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The Government must increase the scope of green subsidy schemes for UK homes to successfully transition from gas-based heating and address skyrocketing energy costs, according to polymer pipework specialist REHAU. REHAU’s comments follow recent criticism from the Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) select committee that the Government’s plans to end the country’s reliance of gas were inadequate and lacked clear direction. With domestic heating constituting 17% of...
The Essency EXR, the world’s first on-demand residential tank water heater, ushers in the next generation of home hot water solutions for the U.S. market. The Essency EXR offers 80-gallon FHR performance in a 55-gallon tank water heater, with added benefits such as a long-lasting polymer tank warrantied to last for 20 years by the company; straightforward installation procedures set-up using standard system connectors; low maintenance; simplified servicing and repair thanks to componentiz...
enVerid Systems, the front-runner in sustainable indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, will exhibit in booth #C5146 at the 2022 AHR Expo showcasing its full line of HVAC Load Reduction® (HLR®) air cleaning modules. Powered by Sorbent Ventilation Technology™ (SVT™), enVerid’s HLR modules safely remove carbon dioxide, ozone, formaldehyde, and a wide range of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from indoor air so that ventilation rates can be optimized to improve energy effic...
Building Talent Foundation (BTF) has announced the main findings of a residential construction workforce engagement study designed to probe into tradespeople opinions about their career plans. To improve industry strategies for building talent retention, BTF launched the survey with the support of Leading Builders of America (LBA). Amid increasing competition for frontline workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BTF and LBA sought to better understand the current levels of engagement and prioriti...
Variable frequency drive technology used to control and create efficient and energy-saving HVAC-R systems will be on show at this month’s AHR Expo 2022 in Las Vegas. Invertek Drives will be showcasing its Optidrive range of VFDs at stand C1380 at the Las Vegas Convention Center between 31 January and 2 February. It will highlight the Optidrive E3, Optidrive Eco, Coolvert, and Compact 2, which are used in a range of HVAC-R applications. The Optidrive Eco is used in HVAC building services a...
Robertshaw® will give International Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo) attendees a first-hand look at its new simple and economical, yet powerful, line of pro-series wall thermostats in Booth C3518 in Las Vegas January 31–February 2, 2022. Eight models comprise the Pro-Series, enabling wholesale distributors to minimize inventory and contractors to limit their truck stock. At the same time, contractors won’t be overwhelmed with choices of models. Yet...
Carrier Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO: 6502) ownership stake in Toshiba Carrier Corporation (TCC), a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) and light commercial HVAC joint venture with Carrier. The planned acquisition will strengthen Carrier’s position in one of the fastest-growing HVAC segments, as well as scale its global VRF product p...
Trimble has announced an innovative mixed-reality solution for construction layout, with the introduction of the FieldLink MR app. Built on the powerful Trimble Connect collaboration platform, Trimble FieldLink MR offers a completely new way to perform construction layout, enabling professionals to quickly navigate to tasks on the jobsite, getting more done in less time. The app runs on the Trimble XR10 with HoloLens 2, a hardhat-integrated mixed-reality device. Trimble FieldLink MR Trimble w...
Advanced new Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) from LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA received special recognition for innovation at AHR Expo®. Two LG split DOAS models were singled out as 2022 AHR Innovation Award finalists by a panel of third-party ASHRAE® member judges who evaluated award entries based on their innovative design, creativity, application, value, and market impact. Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Of keen interest to the industry experts, LG’s DOAS unit...
Air conditioning technologies pioneer LG Electronics USA is showcasing its robust 2022 lineup of commercial, light commercial, and residential HVAC solutions including industry-pioneering Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, the latest energy-efficient heat pump options, indoor air quality solutions, and flexible building automation and connectivity products at the 2022 AHR Expo® in Las Vegas. LG’s Inverter Scroll Heat Pump Chiller One of the key highlights is the officia...
Jobber, the provider of home service management software released its latest Home Service Economic Report: 2021 Review. The report features expert insights and proprietary data aggregated from more than 160,000 residential cleaners, landscapers, HVAC technicians, window washers, plumbers, and more, who use Jobber. “The performance of the Home Service category has made the trades an attractive option for entrepreneurs, those seeking a career change, and young adults entering the...
EDF Renewables UK is launching its 2022 apprenticeship scheme, which will offer applicants from all over the country the opportunity to become Onshore & Offshore Wind Turbine Technicians. As part of the scheme, new recruits will spend a year and a half at Tyne Coast College at the Wallsend Campus, before learning the practical elements of the job at a number of EDF Renewables sites. These include operational wind farms such as Dorenell and Fallago Rig Wind Farm in Scotland, and service cent...
ClimateCraft’s highly popular FanMatrix arrays are built to offer efficiency, redundancy and longevity in use. When space is an issue, the compact MiniMatrix delivers a compact yet powerful solution. For lower airflow applications, the efficient and economical ECM array takes ECM-driven fan applications to a new level of efficiency and space-saving performance. FanMatrix arrays FanMatrix arrays feature direct-drive fan wheels for a simple fan design. Optional BalanceStream technol...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, addressed some of the HVACR industry's most challenging issues during an executive panel discussion at the 2022 AHR Expo in Las Vegas on January 31. The most pressing issue discussed was decarbonization, an industry initiative to move away from energy systems that produce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change. Pursuing Sustainability Goals Katie McGinty, vice president, a...
On 1 - 4 March 2022, Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow will host this year’s Climate World Expo, the most anticipated event of the Russian HVACR market. This exciting event will bring together key players and customers in related industries, including those in the air conditioning, ventilation, heating, industrial, and commercial refrigeration system sectors. Such customers include engineering companies, design and installation businesses, and management companies that provide services for...
