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For those who are looking to replace or upgrade their HVAC system, they’re in luck as there are new tax credits available that can help them save quite a bit. These tax credits were created as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. They allow property owners to get up to a few thousand dollars back, when they purchase and install a new qualifying heat pump, air conditioner, furnace, or biomass boiler. The tax credits also cover certain high-efficiency appliances or appliances that have...

Research shows that businesses around the world remain concerned about the impacts of energy security and prices, which could be a catalyst for a range of environmental, social and economic ripple effects. According to ABB Electrification’s Energy Insights survey of 2,300 leaders from small and large businesses across a range of sectors, 92 percent of respondents feel that the continuing instability of energy is threatening their profitability and competitiveness. Energy costs and insecu...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2023, marking the 16th time Johnson Controls has been named to this list. The 2023 list recognized 135 honorees spanning 19 countries and 48 industries. "We are immensely proud of our role as a global leader in ethical practices and are resolute about doing what is right to fuel employee empowerment and drive business value," said George...

“While today’s Budget will continue to build the foundation for achieving Net Zero, it could have gone further and built upon a commitment to the environment and to reach the target by 2050." “Several measures announced in today’s Budget, including the extension of the CCA (Climate Change Agreement) Scheme and plans to invest in more domestic sources of energy, will support the transition towards more renewable and secure energy sources by 2050." Energy Price Guarantee...

Mike Foster, CEO of the Energy and Utilities Alliance, said, “We warmly welcome the decision to extend the Energy Price Guarantee, helping to protect consumers against a 20 percent increase from April." "It’s good that the Chancellor has listened to us in the energy industry as well as consumer champions who have all backed this move." Transition to a hydrogen economy “What we now need is for the Chancellor to listen to the industry again, by supporting the move towards a hy...

Following the announcement of its One Europe strategy in late 2022, a global provider of modular power, temperature control, and energy solutions, Aggreko, has confirmed a £150m investment into its European fleet this year. The majority of this investment is centered on the business’s ongoing Greener Upgrades portfolio, comprising new boilers, Stage V generators, batteries, and chillers. efficient and sustainable solutions Greener Upgrades is Aggreko’s commitment to hel...

Baxi will be supplying its 100% hydrogen boilers for the H100 Fife Project, a world-first hydrogen-to-homes demonstration delivered through a partnership between gas distribution company - SGN and Fife Council in cooperation with industry regulator - Ofgem. Baxi attended an event hosted by SGN on 8 March to mark the beginning of construction of the H100 Fife hydrogen homes demonstration facility. Due to open to the public this summer, the new facility will comprise two hydrogen show homes where...

DENSO Corporation and DENSO Fukushima Corporation have announced that they will start a demonstration project at DENSO Fukushima in March 2023, in order to produce and use green hydrogen at its plant, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation, as part of the initiative to realize carbon-neutral manufacturing. Through the demonstration project, the two companies aim to build a model of local production for local consumption of hydrogen and realize carbon-neutral plant. Under the slogan...

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a key element for the future reduction of air transportation’s carbon footprint, and Airbus is continuing its testing of this bio-jet fuel with a new VOLCAN flight test campaign using the best-selling A320 Family aircraft. An A321neo took off from Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France with both of its engines powered by 100% unblended SAF. Since the end of February, the aircraft has been closely followed by a data-collecting airplane with the mi...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a renowned global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, announced it has completed the acquisition of privately held distributor BTX Technologies, Inc. ("BTX"), based in Hawthorne, New York, USA. Founded in 1967, BTX Technologies, Inc. is a major distributor of professional audio, video, data communications and broadcast equipment. Additionally, BTX offers a private brand port...

Budderfly, the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, announces a high-volume contract with Carrier, a pioneer in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, to deploy thousands of Carrier’s most efficient commercial packaged rooftop units to small and medium-sized businesses across America, primarily fast food, quick service and casual dining restaurants. This agreement will enable Budderfly’s customers to start saving...

Airbus Helicopters has partnered with the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation to develop CityAirbus NextGen’s future missions for medical services in Norway. eVTOL aircraft To this end, the parties will jointly measure the added value of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for a selection of medical services use cases across the country to integrate the operational requirements right into the configuration of Airbus’ eVTOL. Focusing on how eVTOL aircraft can be...

The CAREL Industries S.p.A. Board of Directors has approved the consolidated results as of 31 December 2022. Consolidated revenues came to € 544.9 million: an increase of 29.6%. Financial highlights of CAREL: Consolidated revenues of € 544.9 million, +29.6% compared 2021 (+26.5% at constant exchange rates). Consolidated EBITDA of € 111.7 million (€ 7.5 million from the change in the scope of consolidation due to several acquisitions), +31% compared to 2021. Consolidate...

We’re delighted to be supporting the Government’s new £5m Heat Training Grant scheme. The initiative will enable 10,000 installers over the next two years to become low carbon heating experts. Installers can claim a £500 grant which will go towards the training needed to gain the skills and confidence to offer heat pumps to customers. The grant could cover most of the cost of a Level 3 Heat Pump course, which takes an experienced gas or oil heating installer on...

Employment of HVAC mechanics and installers is projected to grow five percent from 2021 to 2031 with more than 20,000 job openings estimated each year on average over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the vast opportunity and ongoing skilled trades labor shortage, women remain significantly underrepresented only making up 2.3% of HVAC mechanics and installers in 2022. diverse and inclusive team Johnson Controls is actively working to increase the number of...

