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Baxi is lowering trade pricing on its hot water cylinders and Baxi 400 and 600 Combi 2 gas boilers from June 1st. Baxi will be applying price reductions of up to 14% on its gas boilers thanks to being able to pass on savings on supply chain costs and manufacturing efficiencies across several of its boiler and hot water cylinder lines. Inflation in April Inflation in April was reported as being down to 2.3%, which partly reflects reduced pricing in global manufacturing supply chains. Baxi say...
Baxi has added new Auriga medium-temperature monobloc heat pumps, compatible cascade and hybrid controls, and a pre-contract design guidance service to its existing commercial heat pump offering. R290 propane heat pump Heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi has announced the arrival of its new Auriga mid-temperature monobloc commercial heat pump series with compatible cascade and hybrid controls. Baxi’s expanded commercial heat pump offering backed with a design guidance se...
Carrier is excited to announce the launch of three innovative controllers designed to expand the capabilities and performance of the i-Vu® building automation system. These new controllers, the TruVu™ 022 Advanced Application Controller, TruVu Compact BACnet Router, and TruVu Compact Link, are designed to deliver enhanced comfort, control, and seamless integration, helping operators drive efficiency and sustainability in their buildings. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation...
As National HVAC Tech Day approaches on June 22nd, it's the perfect time to celebrate and acknowledge the dedicated HVAC technicians who work tirelessly to ensure users' comfort, often in extreme conditions and challenging environments. In 2024, Midea, an innovator in air treatment solutions, is proud to spotlight its commitment to the future of the HVAC industry through recent and ongoing donations to trade schools and colleges. advanced heat pump technology These donations of advanced...
Commercial buildings are huge, and they require huge HVAC systems to make the large space comfortable for people. Unlike home units that cool just one house, office buildings require powerful equipment that can handle up to hundreds of tons. That is why building owners need to carefully choose the right HVAC system for their building based on the size and the number of visitors every day. To choose the right HVAC system for any commercial property, owners will need the help of professional HVAC...
Artificial intelligence will either add to the burden on their already-strained electrical grid or people can use it to solve their most complex demand optimization problems, paving the way to a secure energy future. The choice is theirs. It is encouraging to see American homes, vehicles, and new industrial facilities moving away from fossil fuels in favor of clean electricity. A less welcome trend is the rapid growth in electricity demand that the power grid is unprepared for. The proliferatio...
Geoclima launches the CM + FC chillers, a revolutionary range that integrates Free Cooling technology into the Circlemiser series. These next-generation chillers utilize cold ambient air to lower the entering water temperature and use cylindrical microchannel heat exchangers (Circlemiser) to reduce the load on compressors further. Benefits of chillers The series integrates the coils in a concentric configuration, with the condenser placed inside the free-cooling heat exchanger under a single...
Deane Flint has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as Chief Operating Officer. Ian Carroll moves to become Deputy Chief Executive Officer and retains overall responsibility for UK operations. Flint was most recently Head of Northern Europe for HVAC at Haier and previously spent 20 years at Mitsubishi Electric, latterly as Branch President UK & Ireland. Deane Flint At Fujitsu, Deane Flint will be responsible for day-to-day operations and developing market share. He said...
Indoor air quality (IAQ) has been getting a lot of attention. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that air inside buildings can be two to five times more contaminated than the air outside. It is disconcerting when users consider on average they spend around 90 percent of time indoors. One of the key contributors to indoor pollution is volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These chemicals contaminate indoor air and can negatively affect the health and well being of occupants. V...
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its on-site hose assembly workshop program. The program brings hydraulic hose replacement and repair capabilities directly to construction, oil and gas, mining, and other sites where hydraulic equipment operates, minimizing operational disruptions. Danfoss on-site hose assembly workshops are fully equipped mobile containers stocked with specific Danfoss hoses, fittings, and tooling to suit the needs of the work site. The workshops enable on-the-spot hose ass...
