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QM Power and Purdue University researchers presented findings from the final phase of a two-part study on the impact of QM Power motor technology on the performance of a residential ducted split-system heat pump at the 2022 Herrick Conference. The results indicated a compelling SEER2 increase when incorporating high-efficiency motors in the fans and compressor of the system. low-SEER units The study showed that with QM Power’s Q-Sync® ultra-high-efficiency motors, the fan power cons...
In June 2022, Sandometal was distinguished with the Corporate Merit Award during the Celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the elevation of Sobralinho to Vila. The award was delivered by the Treasurer of the Parish Council of Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho, José Chumbo, and by the Executive Member, João Martins, to the representative and Chairman of the Board of Sandometal, Mr. Antonio Beirao. Corporate Merit Award for Sandometal It was with great pride that we received this...
The transition to low carbon heating is at a finely balanced tipping point with installers split on whether they will be installing heat pumps in their customers’ homes. That’s the main finding of a new report from heat solutions provider – Baxi, which assesses what would encourage installers to take the leap to low carbon sources of heat. The report also notes that training costs, lack of customer demand and excess paperwork are the main barriers to change. Furthermore, the r...
Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is growing the skilled labor workforce and supporting America’s dedicated military service members through its Trade Warriors program. The hands-on, 8-week training program, launched at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was created by the Trane Residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business to provide service men and women with the necessary skills and certifications to begin a successful career in HVAC once t...
No stranger to tackling the impossible, with his ability to challenge traditional concepts and totally reinvent them, Ron Conry has been finding solutions and fixing problems in the air conditioning industry since the 1960s. This has resulted in enormous leaps forward in technological developments and environmental sustainability and CO2 emission reductions. He has been recognized for these extraordinary achievements have been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia. Improving medical pra...
Greenheck, the pioneer in engineering and manufacturing air movement, control, conditioning, and distribution equipment, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Founded by brothers - Bob and Bernie Greenheck upon returning home from World War II, the company started as a small sheet metal shop in Schofield, Wisconsin, USA. Niche in HVAC In its early days, Greenheck manufactured various metal products but soon found its niche in its first HVAC product, a powerless gravity ventilator. Currently, G...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been certified by Great Place to Work for the second year in a row. The recertification recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience and is based entirely on feedback from current Trane Technologies employees. Dave Regnery, the Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Trane Technologies, said “At Trane Technologies, we strive to create a working environment, where our employees are proud to work for our company, e...
Delta will be exhibiting a wide range of Electronically Communicated (EC) axial fans, blowers, and industrial automation solutions for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) applications at MCE 2022. Interest in EC technology is increasing due to the growing requirement across the building sector for energy-efficient and sustainable green solutions. Delta’s response to this trend is demonstrated by its full range of fans that utilize its state-of-art EC technologies and high-ef...
Danfoss, a manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial, and water systems, has appointed Robert Gillis as Key Account Manager for its hydronic heating business in North America. Specifically, he will focus on supporting the growth of hydronic heating applications within the Northeast United States and Eastern Canada through Danfoss’ robust line of hydronic comfort controls, including valves, act...
Coolair Equipment Limited continue their expansion into new territories by establishing a permanent presence in South Wales. The move will allow the one-stop air-conditioning specialists to service clients in Wales and the South West. It follows Coolair Equipment Limited’s expansion into the North East and Scotland earlier this year. The company also has regional offices in Maidstone and the Midlands, and is headquartered in Manchester. The new arm of the business will be managed by Cheps...
New construction builders are currently facing a plethora of challenges to their industry, including supply chain issues and rising costs, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the industry’s viable growth, these setbacks can often hinder any further development, forcing the builder market to search for benefits to pass to unit owners. experts in emergency HVAC repairs Enercare is the expert in this space to deliver products and solutions that benefit all parties. For starters,...
Human health and wellbeing are strongly linked to indoor air quality (IAQ), and as the pandemic carries on, monitoring and ensuring premium air quality in all indoor spaces is essential. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of improving IAQ, due to the fact that the virus is transmitted and can spread through the air. How can businesses of all kinds ensure clean indoor air now that restrictions have loosened and the expectation for good air quality has increased? Outdo...
Carrier continues the introduction of 2023 regulation-compliant equipment under its #2023READY initiative in advance of industry changes. Carrier introduced its redesigned Performance™ series 17 two-stage air conditioner and Performance™ series 17 two-stage heat pump that is compliant with the upcoming 2023 Department of Energy (DOE) minimum efficiency requirements. In addition, these two products have been tested under the new 2023 test procedures and have SEER2, EER2, and HSPF2 ra...
Trane – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator – releases the Ascend® Air-to-Water Heat Pump Model ACX, the first air-to-water pump solution in its portfolio that provides both electric heating and cooling, giving building owners an avenue to pursue decarbonization via electrification. Trane announces it is bringing a new generation of Precedent® rooftop units to market, consolidating the legacy Precedent and Voyager 2 offerings. The first models in the redesigned...
Johnson Controls' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), George Oliver has co-signed a letter with a list of major international company and organization executives, urging the G7 (Group of Seven) nations to accelerate action limiting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. One of the primary ways suggested is a ramp in carbon pricing. The letter makes the case for a price starting at around US$ 30 per ton and potentially moving beyond US$ 120 per ton, if the world is forced to consider options, s...