Jobber, the provider of operations management software for home service businesses announced that Jobber Grants, designed to recognize home service excellence and spotlight the work of small home service businesses across the U.S. and Canada, is now accepting applications through June 8, 2023. Twenty-five businesses will be awarded grants totaling $150,000 USD. Finalists will be announced in August 2023.  Application criteria Home service professionals, ranging from aspiring to experienc...

Daikin Applied announced that it has acquired Alliance Air Products, the San Diego-based pioneer in custom air-handling equipment design and manufacturing. Alliance Air’s engineering and technology expertise adds to the Daikin portfolio of high-efficiency equipment and services for data center cooling, and other mission-critical and custom applications. Engineers, building owners, and operators have a single supplier for end-to-end HVAC solutions, enhancing time to delivery and produ...

Baxi has been working alongside the Government to develop its new £5 million Heat Training Grant, designed to support 10,000 trainees to become low-carbon heating experts with grants of up to £500 over the next two years. Baxi’s BPEC-accredited qualification   Baxi has pledged to match the £500 Government grant with another £500 worth of Baxi Works loyalty points for installers who use the voucher to train and achieve Baxi’s BPEC-accredited qual...

Baxi has been working alongside the Government to develop its new £5 million Heat Training Grant, designed to support 10,000 trainees to become low carbon heating experts with grants of up to £500 over the next two years. Baxi has pledged to match the £500 Government grant with another £500 worth of Baxi Works loyalty points for installers who use the voucher to train and achieve Baxi’s BPEC accredited qualification. Heat Training Grant This is a great scheme and...

Danfoss has officially finalized its acquisition of BOCK GmbH—a pioneer in CO2 and low-GWP compressors, a deal which was first announced late last year. The completion of the acquisition reinforces Danfoss’ position as a preferred destination for greener cooling and heating solutions. This announcement is made in parallel with Danfoss releasing strong 2022 results, which demonstrate the huge growth potential in products and solutions that contribute to meeting global and regional cl...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, launched the newest development in the Choice line of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) available from Johnson Controls®, YORK® and TempMaster®. The 12.5- to 27.5-ton RTUs surpass aggressive Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 efficiency standards by 6-45%, depending on the efficiency level, while maintaining an economical advantage. Available in high-efficiency, ultra-high-efficiency and heat pump models, Choice...

Heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi and H2GO Power, hydrogen-based software and hardware solutions innovators, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing their commitment to develop innovative green hydrogen-based technology that will tackle both heat decarbonization and energy reliability. The MoU was signed by Baxi’s MD Karen Boswell and Enass Abo-Hamed, H2GO’s CEO, at a presentation of their carbon-neutral heat-in-a-box system held at Baxi’s Dartf...

In Västerås, Mälarenergi is building Europe’s largest hot water reservoir in a rock cavern. The reservoir will hold 300,000 cubic meters of water, which can cover the district heating requirements in the city for up to two weeks. FVB has been commissioned by Energiforsk to conduct a technical follow-up of the reservoir.  Clean-up The rock cavern was formerly an emergency reservoir for fuel oil but was shut down in 1985. It is being turned into a huge hot water reser...

The main goal in purchasing an air conditioner should be to enjoy cool and comfortable temperatures in the home. But to realize that goal, it’s not enough to select a reliable AC unit – they also need to ensure that it is installed properly and running efficiently. This sounds easier than it actually is, but the only surefire way to get it right is by investing in a professional AC installation. Still skeptical about it? The experts at Air Doc’s of the Treasure Coast are...

Energy Solutions announced that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed its review of the License Termination request for the La Crosse Boiling Water Reactor (LACBWR) Decommissioning project located in Genoa, Wisconsin. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission - NRC has approved the request for Energy Solutions to finalize documentation for the plant’s license transfer back to Dairyland Power. NRC completes review of License Termination request “We appreciate the NRC’...

Following comments made in the Sunday Telegraph (26.2.2023), the Chief Executive of energy trade body, Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), has written to the Minister asking for urgent clarification of Government policy. In the newspaper article, Lord Callanan states, “Nobody’s going to be forced to ditch their boiler” and that forcing “Households to replace gas boilers with heat pumps would be against the British character.” Fossil fuel boilers While agreeing...

Danfoss’ EnVisioneering Exchange podcast series, now in its third season, continues to explore the megatrends shaping our future with a lineup of guests from all facets of the HVACR industry. February’s episodes feature discussions on heat pumps, their role in decarbonization, and how the industry and policymakers can encourage their adoption. The Role of Heat Pumps in Decarbonization In “The Role of Heat Pumps in Decarbonization,” released on February 2, Steve Nadel,...

Breathing in clean air is essential for health. Unfortunately, the air inside the homes can be more polluted than outdoor air. Poor indoor air quality can be caused by a variety of factors, including dust mites, mold, pet dander, and chemicals. In this blog post, Atomatic Mechanical Services discusses some of the common causes of indoor air quality problems as well as solutions to improve indoor air quality in the home. Common Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality Dust Mites Dust mites are micro...

While winter is almost over, it’ll be here again before they know it – they need to be thinking about how they want to keep their home and walkway safe and snow-free next winter. Snow melt systems are a great solution for those in the cold Chicagoland area. They provide a fast, efficient, and cost-effective way to melt the snow around the home while also keeping them safe from slippery surfaces. Atomatic Mechanical Services explores the benefits of snow melting systems, as well as h...

Carbon monoxide detectors are designed to alert home occupants in the event of a carbon monoxide leak. But what do they do when they hear their carbon monoxide detector going off? Just because they don’t smell anything, or nothing seems out of the ordinary, doesn’t mean there isn’t a carbon monoxide leak in the home. In this blog post, Atomatic discusses how carbon monoxide alarms work and what steps they should take if one goes off, as well as the possibility of false alarms....