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Small business entrepreneurs have felt the pandemic’s financial burden especially hard as 30 million small businesses accounting for nearly half of the U.S employment. However, HVAC companies have proven particularly resilient due to their essential nature. While the Contracting segment saw a deep decline that bottomed out in April, by June year-over-year growth in new jobs scheduled and revenue rebounded by June, according to the Home Service Economic Report: Spring Edition. Even with th...
TN Fireplace & Chimney, East Tennessee's chimney care company and a proud supporter of Tennessee football, encourages homeowners in the area to maintain healthy indoor air quality (IAQ) by making sure their chimney air circulates properly and isn't drawing outside dust, pollen, and other outside pollutants inside. Air drawn in by the chimney can contribute to odors, allergies, mold, and poor performance of the fireplace or stove. Chimney safety and performance issues "This is a situation...
One year on from the launch of Airedale International’s Azure range of R32 products, DeltaChill R32 air cooled chillers are now eligible for 3 BREEAM credits, highlighting the range’s energy efficient qualities and helping contractors achieve environmental targets on new build projects. BREEAM aims to reduce the life cycle impact of new buildings on the environment by awarding credits for products used within the building’s design which reduce the building’s carbon footp...
The new Green Homes Grant is due to come into effect for a seven-month period lasting from September 2020 to the end of March 2021. Residents will be able to claim two-thirds of the cost of energy efficient home improvements up to the value of £5,000 in the form of vouchers (with those on low income who are owner occupiers and in receipt of income-based or disability benefits, getting 100% subsidy up to a maximum government contribution of £10,000). This grant includes the installat...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart and sustainable buildings, announces Diane Schwarz has joined the Company as its chief information officer (CIO). In this role Schwarz will be responsible for leading an integrated, reliable, business-aligned information technology (IT) organization. She will develop and execute an enterprise-wide IT strategy that continues to merge technology operations to ensure a strong foundation for Johnson Controls to scale and achieve its global growth objectives....
The Berner PureAir Package complements the built environment’s indoor air quality (IAQ) and disinfection efforts by: Deactivating viruses and killing bacteria Neutralizing a space’s airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as well as allergens and other biological contaminants such as mold spores The air curtain includes needlepoint bipolar ionization (NPBI) technology, enabling users to safely disinfect and purify the air in the space, beginning at the doorway. AHD10 air c...
Panasonic has embraced next generation technology, in a new approach designed to provide a consistent customer service experience for Heating & Cooling Solutions across Europe. This new initiative harnesses the power of merged reality and reinvigorates the company’s focus on delivering excellent customer service. The program is headed up by Karl Lowe, who joined Panasonic earlier in the year 2020 as Head of Service at Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions Europe. An experienced gl...
AirLock389 Inc. is entering the global air purification market with its patented purification technology backed by over 30 years of research and development for NASA and the U.S. military. Founded and led by Chief Science Officer and CEO Christopher H. Cooper, the company is focused on developing products using its Airlock™ Anti-Pathogen Purification Technology, an air purification media capable of removing airborne pathogens and contaminants, including weapons-grade biological and chemic...
Merchavia Holdings and Investments Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its first investment in the Aura Smart Air, a company that deals with purification and air quality management using artificial intelligence technology. According to the MoU, Merchavia will invest $250,000 and will receive preference shares, which constitute approximately 1.93% of Aura Air's issued and fully diluted capital for its investment. Merchavia's investment will be made at a $10 Million valuation...
The LSAH 44.3 has been designed to be packaged into small natural gas generator sets built for combined production of heat and electricity. The main application of these gensets are residential and public buildings central heating. In order to maximize the heat recovery process, the LSAH 44.3 has been designed with a high-performance liquid cooling circuit that connects directly to the heating piping system. The LSAH 44.3 has therefore also been optimized and qualified to operate at high temper...
