JARN News
JCI Acquires M&M Carnot to Enhance Its Refrigeration Portfol
Johnson Controls (JCI) announced the acquisition of M&M Carnot, a leading provider of natural, ultra-low-global warming potential (GWP), refrigeration solutions. M&M Carnot designs and manufactures industrial refrigeration equipment and controls that use carbon dioxide (CO2), which has a GWP of 1. Based in Annapolis, Maryland, and in Trois Rivières, Quebec, Canada, M&M Car...
MHIAE Earns 2023 Company of the Year Award
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) has been selected Company of the Year evaluated with its product range of commercial heat pumps sold in the European market. The award is pr...
Systemair North America Moving towards Energy Efficiency, El
JARN interviewed Jeff Bredeson, president of Systemair North America, a leading supplier of efficient ventilation products and solutions. He spoke on building codes shaping the region’s heating,...
Rheem Announces New EcoSmart Element Tankless Water Heaters
On June 7, Rheem announced the launch of new tankless water heaters in its EcoSmart Element series. The new, budget-friendly water heaters are designed for residential use and come in capacities of 12...
U.S. DOE Launches Online Energy Savings Hub
The U.S. Department of Energy ( DOE) has created the Energy Savings Hub to help consumers access the incentives made available through the IRA. The website features sections for homeowners, renters, a...
Trilogue on EU F-gas Revision Now Proceeding
To find an agreement on the final shape of the revision of the F-gas Regulation, ‘trilogue’ negotiations between the European Council, the European Parliament, and the European Commission ...
LG Opens New U.S. HVAC Training Academy
LG Electronics USA has opened its latest HVAC Training Academy for the North American market. The facility is located inside its North American headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. This is LG...
A-Gas to Expand Refrigerant Recovery and Reclamation in Cana
On June 15, A-Gas, a leading provider of lifecycle refrigerant management services, announced that it was expanding its refrigerant recovery and reclamation business to Canada. It plans to launch a new facility in Hamilton, Ontario, with operations expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2023. This will be the first A-Gas facility for refrigerant recovery and reclamation in Canada and the fourt...
Massachusetts Announces Creation of Massachusetts Community
On June 13, Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts announced the creation of the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank. This so-called green bank is designed to maximize building sector investment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with a focus on affordable housing. It will start operations with US$ 50 million in funds from the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. The Climate B...
Washington State Delays Building Code Changes Banning Natura
On May 24, the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) voted to delay implementation of changes to the building code that require new homes and apartments to use electric heat pumps for heating instead of natural gas systems. The building code changes were approved in April 2022 and set to take effect this July 1. With the delay, they are now set to go into effect in late October 2023. Th...
