RAC News & Trends

The latest podcast from Mitsubishi Electric focuses on the future of sustainable buildings and highlights the benefits of the new UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. This ground-breaking initiative represents far more than just a set of guidelines for the construction industry, focusing as it does on the evolving landscape of sustainable building in the UK. clear and measurable Standard “By establishing a clear and measurable Standard, the initiative aims to eradicate greenwashing an...

The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 consultation on changes to Part 6, Part L (conservation of fuel and power), and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations for dwellings and non-domestic buildings and seeking evidence on previous changes to Part O (overheating). The UK government has set a legally binding target of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. From homes to offices, the UK’s built environment is responsible for around 30% of the UK’s greenh...

Carrier Global Corporation, a globally renowned company in intelligent climate and energy solutions, entered into a definitive agreement to sell its global commercial refrigeration business to its decades-long joint venture partner - Haier (stock ticker: 600690) for an enterprise value of $775 million, including approximately $200 million of net pension liabilities. This represents about 16.5x 2023 expected EBITDA. The announcement follows last week's agreement to sell Carrier's Global Access S...

Airthings, the global pioneer in indoor air quality monitoring and energy-saving solutions, has announced a new partnership with Soter Technologies, a provider of innovative environmental sensors and software technology. This collaboration seamlessly integrates the Airthings for Business solution into Soter’s portfolio to complement Soter Technologies’ FlySense® Vape Detection devices. Monitoring air quality This partnership extends the scope of monitoring air quality in vario...

Toshiba Carrier has become an official partner to Sale Sharks, one of Europe’s top professional Rugby Union clubs, for the 2023/2024 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season.  Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions.   History of supporting rugby Toshiba has a long history of supporting rugby having previously sponsored Rugby World Cups and the Japanese team. Closer to home, this new...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has re-engineered the industry-renowned YORK® CYK Water-to-Water Compound Centrifugal Heat Pump to deliver superior operational savings and stringent sustainability standards. Now available in a smaller 400-ton capacity, the newly launched YORK® CYK heat pump fills a North American market gap by providing a practical, right-sized decarbonization solution for use in existing commercial building applications. AS...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced the appointment of Riaz Raihan as Chief Digital Officer, effective December 11. Raihan will report to Chair and CEO Dave Regnery as part of the executive leadership team and will lead the digital strategy for Trane Technologies globally. “The appointment of Riaz as Chief Digital Officer is an exciting milestone for Trane Technologies as we continue to broaden our digital services and solutions,” said Dave Regnery, t...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the third consecutive year and the North America Index for the thirteenth consecutive year. The company performed in the 98th percentile in the Building Products industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA score as of November 27, 2023), with a perfect score of 100 in the Resource Efficiency and Circularity category. Sustainability practices The No...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced it was named a pioneer in energy management software by independent industry analyst firm - Verdantix in its Green Quadrant: Energy Management Software 2023 report. "Buildings contribute nearly 40% of global emissions and new levels of efficiency and sustainability can only be achieved through digitalization," said Johnson Controls' Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Vijay Sankaran, adding "Recognition as a leade...

Trane Supply, Trane Technologies’ HVAC parts and supply solutions business, and A-Gas are making refrigerant reclaim easier than ever for Trane Supply Customers so that together, they can increase their positive impact on the environment.  Refrigerant reclamation involves processing used refrigerants to meet AHRI-700 specifications and performance. Reclaiming refrigerants reduces the need to manufacture virgin refrigerants, substantially reducing potential emissions and contrib...

Daikin UK, the UK’s heat pump manufacturer, has opened the doors to nine new centers and showrooms this year, growing its national Sustainable Home Network by almost 40% year on year. In 2023 alone, Daikin UK expanded its Sustainable Home Network by opening centers across England, Scotland and Wales – including Northampton, Sheffield, Yorkshire, Aberdeen and Port Talbot – in partnership with builders’ merchants, heating specialists and energy companies across the UK. Tr...

The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in Europe was 14.8 million at the end of 2022, according to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm - Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4 percent, this number is expected to reach 26.5 million by 2027. The top-38 vendors have today more than 100,000 active units in Europe. Berg Insight ranks Targa Telematics as the largest player in terms of active installed base with ar...

Ford and Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced a joint simulation project to explore vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy management called the 'EV-Home Power Partnership', designed to explore the potential of electric vehicle batteries to support optimal home energy management. full-size electric truck The project will explore, test, and quantify the customer benefits of pairing bi-directional EV charging with a Resideo smart thermostat to help customers potentially save money on monthly electric bill...

Sound is a critical consideration in the selection and application of fans. Despite this, fan sound remains one of the least understood topics in the air handling industry. This series of articles provides a better understanding and point of reference on how fan sound is developed, rated, applied, and controlled. Understanding the Development of Fan Sound Data and the Product Rating Process (FA/120-23) Products that are independently third-party tested and performance certified assure the...

Takyeef Factory LLC, one of the major OEM manufacturers of HVACR equipment in the Gulf, has joined the Eurovent Middle East association, driven by its mission on delivering a broad portfolio of premium international products and underlining its commitment to support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives in the region. Located on 30,000 square meters in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), Takyeef specializes in the manufacturing of standard and customized HVACR equipment, includi...

The owner of an acclaimed new Cotswolds hotel has showered building services company - Campbell West with praise for its role in transforming the former 16th-century coaching house. Matthew Freud, one of the public relations industry’s pioneering figures, paid tribute to the Berkshire-based firm for “outstanding professionalism” following the opening of ‘Bull - A Coaching Inn’ in Burford, Oxfordshire. transforming the property He enlisted their services after set...

