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The Australian government has unveiled plans for a new ‘net zero authority’ to oversee the transition to renewable energy. The authority’s goals include supporting workers in emissions-intensive sectors to transition to new jobs, coordinating programs to attract and take advantage of new clean energy industries across the regions, and assisting investors and companies to harness net-zero transformation opportunities. New ‘net zero authority’ The announcement has...
Baxi has launched its latest 600 and 800 Combi and System 2 boilers with a suite of new features introduced as a result of feedback from heating engineers, completing its range of high performance models. The new ranges have been specifically designed to make installation and maintenance run even smoother. Combi & System 2 boilers with new features Improvements to the new Combi & System 2 boilers include a pre-heated siphonic condensate trap, which prevents freezing and boiler lockout...
Armstrong Fluid Technology has unveiled a new high-performance Pressurizing Pump for the Latin American residential market that is designed to increase hydraulic pressure in homes that have dishwashers, high-flow showerheads, water heaters, and other high-demand equipment. new Armstrong Pressurizing Pump Featuring low power consumption and a flow sensor that allows automatic activation, the new Armstrong Pressurizing Pump can supply a home with 1 to 5 bathrooms. It can be installed a...
Thermo King proudly highlighted many smart solutions that will accelerate decarbonization in the cold chain at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, May 1–4, in Anaheim, Calif. And with more than 8500 attendees, 1800 fleets, 275 sponsors and exhibitors, and 80 media representatives, there was plenty of interaction, education and discussion around the products and how they are driving sustainable fleet operations and helping customers meet regulatory policies. In the spotlight was...
Resideo recently celebrated the grand reopening of its offices in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, following 12 months of renovation to modernize the site. The updated facility was designed to foster innovation and deliver a collaborative work environment for employees. The shared site is home to more than 180 team members across Resideo’s ADI Global Distribution and Products & Solutions businesses that span various departments including sales, marketing, customer service, sales support, an...
Vaisala’s Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer - Anne Jalkala has been appointed Member of the Vaisala Leadership Team, as of May 5, 2023. She reports to company President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kai Öistämö. Anne Jalkala started in Vaisala in 2022. She joined the company from Fortum, where she held several leadership positions focusing on growth, innovation, strategy and digital business. She also has extensive experience from the academic world. Extensive...
Johnson Controls, a pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, released its 2023 Sustainability Report, marking milestones on the path to achieving net zero in buildings around the world. Johnson Controls reports accelerated progress both in its own sustainability journey and in the reduction of customer emissions. “Climate change is a key defining theme of this century. We have seven years to cut global emissions nearly in half to reach net zero by 2050 and limit global warmi...
Two of Finland’s major hydro power plants, located in the freezing Arctic Circle, are now SF6 ‘greenhouse gas’ free, thanks to a turn-key generator circuit breaker retrofit that gears them up for a more resource-efficient future. ABB customer, Kemijoki Oy, is one of the most important players in Finland’s renowned carbon neutral electricity system – responsible for balancing half of the country’s grid output – as well as being the leading provider of hy...
Danfoss Power Solutions, a renowned global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics, as well as electric powertrain systems, has launched a new family of universal quick disconnect couplings for data center liquid cooling applications. The Danfoss Hansen® UQD couplings help data center operators meet the thermal management challenges of more powerful chips, denser racks, and heavier workloads through reliable, leak-free, efficient operation. Danfoss Hansen® UQD couplings UQD coupl...
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, celebrated the opening of its Distribution and Training Center in Florence, New Jersey with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held April 26. Strategically positioned near the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Turnpikes, this new 400,000-square-foot facility is intended to strengthen the company’s supply chain and provide efficient...
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the release of AMCA Publication 511-21 (Rev. 12-22), Certified Ratings Program Product Rating Manual for Air Control Devices. Superseding AMCA Publication 511-21, AMCA Publication 511-21 (Rev. 12-22) outlines technical procedures and the proper presentation of data for the certification of air-control devices through the AMCA Certified Ratings Program (CRP). It is to be used in conjunction with AMCA Publication 11-22, Cert...
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions was pleased to receive a visit from Rt Hon Grant Shapps, MP for Welwyn Hatfield and Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, to its Welwyn headquarters to see first-hand the new fully equipped training center for heating and cooling systems. This visit follows Mr. Shapps’ recent trip to Japan for the G7 Summit, during which time he also visited the Panasonic factory and R&D (research & development) facility in...
Aircuity, the globally renowned company in creating healthy and sustainable buildings, has announced that it has become a Diamond sponsor of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) Labs2Zero program. Labs2Zero program The Labs2Zero program recognizes that laboratories are an integral part of an organization’s net zero emissions strategy. It is comprised of a variety of options and information that address both the complexity of laboratories and the need to make th...
BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous building technology, announced a US$ 20 million fund-raise to support the continued development of BrainBox AI’s cutting-edge decarbonization technology and its global commercialization efforts. The company is pleased to name The Government of Québec as a lead investor for 10 million US dollars, alongside ABB, a returning lead investor and global partner to BrainBox AI. Author's quote “We are grateful for this significant investmen...
A new analysis of site data from 12 Keltbray construction projects has revealed staggering savings since the business introduced Aggreko’s battery technologies to decarbonize its power usage and reduce running costs. Keltbray is a construction engineering specialist delivering integrated solutions for complex building and infrastructure sectors across the UK. Recognized by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) for its efforts to quantifiably reduce the carbon emissions on its pro...
