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Vaisala, a pioneer in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, announced the launch of its state-of-the-art Air Quality Forecast, which provides unmatched hyperlocal insights with down to 15-meter resolution that empower city authorities to protect communities. This new Vaisala offering combines superior air quality modeling and measurements to forecast air quality at street-level resolution – including urban landscapes, within street canyons, and even around vegetation. Supe...

Fieldpiece Instruments announced the launch of an upgraded Wireless Refrigerant Scale, model SR47, for HVACR contractors and technicians. The latest model will replace the industry workhorse, Fieldpiece’s SRS3. The newly upgraded wireless refrigerant scale is yet another game-changer to make HVACR industry tools more efficient and effective with the ultimate performance and durability in a compact, portable design. Industry-leading battery life, wireless range, and accuracy offer unmatche...

Ofgem requires suppliers to improve help for customers in payment difficulties, following review. The review found three suppliers were found to have severe weaknesses in how they support customers in payment difficulties, as part of Ofgem review; five suppliers were found as having some issues in the support they provide, and all of those identified have been asked to submit information to Ofgem, to set out how they will improve; and other key findings include companies being unable to identif...

Rheem, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products unveils the enhanced Rheem® Professional Prestige® Smart Electric Water Heater with LeakGuard™ and Demand Response. Providing homeowners with advanced electric solutions designed to comply with new energy regulations, Rheem now offers a seamless connection to the electric grid. To meet new energy regulations in several states, Rheem’s 40-, 50- and 55-gallon demand response-ready electric water heaters include a...

As new RV-ers continue to hit the road and dive into the RV lifestyle, GE Appliances., a Haier company, (GEA), is ready to exceed owner expectations with home brands consumers recognize. With its respected technology and innovation, GE Profile is bringing RV Ready Range and Electric Cooler product lines to the categories. Building on the existing portfolio of RV Ready GE Appliance products available currently, the ranges and coolers were designed and engineered at the company’s global hea...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will showcase its new Sabroe HicaHP (high-capacity heat pumps) family of products at the Chillventa trade exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany from October 11-13, 2022. heat pump portfolio The high-capacity heat pump portfolio includes six modular, industrial heat pump products designed to decarbonize in various applications ranging from district heating to data centers and battery manufacturing sites to food...

Developers and advocates of direct air capture (DAC) are hailing the long-sought emergence of technology in the North American marketplace, as newly established government initiatives are expected to spur growth in the industry, while development projects are advancing.

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces a new resource program to help residential HVAC distributors and contractors navigate savings incentives available to residential customers from clean energy programs, including the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. With a record US$ 370 billion reserved spending on climate and energy initiatives, and a carbon reduction goal of 40% by 2030, the Inflation Reduction Act places a strong focus on providing...

TSI Incorporated is proud to announce their strategic relationship with Building4Health Inc. (B4H). This cooperation combines TSI’s technology in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring with B4H’s integrated medical, biological and architectural competence to provide people with real-time visibility of the health impact of IAQ. This visibility allows cost-effective building management to align indoor environments with conditions known to support occupant health and productivity. &ldquo...

Honeywell launches a first-of-its-kind solution that combines early warning smoke detection with advanced indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, furthering its efforts to create safer and healthier buildings. Built on the flagship VESDA-E™ line of aspirating smoke detectors, the VESDA Air solution has a unique five-in-one IAQ sensor within a single box, which can help improve building safety by identifying life safety, asset protection or IAQ issues before they escalate into problems. Prem...

Humanity must remove up to 660 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere by the end of the century to limit global warming to 1.5°C. That’s according to the most recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which based its estimate on atmospheric CO₂ concentrations measured in 2020. Removing this much CO₂ will involve more than simply planting lots of trees. Engineers and scientists are developing direct air capture technologies (DAC) which are...

At the Light + Building 2022 trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, Siemens will showcase its vision of digitalization as a key pillar of the infrastructure transition required to tackle climate change and global sustainability challenges. The company’s motto at the show is “Smart infrastructure is sustainable infrastructure”, and Siemens will be demonstrating products, solutions, and services to make the transition of buildings and grids possible. Digitalization “Digi...

Eurovent extends its welcome to Eneko as a Corresponding Member. With this newest member, the Eurovent family expands by one of Türkiye’s leading manufacturers in ventilation and air conditioning. Eneko was established in 2004 with its headquarters in Izmir, Türkiye, with focus on producing high efficiency ventilation and air conditioning devices, consisting also of a test laboratory which conducts internal and external leakage, pressure and thermodynamic tests. Eneko joins E...

Energy Solutions, LLC announced that David Campbell, formerly Senior Vice President of Veolia Nuclear Solutions Federal Services (Veolia) in the US, will be joining the company as Executive Vice President for Business Development and Growth. President and CEO, Ken Robuck, stated, “David has extensive experience pioneering organizations into and growing new domestic and international markets across the federal and commercial space. His expertise in managing and implementing government...

Austrian sensor manufacturer - E+E Elektronik is expanding its digital sensing element portfolio to include two new product variants. The HTE301 humidity and temperature sensing element and the TEE301 temperature sensing element offer excellent measurement accuracy and a wide application temperature range from -40 °C to 125 °C (-40 °F to 257 °F). The small 8-pin DFN package with its I2C interface and four individually configurable I2C addresses is ideal for state-of-the-art, dem...

