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The energy experts at BOXT looked at each local authority and the percentage of EPCs at grade C and above to reveal where in the UK has the most energy-efficient properties. The 10 areas with the most energy-efficient homes Taking first place in London’s Tower Hamlets with an incredibly high score of 73%. This is 33% higher than the average and 10% higher than second place. In second place with a score 23% higher than the average across England and Wales is the City of London, with a v...

Eco Steam Trading & Consultancy order the IEL Low Voltage Electrical Steam Boiler from PARAT, and will be installed at Verstegen Spices & Sauces B.V. in Rotterdam. PARAT Halvorsen will deliver a quality IEL 1600kW Low Voltage Electrical Steam boiler to the Dutch company. The Steam Boiler will have a 400V connection, 11 barg Design Pressure and 188°C Design Temperature. The delivery also includes Control Cabinet and Feedwater Pumps. ECO will take care of the installation, and PARAT w...

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA); also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association announces the publication of a white paper on methods of inspecting and cleaning open-air plenums. The paper addresses common contaminants found in open-air plenums that can adversely impact the conditioned space and provides guidance for the inspection and cleaning of those areas. Open-air plenums Open-air plenums are found in both commercial and residential settings a...

Interplay Learning, the provider of online and virtual reality training for the essential skilled trades announced the release of its highly anticipated Hospitality catalog which helps hotel brands and hospitality management companies save time and money by streamlining operations and empowering them to deliver an exceptional guest experience across all properties. Hospitality training With a growing catalog of expert-led training and hands-on 3D simulations in HVAC, plumbing, facilities maint...

Hydronic comfort heating pioneer Weil-McLain® offers its most advanced commercial stainless steel boiler. The new Stainless Steel Vertical Firetube (SVF) features industry-leading thermal efficiency of up to 97.1%, unrivaled ease of installation and maintenance, the intuitive and user-friendly Unity™ control system, and Weil-McLain boiler design reliability and longevity. SVF boiler line “The SVF boiler line was developed with the contractor in mind and utilizing extensive mar...

Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, is marking its first appearance at the International Builders Show by giving industry experts an in-depth look at their cutting-edge residential heating solutions. During the show, which takes place Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, Modine will feature their residential products including the Hot Dawg® garage heater, Lodronic™ high-efficiency hydronic garage heater, and the high-intensity patio heater....

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters’ (PG-FIL) has released its new Recommendations 4/24 Energy consumption evaluation of air filters for general ventilation purposes and 4/25 Energy consumption evaluation of air filters for general ventilation in NRVUs in the context of Ecodesign. The purpose of the Recommendation 4/24 is to provide a generic methodology for estimating energy consumption of air filters for general ventilation under actual operating conditions, taking into consid...

Choosing the best AC unit for the home can seem like an overwhelming task. With so many different makes, models, and sizes to choose from, it’s important to do some research before selecting a new cooling system. Atomatic Mechanical Services, Inc. has put together a guide of factors to consider, when choosing an air conditioner that will meet the needs, keep users comfortable, and operate within their budget. As people know, selecting the right air conditioning unit for a home can be st...

WM Technologies, LLC, North America’s leading boiler manufacturer, makes multi-boiler functionality control easier with the introduction of the Weil-McLain® ECO® Tec Series 2 high-efficiency residential boiler. Featuring the same components, design advantages, features, and accessories as the original ECO Tec unit, the Series 2 features integrated control software that allows for multiple boiler configurations without the need for a third-party control component. high-efficiency...

Toshiba Air Conditioning is celebrating 10 years of being carbon neutral, a decade after becoming the first HVAC supplier in the UK to achieve the status. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. first HVAC manufacturer “We are proud to have been the first HVAC manufacturer in the country to make this commitment in 2012,” said David Dunn, Sales Director...

As part of its commitment to achieving net-zero goals, Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, recently signed the Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge initiated by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). Ahead of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) being hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this pledge bolsters the UAE’s climate leadership in the region, as it prepares to harness innovation a...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, connected and inspired nearly 400 home service professionals at SPARK 2023, the ultimate training and networking event for contractors. The second annual industry event on Jan. 11-14 in Tucson, Arizona, was an opportunity for contractors, distributors, and other professionals to cultivate new ideas and develop strategies for communicating with new generations and collabor...

BDR Thermea Group, a global manufacturer of smart indoor climate solutions and parent company of the UK heating solutions manufacturer Baxi, has acquired heat network company Fortes Energy Systems. Fortes Energy Systems is an internationally active specialist in collective heat and cold networks for residential, utility, and industrial use. The acquisition represents the group’s expansion of its customer energy transition solutions portfolio. Its solutions combine a comfortable indoor cli...

In an annual survey completed by the Drucker Institute and published in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Johnson Controls ranks 95th among the best-managed companies in the United States of America (USA). The Management Top 250 ranking features U.S. companies measured for corporate effectiveness, which is defined as ‘doing the right things well.’ Johnson Controls ranks among Best-run U.S. Companies Each company also receives a rating on the following dimensions of corporate performa...

General Filter are delighted to inform that from 13 to 17 March 2023 they will be one of the main exhibitors at ISH 2023, the world’s renowned trade fair for energy-saving, air-conditioning and building automation technologies with focus on renewable energies. Attendees can visit General Filter in Hall 8.0, Stand B89 at ISH 2023. They can come and see all the news and innovations to ensure maximum air quality in civil, industrial, pharmaceutical and hospital environments. Follow General F...

