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Full-scale testing of the EnergiVault cold thermal energy storage system from Organic Heat Exchangers (O-Hx) has seen performance exceed expectations in areas including peak load support, resilience, and reliability. Benefits A 650kWh commercial demonstration unit with a cloud dashboard and integration to a building management system was installed at the Alnwick facility of drug development and manufacturing accelerator Quotient Sciences earlier in 2023, with benefits to date i...
Following the launch of the Construction Inclusion Coalition in September, founder member Baxi hosted a roundtable discussion at RIBA, The Royal Institute of British Architects, focused on addressing gender imbalance and other equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) considerations in the construction industry. The roundtable was hosted by Karen Boswell OBE, who was joined by 10 experienced leaders from around the sector, including from Wolseley, AtkinsRéalis, Builders Merchants Federatio...
Bradford White Corporation, an industry-pioneering American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, is providing critical support for the fight against hunger this holiday season with a $10,000 contribution to Philabundance. food distribution program The donation will help Philabundance’s year-end food distribution program, which provides holiday food items to individuals and families struggling with food insecurity in the Greater Philadelphia area. Bradford White als...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has announced a significant milestone for its industry-renowned, sustainable climate solutions – with more than one million HVAC units with low-carbon steel shipped to homeowners and commercial customers across the U.S. Less than one year after Trane Technologies established ground-breaking purchase agreements with two major U.S. steel manufacturers, the company’s low-carbon steel products – which include high-efficiency heat pum...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has been awarded a $33 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains to help increase domestic production of electric heat pumps by expanding three U.S.-based manufacturing sites. Combined, these facilities will be able to produce approximately 200,000 electric heat pumps per year, representing a nearly 200% production increase. This substantial volume wi...
To recognize the sacrifices made by Veterans and their families, Air Pros USA honored eight Veterans in eight cities by surprising them with new air conditioning units. Employees helped select deserving recipients through Air Pros USA’s annual Veterans initiatives and exclusive partnerships. After a careful vetting process, the company installed brand new HVAC units free of charge for Veterans in LaGrange, Georgia; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Fort Myers, Florida; Gainesville, Fl...
Two Danish powerhouses partner to continue strategic collaboration to enhance energy efficiency and reduce overall energy consumption in multifamily buildings. HOFOR, the pioneering district heating utility in Denmark, will utilize the Leanheat® solution from Danfoss. The software solution combines cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to optimize energy consumption and improve operational efficiency. This st...
An Aston University research project is to help improve living conditions in Ukraine by developing a warmer and greener system of heating homes. In Ukraine, many buildings have outdated and inefficient heating systems which not only waste energy but also limit the use of modern heating technologies. The project aims to change the lives of many Ukrainians by developing affordable cascade heat pumps. These will efficiently heat homes, even during the severe Ukrainian winter, during which temperat...
Airthings, a global pioneer in indoor air quality monitoring and energy-saving solutions has announced the launch of the newest device to join the Airthingsfor Business portfolio, Space Nano. Space Nano The product is capable of monitoring humidity, temperature, pressure, and lux, (a camera-free light level sensor), both indoor and outdoor. The device also has a virtual Mold Risk Indicator, and it offers expanded opportunities to monitor hard-to-reach and less accessible spaces within bui...
As the world continues its push towards sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, heat pump technology has emerged as a solution for decarbonizing various sectors, particularly heating and cooling. Danfoss believes it's crucial to discuss and highlight the impact and potential of heat pumps in achieving a greener future. latest trends in heat pumps At AHR 2024, Danfoss will be on site to highlight the latest trends in heat pumps, including new applications and the critical role hydronic...
BITZER, the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump specialist, acquired Czech company BPOWER in late October 2023. This acquisition not only allows BITZER to offer components and Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems for generating power from waste heat, thus making an important contribution to decarbonization, but also enables system integration. Efficient use of waste heat in the industry can go a long way in helping to make production more energy-efficient, reduce carbon emission...
A new zero GWP/ODP compact ammonia chiller has been developed to future-proof end users against F-gas changes, while offering excellent energy efficiency, low running costs, and extended working life. The AMChill packaged chiller, developed by natural refrigeration specialist KGM Refrigeration Ltd with support from BITZER UK, runs on an ultra-low charge of ammonia, made possible by a new design that overcomes the need for a flooded evaporator. lightweight and compact Based on high...
Tradespeople will now be able to face the ongoing battle of complying with building regulations for mechanical ventilation as Elta Fans returns to the market via a new dedicated division, Elta Trade. With many people not realizing that residential ventilation systems must adhere to the building's regulations alongside needing to test its airflow rates, Elta Trade aims to help contractors ensure their setup is compliant. Damp and mold problems According to the 2021 English Housing Survey condu...
Airedale’s AireWall ONE has been designed with input from industry experts, to deliver a flexible, efficient and global range of data center fan arrays for an industry striving for scalability and sustainability. Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, has announced the launch of AireWall ONE, a fan wall developed in collaboration with the data center industry. AireWall ONE AireWall ONE has built-in flexibility, with a parametric design allowing it to be configurable to ph...
Heat pump commissioning through Benchmark Online and certification via the MCS Installations Database are set to be integrated. This will result in a single point of data entry for the first time to simplify the process for Benchmark installers employed by the nearly 1,700 MCS-certified heat pump contractors. Benchmark, a longstanding trusted name within the installer community, transformed its previous paper-based checklist into an easy-to-use app over two years ago. The addition of heat...
Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced the opening of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec, Canada, following nearly four decades of developing cutting-edge software in the region. At the 35,000-square-foot space, Eaton will accelerate the research and development of distributed energy resource (DER) technologies enabling sustainable electricity for buildings, homes, industry and the electric grid. Eaton is bringing approximately 150 highly s...
Danfoss Power Solutions, a global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics, as well as electric powertrain systems, has launched its next-generation air conditioning hose for liquid lines in agriculture, construction, and commercial vehicle applications. EverCool EC005 Type G A/C hose The new EverCool EC005 Type G A/C hose simplifies installation, while offering weight reduction and proven reliability. The new EC005 hose is fully thermoformable, even over long lengths, eliminating the nee...
Heating and hot water solutions provider - Baxi has hosted the first official visit to its €13 million commercial heat pump R&D and laboratory site in Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain. Baxi is part of the €2.2 billion turnover BDR Thermea Group, one of the largest producers of heating appliances worldwide. commercial heat pump technology The 7,000 m2 Baxi factory, located near Barcelona and opened in 2022, is focused on developing and producing commercial heat pump tec...
Ventive is delighted to announce that it has recently secured its next round of funding, as the company works towards delivering its all-in-one Heat Pump technology to homes across the United Kingdom (UK). Ventive designs and manufactures intelligent heating and ventilation solutions to make buildings healthy, comfortable, efficient, and affordable. investment program The deal, led and syndicated by the deep tech and venture capital specialist EMV Capital, is an investment package provi...
Danfoss Turbocor, manufacturer and pioneer of the first oil-free, magnetic bearing compressor for the HVAC industry, is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a wholly-owned Danfoss company. Initially founded in 1994 and later becoming a joint venture with Danfoss in 2004, its Turbocor® compressors have delivered versatile and unmatched efficiency, with low-Global Warming Potential compatibility, helping to reduce emissions while earning strong return on investment for customers. Zero perform...
Midwest-based HVAC distributor - Munch's Supply has announced that Steve Raimondi and Adam Slusher will lead operations in the US states of Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Munch's Supply is part of Marcone Group, North America's distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts. New Responsibilities As Market President of Illinois/Indiana, Steve Raimondi will oversee operations at nine locations throughout the two states, incorporating 400 employees. Adam...
Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announced a $50,000 grant through its Industry Forward® initiative to help Pennsylvania’s Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) launch a pilot internship program for youth and emerging workers from Philadelphia’s disadvantaged communities. The grant will support a 60-hour internship program for up to 30 participants in ECA’s signature heat pump water heater installation a...
TML Supply Company, part of top North American distributor - Marcone, announced that it has been named Canadian Tempstar Distributor of the Year for the fourth time. The award, given by ICP/Carrier, recognized TML's performance in customer service and sales growth during 2022. TML also earned the award in 2013, 2016 and 2019. Service and product availability "TML's dedication to top-notch service and product availability is an overarching value for our organization," said Mark Mininch, TML Pr...
Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces its 2024 program for Trailblazer Sales Academy, an ongoing online training program for territory managers and distribution sales team members that focuses on developing sales skills, leadership agility and a strategic vision for territory growth. top territory managers Trailblazer Sales Academy features four live virtual workshops from January through May to he...
Weil-McLain®, a global provider of high-efficiency commercial and residential hydronic comfort heating solutions, has launched a limited-time promotion for members of the company’s new growth and loyalty program, The Weil-McLain Advantage™. From now until the end of December, contractors from Weil-McLain’s five sales regions (West, Central, Mid-Atlantic, New York/New Jersey, and New England) can compete to register the most Weil-McLain boilers. The top “driver&rdquo...
American Standard® Heating and Air Conditioning, a globally renowned provider of high-quality residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions for over a century, has announced its sixth annual Building a Higher Standard award winners, three of the brand’s exceptional independent dealers nationwide. Selected from a group of high-achieving nominees, the 2023 winners were ultimately recognized by a blind panel of judges for being champions of American Standard&rsqu...
Dilution is the Solution – Increasing outdoor ventilation is essential for diluting and reducing the concentration of airborne pollutants in an indoor space. Dilution of contaminants by supplying clean outdoor air is an integral part of improving indoor air quality (IAQ) and maintaining the health and comfort of occupants. Proper temperature and humidity control of the inside space is also important for achieving optimal IAQ. To maintain a healthy indoor environment, air flow should not b...
Global home appliance and air solutions pioneer - LG Electronics Inc. (LG) and the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) have formed the Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research. The agreement will facilitate collaboration among LG innovators, university researchers, local industry, and government agencies to help drive market transformation through research on heat pump technology and electrification. Cold-climate heat pump technologies Addressing the growing worldwide interest in cold-clim...
Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s World Ventil8 Day, being held on 8th November. World Ventil8 Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation as a crucial part of enabling the health and well-being of people. This is just the second year for World Ventil8 Day, with its inaugural year in 2022 generating substantial media coverage, reaching 25 million people across social media, and attracting high-profil...
NetScientific Plc, the deep tech and life sciences VC investment group, announces that its portfolio company Ventive has successfully closed a c.£900,000 investment. The Investment included £316,000 from existing shareholders and the conversion of two existing convertible loans (and interest thereon) valued at c.£600,000. This is the first closing as part of Ventive’s proposed £1 million to £1.5 million investment program, with further new investment an...
