Heat Pumps News & Trends

With the increasing demands on HVAC systems, avoiding unplanned and costly downtime is essential. Condition-based monitoring (CBM) turns the Danfoss VLT® HVAC Drive into the smartest sensor in the system - a sensor that enables predictive and condition-based monitoring, processes data on the edge and sends data wherever it’s needed.  It monitors activity in HVAC systems and alerts facility managers to potential maintenance issues so that they can be addressed before reaching a c...

Danfoss’ new oil-free check (OFC) valve brings even greater functionality and efficiency to Danfoss Turbocor® compressors. Designed specifically for an oil-free environment, the valve delivers a discharge solution that improves the performance and reliability of oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearings by incorporating a low pressure drop damped check valve, as well as stop and diffuser functions. Condenser heat exchanger Because the oil management system can be rem...

With rising energy costs and gas boilers to be banned in all new homes by 2025, before being phased out completely by 2033, heat pumps are currently hot news for home owners looking to replace their heating and hot water systems. Information on this popular renewable technology is in demand and so Panasonic has launched a radio campaign with Bauer Media and talkSPORT to give home owners a simple way to learn more on how heat pumps can turn energy from outside into warmth inside. High demand fo...

The energy trade body, the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has called for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to end, likening it to a ‘sick dog that needs to be put down.’ EUA’s Chief Executive, Mike Foster, made this call following another poor take-up of subsidized heat pumps in January and after Parliament was told that any underspend on the scheme cannot be rolled forward to the following year, but will instead be clawed back by the Treasury. Policy flaws Mike Foster sa...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. recently announced its planned expansion to its line of condensate pumps with the introduction of the VCMA-20-PRO series. With the slimmest footprint of all Little Giant condensate pumps, the VCMA-20-PRO Series offers the broadest range of installation flexibility, allowing for critical condensate removal from air conditioning, refrigeration, and dehumidification equipment even in tight spaces. The pump is also suitable for high efficiency oil and gas-fired condensi...

Trane by Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator - and Hall County, Georgia, have completed a comprehensive energy and infrastructure upgrade on the Hall County Government Center. Working consultatively with the Hall County construction and facilities teams, Trane identified and implemented energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality improvements in the Government Center, in order to meet the requirements of a modern office space in the Southeast and support the Hall County&r...

Interplay Learning, the provider of online and virtual reality training for the essential skilled trades, announces the availability of a technology-driven apprenticeship program for employers in the skilled trades.  Giving employers the opportunity to join Interplay Learning’s DOL Apprenticeship Program as a Participating Employer enables them to create a better-trained workforce and increase employee retention while eliminating the traditional complexities of managing their own for...

In less than four years, the movement to eliminate pollution from buildings has prompted societal-scale changes and technological innovations that have swept across the U.S., forever changing the spaces in which Americans live, work and play. That’s according to a new report published from the Building Decarbonization Coalition. Innovation Acceleration: How building decarbonization has transformed the U.S. building sector in just four years tells how a combination of bold policy actions...

Ideal Heating – Commercial Products is the proud sponsor of the Engineer of the Year Award at this year’s Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Building Performance Awards. The CIBSE Building Performance Awards recognize the people, products and projects that demonstrate engineering excellence in the built environment. They are the only industry awards that focus on actual, measured performance outcomes, and not just design intent or performance specifications...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi has introduced airCore, the first line of precision air conditioner (PAC) heat pump systems in the U.S. to use R-32 refrigerant. R-32 is a refrigerant with low global warming potential that produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than R-410A. Low-GWP refrigerants such as R-32 reduce the impact of heating and cooling equipment on the environment and can meet upcoming refrigerant regulations. Many states, such as California, have already established regulations that will...

Tankless water heater manufacturer Noritz America has merged the benefits of storage in a standard tank water heater with the efficiency of tankless into one powerful unit, the Hybrid Hot Series. Making its debut at the 2023 AHR Expo, this new hybrid unit provides a continuous hot water supply and quick hot-water recovery with a 10-year warranty. The Hybrid Hot mounts the Noritz NCC199CDV commercial condensing tankless water heater onto a 119-gallon storage tank. The tankless unit draws cold wa...

Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is again named a global climate leader by the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP), an independent not-for-profit organization that drives sustainable global economic development through environmental disclosure for companies and governments. Johnson Controls is recognized at the leadership level for its environmental best practices. The company received an overall score of A- and an A score for gov...

Thermo King is a globally renowned company in developing future-focused technology for the transportation industry. Their commitment to developing innovative and sustainable solutions that helps allow for the safe transport of temperature-critical cargo extends to the environmental impacts of their people, operations, products and services to create a better planet for future generations. Thermo King’s Power and Energy team A strong workforce is the key to the continued development of s...

Danfoss discussed the latest trends and technologies in the HVACR industry at their annual press breakfast at AHR Expo on Tuesday, February 7. The 27th annual event featured remarks from Danfoss executives and customers, focusing on sustainability, the climate agenda and the Danfoss technologies that will help customers achieve their decarbonization goals. Rick Sporrer, president of Danfoss North America, kicked off the program with a discussion on Danfoss’ recent achievements and how the...

At the beginning of the first UK Hydrogen Week, a heating and hot water solutions provider has called for the industry to respond to the Government’s pivotal Improving boiler standards and efficiency consultation. Setting out the next steps for home heating decarbonization, the consultation covers a range of topics around natural gas boiler installations, heating controls, the potential role for hybrid heat pumps in the future, and a proposal for mandating ‘hydrogen-ready’ boi...

