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Governor Ned Lamont announced the approval of a 12-month pilot program launching at UConn Health’s Child Care Center building in Farmington that will involve the deploying of an innovative new technology developed by the Shelton-based company Budderfly to assist in helping the healthcare system and hospital achieve a net zero carbon footprint and deliver a substantial energy cost savings. Under the pilot, the company will install, deploy, and manage its proprietary Ultra High Performance...
Low-carbon heating specialist, Daikin UK is working in partnership with colleges and training providers across Greater Manchester to help train the next generation of green heating installers, as the nation shifts away from fossil fuel boilers. Train the Green Trainer Daikin UK in partnership with Quantum Group and the Green Skills Academy will deliver the first ‘Train the Green Trainer’ program for college tutors and staff at nine Greater Manchester colleges, including Hopwoo...
Danfoss’ new Universal Quick Disconnect (UQD) couplings provide superior performance and reliability for liquid cooling, ensuring peak performance for critical applications. Engineered for the precision cooling requirements of modern data centers, the couplings drive a strong return on investment through robust design, long service life, and lower maintenance. Ideal for liquid cooling applications that use smaller hose lines, Danfoss UQD couplings are available in four sizes, as well as v...
Trane - by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator - celebrated a significant safety milestone at its Commercial HVAC manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. The Trane Fort Smith employees achieved 5,000,000 work hours, approximately twelve years, without a lost day away from work due to a work-related injury or illness on October 31, 2023. Trane Fort Smith Plant The Trane Fort Smith facility is on track to reach 6 million hours without a lost time incident by October 2025...
MKM, the UK’s pioneering independent builders’ merchant makes a strategic move into the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) sector with the acquisition of Oceanair UK Ltd. Established in 2002, Oceanair has built a reputation as a specialist distributor for market pioneering brands Daikin, Fujitsu, and Panasonic. Their successful transition into the air-to-water market makes them ideally placed for significant growth in the future. Distributor of HVAC Oceanair is an a...
Sustainable construction pioneer, Duraproducts has joined forces with The Greater Cambridge Partnership to lead the way in sustainable infrastructure development across East Anglia. Since 2019, the company has been supplying its innovative shallow profile, pedestrian-cycle friendly linear kerb and drainage systems to a variety of projects. More recently, it has helped The Cambridge Partnership deliver environmentally friendly transport solutions crucial for the development of towns and cities o...
Building on the success of its highly acclaimed electric boiler range, hot water and heating specialist - ACV UK is pleased to announce the arrival of its new multifunctional E-Tech M mobile heater, which offers a flexible new approach to mobile electric heating and helps keep disruption to a minimum. E-Tech M mobile heater Designed to help speed up the screed drying process, the E-Tech M from ACV UK can also be used as a convenient backup heating solution. Featuring one plug-in that can work...
Global Energy Storage Group (GES), a pioneering provider of innovative energy storage solutions, is delighted to announce the successful sale by its subsidiary, GPS Innova Singapore Pte. Ltd., of 100% of the issued share capital of SRS Middle East FZE to Paragon Capital Pvt Ltd, a prominent investment firm specializing in the energy sector. SRS is a terminal comprising of 178.6 thousand cubic meters of storage capacity for petroleum products and petrochemicals. GES began developing the terminal...
The AHR Expo 2024 brought together the entire spectrum of HVACR industry professionals to showcase new innovations, spotlight trends and build relationships. They had the opportunity to share the pioneering portfolio of building products, technologies, software and services, including the latest BAS & Controls solutions. Hear from Robert Harland, Product Management Pioneer, BAS & Controls, about how they are constantly enhancing the controls lineup to deliver on the building managemen...
Modine, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, announced they are exhibiting and showcasing a variety of newly released heating options at the International Builders Show at booth SU1030. During the show, which takes place February 27-29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Modine will feature their recently launched electric heating solutions including the Amp Dawg™ and the MEQ and MES infrared heaters. The company’s Hot Dawg® Garage Heater and gas-fired patio heat...
Following several regulatory changes across the different countries in the UK, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) and the Council of Gas Detection and Environmental Monitoring (CoGDEM) have launched a guide on carbon monoxide (CO) detector requirements across the UK. As variation in CO legalization across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland potentially opens the door to confusion among engineers, the guide has been launched to provide the best practice for each reg...
WEG, a global manufacturer of motors and drives, will showcase its solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications at the Warsaw HVAC Expo in Poland. Held on 27 to 29 February 2024, the exhibition will see WEG present its diverse range of equipment for the sector, including its smoke extraction motors, the W20 and W22 motor lines, as well as drives and digital solutions. IE3 efficiency-rated motor Three-phase IE3 efficiency-rated motor has a power rating rang...
CAREL’s participation at MCE 2024 CAREL will coincide with the presentation of two innovative new products for the residential heat pump market. Heat pumps are a fundamental element in the decarbonization of the residential heating sector, helping reduce CO2 emissions. The constant growth in sales of heat pumps in Europe and the United States demonstrates the increasing importance of this technology in the HVAC industry. Heat pump refrigerant circuits To address the emerging challe...
