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The latest generation of Toshiba’s flagship Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system, SHRM Advance, operates on lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) R-32 refrigerant. The combination of R-32’s lower GWP and reduced refrigerant charge enables SHRM Advance to deliver a significant reduction of up to 80% in equivalent carbon emissions. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is a joint venture between Toshiba Carrier Corporation and Carrier, which is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provide...
Comfortable workplaces spark greater productivity and within Canada’s ever-growing logistics space, the ability to maintain ideal temperatures in busy warehouse environments goes a long way towards keeping workers healthy, engaged, and performing at their peak. That productivity is more important now than ever before. A steady uptick in Canadian e-commerce and intensifying supply chain demands are placing downward pressure on warehouse and material handling operations, which are already b...
Users cannot effectively solve something without effectively measuring it first. With this in mind, as more pressure is placed on ensuring healthier indoor air quality, Elta Fans recommend businesses implement the RESET program as a useful tool to follow for creating healthier and more sustainable environments. What is RESET? RESET is the world’s first sensor-based certification program that is performance-driven. Established as an accredited standard for air quality monitoring, it...
Environmental health technology company - CASPR Technologies (CASPR Group) is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Matt Horine has joined CASPR Group in the capacity of the Chief Operating Officer. Matt Horine’s commercial operations experience includes scaling businesses and products across multiple industries including technology platforms and marketplaces, supply chain, security and building materials. Vast industry experience Matt Horine most recent...
Homeowners all across the country have been switching from traditional heating systems to heat pumps, and for a good reason. Heat pumps are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and can even be used as both air conditioners and heating systems. Instead of burning fuel to create heat, a heat pump pulls the naturally occurring heat and uses it to heat an environment. However, customers often wonder how a heat pump can pull warm air in from outside during the winter. Atomatic Mechanical...
An HVAC zone control system can help ensure that everyone in the family is comfortable. This is true even if residents need to maintain different temperatures in their home areas or zones. Atomatic Mechanical Services has provided consultations and installation for zoned heating and cooling for many years. With conventional furnaces and ductwork, air circulates through the air ducts and into each room until the thermostat reads the proper temperature. Before the heat is turned off, it can some...
FabricAir, a globally renowned fabric-based air distribution solutions manufacturer, will showcase its products in a tradeshow - China Refrigeration Exhibition (CRH) 2022. In 2022, the exhibition will be hosted at Chongqing International Expo Center, in Chongqing, China. The China Refrigeration Exhibition 2022 will take place from August 1 to August 3, 2022, and FabricAir’s representatives will display and present the latest innovations and products of fabric-air-based air depression tech...
GoodWe has developed a one-stop EcoSmart Home solution that is able to scale in size to meet changing home energy needs. Being a high-tech enterprise that specializes in clean energy conversion, power equipment, energy storage, and energy management, GoodWe has been keen on creating systems that actively generate and store clean energy, and allow users to safely power their homes, during the day, at night, and even when the grid is down. EcoSmart Home provides an eco-friendly system to redefine...
Ofgem has appointed Octopus Energy to take on supplying UKEIH’s 3000 domestic customers. This follows a competitive process run by Ofgem to get the best deal possible for customers. Funds that current and former domestic customers of the supplier have paid into their accounts will be protected, where they are in credit. Domestic customers will also be protected by the energy price cap with their new supplier. Choosing another energy supplier For existing UKEIH custome...
15,000 pounds-per-square-inch double block bleed and hand valves offer redundant protection from high pressure and superior sealing technology to avoid leaks. Emerson has launched the TESCOM™ Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation H2 Valve Series for hydrogen applications up to 15,000 pounds-per-square-inch (psi) (103.4 megapascal (MPa)). The new solution reliably isolates process pressure in high-pressure gas applications such as hydrogen fueling stations and tube trailers, reducing fugitive...
Insulating tarps offer efficient and simple ways to regulate temperature. Cold weather can prove detrimental to construction projects. Low temperatures can offset curing times and the final strength of materials like concrete. Insulated tarps are often one of the first solutions that come to mind to battle cold weather conditions. Essential tool for construction workers How do insulated tarps work? Insulated tarps work by trapping a layer of air between the tarp and whatever it is covering. T...
DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is pleased to introduce Stephen Finkel to their expanding team as Sales Manager for Western Europe. In this role, Finkel will manage and support DriSteem agents in Western European countries, including those covering key markets such as Germany, Benelux, and the United Kingdom. Finkel’s experience “I am excited to be working with DriSteem and l...
The majority (71%) of home renovators in the United Kingdom (UK) plan to make ‘green’ renovations to homes, in attempts to reduce energy bills, amidst the price hikes, while tackling their carbon footprints at the same time – according to new research from Mitsubishi Electric. An appetite to improve, not move In a survey of more than 2,000 UK adults in June 2022, it was found that the primary motivation for undertaking home renovations is to reduce energy bills, with 58% of r...
TruSens, the well-recognized in-home air purification solutions provider, continues to expand the clean air marketplace, with the introduction of the TruSens Performance Series Air Purifiers with Remote SensorPod Technology. The new Performance Series Z-7000 and Z-6000 are designed to eliminate 99.99% of airborne viruses and bacteria including Coronavirus (COVID-19), in larger commercial spaces up to 2,000 square feet. TruSens Performance Series Air Purifiers This portable new product line im...
