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On behalf of the governments of France, Germany and Spain, the French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) has awarded to Dassault Aviation, Airbus, Indra, Eumet, and their industrial partners the contract for the Demonstrator Phase 1B of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). This landmark contract, amounting to € 3.2 billion, will cover work on the FCAS demonstrator and its components for about three and a half years. Dassault Aviation, Airbus, Indra and Eumet welcome this major step for...
Building services engineers will now be able to use CIC's new online Health and Safety Certification training and exam to qualify for their Engineering Services SKILLcard. CIC’s e-learning course has been recognized as an alternative to the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment test for managers and professionals seeking to qualify for the SKILLcards they need to gain access to construction sites. Engineering Services SKILLcard, which is managed by the Building Engineering Services Associa...
Modine Coatings, a division of Modine Manufacturing Company and a pioneer in corrosion-resistant coatings technology for the HVAC industry, is partnering with Air Solutions Partners to expand access to the GulfCoat® Contractor Series product line and the Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services. Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services As part of the partnership, Air Solutions Partners, a RectorSeal manufacturing representative, will market Insitu® Spray Applied Coat...
Abdula Maulik, the General Manager of the Project Development Department, State Electric Company Limited, Maldives, issued the Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) for the Diesel Engine Generation and Seawater Desalination Project in the Maldives to Dongfang Electric International Corporation, which represented the complete successful performance of the project.
The Government’s recently announced ECO+ Scheme has been hailed as a welcome step in the right direction in improving energy efficiency in UK homes by an industry trade body. ECO+ scheme Set to launch in Spring 2023, the ECO+ scheme will set aside £1 billion to improve insulation among the UK’s homes. It will help to reduce energy costs for households by around £310 a year and extend support to those in the least energy-efficient homes in lower Council Tax bands. It fo...
iGas USA, one of the world’s largest refrigerant gas suppliers, announces the opening of their newly constructed, 2 million sq. ft. state-of-the-art production facility which is located on 40 acres of land in Abu Dhabi. Currently, iGas is in process of fulfilling its first production run with initial deliveries to arrive in the US in early Q1-2023. efficiency of refrigerant gas At the forefront, iGas promotes the production, efficiency, and quality of refrigerant gas “We are very...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will showcase innovative, new technologies and capabilities that address decarbonization and occupant health, safety, and comfort along with Johnson Controls-Hitachi at the upcoming 2023 AHR Expo (booth B1617), Feb. 6-8 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. At the show, Johnson Controls will demonstrate its products and solutions that improve sustainability and optimize building performance aligned with pending U.S. governm...
Semtech Corporation, a global supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced that Sweden-based Nordic Propeye, an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider for smart buildings, has integrated Semtech’s LoRa® devices and the LoRaWAN® standard into its new HVAC optimization solution being launched in the U.S. marketplace to reduce energy consumption. IoT solutions Global pressure on energy prices, an increased foc...
Superior Sensor Technology announced its precise differential pressure sensor technology has the potential of greatly improving the detection of ammonia leaks or clogs in HVAC or industrial refrigeration equipment. Using an advanced pressure sensor technology, called NimbleSense, the company’s differential pressure sensors achieve extreme pressure measurement accuracy within 0.05% of the selected pressure range. When used in HVAC and industrial equipment, this precise measurement capabili...
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has named Jim Lucas as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective from now. Olivier Leonetti, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Johnson Controls, said “I am thrilled to welcome Jim to our team. His diverse background and strong track record of financial leadership, investor relations strategy, and Wall Street expertise will be invaluable to Johnson Controls.”...
With Solar + Storage becoming a growing trend, energy storage converters must consider the requirements of solar. For AC-coupled systems, a bidirectional AC/DC converter is required. SEMIKRON offers a portfolio of power modules with topologies, which increase efficiency while both charging and discharging the batteries. DC-Coupled systems SEMIKRON will also discuss DC/DC topologies for DC-coupled systems, which can pair with 3-Level solar inverters. In order to meet 1500VDC designs, SEMIKRON...
Spartan Peripheral Devices is proud to announce that Alexandre Leneveu has recently been designated its President and Chief Executive Officer by acquiring sole ownership of the company. Company founder, Paul Balazovjech, is proud to pass the torch to Leneveu, whom he brought on board over twelve years ago to manage operations. Spartan’s succession plan “We have been discussing Spartan’s succession plan for the last five years or so, as I began to look towards retirement,&rdq...
The proposed ban on oil boilers from 2026 is about to get real for millions, as the government grapples with implementing their policy that will cost each household an extra £11,000. Replacing broken oil boiler According to exclusive polling on the subject, conducted by trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), MPs will face the wrath of voters if they try to enforce the ban, with 85 percent of voters promising not to support their MP if they enforced the ban. The off-grid boiler b...
With businesses around the world facing unprecedented pressure from the cost of energy and the urgency of climate change, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement shows that improving industrial energy efficiency is the fastest and most effective way for a business to cut energy costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Energy Efficiency Movement is a global forum of around 200 organizations sharing ideas, best practices and commitments to create a more energy-efficient world. &lsq...
Eco-heating specialist - Daikin UK is sponsoring the venue for BBC Earth Experience, a brand new attraction in London featuring Seven Worlds, One Planet. This ground-breaking new attraction will offer visitors the chance to experience the extraordinary diversity of the seven unique continents, featuring bespoke narration from David Attenborough. BBC Earth Experience BBC Earth Experience will showcase footage, including extended scenes to fully immerse the visitor, and music from the BBC Studi...
