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DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the renowned manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, announces the RTS® humidifier RX series is now seismic certified through California’s OSHPD/HCAI. DriSteem’s seismic-certified products mitigate risk because units are rated to operate during and after a seismic event. In addition, the design and certification process is expedited, resulting in earlier occupancy of the facility. DriCalc® sizing an...
Viessmann launches two new-generation monobloc air source heat pumps, the Vitocal 150-A and Vitocal 151-A, which are ideal for replacing boilers in the UK’s existing housing stock and are exceptionally easy to install. Each is available with outputs of 10, 13, and 16 kW. Both the wall-mounted Vitocal 150-A and the floor-standing Vitocal 151-A have a high maximum flow temperature of 70 °C (at an outside temperature down to -10 °C), meaning that in most cases they can use existing r...
Lennox Industries, a provider of innovative home comfort solutions, and Pearl Certification, a national firm that provides third-party certification of high-performing homes and their features proudly announce a partnership designed to help Lennox dealers differentiate in their markets and deliver additional value to homeowners through third-party energy efficiency certification. As a result of this partnership, Lennox dealers will be eligible for customized marketing and certification reports,...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the novel coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19 can cause mild to severe respiratory illness when an individual is exposed to the virus. Even before the outbreak, adults on average spent nearly all their time indoors at work or at home. importance of IAQ In fact, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports this amount of time reaches upwards of 90 percent for most people. Add it all up, and users just...
Canadian company - Nu-Air and the Viessmann Group, one of the providers of sustainable climate (heating, cooling, water, and air quality) and renewable energy solutions, announced their strategic partnership in the field of ventilation and indoor air quality solutions for residential and small commercial buildings in North America. Viessmann, a family-owned company, will acquire 25 percent of the shares in Nu-Air – with the option to acquire the remaining shares in the medium term. The ai...
The Viessmann Group, one of the providers of sustainable climate (heating, cooling, water, and air quality) and renewable energy solutions, receives official confirmation and approval of its scientifically based emission reduction targets. This applies to their own operations as well as to emissions in the value chain. The family-owned company's climate strategy ‘LEAP to Net-Zero’ was already published in November last year. It forms the basis for the targets submitted to the Scienc...
The highly efficient Aquarea T-CAP Mono-bloc J Generation R32 from Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions now comes in a three-phase power supply option for heating/cooling capacities between 9-16 kW. This three-phase addition is ideal for projects demanding more powerful heating, cooling and domestic hot water output capability. Increasing the Aquarea T-CAP Mono-bloc J Generation R32 to offer both single- and three-phase options across all capacities provides more flexibility and choice, in...
Baxi’s carbon emissions in 2021 were 35 percent lower than they were two years ago, the company’s sustainability report will point out, when it is published next week. The biggest reason for this reduction was the decision to buy electricity only from renewable sources. The company is targeting an annual five percent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its own operations from 2019 to 2030. Reduction in carbon emissions This is, in addition, to a 30 percent reduction i...
Mika Kulju, who until recently was the President of ABB Drive Products division, has been announced as the new President of Danfoss Drives, succeeding Vesa Laisi who will retire from Danfoss after eight years as the President of Danfoss Drives. Vesa Laisi became part of Danfoss’ Executive Team in December 2014 when the global AC drives manufacturer Vacon became part of the Danfoss Group. Today, Danfoss Drives is a pioneer in electrification and variable speed controls of electric motors....
UVDI has announced a strategic partnership with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) for 2022. APIC is the leading association for infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals, with more than 15,000 infection preventionist (IP) members. APIC Strategic Partner program The APIC Strategic Partner program establishes long-term relationships with industry partners united in the common goal of advancing the science and practice of infection preventio...
Danfoss has named Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, as its eleventh EnVisioneer of the Year. Sheridan College is using pre-engineered, factory-built Energy Transfer Stations (ETS) from Danfoss in its recently upgraded district heating system. Launched in 2010, the annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition recognizes North American original equipment manufacturers, building owners, municipalities, contractors and end-users that have introduced a new product, opened a new facility, or...
Danfoss recently announced the ground-breaking of its new manufacturing facility in Tallahassee, Florida, on Sept. 21. The 167,000-square-foot building, scheduled for completion in early 2023, will host state-of-the-art manufacturing for the VTX line and two TT/TG lines for Danfoss’ Turbocor compressors. The new facility will triple the current manufacturing capacity to meet fast-growing demand from the American, European, and Asian Pacific markets for cooling and heating high-efficiency...
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning globally launches the Hitachi smart residential air conditioner series named airHome, equipped with a variety of smart and intuitive functions that will help users maintain a comfortable indoor environment while improving indoor air quality (IAQ) as well as saving energy. The first model of the airHome series will first be available throughout Europe starting with France this April and later becoming available inAsia. airHome’s technology is desig...
Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) has rolled out the latest generation of its high-performance ESTIA air-to-water heat pumps, operating on lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant R-32. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd is a joint venture between Toshiba Carrier Corporation and Carrier, which is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. ESTIA, operating with R-32 refrigerant, provides highly efficient space...
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new 2.8 million cubic foot Compass Cold Storage facility was celebrated by nearly 200 community members including local and state dignitaries, culminating in the traditional ‘Commemorative Shovel’ and groundbreaking ceremony, complete with hard hats and construction tools. Compass Cold Storage is a sister company of Doug’s Produce, a well-known professional trucking business serving the region for over 20 years. The Compass Cold facility, de...
