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On John Podesta’s appointment as Senior Adviser to the President for International Climate Policy, Nathaniel (Nat) Keohane, President, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), said “The announcement that John Podesta will take over the international climate portfolio from John Kerry is a strong signal of the Biden Administration’s continued commitment to climate leadership globally. While he will have large shoes to fill, he is an ideal candidate to take on the role.&rdq...
A-Gas, a leader in the lifecycle management of refrigerants, announces it is one of the first two carbon projects approved for issuance of Ecology Offset Credits by the Washington State Department of Ecology, the regulatory agency responsible for the state’s compliance carbon market. Adverse environmental impacts A-Gas collected refrigerant gases from Washington State via their Rapid Recovery on-site refrigerant recovery service, Rapid Exchange on-demand cylinder swap service, and from d...
NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Lisa Lyon to Webstone general manager, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of operations for the Webstone business unit of NIBCO. “Lisa has been instrumental in aggressively expanding the Webstone product portfolio since NIBCO acquired the company,” said Ashley Martin, president and COO, NIBCO. “She demonstrates great passion and knowledge for the industry, and we are confident that she will meet and exceed the goals establi...
Cementex, the safety tool specialist, highlights its TR-9HVAC TOOLKIT, crafted to specifically cater to the HVAC industry's unique needs. This toolkit provides HVAC professionals with a versatile set of insulated tools essential for the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. TR-9HVAC TOOLKIT The TR-9HVAC TOOLKIT includes a carefully curated selection of tools, making it an indispensable asset for HVAC professionals. The toolkit features a...
The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) 2024 Innovation Awards call for entries is open. Entries will be accepted through July 25, 2023. The competition, held annually, looks to honor the most innovative and original products, systems and technologies to be featured on the floor in Chicago’s McCormick Place on January 22-24, 2024. Exhibitors with a signed contract are encouraged to submit new or upgraded products. 2024 innovation awards ...
Polymer pipework manufacturer REHAU has unveiled its sustainable universal pipe system, RAUTITAN Flex green, which offers over a 90% saving in production emissions compared to their regular model. Providing the same benefits as the popular drinking water and heating system, RAUTITAN, the new RAUTITAN flex green pipe is a great alternative for customers who are turning to sustainable options. RAUTITAN Flex Green RAUTITAN Flex Green uses industry waste such as vegetable fats or alternative by-p...
Fieldpiece Instruments, the manufacturer of tools and test instruments that enhance the work of HVACR professionals, introduced three valve core removal tools (VCRTs) designed to improve system charging, recovery, and evacuation tasks. valve core removal technology VCRTs remove the valve core from service valves in air conditioning, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems to replace defective cores and provide an unobstructed flow of refrigerant for faster servicing. The Fieldpiece VCRTs...
Marcone Group, a pioneering national distributor of commercial kitchen, appliance, HVAC, plumbing and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced that Randall Hudspeth is pioneering its HVAC division. As President of Marcone HVAC, Hudspeth will continue building on the momentum behind growing the company’s HVAC business. Marcone HVAC encompasses 12 distributors with 103 branches and five distribution centers, serving 18 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada. Author's quote Randall brings...
In recent years, there has been a shift towards more sustainable and cost-effective solutions in various aspects of the lives, and heating and cooling systems are no exception. More and more Victorian homeowners seek alternatives to traditional gas systems, and electric heating and cooling systems are becoming popular. This article explores the benefits of converting heating and cooling systems from gas to electricity. Energy Efficient Energy efficiency has become a concern in recent ye...
Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, announces the completion of delivery of their largest ever bespoke free cooling chillers, each measuring a significant 22 meters long (73 feet), and housing 36 fans. The vast order, for an undisclosed data center operator, is believed to be one of the largest single, colocation orders taken by Airedale in their 50-year history. It consists of 21 of the super-sized chillers, 2 free cooling DeltaChill chillers (16 fan), 72 AireWall units, 12 S...
Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, and security, unveiled the First Alert L2 WiFi Water Sensor and Switch at the AHR Expo 2024 (booth #S10123) in Chicago. The First Alert L2 sensor is the latest addition to Resideo’s award-winning First Alert L Series, a line of connected water-leak detection and shutoff products to help protect homes from costly water damage. First Alert L2 sensor The First Alert L2 sensor can automatically shut of...
Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC), a marketplace pioneer in cooling solutions, highlights their efficient, reliable cooling solutions for green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilization, and storage. To achieve peak performance, these emerging green technologies depend on BAC's extensive range of cooling solutions, including evaporative open and closed circuit cooling towers, hybrid systems, adiabatic cooling, and dry cooling systems. Energy-efficient cooling solutions...
Winter Storm Gerri's frigid temperatures from Jan. 13 to Jan.16 were no match for the reliability of the Ameren Illinois natural gas supply system as customers cranked up their thermostats to stay warm earlier this month. Ameren Illinois’ diversified natural gas portfolio, gas storage capabilities, and strategy of purchasing gas during the summer months when prices are cheaper, saved customers approximately $22 million because Ameren was able to limit purchases of natural gas on the open...
Tomas Figura has continued his progression through the TG Lynes ranks after being promoted to Estimation & Technical Sales Executive. Tomas has been with the pioneering heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier for 12 years, starting out in the warehouse before moving onto the trade counter and later into the office as a Sales Executive. He has been rewarded for his hard work and commitment with his new role, which will see him take on additional responsibilities around te...
