Heating News & Trends

The BIM&CO and Onfly teams are pleased to meet visitors at the BIMWorld Paris and Low-Carbon Solutions 2022 trade shows at Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles.  Visitors will discover the very first BIM&CO manufacturers’ Hub (“Pôle fabricant”) with 6 manufacturers, as well as 5 BIM&CO and Onfly workshops. In the meantime, discover what the BIM&CO and Onfly teams have in store. Meet BIM&CO at the E70 stand In 2021, BIM & CO invites visito...

With households being urged to replace their old gas and oil-fueled boilers in a bid to lower carbon emissions, residents may have spotted heat pumps getting a bit more attention in the media recently. But what are they, how do they work, and what are the benefits? This article offers the rundown of everything home owners and residents need to know with regard to heat pumps. What is a heat pump? In basic terms, a heat pump is a piece of technology that captures heat from outside, and tran...

With 2,645 inmates in population, the Mansfield Correctional Institute could largely benefit from reduced energy costs for its water heating needs. When learning about cogeneration technology, the staff decided to implement Lochinvar’s XRGI® 25 Micro Cogeneration system. XRGI® 25 Micro Cogeneration system This equipment consists of a 24kW induction system that uses city gas as fuel. It is comprised of one reciprocating Toyota engine, one heat recovery induction generator, two 400...

XOi Technologies, a globally renowned provider of technician-focused technology solutions and Synergy Solution Group, an innovative commercial HVAC peer network, announce a shared initiative that delivers XOi’s premium Journeyman Platform suite of powerful technician-enablement solutions to a nationwide roster of leading contractors. Synergy Solution Group is the first industry network group to adopt the exclusive Journeyman Platform solution, XOi Technologies’ next-generation smart...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces findings from the 15th annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey, which revealed that 62 percent of organizations surveyed expect to increase investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or smart building technology in 2022, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels.  The latest report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change advised that global-scale transformation is urge...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has introduced Solution Navigator, a comprehensive digital experience that easily navigates the product life cycle in Building Automation Systems, Fire, Security, HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration, in order to create a next generation of customer enablement tools. Customers can select, price, quote, order, track shipments, locate replacement parts, process warranty claims, access training and...

The air conditioning system in Canoga Park home is one of your biggest investments and home assets. In order to take care of it properly, as well as to communicate effectively with air conditioning (AC) professionals when needed, it’s good to understand some common air conditioning terminology. Professionals at Tassio Temperature Control have put together the following air conditioning glossary to give you a crash course in important definitions. Air Handler  The air...

Do users have an industrial process that requires container systems to maintain a constant temperature inside? One option is to install an internal heating element. However, that is time-consuming, expensive, and impractical. It requires taking the tank offline, draining it, and cutting a hole in the side to install the heating element. Additionally, there will be eventual maintenance or replacement of the heating element, causing more downtime. Tank heating jacket A jacketed tank has a secon...

Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions GmbH, a supplier of commercial refrigeration solutions, and Noyes Technologies, the first supplier of an automated and highly flexible nano-storage system, are cooperating to develop an innovative, modular and fully automated refrigeration system for the revolutionary NoyesStorage. This will be a valuable addition to the Noyes and Viessmann offering, intended to radically simplify and streamline storage of products with complex requirements such as temperature...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has announced the latest evolution to the YORK YVAA Variable Speed Drive Screw Chiller for the entire global product line. The award-winning chiller now features increased operating efficiency, a reduced footprint and integration with low-GWP refrigerants. The chiller also now offers more flexibility with expanded configuration options at each cooling capacity, along with a reduction in sound...

Campbell University is a private university founded in 1887 by Baptist minister, J.A. Campbell. It currently has a student enrollment of 6,185 and the main campus is situated on 850 acres in Buies Creek, North Carolina, USA. The campus has fifteen (15) dormitories/apartment buildings total. Indoor air quality and mechanical issues were reported in two of these student housing facilities and the university knew they needed to be addressed. The Concern The Campbell University facility team had...

In a series from Motili, the company highlights PropTech, CRE, multi-family, and single-family industry news. Motili takes a look at the differences between in-house versus outsourcing HVAC management. In-house or outsource? When it comes to HVAC systems, most companies have a comprehensive plan for keeping their HVAC management in-house. Typically, these businesses or building owners have a schedule of what to do and when inventory to support that schedule and will utilize their onsite m...

British Gas and Daikin have successfully installed the first heat pump in the country that is being part-funded by the government’s new Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The Daikin Monobloc system was installed yesterday and commissioned at 00.01 am today (Friday 1st April) at the home of a British Gas customer in Hungerford - the first household in the UK to receive a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant of £5,000 towards the upfront cost. And it is the first heat pump to be installed with a Mixergy s...

Sustainable construction and building design have never been more important for the construction industry. A crucial component of the built environment – which contributes some 40% of the United Kingdom’s carbon emissions - the rising demand for green construction demonstrates the industry’s growing awareness and commitment to enact change. Highlighting the impact of this movement, green construction innovators, Dura Products, has announced details of its planned expansion to...

When the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI) scheme was launched in 2014, it was the first domestic scheme of its kind to support renewable heat generation for households. The scheme has grown since 2014, reaching 50,000 installations accredited during 2016, and the milestone of 100,000 accredited installations in February 2022. Now that the DRHI scheme has closed to new applicants Ofgem reflects on what this innovative scheme has achieved and as decarbonizing heat plays a key role in the...