RectorSeal LLC, a globally renowned manufacturer of quality HVAC/R and plumbing tools and accessories, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc., introduces Calci-Flush standard tank water heater flush. Calcium and scale build-up is a leading cause of premature tanked water heater failure. Unless the tank is adequately flushed regularly, its heating ability will be hindered by the formation of calcium deposits that are released through normal operation or when chemicals enter an un...
Airius, a Colorado-based technology company focused on air movement and indoor air quality, announces the release of its new BACnet MS/TP destratification fan controller during the 2022 AHR Expo. “Do you struggle with controlling your building? With our BACnet fan control integrated into your network, you can take better control of your building’s stratification issues, save money and improve building comfort by achieving the operational excellence you desire,” said Christian...
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), the pioneer in wireless universal control solutions for home entertainment and smart home devices, announced at the Air-conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo trade show in Las Vegas, three of its latest innovations. Building on more than 20 years of experience in creating control solutions for the HVAC brands, the company announced the launch of its next generation of connected thermostats marketed as the UEI Comfort Line. The UEI Comfort Line is...
These days, users cannot help but think more about killing germs, staying healthy, and paying a little extra attention to personal hygiene. Given that most of them spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, effectively destroying viruses and bacteria is now very relevant to all of the lives. Air scrubbers use the latest advancements in residential indoor air quality (IAQ) technology to keep the California home healthy and safe. Tassio Temperature Control strives to provide users with the ri...
DRI-STEEM Corporation, the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, announced that they are offering a free ON-DEMAND webinar that addresses the important role of humidity control in reducing airborne virus transmissions in K-12 schools. The webinar is presented by David Baird, DriSteem Senior Applications Manager. Maintaining relative humidity levels The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way people do almost everything. It is not the first virus...
Built on a foundation of precise superheat control, the Danfoss TD1 thermostatic expansion valve now features a more sustainable stainless-steel capillary tube and sensing bulb. As part of Danfoss’ industry-renowned portfolio of low- and ultra-low GWP compliant solutions, the TD1 delivers up to 15% more energy savings and up to 20% reduction in pull-down time under actual operating conditions compared to capillary tubes. TD1 thermostatic expansion valve Known for its high efficiency and...
Automated Logic is bringing reliable and flexible building automation to customers with its new hosted and managed Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering, WebCTRL® Cloud. This new solution for the WebCTRL building automation system (BAS) brings deployment flexibility to customers while helping them scale for growth and reduce their support burden. Automated Logic, a provider of innovative building-management solutions is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, saf...
Weil-McLain, the renowned North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems, announced that the company has invited contractors, installers, engineers and others in the industry, to a series of product-focused educational webinars, which will cover the latest heating innovations. Product-focused webinars Each webinar session will cover the latest product introductions, including the new Weil-McLain ProTools app that allows contractors and other heating professionals to conveniently acce...
Ministers should launch a national campaign to recruit an army of plumbers and heat installers as ‘Climate Heroes’ cutting Britain’s dependence on imported gas, a renowned global think-tank, Social Market Foundation (SMF) has reported. The Social Market Foundation said that the United Kingdom (UK) needs to recruit and train many more plumbers to install heat pumps, in order to replace millions of gas boilers, if the target of a Net Zero economy by 2050 is to be met. Cutting t...
Carrier continues to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) with a new site certification that provides building owners, facility managers, and occupants confidence in the health of their buildings. independent IAQ assessment Carrier Certified Healthy Air Systems employs proprietary software to complete an independent assessment of ventilation, filtration, thermal comfort, and airborne pathogen transmission risk in a building to determine if IAQ meets or exceeds recommended standards. Buildings tha...
Viessmann supports the "Zeit zu starten" ("Time to start") training initiative of the Zentralverband Sanitär Heizung Klima (ZVSHK) ("Central Association for Sanitation, Heating and Air Conditioning"). As part of its V+ partner program, Viessmann has also launched a trainee campaign to support its partners in their search for trainees with a communication offensive, among other things. climate protection This is because there are currently almost 30,000 open apprenticeship positi...
The Viessmann Foundation is taking another important step towards expanding its social and societal responsibility. By providing 500000 Euros in funds, Viessmann, the globally renowned provider of climate solutions has made the largest single donation in its history. The money will be used to set up a new ‘professional unit for Sustainable Healthy Nutrition’ at the National Cancer Prevention Center in Heidelberg, Germany. Better promote cancer prevention Cancer is the second most...
SO Energy has a responsibility as an employer to give all of their SO Energists a place to work that is safe, and that promotes health and well-being of everyone. The company knows that having happy and healthy employees is the only way they can all succeed, and so they work very hard to create an environment that encourages that. It’s for this reason - and the fact that they’re proudly a London-based company that hires locally - that SO Energy is thrilled to have met the criteria f...
The Board of Directors of Trane Technologies plc, a climate innovator, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per ordinary share, or $2.68 annualized. The dividend is payable March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record on March 4, 2022. The declaration was consistent with the company’s previously announced intention to increase the dividend by 14%. When combined with the dividend increase of 11% in the first quarter of 2021, the annual dividend is up 26% since launching as a company focused...
The Danfoss Turbocor VTCA400 compressor has received the prestigious ‘Product of the Year’ award at the AHR Expo 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The panel of third-party ASHRAE member judges selected the winning product from this year’s 10 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners. The Turbocor VTCA400 had previously been named the winner in the Cooling category as well. Turbocor VTCA400 compressor The Turbocor VTCA400 compressor is the world’s first oil-free, variable-speed,...