Baxi announces the ready availability of CIBSE Technical Memorandum 65 Embodied carbon in building services calculation documents for the entire Heatrae Sadia Multipoint electric water heater series. The company has produced the documents in response to the increased focus on evaluating, and ultimately reducing, the embodied carbon associated with a building services system. Building services system As significant strides have been made to reduce the operational carbon emissions of equipment...
Groupe Atlantic companies Ideal Heating-Commercial Products and ACV UK will be joining forces again at this year’s Specifi Mechanical Services events being held across the breadth of Great Britain. Under their ‘Experts Together’ banner, Ideal Heating and ACV will be exhibiting at twelve of the Specifi shows, including Bristol, Birmingham, Nottingham, Liverpool, London, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, and Cardiff. In line with the more informal nature of the Specifi...
LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA is expanding its line of cutting-edge heat-pump-enabled HVAC water products at AHR Expo 2024. LG’s growing assortment of water solutions highlights the company’s dedication to delivering products that redefine comfort, prioritize energy efficiency and champion sustainability for residential and commercial applications. LG’s heat pump technology Featured at AHR Expo 2024 (booth #S8345), the LG R32 Air-to-Water Heat Pump Monobloc system is...
Ensuring a healthy learning environment is crucial for the well-being of students and staff in any K-12 school system. One key aspect often overlooked is indoor air quality (IAQ), which directly impacts the health, focus, and productivity of everyone within the school community. In this blog article, Pure Air Control Services will explore the recommendations provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for improving indoor air quality in schools, with a specific focus on the indis...
The Cleantech Group names Aeroseal, a pioneering force in the Climate Tech industry, as its 'Company of the Year' for North America. The selection process included companies making significant progress in championing sustainable innovation. This additional award comes after Aeroseal proudly announced inclusion in the Cleantech Group’s 2024 Global Cleantech 100, an annual list serving as a definitive guide to the top companies offering notable contributions and solutions to the eminen...
For over 55 years, Danfoss Sensing Solutions has supplied innovative sensing solutions to HVAC/R system builders around the world. Now, as the industry transitions to low-GWP refrigerants, Danfoss has put its decades of sensing experience to work to design the safest and most accurate A2L refrigerant detection sensor on the market. A2L refrigerants Thermal conductivity provides the best solution for A2L gas sensing Built with thermal co...
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, a pioneering supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, will showcase a robust lineup of all-electric heat pump solutions and supplementary products at the 2024 AHR Expo. The annual event will take place January 22-24 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. Designed for life, inside and out, all-climate heat pumps provide unparalleled energy efficiency through their ab...
Heating engineers and contractors can now access a free course from the UK’s pioneering retrofit knowledge and skills provider to kickstart their career in retrofit. The new online course, Retrofit 101, has been curated and designed by The Retrofit Academy to provide anyone wanting to learn about the fundamentals of what domestic retrofit involves and why it is important in driving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Further retrofit qualifications The workforce requir...
In the world of facility management, maintaining the optimal performance of air handler units is crucial. One key aspect that often gets overlooked is the cleanliness of cooling coils. Dirty cooling coils can lead to reduced efficiency, increased energy consumption, and compromised indoor air quality. In this article, they will explore three main ways cooling coils in air handler units get dirty and discuss effective solutions, with a focus on high-temperature, low-pressure steam cleaning. Thr...
Danfoss and Google have announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centers. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimize the customer experience, streamline internal work processes and improve productivity across the organization. This can be done, for example, by using gen AI to...
Marcone Group, a national distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced that St. Louis native, Kurt Bruenning is the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Kurt Bruenning will continue the work already started to build a financial center of excellence for the distribution company. CEO's comment Marcone’s acquisition strategy has grown the $2 billion company to include nearly 200 locations and 2,500 emplo...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the completion of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge laboratory testing phase. Johnson Controls exceeded the performance benchmarks at extremely cold temperatures and achieved heating seasonal performance efficiencies well above baseline products. Development of next-generation systems The development of these next-generation systems plays a crucial role in...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the next-generation YORK® YMAE Air-to-Water Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump, a high-efficiency air-to-water heat pump for the North American market. YORK YMAE The YORK YMAE is a sustainable, future-ready solution for offices and schools that want to minimize their environmental impact and electrify their heating and cooling. The YORK YMAE uses R-454B, a refrigerant that cuts clima...
The power of data analytics is quickly becoming a game-changer in the HVAC-R industry, largely because advances in detection technology are helping companies gather and deploy data in entirely new ways. This week at the AHR Expo 2024 in Chicago, MSA Safety, Inc., will display new connected solutions that make it easier to access and use data to help increase safety compliance, protect people and infrastructures, and reduce emissions. MSA Safety's new connected solutions at AHR Expo 2024 They...
Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced an expanded range of Design Envelope Permanent Magnet pumps that are engineered to deliver a 35-65% reduction in energy consumption, when compared to conventional integrated pumps with induction motors. Available in mid-February with motors up to 60hp, these Design Envelope Permanent Magnets operate at NEMA Ultra-Premium efficiency levels that exceed the targets set by the US Department of Energy and the NRCan Office of Energy Efficiency. Pump features...
Daikin, a pioneer global air-conditioning company, will highlight its commitment to advancing the HVAC industry’s transition to a sustainable future at the 2024 AHR Expo, Jan. 22-24 in Chicago. Heating and cooling solutions As a longstanding AHR Expo exhibitor, Daikin will display a wide range of heating and cooling solutions from across its portfolio, with a focus on decarbonizing homes and buildings to help improve the environment inside and out while reducing utility and operating cos...