Danfoss is bringing all of their DEVI and Danfoss electric heating resources together on the official Danfoss website. As the global supplier of electric indoor and outdoor heating solutions, Danfoss has mastered advanced, heat-control technology that optimizes user comfort, safety and energy savings. By providing the easiest, most effective, quality indoor comfort, as well as outdoor safety products and services at every level, Danfoss has beco...
Refrigeration has become part of everyone’s daily lives and to celebrate the 2022 World Refrigeration Day for refrigeration and air conditioning impact in people’s lives, Eurovent would like to show in a short video why cooling matters to everyone. The World Refrigeration Day (WRD) is an initiative that brings awareness on the benefits of cooling in daily lives and it inspires to develop and adopt innovative and sustainable cooling solutions. 2022 World Refrigeration Day theme - &l...
In most instances, when a duct cleaning technician arrives onsite at a job, the routine remains the same: unload a gasoline-powered air compressor from a vehicle, connect the necessary hoses and tools, and bring them into the space. Then, the technician will run a compressor to generate the proper level of air pressure and begin work. However, occasionally circumstances arise that may alter the process — such as jobs that require hundreds of feet of air hose, challenging access to ductwor...
To celebrate their technician’s skill and dedication, Total Comfort Solutions ran with the message of National HVAC Technician Day for an entire week, posting shout-outs and thanks to their technicians on social media, handing out gift baskets of peaches, and filming a thank-you video. The video features messages of recognition from Director of Operations - Kelly Small, CFO - Rich Sweet, President - Todd Hyneman, and Director of Project Operations - Dean Rodgers, alongside foot...
Accenture and Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, are collaborating to deliver and operate two new OpenBlue Innovation Centers in India. The new OpenBlue Innovation Centers will drive Johnson Controls’ rollout of building control system products and services using technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, internet of things (IoT), 5G and the Cloud. The goal is to accelerate advanced automation in b...
Fort Lauderdale-based Air Pros USA has announced the acquisition of Dallas Plumbing Company, a renowned family owned and operated HVAC and plumbing business that has been proudly serving home and business owners in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, in Texas, USA, since 1903. Dallas Plumbing Company will continue to provide the same excellent customer service with the technicians, installers and staff the community has come to know. Acquisition of Dallas Plumbing Company Led by four family generatio...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, acquired zero trust cyber security provider – Tempered Networks, based in Seattle, Washington, USA. Tempered Networks has created ‘Airwall’ technology, an advanced self-defense system for buildings that enables secure network access across diverse groups of endpoint devices, edge gateways, cloud platforms and service technicians. Airwall technology It represents a step-change in op...
For the first time, Gree (Gree Electric Appliances, Inc.) integrates certified data from Eurovent into its BIM objects. In partnership with BIM&CO, Gree has worked in this sense to boost the quality of its clients’ deliverables. It allows its customers to save significant time and access critical data. BIM objects with Eurovent certified data Gree, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of air conditioners, has switched to BIM because according to Philippe Caron, the Marketi...
Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce that its Dallas site has achieved the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Air, demonstrating that the company’s indoor spaces have been evaluated by a third-party service provider to help ensure a healthy environment for the site’s occupants. The site has recently undergone a major renovation, with sustainability goals and initiatives at the forefront, and...
At a meeting of the Council, Members of the CIC appointed Dr. Wei Yang as the new Deputy Chair commencing with immediate effect. Wei is expected to succeed Justin Sullivan, the incumbent Chair, following CIC’s June 2023 Council meeting when Justin will stand down from his two-year term of office as Chair and resume the role of Deputy Chair for one last year, in accordance with CIC’s rules and bye-laws. Wei will be the first female Chair in CIC’s 34-year history and her appoint...
At the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) 2022 trade show, Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Siemens) will present a completely renewed portfolio, designed to accelerate the decarbonization of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Under the motto ‘Transform the Everyday’, Siemens will also display products and solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that make buildings more efficient, digital, connected, and comfortable. The Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) 20...
The surge in electricity prices is likely to drive a dramatic increase in solar uptake, with payback periods being slashed to less than six years. The verdict from GoodWe UK is driven by the spike in electricity prices, resulting from the 12% increase in the Energy Price Cap that has allowed energy companies to increase the price for each unit of electricity or gas. The current 12-month inflation rate for electricity stands at 8.7%, the highest level since 2009. Solar payback timescale reduced...
Carrier Corporation (Carrier) announced that its entire new WeatherMaker line of rooftop units now feature the company’s innovative EcoBlue Technology. Previously available only on select units, EcoBlue Technology is designed to improve performance and efficiency while decreasing maintenance and installation costs. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. EcoBlue Technology EcoBl...
Viessmann will undertake a five-day roadshow across much of the UK in July, targeting residential and renewable installers seeking to explore the next generation of heating solutions. Taking place from July 18-22, each of the five days of the Viessmann Truck Tour 2022 will be staged at a different location, from the base of a striking ‘Viessmann orange’ Mercedes-Benz Actros truck. The roadshow starts in Leeds before heading to Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bristol, Basingstoke, and fin...
Solar is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. energy industry, with an average annual growth rate of 42 percent, over the past decade. In response to increased demand, Alarm.com is offering an integrated solar monitoring solution for service providers, with a new Solar Automation & Awareness service package and Solar Program Certification Course. Solar monitoring offering Alarm.com’s solar monitoring offering allows customers with SolarEdge and Enphase inverters (which com...