Ice Air, an innovator of HVAC solutions, has introduced the iCool XC™ Wall-Mounted Heat Pump, a sleek, compact (7.75” depth) versatile All Climate Comfort™ product that’s easier to install because of two (2) very small wall openings needed. “It’s remarkable,” says Ric Nadel, Ice Air Founder and CEO, adding “because the iCool XC heat pump technology enables up to 25% greater efficiency and zero emissions. The design is compatible with any dé...
Adsorbi AB, a research-based startup originating from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, has announced the launch of its first commercial product: a cellulose-based material that protects artwork and sensitive objects from degradation by air pollutants. The adsorbing material combines a long product lifetime with high security, making it ideal for museums and archives. air purification in art "Our research stems from art conservation where paintings, artifacts, and other sensitive o...
The full range of Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan heat pumps and hot water cylinders are to be stocked by City Plumbing, an award-winning national plumbing, heating, and electrical merchant. This collaboration will see City Plumbing make the full range of Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps available to its customers, providing them with sustainable and energy-efficient heating solutions, from over 370 branches across the UK. Ecodan air source heat pumps Mitsubishi Electric is at the forefront of devel...
Passiv UK is set to unveil its latest innovation, the Passiv Smart Thermostat, at InstallerSHOW 2024. The Passiv Smart Thermostat is the first smart thermostat designed specifically for controlling heat pumps and is the result of over 10 years of R&D in low-carbon heating. The Passiv Smart Thermostat makes heat pump control simple and can reduce heating bills by 30%. The Energy Saving Trust verified that it increases the Coefficient of Performance (COP) of a heat pu...
Fellowes, a global major and trusted partner that provides product solutions to fulfill a broad range of WorkLife needs, highlights its breakthrough Array™ air quality system for higher education campuses. indoor air quality (IAQ) An increase in awareness of indoor air quality (IAQ) coupled with the ever-present financial challenges of maintaining facilities across campus have made finding an efficient and cost-effective IAQ solution a priority for college and university facilities manag...
Buckinghamshire College Group and globally renowned heat pump provider, Daikin, in partnership with Quantum Group, have launched a new training facility for heat pump engineers, in a bid to address the green skills gap that could prevent the government from achieving its net zero ambitions. Funded by the Local Skills Improvement Fund, in collaboration with Daikin and decarbonization specialist and renewable training provider, Quantum Group; the training center will upskill workforces in the cou...
STULZ, the global mission-critical air conditioning specialist, has announced the launch of CyberCool CMU – an innovative new coolant management and distribution unit (CDU) that is designed to maximize heat exchange efficiency in liquid cooling solutions. Set to be launched at Data Center World Frankfurt 2024, which takes place from 22nd-23rd May at Messe Frankfurt, CyberCool CMU offers industry-pioneering levels of energy efficiency, flexibility, and reliability within a small footprint,...
With around 14% of food worldwide lost due to a lack of effective refrigeration, enough to feed one billion people, Danfoss is calling for more attention on the need to establish sustainable and energy-efficient cold-chain infrastructure. The required investments in sustainable cold chains are even more evident in Sub-Saharan Africa where up to 40% of food is lost between farms and markets, with two-thirds of this in the first mile. Greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 The need to spu...
ArcelorMittal and partners - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), BHP, along with Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd (Mitsubishi Development), have successfully started operating a pilot carbon capture unit on the blast furnace off-gas at ArcelorMittal Gent in Belgium. The pilot carbon capture unit will operate for one to two years at Gent, to test the feasibility of progress to full-scale deployment of the technology, which would be able to capture a sizeable portion of the Gent site emissions...
LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA, a pioneer in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning industry, has opened the doors of its newest HVAC Training Academy outside of Boston. The new facility underscores LG's commitment to increasing the adoption of more sustainable HVAC products across the residential and commercial sectors. The latest of five Training Academies across the country, the Massachusetts facility will provide immersive lectures and hands-on lab experiences l...