As schools and universities prepare to reopen, proper ventilation is of utmost concern. To reduce airborne transmission of viruses, the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force recommends educational facilities have air handling systems capable of achieving 150% of current minimum ventilation airflow standards. Airxchange Energy Recovery Wheels Airxchange Energy Recovery Wheels are built with interchangeable segments that allow schools to easily modify their ventilator systems and increase ventilation...
Johnson Controls announces it has acquired the remaining stake of Qolsys Inc., a residential and commercial security and smart-home manufacturer, after owning a majority since 2014. Qolsys enhances Johnson Controls global innovation platform delivering next generation security and smart building solutions. The Qolsys founders and leadership team will remain in Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA) assuming key roles in Johnson Controls global intrusion business. Delivering safety and security Johnson...
Energy Solutions announced the company has hired Jeff Richardson as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will start September 21, 2020. Jeff joins Energy Solutions after serving as SVP of Nuclear Projects for Ontario Power Generation (OPG) in Canada responsible for OPG’s $12.8 billion nuclear megaproject. Jeff has more than 25 years of nuclear industry experience, having started with Entergy Operations, Incorporated and later moving into Entergy Nuclear, Incorporated where he was responsible...
PureAir Package™, an air disinfection system for air curtains that purifies the air of viruses, VOCs, and other airborne particulates. Available to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic in retail, hospitals, schools, elder care, and other commercial spaces. Berner PureAir Package The Berner PureAir Package complements the built environment’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and disinfection efforts by: Deactivating viruses and killing bacteria Neutralizing a space’s airborne Volatil...
Further to renewed interest in CO2 as a natural refrigerant for the Commercial Refrigeration sector, Panasonic is pleased to announce the first of its new ‘free’ online training sessions in the use of CO2. The first, 90-minute session takes place on Microsoft Teams. The session will be headed up by Jaume Casanovas, Panasonic’s European Product and Planning Specialist alongside, Indy Tharnvithian, UK Technical Expert for CO2 commercial refrigeration solutions. The training is a...
The quality of the air that everyone breathes, indoor and outdoor, is a valuable asset, and has been important to General Filter Group, since their foundation. The company firmly believes that everyone needs to contribute to preserve it. ‘Clean Air’ project General Filter Group has created the ‘Clean Air’ project, in collaboration with Fondazione Francesca Rava N.P.H. Italia Onlus To launch and spread this message of improving the quality of air, General Filter Group...
Almost 5 years ago, Danfoss introduced NovoCon S, the first –of-its-kind digital actuator, specially designed for AB-QM pressure independent control valves (PICVs). At the time, this was a revolutionary actuator for controlling flow through terminal units in hydronic HVAC applications. NovoCon S digital actuator With its bus-communication for BACnet MS/TP or Modbus RTU protocols, NovoCon S is a front runner in establishing new and innovative IoT solutions for smart buildings. The concep...
Johnson Controls, a global provider of smart and sustainable buildings, is launching OpenBlue - a complete suite of connected solutions and services that combine the Company’s 135 years of building expertise with cutting-edge technology. This open digital platform, when integrated with Johnson Controls core building systems and enhanced by Fortune 100 technology partners, will make shared spaces safer, more agile and more sustainable. Johnson Controls OpenBlue is the culmination of years...
Greenheck has introduced two new heavy-duty industrial control dampers for high temperature applications. Models HCD-324 and HCD-524 feature a high temperature blade design to control airflow and provide shutoff in industrial process systems. Model HCD-324 has a pressure rating up to 25 in. wg and velocity rating up to 5000 fpm. Model HCD-524HCD-324_Open has a pressure rating up to 45 in. wg and velocity rating up to 5000 fpm. Both models have a temperature rating of -40 degrees F to 1000 degre...
Daikin Applied introduced the Daikin SmartSource® Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS), its next generation of heat pump heating technology that enables efficient and cost-effective heating and cooling in all conditions using 100 percent of fresh, outside air. The new unit features exclusive SmartBoost Heat Technology™, which allows for air as cold as 0 degrees Fahrenheit to enter without any pre-heating, all while achieving 49 percent higher than ASHRAE 90.1-2016 minimum efficiency. H...