Modine, a technology and indoor air quality pioneer in the HVAC industry, is now offering the VidaShield™ UV24 Active Air Disinfection System product line to the K-12 school market. This innovative solution will further help equip schools with the necessary tools to combat airborne pathogens. VidaShield™ UV24 is a fast, continuous air disinfection system that combines an ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) chamber and air-circulating fans with an optional overhead ceiling ligh...

ABM, a pioneering provider of facility services, infrastructure and eMobility solutions, announced the initiation of an Energy Performance Contracting program for Orange County Public Schools (“OCPS”), in central Virginia, USA. This marks the third energy savings project for OCPS by ABM. This new project creates an additional $6.7 million in projected energy and operating cost savings over a twenty-year period and includes an extensive upgrade to a critical HVAC mechanical system an...

Budderfly, the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, announced a strategic partnership with Fujitsu General America, Inc., a subsidiary of one of Japan’s providers of air conditioning and heat pump equipment Fujitsu General Limited, to develop and deploy high-efficiency energy technologies for mid-market businesses across the United States. AIRSTAGE Variable Refrigerant Flow Under the terms of the agreement, Budderfly will leverage FGAI’s AI...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, introduces its Emerging Business Academy, a streamlined version of its flagship coaching program tailored to the unique needs of growing small businesses. BDR’s Emerging Business Academy, designed for businesses with four people or fewer, guides motivated owners to put specific foundational systems and processes into place to reach revenues of $1 million and beyond....

The CAREL Group has published a new white paper on humidity, temperature, and heat recovery control in painting processes, to disseminate knowledge that can be useful in reducing energy consumption and environmental impact, as well as obtaining high-quality and long-lasting coatings. Paint booths are subject to several national and international regulations and standards that define the essential design requirements to ensure proper operating and safety conditions for operators and equipment.&n...

The CO-REF Vietnam (Cold Chain & Refrigeration Exhibition) is gearing up to be a flagship event, poised to unravel the latest advancements, technologies, and solutions in the dynamic realm of cold chain and refrigeration. Scheduled to take place on May 23 - May 25, 2024, the exhibition promises an immersive experience at the World Trade Center, in Binh Duong New City, Vietnam.  logistics and refrigeration systems The CO-REF Vietnam 2024 is not just an exhibition; it is a convergence...

Prepare to embark on a journey of innovation and exploration at the Cold Chain Exhibition 2024, set to take place on July 10-12, 2024, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), in Bangkok, Thailand. As the foremost international exhibition and conference on refrigeration and temperature-controlled logistics in Asia, this event is a pivotal platform for addressing critical challenges faced by the cold chain sector.  About the Event The Cold Chain Exhibition (CCE) i...

Eurovent Middle East has been invited by UNEP to jointly organize two side events during the global climate conference COP28 taking place in Dubai, UAE, from 30 November to 12 December 2023. The side events will consist of a roundtable on technical developments in cooling for hot ambient temperature countries, as well as a panel discussion on certification aspects and capacity building. increased cooling demand Cooling demand is soaring globally, but even more so in high ambient tem...

Daikin Applied has introduced Magnitude® WMT, a next-generation magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller that is able to deliver market-pioneering energy efficiency at all points of operation. performance and reliability WMT is the only chiller designed for the ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant R-1233zd(E) that also features oil-free magnetic bearing technology and a two-stage compressor. This combination provides premium performance and reliability while helping decrease c...

The New Flat Rate, the No. 1 price-generating software for home service contractors, has announced the launch of HVAC Lite, their new pricing menu that helps limit technician resistance by providing a straightforward language for HVAC tasks. Different from the fully-featured version of The New Flat Rate’s pricing menus, HVAC Lite removes the verbal packaging component and replaces it with tasks that are written in everyday language. HVAC Lite “The New Flat Rate was designed to do...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Handling Units’ re-elected Martin Lenz (TROX) as the group’s Chairperson and Andy Bijmans (Systemair) as its Vice-Chairperson. The election took place during the group’s last meeting in Hinwil. Participants of the Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Handling Units’ (PG-AHU) re-elected Martin Lenz, Head of International Business Development / Head of Research and Pre-Development at TROX GmbH (Germany) as the group’s Chairperson du...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has announced a significant milestone for its industry-renowned, sustainable climate solutions – with more than one million HVAC units with low-carbon steel shipped to homeowners and commercial customers across the U.S. Less than one year after Trane Technologies established ground-breaking purchase agreements with two major U.S. steel manufacturers, the company’s low-carbon steel products – which include high-efficiency heat pum...

An Aston University research project is to help improve living conditions in Ukraine by developing a warmer and greener system of heating homes. In Ukraine, many buildings have outdated and inefficient heating systems which not only waste energy but also limit the use of modern heating technologies. The project aims to change the lives of many Ukrainians by developing affordable cascade heat pumps. These will efficiently heat homes, even during the severe Ukrainian winter, during which temperat...

Airthings, a global pioneer in indoor air quality monitoring and energy-saving solutions has announced the launch of the newest device to join the Airthingsfor Business portfolio, Space Nano. Space Nano The product is capable of monitoring humidity, temperature, pressure, and lux, (a camera-free light level sensor), both indoor and outdoor. The device also has a virtual Mold Risk Indicator, and it offers expanded opportunities to monitor hard-to-reach and less accessible spaces within bui...