Lochinvar, an industry pioneer in high-efficiency boilers and water heaters, announces the launch of its LECTRUS™ Light Commercial Electric Boiler. This innovative technology provides versatility to customers while supporting the industry-wide transition to electrification and decarbonization. Building on Lochinvar’s portfolio of sustainable water heating solutions, this unit is the first electric boiler designed and manufactured entirely by Lochinvar. Available in a kilowatt (kW)...
Exotec®︎, a global warehouse robotics provider, announced that First Supply, the largest Wisconsin-based wholesaler of HVAC, Builder, Plumbing, Lighting, Waterworks, Industrial PVF, Pump, Well, and Septic supplies, has partnered with Exotec to install cutting-edge warehouse robotics at its new 308,000-square-foot distribution center in Western Wisconsin. improving productivity Like many companies experiencing strong growth, First Supply was challenged with changing its operating model...
British Gas has launched the UK’s lowest heat pump rate, to make low-carbon technology more affordable and encourage heat pump uptake. The new energy offering is available to all British Gas energy customers that purchase any air source heat pump from British Gas and aims to help drive the adoption of heat pumps in the country. British Gas’ latest research British Gas is providing a unit rate of just 14p/kWh for the electricity used to run the heat pump for the first year. Househo...
Energy and water efficiency company - Cenergist has been appointed by procurement framework provider - Pagabo as a supplier to its £1.6 billion Decarbonization Solutions Framework. The framework covers four years and supports public sector bodies and local authorities throughout the UK to procure suppliers for retrofit decarbonization works across their building stock. healthcare-specific framework Hull City Council is serving as the contracting authority for the framework. This al...
The University of East London (UEL) has reduced its carbon emissions by 10 percent from its 2020/21 baseline to 2022/23 in the first phase of its new net zero strategy, putting the organization on track to achieve its 2030 net-zero target. UEL partnered with technology company - Siemens to develop the strategy, which included a roadmap to reduce carbon emissions across the university’s campuses in the London Docklands and Stratford, which are home to 25,000 students. The firs...
Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has announced a charitable donation of $10,000 to Home Repair Services (HRS) of Kent County, a nonprofit organization that offers income-based services to vulnerable homeowners in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. The donation will be directed to the repair program, one of HRS’s three key organizational pillars. The program is designed to address and resolve health, safety, and sanit...
Ideal Heating are thrilled to introduce the HP290, their latest monobloc heat pump designed to provide efficient, low-carbon heating and hot water throughout the year. This innovative product marks a significant addition to their growing selection of eco-friendly heating solutions. In this blog, they’ll cover everything needed to know about the new HP290 heat pump, including what it is, how it works, and the impressive benefits it offers. What is the HP290 Heat Pump? The HP290 is th...
Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of its IK1-G pistol grip remote control. Designed for safe, reliable, one-handed remote operation of machine functions, the robust yet compact transmitter features optimized ergonomics, intuitive operation, and high configurability. The Danfoss IK1-G remote control is specifically designed for telescopic, service, and loader cranes, as well as tow trucks. Danfoss IK1-G remote control The IK1-G remote control provides significantly improved ergo...
Both originating in Japan, Daikin and Mitsubishi are currently neck and neck as market leaders in the air conditioning industry. From split systems to reverse cycle ducted, they continue to push the boundaries of innovation, efficiency, and everyday functionality. If users have been searching for the perfect air conditioning system and need additional info on Mitsubishi or Daikin, we’re here to help! This blog will draw a comprehensive comparison between each brand, as well as how t...
Shadow Industrial (SI), one of the UK’s pioneering infrared heating specialists, has been chosen to refit the heating systems at the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington’s jointly-owned Hornsey Street Refuse & Recycling Center. The decision to use SI’s cutting-edge heaters was made on the recommendation of M&E contractor, Vitalenergi London, which was appointed to update the site’s HVAC. Operational Emissions By 2030 Replacing the building’s&...