A new high-performance variable frequency drive (VFD) designed for OEMs to optimize the performance and the lower the energy costs of BLDC compressors used in heat pumps and condensing units has been launched by Invertek Drives. The new Optidrive Coolvert is one of the smallest in its class, providing machine builders with opportunities to reduce panel space and lower machine costs. Designed to operate specifically with CO2 refrigerant condensing systems, it can provide end-users with energy sa...
Security dealers now have the opportunity to offer their customers substantial energy savings while earning recurring monthly revenue (RMR) with a new integration developed between the Connect ONE cloud-hosted interface and ecobee WiFi SmartThermostats. Connect ONE Connect ONE, an award-winning service and management platform from Connected Technologies, now provides seamless support and control of popular ecobee, allowing dealers to expand into managed services for energy management and envir...
Viessmann has introduced the new Vitocal 100-A air source heat pump, the most compact and affordable model in its range. Designed for ease of installation in the standard British heating system - and therefore ideal for the replacement of gas and oil boilers - the monobloc unit’s tight dimensions are perfect for homes where space is at a premium. Its A+++ rated energy efficiency will benefit end-users with low running costs. Viessmann UK’s Managing Director, Graham Russell, said: &l...
Growing awareness of the benefits of energy efficiency and increasing performance standards for heating systems are important drivers in the boiler market. Focused on these trends, Weil-McLain, a provider in hydronic heating systems, recently launched EcoRebates rebate tools on its website. The tools automatically highlight rebate and incentive savings available to homeowners and commercial entities based on their location when they research and view qualified energy-efficient boiler equipment....
Johnson Controls, a pioneer in creating smart buildings and helping reopen buildings as part of the 'new normal', announces the launch of its smart elevated skin temperature scanning solution, the Tyco Illustra Pro Thermal EST. A healthy and safe environment starts with a holistic approach that encompasses not only a building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) infrastructure, but adds temperature screening among protocols including contact tracing, frictionless entry and exits,...
Danfoss is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its popular TU stainless steel thermostatic expansion valve, trusted for the most demanding refrigeration applications by OEMs and installers worldwide. TU thermostatic expansion valve With more than 15 million valves sold since its launch in 1995, TU's combination of high precision and unique stainless-steel construction has made it a staple of cold-chain systems in particular. Equipment manufacturers have come to value the TU's robustness, reli...
Ruud is dedicated to providing the best protection and control experience for its users. At times, partners make business changes and system updates, which can affect the users. Though these changes are out of the company’s control, they continue to work on solutions to assist their customers. Google made an announcement regarding Nest. They stated that they were discontinuing support of the Works with Nest program and encouraged users to migrate their Nest accounts to Google accounts. Un...
Water heaters are one of the most frequently used appliances in the home. As such, they often fall victim to signs of overuse, commonly caused by a lack of routine maintenance. There are many ways to prolong the life of the water heater, in addition to keeping the home safe. Maintaining the water pressure within the tank water heater is extremely important. Water pressure that is too high is one of the most common causes for a leaky or burst hot water tank. To prevent this expensive and potenti...
While the world’s on pause, users may be itching to finally complete some tasks around the home. Adding value to the house is never a completed job, the user must constantly update, clean, and renovate for when the time comes to sell the property. So what are ways users can add value to the home during COVID? The value of the home projects and upgrades varies on the market and the current home value. But let’s start with 5 simple projects to increase the value of the home with...
Danfoss Editron has joined the National Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) Coalition. The initiative is attempting to create a five-year point-of-sale incentive program totaling over US$ 2 billion at the federal level that would introduce tens of thousands of zero-emissions trucks into American fleets. Organized by CALSTART, the ZET Coalition is aiming to inject life into the U.S. economy by increasing manufacturing capabilities in the electric bus and truck industries. Trucks and buses represent 4% of...