Snyder Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric announces the launch of its new TradeUp Academy, an HVAC Registered Apprenticeship Program. The goal of the program is to help businesses meet the demand for skilled labor during a shortage while offering workers higher wages and better employment outcomes. TradeUp Academy is a paid training/apprentice program that offers participants the opportunity to gain experience, learn new skills and support themselves financially while they study and rece...

As Carrier continues to gain momentum with its all-electric transport refrigeration offerings worldwide, its Vector eCool units are now available and on the roads of Australia. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. “We are excited to bring this sustainable solution to our customers,” said Stephen Elford, the Managing Director for Australia-New Zealand r...

Air comfort is always top of mind for homeowners, especially when the air conditioner or furnace stops working and they are hot or cold! But what about air quality? Homeowners, particularly those with allergies or asthma should keep an eye on their air quality, which will lead to a boost in quality of life. Both air purifiers and UV lights can “scrub” air of allergens, mold, dirt, and more. But what is the difference? Van Drunen take a look at these two options for breathing in the...

Despite an intensifying climate crisis and global uncertainty in energy markets, the world’s largest energy-using countries are making only limited progress in reducing energy waste and planet-warming emissions, according to the 2022 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, published by the non-profit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). To meet their climate goals, the report says, countries will need to rapidly scale their efficiency efforts. No country came close...

Heavy Duty Trucking Equipment Editor, Jim Park sat down with Matt Srnec from Thermo King to discuss the barriers that are facing the transportation industry and the future solutions to Battery Electric TRU (BETRU) adoption and what fleets can expect. While the electrification of Transport Refrigeration is evolving and progressing, there are several significant barriers that still face the transportation industry. Because of these barriers, it is possible that regulations will drive adoption ahe...

For those who are interested in starting an HVAC business, there is a massive opportunity for them in this industry! The U.S. HVAC industry is not going anywhere, and predictions forecast that it will continue to expand in size over the next ten years. For individuals who are just researching how to start or have already been working on their idea for years, Payzer is here to help provide them with the background knowledge they need to start turning their dreams into reality! Start with an eff...

After being used as a 3000-bed field hospital in the early part of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the stakeholders for the Javits Center (a 3.3 million sq. ft., convention center), located in Manhattan, New York City, USA, realized the need to re-commission the facility back to public use. They knew they would need to initiate a stringent disinfection and remediation protocol to ensure public safety. Javits Center contracted with Pure Air Control Services Inc. to disinfect the entire facility at t...

Works to make a Cheltenham hotel more energy efficient while it remained open and occupied have been completed. The Cheltenham Chase engaged mechanical and electrical contractors Ash Integrated Services to deliver the project. The Atherton-based firm replaced an existing Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit with a new boiler, water heaters, and pumps, all newer technology which will decrease the hotel’s running costs for heat. Ash Integrated Services worked to strict timescales, liaising cl...

The focus on cutting energy consumption and reducing the carbon footprint has never been higher, but results are often achieved by compromising usability or efficiency. The Danfoss Heat Recovery Unit delivers strong environmental benefits, as well as significant reductions on heating bills - all delivered with a short ROI. The Danfoss Heat Recovery Unit (HRU) is designed to recover the waste heat from CO2 refrigeration installations. The reclaimed heat can be used for domestic heating purposes,...

The Brees Dream Foundation announced the launch of a new educational facility in Kenner, Louisiana, USA, for training Louisianans in the skilled trades for construction. The BuildStrong Academy of Greater New Orleans will provide its training programs at no cost to students. Citing the severe labor shortage here and throughout the country, officials said the purpose of the academy is to teach construction trade skills to anyone seeking a new career path and place them into well-paying jobs. Fr...

While some students aren’t interested in the occupations on their high school career aptitude assessment, that was not the case for Diana Soto-Marengo, Focus Factory Manager at Thermo King’s Arecibo, Puerto Rico manufacturing facility. On her test results, industrial engineering was a career option, and it stood out for her because it was a blend of people-facing, technical, and project management. She decided in high school to be an engineer. Then she set out on a path toward her f...

Supplying heat and power to buildings is becoming an increasingly complex endeavor. The accelerated shift away from fossil gas and oil to renewable energy, as well as the desire of many homeowners to become less dependent on the public power supply, makes it necessary to find comprehensive system solutions for heating, cooling, ventilation, and power supply. All of this also increases the demands being placed on the industry. Viessmann One Base supports partners from the trade by making it easi...

Carrier is announcing a planned $16 million investment to build a Research & Development Center of Excellence for heating, air conditioning, and domestic water systems in Villasanta (MI), Italy. The new facility will focus on the development of innovations to expand Carrier’s sustainable and intelligent solutions, primarily heat pumps, hydrogen boilers, and IoT-enabled systems for the residential and light commercial segments in Europe. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporatio...

Marubeni Corporation, OPExPARK Inc., Beyond Next Ventures Inc. and DENSO CORPORATION have agreed for Marubeni to invest with BNV and in OPExPARK to support the digital transformation (DX) of operating rooms and a surgical education platform business for doctors (this project). OPExPARK was jointly established by DENSO and BNV. educational platform In recent years, the need for DX has been rapidly increasing in the healthcare industry, as represented by the development of new medical services...

The polish company - ETX and global climate solutions provider - Viessmann announced their strategic partnership in the field of local and district heating solutions in Poland. Subject to the approval of the anti-trust authorities, the family-owned company - Viessmann acquires the majority of shares in ETX. The cooperation aims to expand the strong market position of ETX in Poland and to become the top provider in the field of heat transfer stations for single- and multi-family homes, as well a...