Alpha continues to grow its renewables team with the new appointment of Neil Jarman. Neil will be stepping into a newly created role as Renewable Sales Manager. The role was created to help lead the company’s expansion into the renewable heat pump market and reinforces its commitment to a more sustainable future. Neil's experience Neil will bring to Alpha a wealth of experience, that spans 40 years, and a proven track record of success within the industry. Neil’s expertise...
The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Curtains’ (PG-CUR) has elected Carsten Dittmar (Systemair) as its new Chairman and Michael Hims (Carver) as the new Vice Chairman. The election took place during the Product Group meeting at the 2022 Eurovent Summit in Antalya, Türkiye. Carsten Dittmar, the Commercial Product Area Director at Systemair, was elected as the new Chairman of the Product Group during its meeting on October 25, 2022, in Antalya, Turkey. He has extensive experience in m...
The Thybar Corporation plant at Jacksonville, in Florida, USA, will be focused on providing seismic/wind roof curb services to the Southeast US region. The plant can ship and deliver roof curbs within this region at an extremely fast pace and at a competitive price. Thybar's team of engineers will ensure that the roof curb is fabricated to meet all project specifications.
Ofgem is launching a new package of reforms designed to bolster consumer protection and ensure energy suppliers are more resilient to market shocks. The proposals include the introduction of capital adequacy requirements which will help reduce the risk and cost of supplier failures. Renewable Obligation receipts Ofgem will also be requiring suppliers to ringfence Renewable Obligation receipts and monitoring closely the use of credit balances. The proposals look to protect current and fu...
Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, has announced the launch of its Cooling System Optimizer solution – a sophisticated controls package that delivers optimal performance across entire chilled water cooling systems in large data centers, in response to industry demand for sustainable, stable and secure cooling as facilities move towards complex variable flow primary-only chilled water systems. Leveraging the benefits of single-loop water cooling systems, as well as remai...
To meet the needs of HVAC design engineers, Carrier released a new version of Hourly Analysis Program (HAP), its peak load and energy modeling software. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. HAP v6 To reduce the time and effort required to create high-quality building models, HAP v6 combines a streamlined workflow with an extensive array of advanced 3D building modeling features, all woven...
Plumbing and heating installers are very optimistic about the future of their businesses, as more households explore low-carbon heating solutions, according to new research. Research details Daikin UK’s latest Installer Confidence Monitor, which surveys members of its Sustainable Home Network, found that over half (53 percent) predict that between half and all their business will come from installing heat pumps and hybrid heat pumps in the next five years. Meanwhile, almost...
Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, officially launched its Tyneham Heat Pump range on Tuesday 15th November at an exclusive event attended by key customers and media. The event was held at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, where guests received a presentation on Hamworthy Heating’s first-ever air source heat pump and had the opportunity to get hands-on with the product and interact with the Hamworthy He...
Eurovent has released its new Recommendation 6/18 on quality criteria for Air Handling Units (AHUs). The document, prepared by the Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Handling Units’, provides information on various issues pertaining to requirements for AHUs. The purpose of the Recommendation 6/18 is to provide a comprehensive overview of features that determine highly efficient operation and correct service of AHUs, which are a measure of the AHU quality. New Recommendation 6/18 on qualit...
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International, Inc. have announced the approval of California Energy Commission (CEC) regulation for commercial and industrial fans and blowers, as part of the US state of California’s Title 20 appliance-efficiency regulations. The California Energy Commission (CEC) on Nov. 16, 2022 approved a long-in-the-works efficiency regulation. Manufacturers of equipment covered by the regulation have until Nov. 1, 2023, to comply. AMCA approves CEC regul...
DEC has won the bid to supply a turbine generator unit for the 300 MW compressed air energy storage power plant in China's Hubei province. When completed, this compressed air energy storage power plant is projected to produce around 500 GWh of green energy per year. It will play an important role in sustainable development and industry upgrading in Hubei province.
Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, has scheduled an additional session of Profit Launch in February to meet the growing demand for the premier live online business planning workshop for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and home services contractors. The newly announced session of Profit Launch is scheduled for Feb. 1-3. “Business owners are looking for guidance on successfully navigating the challenges fa...
Toshiba Air Conditioning has extended its acclaimed Digital Inverter (DI) air conditioning series with the introduction of the new DI Classic range, also on lower Global Warming Potential R-32 refrigerant. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Available in capacities from 2 to 6 HP, the compact DI Classic offers outstanding size-to-efficiency ratio, and cost-effective co...
Mike Foster, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), said: “The Chancellor confirming the energy price cap will see a whopping increase up to £3,000 in April will inevitably worry millions of hard-pressed families. Our recent consumer survey found 78% of Brits support keeping the price cap on energy bills in place, so an increase that plunges millions into fuel poverty is not what any households wanted to see.” He adds, “This is part...
Geo is a net-positive energy home built for health, safety, and a sustainable, nature-inspired living experience. Designed by GIGA Construction (Austin, Texas), Geo is the first project in the Houston 610 loop to pair a Tesla solar roof with battery backup for electrical grid independence. The solar-powered residence keeps energy requirements low with an airtight envelope, insulation, LED lighting, and highly efficient appliances. Mitsubishi Electric’s variable-capacity heat pumps provide...
