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BREng, the low-carbon HVAC and heat pump specialist, has moved to its new headquarters at 1 Parliament Street in Hull City Centre. The move to the Grade-2 listed building follows rapid growth of the company's activities locally and nationally, with cooling and heating decarbonization projects underway for schools, public buildings, and national retailers across the UK. low-carbon technologies Rob Smelt, BREng Managing Director, said, "There is a tremendous surge in demand for HVAC proje...
LG Electronics has been named 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. This honor recognizes LG’s exemplary commitment to fighting climate change and protecting the environment through leadership in ENERGY STAR-certified products and promotions. This marks the 11th time since 2012 that LG has been named Partner of the Year. Innovation for a Better Life “ENERGY STAR supports LG’s...
Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has received the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the fifth consecutive year. ENERGY STAR program “We’re honored to be recognized for our continuing commitment to energy efficiency and innovation, and ongoing work to develop and deliver educational content for professionals,” said Rebecca Ow...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator announced its new residential product portfolio with innovative design upgrades to its highly efficient heat pumps and air conditioners, including next-generation refrigerants with 78% less global warming potential (GWP). Designed for even higher efficiency, the company’s re-engineered products will enable homeowners to meet their heating and cooling needs while reducing their energy costs and carbon footprints. new, sustainable technologies...
In the continuous evolution of refrigeration technology, heat exchangers play a pivotal role as essential components of refrigeration equipment. In recent years, plate heat exchangers have been increasingly adopted in refrigeration technology, showcasing strong potential for development. Compared to traditional shell-and-tube heat exchangers commonly used in refrigeration, refrigeration-specific plate heat exchangers not only possess the general characteristics of plate heat...
Every building can be renovated to be energy efficient, and every renovation step counts. This will be demonstrated at the 27th International Passive House Conference, which will begin immediately after Easter. Retrofit. Have an impact Following its focal theme, 'Retrofit. Have an impact', the conference will present the successful transformation of buildings with high energy consumption into climate-friendly structures with low energy costs and high living comfort. There will also be e...
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, announces the introduction of Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Units (MSZ-GS/MSY-GS), an update to the former models (MSZ-GS/MSY-GL). Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Units Part of a mini-split system, Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Units can heat or air-condition any residential room. Premier MSZ-GS Indoor Units are compatible wi...
The Midea IN Cassette is a breakthrough in heat pump technology given its built-in design, blend-in style, and energy efficiency. The IN Cassette is ready to fit into home joist spaces, making it an ideal option for new homes, add-ons, and conversions at a later date. Users can precisely heat and cool the needed spaces and spots throughout their homes – its industry-exclusive compact size of 50.3" W x 13.19" D x 9" H means it can fit just about anywhere. IN Cassette features With the H...
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) has published detailed guidance for improving the energy efficiency of England’s 10,000+ rural community halls. The guidance is the focal point of the charity’s ‘Village Halls Week’ campaign, which is being supported by a small number of high-profile heating and construction industry brands including Baxi and Knauf Insulation. Village Halls Week Village Halls Week is an annual campaign that aims to raise the profile of vi...
Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will highlight innovative, high-quality solutions for the restaurant facility management industry at the Restaurant Facility Management Association Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., March 17-19. Showcasing solutions “We’re looking forward to the insights and experience the RFMA Annual Conference delivers year after year,” said Neal Heyman, marketing director for B...
Daikin Applied has introduced an enhanced Navigator® WWV water-cooled screw chiller with low-global warming potential (GWP) R-513A refrigerant. In addition to delivering industry-pioneering performance, customers can pair the new chiller with an optional Templifier® TWV water heater for energy- and cost-efficient heat recovery solution. The combination of a low-GWP refrigerant and heat recovery configuration allows building owners and operators to trim utility costs, and accelerate thei...
The Eurovent Product Group ‘Commercial Refrigeration Equipment’ (PG-RDC) has released a new Recommendation on market surveillance for direct sales refrigerators, which presents practical tips to facilitate effective compliance monitoring. This new Eurovent Recommendation 14/7: ‘Market surveillance for direct sales refrigerators’ aims to enhance the enforcement of Ecodesign and Energy Labelling requirements for refrigerating appliances having a direct sales function place...
The Worshipful Company of Plumbers (WCoP) has announced six recipients of its bursary to help kick-start their careers in the plumbing industry. The winners are from colleges across the country, including Dundee and Angus Kingsway College, Borders College, St Helens Green Energy Centre, Windsor Forest - Langley Campus, South Lanarkshire College, and Kendal College. professional-grade tools Each winner will receive £1,000 in vouchers for tools and equipment from Monument Tools, a de...
Energy and water efficiency company - Cenergist has started work on its £1.7m decarbonization solution for the British Geological Survey (BGS) headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by the MP for Rushcliffe, Ruth Edwards, who was also briefed on the project, which is a critical part of the BGS’s plan to achieve Net Zero by 2040. decarbonization solution Cenergist was appointed to provide the new decarbonization solution by the BG...
Johnson Controls, the global major for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced that three new chiller solutions have received ISASecure® Component Security Assurance (CSA) certification for cybersecurity in chiller automation. Conducted by exida, the world’s renowned product certification and knowledge company, the certification meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62443 standards for cybersecurity within industrial automation and control systems. It now...
