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Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has partnered with Microsoft Beijing Campus for its ongoing retrofit and optimization of building operations, achieving 27.9% energy savings and ensuring key equipment uptime to 98%. As a result, the campus has been granted an energy-saving endorsement and financial subsidy by the Beijing Municipal Government and the Haidian District Government. "China’s pledge to ensure carbon emissions peak by 2030 and achieve...

Evidence of heat pump costs for French consumers blows a hole in UK government policy, a renowned energy trade body has claimed. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), Mike Foster, believes this new evidence renders UK heat decarbonization plans ‘useless’ and calls for a Government re-set. Current government policy believes heat pump costs will fall by 25-50 per cent by 2025 and reach parity with a gas boiler by 2030. The average heat pump costs ar...

Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), a pioneer engineering and manufacturing company of heat transfer equipment and systems announce that as of July 25th, 2022, they have acquired the assets and key personnel of Sussman Electric Boiler- Division of Sussman Automatic Corporation. The acquisition of Sussman Electric Boiler - a NY manufacturer of electric steam and hot water boilers, brings together two well-respected companies with deep roots in the industry, both known for long-term solid rela...

For the fifth year in a row, Rheem® has been named a 2022 Eco-Leader by Green Builder Media. A pioneer manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, Rheem is actively driving a sustainability program to minimize its impact on the environment. Reasons why Rheem earns the recognition Here are a few reasons why, according to Green Builder, Rheem earned this recognition: Designing for the Future: The organization’s R&D, sourcing, manufacturing and other teams conduct Sustaina...

If one lives in an older home, he or she may be dreading the coming warm months. It can get hot and stuffy in a house very quickly without proper ventilation, and even with the windows open, it may be too hot to feel any relief. As an alternative to a traditional central air conditioner, which may not even be possible in that persons home, it may be time to consider a ductless air conditioner. These popular alternatives involve less intrusive installation, are quiet and energy-efficient, a...

AC unit works hard to keep houses cool, and it’s user's responsibility to make sure it knows all its efforts are highly appreciated by giving it a nice deep clean. Napoleon rounded up the top six air conditioner maintenance tips needed to ensure that AC unit is in it for the long haul. This is a great way to prevent major issues and high electricity bills. Cleaning/replacing filters If an air conditioner doesn’t seem to cool the house like it once did, the first thing to check wou...

A programmable thermostat is an increasingly popular way to adjust the temperature of a house according to a set of pre-programmed settings that take effect at different times of the day. While it takes a little bit of time to figure out the temperatures one needs, the benefit is that one can save up to 10% off energy bill while reducing energy consumption. It does not need to be complicated to set up a programmable thermostat. Setting a schedule The first step in programming a thermosta...

For most people, their home’s HVAC system heats and cools the entire home whenever it is running. Sure, one can close vents in unused rooms to redirect some of the flow, but there is a lot of energy being wasted heating and cooling them. A different type of home heating and cooling system called Multi-Zone HVAC is a great alternative, saving user's money and reducing energy consumption. Understanding  a multi-zone system Instead of a home comfort system heating and cooling the...

Viessmann’s #ViMoveForClimate program, which sees the company donate trees in return for participants’ activity, is to be made permanent via an activity tracking app that anyone anywhere in the world can download and use to improve their health and well-being, while making a contribution to environmental conservation. Launched in 2020 as an antidote to global lockdowns, ViMove started as a 14-day campaign for Viessmann employees. If they ran or walked a kilometer or cycled three kil...

GoodWe recently launched its Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) solution under the banner: "Making every building generate electricity." As a high-tech enterprise that specializes in clean energy conversion, power equipment, energy storage, and energy management, GoodWe has dedicated itself to providing users with advanced PV building materials that create an intelligent power ecosystem to make sustainable living greener, more efficient, and more convenient for users. Smart energy future...

The University of Virginia sought a way to quickly provide temporary heat during construction projects while also reducing boiler rental expenses. The solution was the development of two innovative mobile boiler trailers that provide on-demand heat where it’s needed. The University of Virginia is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia., founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. It is the flagship university of Virginia and home to the Academical Village, a UNESCO World Herit...

Baxi Commercial Solutions has released a new educational guide for the non-domestic sector that aims to debunk the myths surrounding hydrogen for heat and provide a timeframe for the anticipated transition to this greener gas. Guide details  Entitled 'Your guide to hydrogen for heat’, the report: Sets out the potential for hydrogen to become one of the central pillars of decarbonization in the UK for the commercial sector, along with electrification and heat networks Presents a...

Environmental impact is a concern for all industries. The overuse of resources and mishandling of waste by businesses across the planet puts significant pressure on the ecosystem. While the construction sector is an essential field, it is among those doing concerning levels of damage. A recent World Economic Forum report revealed that global construction produces 38% of global greenhouse emissions. More sustainable As such, there is an urgent need for construction businesses to be more s...

Government guidance is now encouraging businesses to move work back into their office spaces, instead of working remotely. As people make their way back to their usual work environments, there are several things to consider, such as the boiler, which may not have been serviced, or even operational, for months. In addition, the last few months have been very cold, averaging at around 4°C with frequent extreme weather conditions. Keeping costs down For example, Storm Eunice and Franklin, wh...

After steam, condensate is arguably the next most valuable resource available to the plant. Containing up to a quarter of the total energy of the steam from which it came, steam users should be recovering every last drop. Spirax Sarco UK, explains the several benefits of condensate recovery and how this relatively simple concept can have huge benefits for organizations relying on steam for their process. The ability to recover condensate to the boiler has the potential to provide an exceptional...

