating in the home while saving money and energy. These tips may also help with wall ac units. That’s why Air-Rite has compiled a list of some of the best ways to improve the efficiency of the air conditioner. Get the most life out of the AC with these 5 s...
The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has opened an office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to further the interests of its members and certification program participants by enhancing relationships with manufacturers and governmental and non-governmental organizations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. “Our Dubai office further expands AHRI’s global reach and provides us with a unique opportunity to develop and nurture relationships with man...
