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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...
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...
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...
In the latest episode of the Stacey on IoT podcast, ranked by Listen Score in the top 0.5% most popular shows out of 2,874,390 podcasts globally, Johnson Controls Chief Technology Officer Vijay Sankaran discusses the transformation of the world’s buildings estate through the adoption of advanced technologies at scale. The podcast, led by technology sector opinion leader Stacey Higginbotham, a former senior writer at Fortune, sees a regular stream of industry leaders and pioneers sharing t...
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...
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 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...
Ofgem has set out a landmark five-year vision to transform local energy grids to support the transition to a cleaner, affordable, home-grown low-carbon energy system, as part of its draft plans for the next electricity distribution price control (known as RIIO-ED2). Consumers will not see any additional costs as result of this investment as efficiency savings and reduced investor returns deliver the cash needed. Reliable electricity network Over the next five years, consumers will see: A m...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has announced an update to Metasys, the company’s Building Automation System (BAS) that provides the foundation for fully optimized building management. Metasys 12.0 Metasys’ intuitive design integrates HVAC and non-HVAC systems into one platform for maximum operator efficiency. The Metasys 12.0 release is designed for fast troubleshooting in the field, to maintain the latest IT security and networ...
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,...
It takes a network of mechanical systems to keep a building operating and its occupants protected. And, as one can imagine, managing multiple systems across multiple properties can stretch even the most skilled property teams to their limit. Here’s where a coordinated approach, preventative maintenance strategies, and the most efficient equipment make a difference. It’s not uncommon for property managers to enlist several teams to manage mechanical systems across various properties....
On the evening of May 22, 1922, 300 people were invited by Willis Haviland Carrier to a sheet metal shop in Newark, New Jersey, for a free meal and a boxing match followed by the unveiling of the first centrifugal chiller technology. Carrier celebrates the 100th anniversary of the invention of the centrifugal chilling machine that in many ways made the modern world possible. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneer of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
One size fits all. Over the years, the shapes and positions of car and truck exhaust tailpipes have evolved into a variety of configurations including the standard horizontal discharge, flush tailpipes that exit through the vehicle bumper, and dual tailpipes. To accommodate this progression, Plymovent has innovated and launched the ‘NEW’ Internal Grabber®. vehicle exhaust extraction nozzle The Internal Grabber® is a universal, patented, vehicle exhaust extraction nozz...
Carrier Transicold is furthering its commitment to sustainability, quality services, aftermarket support by advancing its UK service partner network with significant investment in a specialist training academy and urgent request spare parts facility. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold-chain solutions. New UK Service Training Academy The new site in Manchester, United Kingdom (UK) will...
Ausco will be attending and exhibiting at the 2022 Farnborough Air Show, on July 18 to July 22, 2022. Visitors can stop by Hall 2, Booth 2326, in order to meet the Ausco team and reconnect with them, as they continue to support the Aerospace industry recovery. Following the challenges of the last two years, the show returns for the first time since 2018 and promises to be more significant than ever.
Carrier Corporation (Carrier) has announced the launch of a new line of single-stage split system air conditioners that are compliant with the upcoming 2023 Department of Energy (DOE) minimum efficiency requirements and test procedures. 2023 compliant products Carrier’s latest launch is critical to fully transitioning inventory in the Southern regions to 2023 compliant products, prior to the January 1, 2023 date of installation cutoff for air conditioners sold in the Southern regions. Fi...