The globally renowned mobile modular energy provider - Aggreko is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with entertainment company - Cirque du Soleil. Aggreko will support the world’s largest contemporary circus producer on a global scale at their Big Top shows, using their world-renowned mobile, temporary power supplies. mobile modular energy supplier The contract renewal sees Aggreko continue to be a key supplier for major Québec based organizations u...
After steam, condensate is arguably the next most valuable resource available to the plant. Containing up to a quarter of the total energy of the steam from which it came, steam users should be recovering every last drop. Spirax Sarco UK, explains the several benefits of condensate recovery and how this relatively simple concept can have huge benefits for organizations relying on steam for their process. The ability to recover condensate to the boiler has the potential to provide an exceptional...
With over 300 energy generation units signed up with Elexon in the UK operating as balancing parties and many more to be added to close the energy gap, there will be increasing complexity in managing generation trading and settlement, particularly if the electricity balancing regime moves to locational marginal pricing, making the current relatively simple settlement system redundant. Further, there are also many thousands of embedded generators too small for Elexon and National Grid to r...
NERC staff will participate in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Power & Energy Society (PES) General Meeting that will take place from July 17–21, 2022, in Denver, Colorado, USA. The meeting, ‘Powering a Sustainable Future in a Changing World,’ brings together electric power and energy experts and stakeholders from across the globe to share the latest advancements in technology and ideas that will propel their future. Peer-Reviewed techn...
The water retail market was deregulated in April 2017 allowing non-household customers, such as businesses, charities, and public sector organizations to switch water suppliers, giving customers the freedom and choice to choose a different water supplier. SwitchWaterSupplier.com In August 2020, SwitchWaterSupplier.com was born, enabling none domestic customers to access the entire water retail market, to get a better deal on their water supply charges. Bringing simplicity to the tender and sw...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s RDG200 thermostat series now offers a model that is natively equipped with a CO2 sensor and control functions. They allow the indoor air quality to be monitored and adjusted to ensure a healthy and productive indoor air climate at all times for people in the building, while maintaining efficient operation. When the air quality deteriorates because the CO2 concentration rises, the ventilation system is automatically adjusted and ensures that the right amount...
120 years ago, before there was chewing gum, radios, Einstein’s theory of relativity, or airplanes, Willis Carrier came up with one cool invention: modern air conditioning. Originally developed to solve humidity problems affecting a printing press in Brooklyn, New York, Carrier’s innovation has gone on to transform the way users live, enable the birth of new industries, and make modern life as they know it possible. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global pioneer...
The innovation event brought together E.ON colleagues from 13 countries for dozens of masterclasses, speakers, technology showcases, and activities. Coming together to network and discover cutting-edge technologies: On 21 and 22 June, around 400 participants gathered at E.ON’s Brüsseler Platz headquarters in Essen, Germany for a successful first edition of the Impact Festival, E.ON’s biggest internal innovation event to date. Hosted by E.ON Innovation, the event allowed colleag...
Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces the addition of measurable value to its service contractor network through a new partnership with XOi Technologies, a provider of technician-focused technology solutions. The partnership allows BDR to deliver coaching clients unique premium access to XOi’s tech-enablement solutions through its premier partner program, Secure Advantage Inc. (SAI). Authorit...
Karl Roberts is a B.A. (Hons) Business Administration graduate based in Liverpool, UK. For the past five years, Karl has been at MSA Bacharach with two years of this time in the role of Sales Director, with budget & senior management responsibility for the European and US fixed detection sales teams. Prior roles have included the UK and European Sales Management at Scott Safety/Tyco Gas & Flame Detection and A1-CBISS. Karl brings over 17 years of combined experience within the HVAC/R ma...
Heat pumps are not only for residential applications, as many may assume. They can be an energy-efficient and economical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) alternative here in Canoga Park to the traditional HVAC systems the majority of commercial buildings use. reducing energy costs Many businesses trying to cut down on their energy costs, looking to leave a smaller carbon footprint as well, are looking for a heat pump to address this issue for them. Tassio Temp Co...
EDF Renewables UK is planning to develop a renewable energy project in Neath Port Talbot, near Crynant and Seven Sisters. The project – Hirfynydd Renewable Energy Park could have an installed capacity of 100 MW, enough green electricity for over 40,000 households. grid balancing services EDF Renewables UK is looking to develop a mix of technologies at the site, including a wind farm of up to seven turbines, a solar farm, and battery storage. Having a breadth of technologies increases t...
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...
Heating systems are a standard home utility. But with constant use, even the most dependable of systems can fall into disrepair. To ensure they are running properly, users need to schedule regular system maintenance. For dependable heating repair in Vero Beach, FL, turn to Air Docs of the Treasure Coast. Here, they discuss some advantages of scheduling regular maintenance. Low repair costs A significant benefit of regular heating maintenance is it helps reduce the number of re...
To honor their latest partnership with Air Force Athletics, One Source Home Service by Air Pros USA organized a ‘Cool Theatre AC & Hot Summer Blockbusters’ event for Rocky Mountain Kids, a Colorado Springs nonprofit that empowers youth healing from abuse and neglect with housing and opportunities. The event provided Rocky Mountain Kids youth and their staff with a free movie theater experience. In addition to the free movie showing of Top Gun: Maverick, representatives from One...
Heat pump manufacturers should review all system components on existing designs following warnings from the latest Climate Change Committee (CCC) report that the ongoing rollout could increase F-Gas emissions, according to Scottish firm Vert Technologies. The CCC’s new 2022 Progress Report to Parliament cited concerns that the anticipated widespread take-up of heat pump systems could represent a ‘significant source of F-Gas emissions’ without governmental action. Specifically,...