Building pressurization is the difference in air pressure between the inside and outside of a building. There are three types of pressure that are typically talked about: positive pressure, negative pressure, or stack pressure, and each has an effect on indoor air quality (IAQ). Positive pressure Positive pressure occurs when there is more air coming into the building than going out. This is often used in hospitals, laboratories, and other buildings where it’s important to keep the air...
Danfoss is pleased to announce its participation in this year’s Euroheat and Power Congress, which is taking place in Torino, Italy, from May 22 to May 24, 2023. The Euroheat and Power Congress 2023 theme, ‘District Energy: The Local Solution to Global Challenges’, will focus on how district heating and cooling (DHC) networks can enable local energy transitions and help cities decarbonize. Theme highlights a key Danfoss focus area For Danfoss, the congress theme harmonizes w...
Panasonic has announced its plans for a new ‘Train to Gain with Panasonic’ reward scheme to further assist gas boiler engineers and installers to upskill and get qualified to install and maintain air source heat pumps. Panasonic will give installers £500 in rewards (limited to one per company) on completion of the Level 3 accredited heat pump training following their first Panasonic installation. Several training centers Installers completing the relevant training courses, i...
Thermo King, a globally renowned company in sustainable transport temperature control solutions, is proud to introduce the 3rd generation diesel TriPac® auxiliary power unit (APU). Building on the best-selling TriPac Evolution, the newest model provides the same comfort and performance customers expect but with added enhancements to reduce emissions, monitor unit performance and increase profitability. Thermo King 3rd generation TriPac APU The 3rd generation TriPac APU is available in two...
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has announced the appointment of Kevin Lowe as Technical Manager to instigate and manage positive change in the drive towards the successful implementation of heat pump technology. The move signifies the HHIC’s commitment to supporting innovation within the sector by encouraging action on the energy crisis, decarbonization and the future of the UK’s heating mix. Kevin brings the trade body a wealth of industry experience having worke...
XOi, a provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces an enhanced collaboration with Carrier, a pioneer in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions. Dealers will benefit from a more streamlined experience between Carrier technical support services and distributor and dealer networks by utilizing XOi’s advanced technology for improving real-time installation or maintenance troubleshooting. Real-time installation The Carrier Digital Advantage is a fully...
Mold in HVAC systems is a cause for concern in buildings. This is because the HVAC system distributes air within a building. But what is mold and how does it get there? Mold is a type of fungus that grows on organic materials such as wood, paper, and fabrics, and can also grow on surfaces, such as walls and ceilings. Mold in HVAC Systems When mold grows in a building, it releases spores into the air, which then is circulated throughout the building by the HVAC system. Mold in HVAC systems ca...
For the 8th consecutive year, Johnson Controls (JCI), a globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has earned a place on the Clean200, a list of 200 companies that As You Sow and Corporate Knights say are leading the transition to a sustainable global economy by ‘putting sustainability at the heart of their products, services, business models and investments’. Out of 6,720 global companies, 200 were selected for the high proportion of their revenues ear...
Interplay Learning, the provider of online and virtual reality training for essential skilled trades, announces a partnership with the Temperature Control Institute (TCI), a unique state-of-the-art skilled trades education program helping underemployed youth prepare for careers in the skilled trades. six-month certification courses TCI offers six-month certification courses in HVAC and commercial refrigeration. All students graduate with at least one job-ready certification, such as EPA 608, O...
Emerson will exhibit its extensive range of measurement, control, software and electrical technologies at World Hydrogen 2023, May 9-11 in Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands. Their broad portfolio of green hydrogen products and solutions is designed to help the users meet the challenges of hydrogen fuel production, distribution and end-use applications. Emerson enables users to build the hydrogen projects of tomorrow with proven, high performance, easy-to-maintain solutions while using data to optimiz...
Legacy Service Partners, a group of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services businesses in 16 states, has partnered with Buehler Air Conditioning to augment its growth and success in the Jacksonville, Florida market and beyond. “Jason Buehler, Chase Hudson and the entire team at Buehler Air Conditioning take immense pride in their brand, culture, customer satisfaction and quality workmanship, making them a perfect fit for our platform,” said Legacy CEO and Co-Founder, Rob...
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Safety Awards. As the world’s most respected authority on the inspection and cleaning of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, NADCA presents its Safety Awards to contractors who have shown a verifiable commitment to employee, customer, and community safety throughout the year. The awards were announced on March 28 at the association’s 34th Annual Meeting &...
Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, celebrates 25 years of driving profit and growth for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors and distributors throughout 2023. innovative training Programs “We’re incredibly proud of BDR’s impact on the home services industry over the last quarter of a century and the relationships we’ve built with the hard-working men and women who are the fou...
Bosch Home Comfort, a global source of high-quality heating, cooling, and hot water systems, has announced the addition of a new model to its Bosch Inverter Ducted Packaged Unit (IDP) Heat Pump family. IDP Plus is a highly efficient (15-SEER2), incredibly reliable, and extremely quiet Inverter Ducted Packaged heat pump system. IDP Plus is available in 3-ton or 5-ton capacities to best suit the heating and cooling needs of a home. air-to-air heat pump “Heat pumps are becoming the t...
The future of heating homes in rural areas has been kept secret until after the local elections, claims the CEO of leading trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), Mike Foster. His claim comes as the industry waits for the Government's response to a consultation that closed 15 months ago. delayed publication In the consultation, the Government planned to ban the replacement of fossil fuel boilers, oil, and LPG, from 2026 accepting that consumers would face considerably higher cos...