It is fantastic to read about the recent first-of-its-kind international alliance between green building organizations from the UK, US, and Australia who have come together to unlock finance for sustainable buildings. This partnership, instigated by global leaders from The Building Research Establishment (BRE), the US Green Building Council, and the Green Building Council of Australia is a powerful step towards standardizing sustainable building practices and securing the finance to widen adopt...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) added a range of air-cooled heat pump chillers for the European market with the launch of Hydrolution PRO. Featuring a newly developed e-3D scroll compressor and in combination with other proprietary technologies, this new line-up delivers outstanding energy efficiency, boasting a seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) rating of 4.59. Hydrolution PRO is available in three models with capacities of 50kW/75kW/100kW classes making it...
Philip Ord, with extensive commercial experience in the heating and cooling industry, has been appointed CEO of Qvantum's UK operations. There is an increasing need for modern, connected, and modular low-carbon heating and cooling systems in the UK and throughout Europe. Mr. Ord will, with his experience in marketing and sales at Mitsubishi Electric, lead the way to enable Qvantum to be a secure energy partner for new developments and retrofitting projects. innovative heat-pump systems &ldquo...
Viessmann Climate Solutions is offering a host of rewards to heat pump installers qualifying to join its newly launched VIPartner loyalty scheme. VIPartner is an elevated offering that builds on its established VPlus incentive program, which continues to offer installers points on purchases from all of its products when they are registered through its portal. VIPartner loyalty scheme VIPartner offers Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)-registered installers fitting a minimum of fi...
Following revelations that the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) found over 85% of domestic heating circulators it inspected last year were non-compliant, distributors and installers are being urged to look out for ‘fake’ pumps as they could pose a safety hazard to consumers. The callout by Wilo, the efficiency-first pump manufacturer, leads on from the OPSS’ Delivery report 2022-2023, in which the UK Government department also disclosed that it had de-listed 38 d...
A new data center in Frankfurt, due to open in 2024 summer, has sustainability at its heart, with the support of 20 highly energy-efficient dry coolers from Kelvion. Mainova WebHouse, a subsidiary of Mainova, one of Germany’s largest energy suppliers, is behind the new facility. It will be supplied with 100% green energy supported by an installed solar power system and also will use waste heat to power other buildings in the area. water-based system For sustainable cooling of the d...
As homeowners transition their HVAC systems from heating to cooling this spring, K&N, the pioneer in performance filtration products for over 50 years, is now helping homeowners save money, while keeping their homes cooler and breathe easier with its new washable and reusable HVAC filters. Available on the website, these easy-to-clean air filters strike a perfect balance of airflow, protection, and tremendous savings, helping increase HVAC system efficiency and providing users with clean an...
Sherborne School in Dorset has successfully improved the reliability and efficiency of the heating system serving its Big School Room (BSR) building with the installation of four new Remeha Gas 120 Ace boilers using a Remeha prefabricated cascade arrangement. Remeha is part of Baxi. Founded in its current guise in 1550, Sherborne School’s history of educating boys dates back to the 12th century. Given its rich history and reputation for excellence, creating the optimal warm and comfortabl...
Aircuity, a pioneer in airflow optimization technology, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the world’s largest Net Zero building. With nearly 1 million square feet in scope, this project marks a significant milestone for Aircuity, following its involvement in numerous Net Zero initiatives over the years. The building is designed to be the largest and tallest Net Zero building in the world and is targeting a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum rating along w...
ABB and CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, have identified significant energy-saving potential through a strategic research partnership focused on the cooling and ventilation system at one of the world’s leading laboratories for particle physics institutes, located in Geneva, Switzerland. The study included energy efficiency audits which have helped to identify a savings potential of 17.4 percent across a fleet of 800 motors. energy consumption roadmap The research, con...
Delta, a global pioneer in power management and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announces its participation in the MCE - Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2024to launch a comprehensive range of new EC Axial fans, centrifugal blowers, and EC motors. Designed to set new benchmarks in energy efficiency, reliability, and performance while reducing system noise, these products feature advancements such as over 90% motor power efficiency, innovative impeller designs for enhanced airflow, and s...
Hoshizaki America, Inc., a major innovator in commercial kitchen equipment, is proud to announce the ground-breaking for its new two-story warehouse, located adjacent to its current manufacturing facility in Peachtree City, Georgia, USA. The ground-breaking marks the beginning of construction for a 120,000 square foot facility that will revolutionize Hoshizaki’s material flow throughout fabrication and assembly processes for its commercial ice machines. This investment in infrastructure...
Intelligent power management company - Eaton has again been recognized by Ethisphere, a global major in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity and init...
As India ramps up efforts to decarbonize its rapidly growing infrastructure of buildings, the Mahindra Group, one of India’s pioneering industrial enterprises, and Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the first-of-its-kind Net Zero Buildings Initiative to decarbonize India’s commercial, urban residential and public buildings. The joint initiative will simplify access to key information and resources to help organizations s...
Mitsubishi Electric, a global pioneer in the manufacture and sale of heat pumps, electric, and electronic equipment, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship and role as the official heating and cooling partner for the Ideal Home Show 2024. This underscores Mitsubishi Electric's residential heating's commitment to promoting sustainability and home comfort. Home living environment The Ideal Home Show is an iconic event that brings together industry experts, innovative products, and cutting-edge...