Danfoss have signed agreement to divest the business in Russia and Belarus to the local management. With the closing of the transaction, Danfoss will no longer operate in Russia and Belarus. Due to the tragic war in Ukraine, Danfoss decided to exit Russia and Belarus on April 1, 2022. Danfoss announces that Danfoss has signed an agreement to divest its business to local management. Monitoring the situation With the closing of the transaction Danfoss will no longer operate in Russia and Belaru...

Facing a cost of living crisis, with energy bills soaring, Whitehall bureaucrats and their Minister Lord Callanan have devised a cunning new plan. Called the “market mechanism”, this new scheme will penalize British boiler manufacturers if they do not fit heat pumps, even though the Government’s climate change advisers acknowledge this will increase heating bills by an average of 10 percent. So-called market mechanism Commenting on the market mechanism plans, CEO of the not-...

Heat pump manufacturers should review all system components on existing designs following warnings from the latest Climate Change Committee (CCC) report that the ongoing rollout could increase F-Gas emissions, according to Scottish firm Vert Technologies. The CCC’s new 2022 Progress Report to Parliament cited concerns that the anticipated widespread take-up of heat pump systems could represent a ‘significant source of F-Gas emissions’ without governmental action. Specifically,...

PARAT will deliver a modern 20MW High Voltage Electrode Hot Water Boiler with a 10.5kV connection, design pressure: 10 barg, and design temperature: 184°C. The boiler is also delivered with ZERO LOAD, which gives the customer great flexibility when participating in Grid Regulation. PARAT will deliver the Boiler and Control cabinet along with the start-up. The boiler will mainly be used in secondary Grid Regulation and commissioning is planned for autumn 2023. This project is done together w...

New construction builders are currently facing a plethora of challenges to their industry, including supply chain issues and rising costs, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the industry’s viable growth, these setbacks can often hinder any further development, forcing the builder market to search for benefits to pass to unit owners. experts in emergency HVAC repairs Enercare is the expert in this space to deliver products and solutions that benefit all parties. For starters,...

It takes a network of mechanical systems to keep a building operating and its occupants protected. And, as one can imagine, managing multiple systems across multiple properties can stretch even the most skilled property teams to their limit. Here’s where a coordinated approach, preventative maintenance strategies, and the most efficient equipment make a difference. It’s not uncommon for property managers to enlist several teams to manage mechanical systems across various properties....

Viessmann will undertake a five-day roadshow across much of the UK in July, targeting residential and renewable installers seeking to explore the next generation of heating solutions. Taking place from July 18-22, each of the five days of the Viessmann Truck Tour 2022 will be staged at a different location, from the base of a striking ‘Viessmann orange’ Mercedes-Benz Actros truck.  The roadshow starts in Leeds before heading to Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bristol, Basingstoke, and fin...

At Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) trade show, Siemens Smart Infrastructure will present a completely renewed portfolio designed to accelerate the decarbonization of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Under the motto ‘Transform the Everyday,’ Siemens will also display products and solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that make buildings more efficient, digital, connected, and comfortable. MCE will take place from June 28 to July 1 in Milan, Italy....

The Danish Business Authority approached Danfoss A/S and asked for clarification as whether JSC Ridan had supplied heat exchangers to the Russian military for military use following Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol. Danfoss A/S is the parent company of the Danfoss Group. The Russian subsidiary JSC Ridan is 100% owned by ISSAB Holding ApS, Denmark. ISSAB Holding ApS is 100% owned by Danfoss, Denmark. JSC Ridan does not have a board of directors, and the management of J...

Steam tracing has long been an accepted means of maintaining temperatures of pipes and vessels under insulation. Steam trace systems consist of metal tubing called traces that are ⅜” to ½” in diameter, with lengths are typically 50 to 150 feet for each run. Tracers are attached to pipe or vessel surfaces via wire, heat transfer compounds, or specialty aluminum heat transfer strips. The ways Steam Tracing Works Steam from a plant boiler is piped up to the site where the steam...

The Meizhou Pumped Storage Power Station, installed with 4 × 300 MW units, developed by DEC, was launched on May 28, after four years of construction. Located in Meizhou, South China’s Guangdong province, the station is slated to cut the standard coal consumption by 171,000 tons and CO2 emissions by 428,000 tons per year.

In April 2017, Stoke-on-Trent City Council formed a strategic collaboration with Siemens to develop a series of energy-saving projects, as part of the council’s plans to dramatically decrease carbon emissions, increase the use of renewable energy and reduce costs. As the lead technical partner, boosted by several local partnerships, Siemens entered discussions to investigate ways of improving the energy performance of the local authority’s buildings over a five-year period. Decarbo...

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) says trained installers can have a vital and effective role in improving the efficiency of heat to help reduce energy bills. CIHPE said the expertise of heat engineers and plumbers will be needed to build understanding about how to more effectively heat properties and other buildings as energy prices are expected to continue to rise significantly this year. The comments have been made as the government committed...

The Government has committed to hydrogen heating for UK homes in a landmark speech by one of the key ministers responsible for energy strategy. In a debate on the potential for hydrogen and a new HyNet Hydrogen Village trial at Whitby near Ellesmere Port, which is running alongside the Hy4Heat program, the Rt Hon George Freeman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, welcomed the trials as a vital first step towards gathering the necessary evidence...

Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Social Policy Konstiantyn Koshelenko informed Danfoss that Ukrainian experts had found a Danfoss component in a Russian military vehicle which fell into the hands of Ukrainian soldiers since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The letter included a photo of the military vehicle. Danfoss conducted a thorough internal investigation and within 24 hours replied to the deputy minister that the component in the picture of the military vehicle was presumably a Danfoss c...