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Johnson Controls International plc (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has named Jim Lucas as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective from now. Olivier Leonetti, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Johnson Controls, said “I am thrilled to welcome Jim to our team. His diverse background and strong track record of financial leadership, investor relations strategy, and Wall Street expertise will be invaluable to Johnson Controls.”...
Baxi’s parent company, BDR Thermea Group, the manufacturer of smart indoor climate solutions, launches a world-first pilot using its 100% hydrogen boilers in 12 inhabited homes with hydrogen supplied via an existing natural gas grid. hydrogen heating The pioneering pilot in the eastern Dutch town of Lochem is the first time hydrogen heating is tested at this scale anywhere in the world. The detached listed houses, all built around 1900, will each be equipped with one of the boilers, whi...
With Solar + Storage becoming a growing trend, energy storage converters must consider the requirements of solar. For AC-coupled systems, a bidirectional AC/DC converter is required. SEMIKRON offers a portfolio of power modules with topologies, which increase efficiency while both charging and discharging the batteries. DC-Coupled systems SEMIKRON will also discuss DC/DC topologies for DC-coupled systems, which can pair with 3-Level solar inverters. In order to meet 1500VDC designs, SEMIKRON...
Forklifts and industrial vehicles require reliable, compact power inverters. For the low voltage range (24V-144V), the SKAI 3 LV is the solution. Rather than starting from scratch or using an inflexible inverter design, SEMIKRON offers a new solution with the SKAI 3 LV. Users can now focus on the IP that matters most without getting stuck in the power hardware and packaging details. Proven manufacturing expertise Once the design is ready, this new approach then offers mass production through...
Honeywell announces its Baton Rouge, Louisiana., facility has doubled the production capacity of Honeywell Solstice® ze (HFO-1234ze), an ultra-low-global-warming-potential (GWP) and energy-efficient solution compared to other current technologies. Solstice ze is used in foam insulation, as an aerosol propellant, and in refrigeration and air conditioning applications. Solstice ze is part of Honeywell’s Solstice line of products based on hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) technology, which helps c...
Extech’s new 42280A series temperature and humidity data logger features several notable enhancements over the company’s highly successful legacy model to ensure even higher performance and capability levels in indoor environmental monitoring applications. This latest-generation highly accurate and reliable meter will serve as an invaluable asset for any company looking to monitor the air quality of their production area, for example. 42280A features A direct replacement for...
The proposed ban on oil boilers from 2026 is about to get real for millions, as the government grapples with implementing their policy that will cost each household an extra £11,000. Replacing broken oil boiler According to exclusive polling on the subject, conducted by trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), MPs will face the wrath of voters if they try to enforce the ban, with 85 percent of voters promising not to support their MP if they enforced the ban. The off-grid boiler b...
With businesses around the world facing unprecedented pressure from the cost of energy and the urgency of climate change, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement shows that improving industrial energy efficiency is the fastest and most effective way for a business to cut energy costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Energy Efficiency Movement is a global forum of around 200 organizations sharing ideas, best practices and commitments to create a more energy-efficient world. &lsq...
Energy regulator Ofgem has issued two provisional orders to Delta Gas and Power Ltd (Delta), for failure to meet the standards set for them as a supplier. Delta is a non-domestic energy supplier, serving 1,690 business customers in the UK. The two provisional orders have been sent out for: failure to pay into the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme, a programme which supports investment in and uptake of renewable electricity generation, and failure to provide requested information for Ofgem’s...
Eco-heating specialist - Daikin UK is sponsoring the venue for BBC Earth Experience, a brand new attraction in London featuring Seven Worlds, One Planet. This ground-breaking new attraction will offer visitors the chance to experience the extraordinary diversity of the seven unique continents, featuring bespoke narration from David Attenborough. BBC Earth Experience BBC Earth Experience will showcase footage, including extended scenes to fully immerse the visitor, and music from the BBC Studi...
Alpha continues to grow its renewables team with the new appointment of Neil Jarman. Neil will be stepping into a newly created role as Renewable Sales Manager. The role was created to help lead the company’s expansion into the renewable heat pump market and reinforces its commitment to a more sustainable future. Neil's experience Neil will bring to Alpha a wealth of experience, that spans 40 years, and a proven track record of success within the industry. Neil’s expertise...
RO Capital Partners (ROCP), the RO Group’s venture capital arm, is delighted to announce that its investee, EcoSync, the tech start-up founded by Oxford University engineers, has raised close to £1 million in its second seed funding round. ROCP announced its initial investment in EcoSync in October 2021. Investors Existing investors ROCP, the Oxford Innovation EIS Growth Fund, and Oxford Investment Opportunity Network angels including Richard van der Knaap, Founder and Director of...
The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Curtains’ (PG-CUR) has elected Carsten Dittmar (Systemair) as its new Chairman and Michael Hims (Carver) as the new Vice Chairman. The election took place during the Product Group meeting at the 2022 Eurovent Summit in Antalya, Türkiye. Carsten Dittmar, the Commercial Product Area Director at Systemair, was elected as the new Chairman of the Product Group during its meeting on October 25, 2022, in Antalya, Turkey. He has extensive experience in m...
Full Gauge had the honor to present again in Chillventa, the refrigeration fair in Europe, which happens every two years in Nuremberg, Germany. It was three days of hard work, which welcomed in the stand several clients and prospects from all over the world. The Chillventa and the recent AHR Expo México and Bogotá International Fair, two more of the prominent fairs that Full Gauge presented at the end of September, set the end of the yearly expo calendar, that it had 20 even...