The January 2023 issue of the Healthy Indoors Magazine contains an article on the IICRC’s new mold standard for IAQ professionals. The standard for remediation services serves as a guide to help professionals in their efforts to improve indoor air quality. The information in the standard also benefits facilities managers looking to improve the safety of buildings under their supervision. The following is a summation of the IICRC and its new standard. About the IICRC The IICRC is an orga...

Embraco, a global provider of refrigeration technology for the complete residential and commercial cold chain and a Nidec Global Appliance brand, is bringing to the AHR Expo 2023, in Atlanta (USA), from February 6-8, at booth #B2339, the results of a case study with an ice machine that reached 34% energy savings after having its compressor switched. In the study, a model using R404A refrigerant was replaced by the Embraco EMX compressor, which runs on natural refrigerant R290. The exchange also...

Global technology and engineering giant Emerson becomes the newest addition to a growing group of industry players supporting joint initiatives in the fields of regulatory development, education, and awareness raising. The move underlines the association’s successful development over the past years and its commitment to providing neutral and unbiased expertise to the market. innovative solutions Emerson looks back at over 130 years of corporate history. With more than 85.000 employees a...

Ruskin is pleased to announce three new sunshade models are now available. These basic horizontal designs offer an airfoil, rectangle tube, or Z blade design in a variety of depths and options. The three new sunshade models from Ruskin include: SSRTH (Sunshade Rectangle Tube Horizontal Mounted) Comes as a 4", 6" and 8" depth Outriggers can be tapered, channel or tube Facia can be channel, round tube, or bull nose Corners can be straight or miter corner​​ SSAFH (Sunshade Airfoil Horizo...

The government’s latest campaign urges people to turn down their boiler temperature to 60 degrees, which is predicted to help save £100 a year per household. To save on energy bills, 56% of residents in the UK have reduced their central heating usage by at least three hours per day in December 2022, according to the survey by Uswitch.com. boiler statistics report With winter approaching, which regions will benefit from warmer homes and lower energy bills due to...

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association announces that its 34th Annual Meeting & Exposition will take place March 27-29, 2023 at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. cleaning, and restoration of HVAC systems The industry’s largest annual event will bring together a diverse group of professionals involved in the inspection, cleaning, and restoration of HVAC systems. With industry-s...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced that it acquired Hybrid Energy AS, a growing provider of high-temperature energy management solutions with a focus on heat pumps for district heating and industrial processes. The unique technology of Hybrid Energy will provide new, cost-effective solutions to customers, while addressing decarbonization and sustainability efforts in Europe and beyond. Sustainable energy management technologi...

Bosch Thermotechnology, a global source of high-quality heating, cooling, and hot water systems, introduced today two new innovative members of its electric tankless water heater family: Tronic 4000 C for point-of-use, under-sink installations and the new Tronic 6100 C for whole-house applications. Both products deliver 100% electric, high-efficiency on-demand hot water with a compact design for significant energy and space savings. consumer and commercial applications “All-electric, on...

As the HVAC system does its year-round work of providing clean fresh air to buildings, dirt builds up. Not only dirt, but particles, such as dust and pathogens that cause illness and disease. However, a clean system keeps building occupants healthy. Dirty HVAC ducts could contribute to more serious health problems and pose a threat to those who suffer from respiratory illnesses, autoimmune diseases, or certain environmental allergies. For this reason, commercial HVAC air duct cleaning is critic...

XOi, a provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces a new partnership with Interplay Learning, the provider of online and VR training for essential skilled trades. performance and customer service The partnership combines Interplay Learning’s immersive turnkey learning platform, which helps field service technicians acquire and deepen essential skills, with XOi’s suite of AI-powered data collection and analysis solutions. Together, the two solutions accelerate th...

Carrier introduced the all-new AquaSnap® 30RC air-cooled scroll chiller featuring Greenspeed® intelligence and R-32 refrigerant, which complies with Jan. 1, 2024, low global warming potential (GWP) requirements, with best in class energy-efficiency while delivering quieter operation within a tiered design for a broader operating range and design flexibility. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and c...

Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA), an organization dedicated to the development and promotion of secure interoperability and energy savings across long-life appliances, HVAC systems and TVs within the connected home ecosystem, has announced the release of its HCA Interface Specification 1.0 for Cloud-to-Cloud (C2C) interoperability at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 - CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from January 5 to January 8, 2023. The HCA exhibit is located in booth #52739 in the Venet...

Emerson introduces the ASCO Series 209 proportional flow control valves, which offer the highest standards of precision, pressure ratings, flow characteristics and energy efficiency available in a purpose-built, compact architecture. With this combination of size and performance, Series 209 valves allow users to precisely regulate the flow of fluid in a wide range of devices that require exacting performance, like those found in medical equipment, food and beverage, and heating, ventilation and...

Fieldpiece Instruments, a pioneer in tool and test instruments for HVACR professionals for over 30 years, is pleased to announce the second annual #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship. Fieldpiece partnered with SkillsUSA to administer the distribution of more than $25,000 in 2023 scholarship opportunities designed to give back to the HVACR industry it proudly serves. MasteroftheTrade Scholarship The #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship will support 13 SkillsUSA students studying HVACR in their junior or se...

Ajax Systems, a Ukrainian developer and manufacturer of professional security systems, launched its first factory abroad. It is located in Istanbul, Turkey. On October 1st, 2022, the factory produced its first Ajax device labeled “Made in Turkey. Designed in Ukraine”. The Turkish facility with an area of 8,300 m² manufactures the full range of Ajax devices, duplicating the current production in Ukraine. The total capacity of the factory is 3.2 mln devices per year. Development...