Eurovent warmly welcomes MANDIK as a Corresponding Member. MANDIK is one of Czechia’s major manufacturers of air handling units, industrial heating systems, and firefighting components. MANDIK The family-owned company MANDIK, founded in 1990, supplies its products beyond standard applications, such as healthcare buildings, gigafactories, and various industries, as well as for construction projects such as subways, tunnels, and especially nuclear power plants in many European countries....
Eight low-income Philadelphia families are receiving new energy-efficient water heaters, thanks to a generous donation from Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks. The donation, which comes during Random Acts of Kindness Week, stems from Bradford White’s signature charitable giving initiative, Industry Forward®. water heaters Eight 40-gallon water heaters are being provided to very deserving families who ha...
Johnson Controls (JCI), the global major for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Landmark Development, in partnership with Samford University, have launched the first phase of a 15-year campus master plan to design, develop, operate and maintain campus improvements at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama. The plan positions Samford University for growth, mission fulfillment and long-term financial success by building and servicing the new facilities to accommodate planned enrollmen...
Held under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Majid Abdullah Al-Hogail, the Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing in Saudi Arabia, the 12th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi, the largest construction event to be ever held in the Kingdom, organized by dmg events, is gearing up to welcome visitors from 26 to 29 February 2024 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Aligned with the goals of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has successfully launched nearly $1.25 trillion worth o...
Rebuilding Together, a renowned national non-profit rebuilding communities in need, partnered with Lowe's, the Official Home Improvement Sponsor of the NFL, to provide essential home repairs for six families and community improvements in a Las Vegas-area neighborhood. On Friday, February 9, running back Chase Brown joined nearly 200 volunteers to help revitalize the community as part of Kickoff to Rebuild, an annual Super Bowl-sanctioned event. Lowe's longtime partnership "At Rebuilding Toget...
Danfoss is excited to announce the Alsmart™ Universal Controller platform. Alsmart is a new-generation programmable controller portfolio for the HVAC market. The platform has been designed to meet advanced needs, as well as tomorrow’s combining flexible and advanced control features, multiple communication options, the highest levels of cybersecurity protection, and powerful and easy-to-use programming tools. Alsmart is an enabler allowing manufacturers and end users to deliver sust...
Modine, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, introduced two new infrared products to its portfolio of heating solutions. Modine is expanding its residential electric product offerings to provide customers and contractors with a variety of heating solutions for commercial and residential spaces. New MEQ and MES series “At Modine, we remain committed to providing our commercial and residential customers with the necessary tools to meet their heating needs,&rdquo...
Viessmann Climate Solutions UK is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what employees say about their experience working at Viessmann Climate Solutions UK. This year, 90% of employees said that Viessmann Climate Solutions UK is a Great Place To Work! What really shines through is that Viessmann Climate Solutions UK’s company culture is the top priority and the people see them as a Great Plac...
UK provider of life insurance and critical illness cover, Beagle Street, has created a guide to life insurance for gas engineers. The guide is designed to offer objective pointers for those considering how life insurance might benefit their family. Demanding work of gas engineers The work of a gas engineer can be demanding. Professionals in the trade are sometimes put in hazardous situations and are frequently dealing with hazardous materials, depending on the nature, place, and demands...
In recognition of its environmental leadership and comprehensive disclosure in the area of climate change, Siemens has been included by the CDP on its annual Climate Change A List, the highest possible performance ranking. CDP is a pioneering organization evaluating corporate action on climate strategies. The non-profit assessed more than 21,000 companies on the basis of data reported in its 2023 climate change questionnaire. Siemens is one of the few companies to have received an “A&rdqu...
The International Code Council is violating its own policies in service of special interests that want to remove key energy efficiency and decarbonization measures from a pending model energy code. ACEEE and allies are calling for an urgent remedy. Thanks to the local government’s strong support for energy efficiency and decarbonization, the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) finally made significant strides to advance energy efficiency in new buildings in what had become...
Re/genT B.V. has formally joined Eurovent as its newest Associate Member. The organization specializes in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pumps, with an emphasis on green innovations and energy efficiency. Ecodesign requirements Re/genT B.V. has its own R&D and testing laboratory for modern research and development activities. They conduct verification of Energy Labeling and Ecodesign requirements for domestic and commercial refrigerators and freezers, and are actively involved i...
Fieldpiece Instruments, a pioneer providing cutting-edge HVACR tools and test instruments for over three decades, announced the launch of its third annual #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship. Fieldpiece will distribute $25,000 in scholarship funds in 2024, with the support of SkillsUSA, which will collaborate on the program's administration. The initiative underscores Fieldpiece’s continued commitment to uplifting the HVACR industry community it proudly serves. HVACR technology program T...
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...
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...
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...
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...