The Thybar Corporation plant at Jacksonville, in Florida, USA, will be focused on providing seismic/wind roof curb services to the Southeast US region. The plant can ship and deliver roof curbs within this region at an extremely fast pace and at a competitive price. Thybar's team of engineers will ensure that the roof curb is fabricated to meet all project specifications.
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has introduced the new CO2 Service Checker designed for its CR Series of commercial refrigeration condensing units for cold chain applications. The device can be used across all Panasonic CO2 models for commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting, allowing the user quick and reliable access to data for the units. Features The key features of the service checker include: Ability to read and record technical parameters such as pressures...
Scottish Power is excited to announce that it has been recognized for its digital commitment to providing customers with a best-in-class user experience across the iOS and Android apps. eCommerce Awards The eCommerce Awards are open to companies from across all UK business sectors, not just the utility industry, putting into context the scale of the achievement. The use of the app has grown significantly, especially in 2022, representing around two-thirds of all logins. The ease of use is ref...
Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, has announced the launch of its Cooling System Optimizer solution – a sophisticated controls package that delivers optimal performance across entire chilled water cooling systems in large data centers, in response to industry demand for sustainable, stable and secure cooling as facilities move towards complex variable flow primary-only chilled water systems. Leveraging the benefits of single-loop water cooling systems, as well as remai...
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates, on average, space heating and air conditioning account for over half of an American household’s annual energy consumption as of 2015. Household-level decisions, including home and vehicle energy use, drive 40% of energy-related carbon emissions. Many Americans can help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while saving on operation costs and enjoying greater comfort control when they choose to use an all-electric, all-climate heat pum...
Mitsubishi Electric‘s Residential Product Group, the manufacturer of the Ecodan air source heat pump, says that the UK can achieve its net zero targets, decarbonize home heating, and grow the economy, in its submission to the Government’s net zero reviews. four-step plan In a four-step plan proposed by Mitsubishi Electric, the Government can do this by: Incentivising and encouraging households to insulate their homes so as to use less energy. Decouple the cost of electric...
Ajax ecosystem is growing rapidly, being supplemented with devices for comfort and productivity and already has more than 60 different items in its portfolio. As the customer base is growing no less strong and last year reached the million users mark, and the number of use cases is increasing, many new features were expected to appear in the applications, which required a change in the design approach. Ajax Systems product design team has done tremendous work to make the use...
Energy regulator Ofgem has published findings in the third of its series of ‘deep dives’ into how energy suppliers are helping customers in winter and beyond. service standards Ofgem is committed to driving service standards up for consumers, and, the latest review, which looks specifically at how suppliers treat ‘Customers in a Vulnerable Situation’ has considered information submitted by 17 of the biggest domestic energy suppliers, detailing how the companies ar...
To meet the needs of HVAC design engineers, Carrier released a new version of Hourly Analysis Program (HAP), its peak load and energy modeling software. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. HAP v6 To reduce the time and effort required to create high-quality building models, HAP v6 combines a streamlined workflow with an extensive array of advanced 3D building modeling features, all woven...
Plumbing and heating installers are very optimistic about the future of their businesses, as more households explore low-carbon heating solutions, according to new research. Research details Daikin UK’s latest Installer Confidence Monitor, which surveys members of its Sustainable Home Network, found that over half (53 percent) predict that between half and all their business will come from installing heat pumps and hybrid heat pumps in the next five years. Meanwhile, almost...
Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, officially launched its Tyneham Heat Pump range on Tuesday 15th November at an exclusive event attended by key customers and media. The event was held at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, where guests received a presentation on Hamworthy Heating’s first-ever air source heat pump and had the opportunity to get hands-on with the product and interact with the Hamworthy He...
Eurovent has released its new Recommendation 6/18 on quality criteria for Air Handling Units (AHUs). The document, prepared by the Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Handling Units’, provides information on various issues pertaining to requirements for AHUs. The purpose of the Recommendation 6/18 is to provide a comprehensive overview of features that determine highly efficient operation and correct service of AHUs, which are a measure of the AHU quality. New Recommendation 6/18 on qualit...
Aceleron, which has designed and built the only battery energy storage system (BESS) that can be taken apart for repair, replacement, and upgrade, has partnered with Nuenta, one of the largest distributors of renewable and environmental supplies in the UK. Using Aceleron’s patented technology, the Offgen is an all-in-one, modular energy storage system designed for off-grid or grid-tied residential and light commercial use. Designed to work seamlessly with solar PV systems, it has several...
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International, Inc. have announced the approval of California Energy Commission (CEC) regulation for commercial and industrial fans and blowers, as part of the US state of California’s Title 20 appliance-efficiency regulations. The California Energy Commission (CEC) on Nov. 16, 2022 approved a long-in-the-works efficiency regulation. Manufacturers of equipment covered by the regulation have until Nov. 1, 2023, to comply. AMCA approves CEC regul...
Airbus invests in Carbon Engineering Ltd., a Canadian-based climate solutions company, operating the largest Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) Research & Development facility in the world. The investment will contribute to funding part of Carbon Engineering’s advanced direct air capture R&D technologies at the company’s Innovation Centre in Squamish, B.C., Canada. “Carbon Engineering’s Direct Air Capture technology provides a scalable, affordable solution to decar...
Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, has scheduled an additional session of Profit Launch in February to meet the growing demand for the premier live online business planning workshop for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and home services contractors. The newly announced session of Profit Launch is scheduled for Feb. 1-3. “Business owners are looking for guidance on successfully navigating the challenges fa...
