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Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, security and safety, announced a partnership with FilterEasy to launch a filter replenishment service. Resideo’s first direct-to-consumer subscription service will provide consumers with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) air filter replacements when they need them. Filter replenishment service The filter replenishment service will feature FilterEasy’s innovative 1-inch M...

Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announces the release of its new Brute XTR commercial boilers and volume water heaters. Brute XTR boilers and volume water heaters are available in six sizes, ranging from 399 MBH to 1500 MBH, and deliver AHRI-certified thermal efficiency of 96-plus percent. Brute XTR commercial boilers and volume water heaters “With the Brute XTR, we’re offering an advanced solution that...

The latest podcast from Mitsubishi Electric focuses on the future of sustainable buildings and highlights the benefits of the new UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. This ground-breaking initiative represents far more than just a set of guidelines for the construction industry, focusing as it does on the evolving landscape of sustainable building in the UK. clear and measurable Standard “By establishing a clear and measurable Standard, the initiative aims to eradicate greenwashing an...

TE Connectivity, a globally renowned company in connectors and sensors, has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the 12th consecutive year. This designation continues to demonstrate TE's dedication to sustainable business practices that provide value to its customers and are aligned with the company's commitments to its owners. Dow Jones Sustainability Index The Dow Jones Sustainability Index analyzes approximately 13,000 companies around the world using the Corporate Susta...

In response to the publication of the Scottish Government's 'Starting a National Conversation on the Heat Transition in Scotland,' Fiona Hodgson, Chief Executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF), said, "We welcome the start of this crucial dialogue by the Scottish Government and particularly applaud the increased commitment to incorporating industry expertise into establishing achievable targets." She adds, "This represents a significant step forw...

The Construction Industry Council (CIC), through their Liability Panel, has written a new Risk Management Briefing, “Personal Liability of Employees”. The Briefing details Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII), when employees may be covered (and when not) how it impacts employers and employees, what employers should do and how employees can protect themselves. This guidance is important for all of those in the built environment to understand. As an employee there is a risk of perso...

Carrier Global Corporation, a globally renowned company in intelligent climate and energy solutions, entered into a definitive agreement to sell its global commercial refrigeration business to its decades-long joint venture partner - Haier (stock ticker: 600690) for an enterprise value of $775 million, including approximately $200 million of net pension liabilities. This represents about 16.5x 2023 expected EBITDA. The announcement follows last week's agreement to sell Carrier's Global Access S...

Airthings, the global pioneer in indoor air quality monitoring and energy-saving solutions, has announced a new partnership with Soter Technologies, a provider of innovative environmental sensors and software technology. This collaboration seamlessly integrates the Airthings for Business solution into Soter’s portfolio to complement Soter Technologies’ FlySense® Vape Detection devices. Monitoring air quality This partnership extends the scope of monitoring air quality in vario...

Toshiba Carrier has become an official partner to Sale Sharks, one of Europe’s top professional Rugby Union clubs, for the 2023/2024 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season.  Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions.   History of supporting rugby Toshiba has a long history of supporting rugby having previously sponsored Rugby World Cups and the Japanese team. Closer to home, this new...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has re-engineered the industry-renowned YORK® CYK Water-to-Water Compound Centrifugal Heat Pump to deliver superior operational savings and stringent sustainability standards. Now available in a smaller 400-ton capacity, the newly launched YORK® CYK heat pump fills a North American market gap by providing a practical, right-sized decarbonization solution for use in existing commercial building applications. AS...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the third consecutive year and the North America Index for the thirteenth consecutive year. The company performed in the 98th percentile in the Building Products industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA score as of November 27, 2023), with a perfect score of 100 in the Resource Efficiency and Circularity category. Sustainability practices The No...

The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in Europe was 14.8 million at the end of 2022, according to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm - Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4 percent, this number is expected to reach 26.5 million by 2027. The top-38 vendors have today more than 100,000 active units in Europe. Berg Insight ranks Targa Telematics as the largest player in terms of active installed base with ar...

Ford and Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced a joint simulation project to explore vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy management called the 'EV-Home Power Partnership', designed to explore the potential of electric vehicle batteries to support optimal home energy management. full-size electric truck The project will explore, test, and quantify the customer benefits of pairing bi-directional EV charging with a Resideo smart thermostat to help customers potentially save money on monthly electric bill...

Siemens has published its fiscal year 2023 Sustainability Report which demonstrates strong progress towards a range of targets. Since the baseline year of fiscal 2019, the CO2 emissions within Siemens’ own operations have been halved. In addition, more than 90 percent of Siemens’ business enables customers to have a positive sustainability impact: With the aid of Siemens technologies sold in fiscal 2023, customers will avoid around 190 million tons of CO2 emissions–an imp...