Well-known open-air commercial refrigerated showcases company, MTL COOL, has been acquired by Due North, the newly created operating company of QBD and Minus Forty. This strategic acquisition allows Due North to further diversify and complement its multiple-product lineup. It also positions the company to serve an ever-changing retailer and food and beverage market. The unification of brands under Due North will solidify their evolution by offering a growing portfolio of innovative product...

Congratulations to Paul McCarver, President, and CEO of the Delta T Family of Companies for being named ‘Outstanding Alumnus’ at the 2022 Herff College of Engineering’s Award Celebration at the University of Memphis (UofM). Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UofM. In recent years, Paul was also recognized as a ‘Top Tiger’ by the University of Memphis Alumni Association, an honor given to outstanding alumni for their significant entrepre...

CoolSys™, a parent of refrigeration, HVAC, engineering, and energy services companies nationwide, has announced the acquisition of Thermal Resource Sales and Supermarket Environment Services Company (TRS-SESCO), a commercial and industrial HVAC and energy solutions company headquartered in Kernersville, North Carolina.  In addition to broadening its market presence in the Southeast, this acquisition will expand the CoolSys Professional Solutions division and its custom-engineered, su...

Alarm.com introduces the award-winning Smart Thermostat HD. The new thermostat is fully integrated into the smart home security system and is Energy Star-Certified. Smart Thermostat HD  This newest connected thermostat offers end users next-level comfort and control, plus the ability to monitor the health of the heating and cooling systems to optimize performance and avoid costly repairs. The Smart Thermostat HD is a top-of-the-line solution with its sleek form factor and color touchscre...

Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC) is recognized as a pioneer in third-party product performance certification in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC+R) industry. Auditing is a central part of the certification process and is an important tool for manufacturers such as LG, who find real value in the audit process.   When it comes to product certification, ECC uses state-of-the-art evaluation protocols including independent tests, manufacturing audits, cont...

CoolSys™, the HVAC-R services, engineering, and energy solutions company, announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Anesa Chaibi as the company’s next President and CEO. Ms. Chaibi will also join the company’s Board of Directors. Adam Coffey has stepped down from the President and CEO role and will serve as Senior Advisor to the CoolSys Board of Directors. Ms. Chaibi is a seasoned leader with more than 30 years of operating experience at high-quality organizations. S...

When the colder months begin to arrive, many individuals make the switch from using their air conditioning to their furnace. However, it’s important to ensure that the air conditioning system is properly shut down to maintain its function when needed next. Van Drunen Heating and Air is here to help Indiana residents know the necessary steps before shutting down their air conditioning for the year. With their help, users can ensure that their house is at the right temperature all year lon...

Trane by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator announced innovations that expand its electrified heating and cooling portfolio and upgrade two well-known series of rooftop units to improve energy efficiency, building connectivity and control. Trane introduced the new Thermafit™ Air-to-Water Modular Heat Pump Model AXM that offers flexible, all-electric heating and cooling; updates to its Voyager® 3 and IntelliPak® 2 Rooftop Units to meet the U.S. Department...

Vert is looking to the stars after a request from the European Space Agency (ESA) to adapt its innovative conical rotary compressor technology (CRC) for use on future lunar landing craft. The compressor technology company has been commissioned to design, manufacture, validate and deliver a novel, electrically-powered, positive-displacement propellant pump unit, under a program of, and funded by the European Space Agency. This flavor of Vert’s patented CRC technology will be incorporated i...

As the world moves to a net zero future, so too must the data centers market, particularly given energy consumption within the sector is only set to rise. Though the green transition is already well underway, most global data centers will require new solutions to enable the move toward renewable energy sources.  expanding sustainability requirements Uptime Institute’s September 2022 Environment & Sustainability Intelligence Report notes that data centers are subject to an expand...

Teknotherm is pleased to announce that the company has received an order from Cemre Shipyard for the delivery of complete HVAC system, for their zero emission electric ferry to be built for Torghatten Nord. The vessel is designed by Norwegian Ship Design and will be operated in route Bognes – Lødingen, which is located in the Northern part of Norway. It is the longest crossing route in Norway, with the largest battery package eve installed to zero emission passenger and car ferries...

Emerson announces the launch of its new E360 Blog, a thought leadership platform that extends its previous Climate Conversations blog to include a broader range of industry topics, expanding its reach to refrigeration, air conditioning, and other HVACR stakeholders. The platform is intended to support overcoming industry challenges such as refrigerant regulations, technician shortage/trade skills gap, sustainability initiatives, industry trends, technology advancements, and improved efficiencie...

Vert Technologies’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Tim Havilland has joined the Vert Board as Investor Director for Aero-Den.  Tim brings a wealth of experience in the air and gas compression sector, and will work closely with the Vert team to drive integration of the company's high pressure Conical Rotary Compressor technology across the refrigeration, heat pump and gas compression sectors.

Ofgem has announced its selection of Diamond Transmission Partners as the preferred bidder to own and operate the £1.2bn high voltage transmission connection link serving Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm. Diamond Transmission Partners, a consortium comprising Mitsubishi Corporation and HICL Infrastructure plc, was selected by Ofgem following a competitive Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTOs) bidding process to own and operate the asset for the next 24 years.   165-turbine Hornsea 2 wind...

Emissions targets are becoming increasingly urgent, energy prices have reached record levels and Europe is grappling with energy security crises. This has caused huge challenges for all sectors, which produce and consume energy to transition to low emission or zero emission alternatives, while keeping costs down. Securing a sustainable future New business models, technologies, funding mechanisms, and policy incentives will be key to achieving a sustainable future. Organizations need to enable...