During the meeting of the Eurovent Product Group ‘Evaporative Cooling Equipment’ (PG-CT) on 27 October 2022 at the Eurovent Summit in Antalya, Turkey, the participants elected Laurent Petiot as Chairman and Ulf Bergmann as Vice-Chairman of the Group. Laurent Petiot, General Manager France Benelux Maghreb at Baltimore Aircoil Company, was elected as the new Chairman of the Product Group during its meeting last year in Antalya at the Eurovent Summit. New Eurovent PG-CT Chairman and V...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a renowned global provider of solutions for energy management, home comfort, security, and safety, announced a partnership with A. O. Smith, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of water heaters, in order to help customers reduce demand on the electric grid during peak times. Resideo Grid Services Resideo Grid Services manages ‘bring your own device’ demand response programs on behalf of more than 27 U.S. utilities, retail energy providers and...

When it comes to keeping warm, roughly 9 out of 10 UK homes currently rely on a gas combi boiler. Heating the homes and buildings is one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions in the UK. Air source heat pumps (ASHP) are one of the most effective and sustainable heating alternatives for homes and businesses. By absorbing heat from outside air, they can heat a home and provide hot water, even when outside temperatures are below 0°C. Air source heat pumps ASHPs rely on electricity t...

With the UK government already committed to phasing out new petrol and diesel cars to help reach net zero emissions by 2050, there is mounting pressure to speed up the transition to clean heating. The International Energy Agency (IEA) have advised that to reach net zero, no new fossil fuel boilers should be installed from 2025. In their report, the IEA says there is no place for new coal, oil or gas supplies. Their proposal to ban fossil fuel boilers is one of 400 steps they’ve outlined o...

Automated Logic’s OptiFlex™ line of building controls for the WebCTRL® building automation system continues to expand and evolve to support the most demanding control applications. Built for connectivity and adaptability, the OptiFlex family of fully programmable, IP-based controls helps facilities staff provide comfort, control and energy savings in buildings. Automated Logic, a provider of innovative building management solutions, is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the g...

Redwood Services (“Redwood”), a home services firm focused on investing in leading residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, has announced it has invested in Best Care Home Services (“Best Care”). Best Care was founded in 2009 by Brian Reed. The business has nearly 90 full-time employees serving the metro areas of both Memphis, TN, and Huntsville, AL, with a customer base that has grown to over 40,000 home owners. Investment i...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (Resideo), a renowned global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, has unveiled its latest smart solutions at the AHR Expo 2023 (booth #B1227), taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in order to help professionals protect what matters most. “With more than 10 million connected solutions installed worldwide, Resideo is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative professional services to help home owners protect their most important investmen...

Low-carbon heating specialist Daikin has signed an agreement with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) in a first-of-its-kind public and private joint approach to decarbonization.  This is the first time a Japanese company and GMCA has signed a memorandum of understanding for mutual cooperation. The agreement was signed by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Masatsugu Minaka, Chairman of the Board of Daikin Europe N.V. and Senior Executive Officer of Daikin Industries Lt...

Most of us have experienced a broken pipe or a leaky tap that won’t stop dripping. Generally, they’re issues everyone would rather avoid dealing with, but being able to spot a problem quickly can help to avoid any issues from escalating. Discover what to look out for to help avoid small issues becoming bigger problems - and simple ways users can keep the plumbing working well. Higher energy bills Dripping taps and showerheads - Do users have a tap that won’t stop dripping? I...

Air conditioning technologies pioneer - LG Electronics USA is showcasing its robust 2023 lineup of commercial, light commercial, and residential HVAC solutions at the 2023 AHR Expo® in Atlanta. Throughout the show, the company’s extensive booth (#C6506) will highlight industry-leading Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, the latest energy-efficient heat pump options, indoor air quality solutions, and flexible building automation and connectivity products. Key Highlight: Invert...

Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Willow, a major provider of digital twin solutions for critical infrastructure and real estate, have announced a global collaboration to digitally transform buildings and facilities into healthier, safer and more sustainable environments for their customers and occupants. Johnson Controls and Willow have committed to jointly bring next-generation solutions to their customers. Digital twins p...

Geo is a net-positive energy home built for health, safety, and a sustainable, nature-inspired living experience. Designed by GIGA Construction of Austin, Texas, Geo is the first project in the Houston 610 loop to pair a Tesla® solar roof with battery backup for electrical grid independence. The solar-powered residence keeps energy requirements low with an airtight envelope, insulation, LED lighting, and highly efficient appliances. comfort and energy-efficiency Mitsubishi Electric’...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of energy-efficient, high-performance ductless and ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, announces Heat2O®, an all-electric domestic hot water heating system designed to improve sustainability and reduce energy consumption in multifamily buildings and large-scale commercial facilities.  Introducing Heat2O Domestic hot water (DHW) accounts for roughly 2...

Woodland Grove is a pocket neighborhood developed by Paragon Group (Paragon), a Nashville-based home builder that specializes in energy-efficient, high-quality homes. The owners of Paragon were inspired to build the neighborhood and its 16 Craftsman style cottages after reading Pocket Neighborhoods: Creating Small Scale Community in a Large Scale World by Ross Chapin. social cohesion In contrast to neighborhoods where proximity rarely equals familiarity, pocket neighborhoods encourage residen...

Rheem will connect industry professionals with major sustainable product lines and expert engineers across its family of brands, including Air and Water Divisions, Eemax, Friedrich, HTPG, IBC and Raypak at the AHR Expo 2023. Together, they will showcase an array of reliable, innovative, sustainable and efficient product solutions for commercial and residential applications. Company leaders and product experts will share insights on Rheem’s Greater Degree of Good sustainability initiative,...