Takyeef Factory LLC, one of the major OEM manufacturers of HVACR equipment in the Gulf, has joined the Eurovent Middle East association, driven by its mission on delivering a broad portfolio of premium international products and underlining its commitment to support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives in the region. Located on 30,000 square meters in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), Takyeef specializes in the manufacturing of standard and customized HVACR equipment, includi...

Modine, a technology and indoor air quality pioneer in the HVAC industry, is now offering the VidaShield™ UV24 Active Air Disinfection System product line to the K-12 school market. This innovative solution will further help equip schools with the necessary tools to combat airborne pathogens. VidaShield™ UV24 is a fast, continuous air disinfection system that combines an ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) chamber and air-circulating fans with an optional overhead ceiling ligh...

Design of buildings and spaces needs to remove barriers to inclusivity - including age, disability, ethnicity, gender, and neuro-divergence. As the world mark’s the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) announces new guidance, Inclusive design for structural engineers. Aimed at all professions in the built environment, the guidance challenges perceptions that inclusive design is expensive and costs more. Collective ex...

ABM, a pioneering provider of facility services, infrastructure and eMobility solutions, announced the initiation of an Energy Performance Contracting program for Orange County Public Schools (“OCPS”), in central Virginia, USA. This marks the third energy savings project for OCPS by ABM. This new project creates an additional $6.7 million in projected energy and operating cost savings over a twenty-year period and includes an extensive upgrade to a critical HVAC mechanical system an...

Release of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Energy Efficiency 2023 report shows that not enough progress is being made on energy efficiency. The report reveals a slowing in global improvements in energy intensity-the IEA’s primary measure of energy efficiency–and, in response, Danfoss President and CEO, Kim Fausing is calling on governments to commit to doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030 at COP28 to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Keys to me...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, will underscore the critical need for the adoption of new and existing solutions at scale, accelerated climate policy and transparent emissions reporting during COP28 in Dubai, November 30–December 12. As the window for limiting global warming to 1.5°C continues to narrow, Trane Technologies steadfastly encourages bolder accountability in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals–including Gender Equality (SDG5), Affo...

Prepare to embark on a journey of innovation and exploration at the Cold Chain Exhibition 2024, set to take place on July 10-12, 2024, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), in Bangkok, Thailand. As the foremost international exhibition and conference on refrigeration and temperature-controlled logistics in Asia, this event is a pivotal platform for addressing critical challenges faced by the cold chain sector.  About the Event The Cold Chain Exhibition (CCE) i...

The fourth edition of UL 60335-2-40, the Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers, was published on December 15, 2022. This bi-national standard includes the following updates:   Updated definition and test method for releasable charge with relation of refrigerant leaks into the occupiable space Refinement of leak detection system requirements to accommodate variou...

Heat pumps are not new technology. They have long been utilized in residential applications to improve the efficiency of HVAC systems, reducing overall energy costs. As a simple description, a heat pump is a mechanical refrigeration system that is engineered to operate in reverse mode, producing heating instead of cooling. technology drivers In recent years, there has been a trend of new and increased applications for this technology coming from two primary drivers: Advances in technolog...

Duraplas, a provider of innovative plastic solutions, announced its partnership with MARS, a renowned master distributor in the HVAC-R industry.  Duraplas will provide MARS and its extensive network with access to the innovative PolarPad line of condenser pads to reshape the landscape of HVAC-R products. PolarPad line The HVAC-R industry has long faced limited options for condenser pads due to industry consolidation.  This partnership introduces a welcome change as distributors wil...

Carrier announced the release of its latest i-Vu® weather forecasting add-on for the i-Vu building automation system. The add-on enables intelligent control strategies based on real-time outside air quality data, helping buildings adapt to changeable climate conditions. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.  i-Vu building automation system The i-Vu building automation system communicates with leading weather fore...

The owners of Berkshire-based HVAC specialists Campbell West have called for a change in approach to how apprenticeships are promoted to school leavers following the Chancellor’s pledge to boost apprenticeship training in a £50-million pilot scheme. Steven Campbell and Daniel West, who left school at the age of 16 to embark on apprentices and now run a £10-million firm, have welcomed Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement announcement that will “stimulate” apprentice...

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...

Water and energy efficiency company Cenergist has completed what it believes to be the UK’s first installation of high-temperature air source heat pumps in a domestic setting. The installations have delivered district heating systems for six Leeds City Council-owned residential tower blocks which comprise 497 homes. The project required the replacement of inefficient night storage heaters and hot water cylinders with high-temperature air source heat pump communal heating an...