Daikin UK has announced the launch of two new Sustainable Home Centres, making its national network 30-strong. A new center has opened in Warminster, United Kingdom, in partnership with a local renewable energy solutions provider, Ecobubl. And, as the first-of-its-kind establishment in West Yorkshire, the Viva Training center is now up and running in Halifax, UK. Growing demand for heat pumps Amid growing demand for heat pumps – boosted by the now-open Boiler Upgrade Scheme and recent r...
Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) and Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, are embarking on a sustainability initiative, which is expected to reduce annual carbon emissions by 25%, water usage by 1.8 billion gallons and provide net savings to the school district of US$ 20 million, over the next 20 years – all while creating a more improved learning environment throughout Colorado's fourth-largest school district. “Cher...
Aprilaire, a provider of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions and systems, launches radon services available to homeowners nationwide in January 2022, deemed National Radon Action Month by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Aprilaire’s new suite of radon products and services will include an at-home testing kit, as well as professional testing and mitigation services offered by its network of certified, Healthy Air Professionals across the United States. Nearly one out of every 15 U...
Carrier announced that it will make all Totaline universal aftermarket parts and supplies available to International Comfort Products (ICP) distributors, effective immediately. This recognized brand of aftermarket parts and supplies allows distributors to easily order the parts and supplies they need, as well as access resources to help market and sell them to dealers. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building an...
Milwaukee Tool continues to disrupt the concrete finishing space, by introducing the newest light equipment to the MX FUEL Equipment System, the MX FUEL Concrete Vibrator. The MX FUEL Concrete Vibrator can consolidate up to 45 cubic yards on a single charge with a 2” head and 14’ shaft, while eliminating cords and tripping hazards for a safer and more productive pour. Kevin Gee, the Director of Product Management for Milwaukee Tool, said “At Milwaukee Tool, our priority is the...
Trane, a brand of Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator, has been named Green Builder Media's prestigious HVAC Brand Leader for 2022. Recognized for its industry-renowned sustainable solutions and focus on efficient indoor comfort, Trane outranked its peers in the publication’s annual brand index that considers residential HVAC purchase preferences, sentiment and reader data. With over a century of experience in providing long-lasting, precision-engineered HVAC solutions and...
Eurovent, in cooperation with Eurovent Middle East and Eurovent Certita Certification invites users to a webinar to discuss the energy efficiency of Air Handling Units in hot and humid conditions. The webinar will be aired internationally on 28 April 2022. As a crucial part of a cooling and ventilation system, Air Handling Units can be built to a multitude of customer specifications and operating environments. Since January 2022, Eurovent has mandated its certified manufacturers to disclose the...
Spaces4Learning, a major publication connecting educational leaders with research and news about current issues that impact K-12 and Higher Education facilities has featured an article by ABM Franchising Group Senior Vice President, Kelly Pnacek. The article - 'Don’t Hobble Your Building’s Health' 'Don’t Hobble Your Building’s Health' highlights how improving ventilation to respond to pathogens and improve air quality can stress HVAC systems already suffering from lack...
The ongoing pandemic introduced the general public to many new terms and acronyms. While a term such as indoor air quality (IAQ) isn’t new, many more people became familiar with it as a result of COVID-19. HEPA is another term now gaining a wider understanding. It relates to the effectiveness of air filters. CADR, which stands for Clean Air Delivery Rate, is also a term entering the public consciousness. It’s an important part of air purifier performance, yet many home and business...
Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) announces the release of its new TrilliumSeries™ Adiabatic Cooler. This adiabatic cooler is ideal for applications that demand a combination of energy efficiency and limited water use. BAC’s innovative design maximizes both water and energy efficiency, ultimately minimizing costs. In addition, the TrilliumSeries Cooler is designed to make installation and ongoing maintenance simple. 20% energy savings What distinguishes BAC’s TrilliumSeries&nb...
Right before earth day 2022, Dr. Simon Müller, CTO of the company builder wattx, announces the launch of their new B2C startup climony. The vision of climony is to explore new ways for counteracting climate change to preserve living spaces for future generations. To achieve this, the startup challenges the status quo of carbon offsetting services by prioritizing reduction measures over offsetting, educating people on climate change, and funneling support to impactful climate initiatives. ...
With households being urged to replace their old gas and oil-fueled boilers in a bid to lower carbon emissions, residents may have spotted heat pumps getting a bit more attention in the media recently. But what are they, how do they work, and what are the benefits? This article offers the rundown of everything home owners and residents need to know with regard to heat pumps. What is a heat pump? In basic terms, a heat pump is a piece of technology that captures heat from outside, and tran...
XOi Technologies, a globally renowned provider of technician-focused technology solutions and Synergy Solution Group, an innovative commercial HVAC peer network, announce a shared initiative that delivers XOi’s premium Journeyman Platform suite of powerful technician-enablement solutions to a nationwide roster of leading contractors. Synergy Solution Group is the first industry network group to adopt the exclusive Journeyman Platform solution, XOi Technologies’ next-generation smart...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces findings from the 15th annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey, which revealed that 62 percent of organizations surveyed expect to increase investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or smart building technology in 2022, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels. The latest report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change advised that global-scale transformation is urge...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has introduced Solution Navigator, a comprehensive digital experience that easily navigates the product life cycle in Building Automation Systems, Fire, Security, HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration, in order to create a next generation of customer enablement tools. Customers can select, price, quote, order, track shipments, locate replacement parts, process warranty claims, access training and...
