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The last thing that they want to use over the summer is the furnace, but that doesn’t mean that they should put their furnace out of their mind. The summer is actually a great time to get the furnace maintained, and there are several things they can do to make sure that, come fall, the furnace is ready to go. The following is a list from the Denver furnace service experts of a few things they can do to maintain the furnace this summer. Replace the Filter When was the last time they repl...
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.”...
Baxi’s parent company, BDR Thermea Group, the manufacturer of smart indoor climate solutions, launches a world-first pilot using its 100% hydrogen boilers in 12 inhabited homes with hydrogen supplied via an existing natural gas grid. hydrogen heating The pioneering pilot in the eastern Dutch town of Lochem is the first time hydrogen heating is tested at this scale anywhere in the world. The detached listed houses, all built around 1900, will each be equipped with one of the boilers, whi...
DENSO Corporation announced it has received the IEEE Corporate Innovation Award from IEEE, the largest international association for electrical and electronic engineering in the world, for developing the QR Code and spreading its use globally. IEEE Corporate Innovation Award The IEEE Corporate Innovation Award, one of the most prestigious technical awards in the world, is presented to organizations that have made a significant global impact with innovative technologies and products and co...
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...
Honeywell announces its Baton Rouge, Louisiana., facility has doubled the production capacity of Honeywell Solstice® ze (HFO-1234ze), an ultra-low-global-warming-potential (GWP) and energy-efficient solution compared to other current technologies. Solstice ze is used in foam insulation, as an aerosol propellant, and in refrigeration and air conditioning applications. Solstice ze is part of Honeywell’s Solstice line of products based on hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) technology, which helps c...
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...
Modine Coatings, a division of Modine Manufacturing Company and a pioneer in corrosion-resistant coatings technology for the HVAC industry, is partnering with Target Sales to expand access to the GulfCoat® Contractor Series product line and the Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services. As part of the partnership, Target Sales, a RectorSeal manufacturing representative, will market Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services and the complete line of GulfCoat® Contractor Series products...
Energy regulator Ofgem has issued two provisional orders to Delta Gas and Power Ltd (Delta), for failure to meet the standards set for them as a supplier. Delta is a non-domestic energy supplier, serving 1,690 business customers in the UK. The two provisional orders have been sent out for: failure to pay into the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme, a programme which supports investment in and uptake of renewable electricity generation, and failure to provide requested information for Ofgem’s...
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...
RO Capital Partners (ROCP), the RO Group’s venture capital arm, is delighted to announce that its investee, EcoSync, the tech start-up founded by Oxford University engineers, has raised close to £1 million in its second seed funding round. ROCP announced its initial investment in EcoSync in October 2021. Investors Existing investors ROCP, the Oxford Innovation EIS Growth Fund, and Oxford Investment Opportunity Network angels including Richard van der Knaap, Founder and Director of...
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...
Belimo has formally joined Eurovent as a Corresponding Member. It is one of the global manufacturers of innovative damper actuator, control valve, sensor, and meter solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The Belimo Group, founded in 1975, is one of the pioneers in the development, production, and sales of control devices for energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Actively working together The shares of BELIMO Holding AG has b...
An AC issue can be a major problem, especially during intense heat waves. It can make it uncomfortable to spend time in the home with temperatures at their highest. If they notice any issues with the AC, always employ the services of professionals like Air Docs Heating & Cooling, one of the pioneering HVAC companies that offer AC repair in Vero Beach, FL. But before undertaking the AC repair procedure, there are some key preparations that they should make before the service technician...
DENSO Corporation published its new web media, “DRIVEN BASE”, on November 23, 2022. The Company integrated its conventional web media, “Stories” and ”COREs”, into “DRIVEN BASE” to provide information. DENSO created the new web media so that it will be the motive power and the support for challenges of people through providing the information of knowledge, such as cutting-edge technologies and approaches to the various social issues, and of a wide...
Many users are looking for ways to cut back on their energy use with energy prices at their current high levels. Here are some tips, ones that work to help save energy and stay warm this winter: Central heating is all about time and space The best way to save money is to only heat the spaces user need, only while users are using them. Here’s how to figure it out: Close all the doors in the home and think about all the individual spaces – rooms, hallways, stairwells that create....
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...
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates, on average, space heating and air conditioning account for over half of an American household’s annual energy consumption as of 2015. Household-level decisions, including home and vehicle energy use, drive 40% of energy-related carbon emissions. Many Americans can help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while saving on operation costs and enjoying greater comfort control when they choose to use an all-electric, all-climate heat pum...
Mitsubishi Electric‘s Residential Product Group, the manufacturer of the Ecodan air source heat pump, says that the UK can achieve its net zero targets, decarbonize home heating, and grow the economy, in its submission to the Government’s net zero reviews. four-step plan In a four-step plan proposed by Mitsubishi Electric, the Government can do this by: Incentivising and encouraging households to insulate their homes so as to use less energy. Decouple the cost of electric...
Ajax ecosystem is growing rapidly, being supplemented with devices for comfort and productivity and already has more than 60 different items in its portfolio. As the customer base is growing no less strong and last year reached the million users mark, and the number of use cases is increasing, many new features were expected to appear in the applications, which required a change in the design approach. Ajax Systems product design team has done tremendous work to make the use...
Energy regulator Ofgem has published findings in the third of its series of ‘deep dives’ into how energy suppliers are helping customers in winter and beyond. service standards Ofgem is committed to driving service standards up for consumers, and, the latest review, which looks specifically at how suppliers treat ‘Customers in a Vulnerable Situation’ has considered information submitted by 17 of the biggest domestic energy suppliers, detailing how the companies ar...
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...
