eJARN News
EST study shows improved heat pump performance
12 - August - 2013 BEAMA’s Kelly Butler welcomes EST report A new study from the Energy Saving Trust (7 August) has found that the performance and efficiency of heat pumps has improved following reco...
HPA ‘puzzled’ by Part L changes
12 - August - 2013 The Heat Pump Association (HPA) says is its "puzzled" about the Government’s announced changes to Part L of the Building Regulations, unveiled on 30 July. The association is baffled that not only will the implementation of the regulations be delayed until April 2014, but that only a small step will be made toward carbon neutrality in new build homes targeted for 2016 and non-do...
ASHRAE Awards First Innovative Research Grants
12 - August - 2013 Atlanta -- ASHRAE has awarded projects at Purdue University and Oklahoma State University with a newly created research grant, which provides funding for research having the potenti...
EMCOR Group Completes Acquisition of RepconStrickland
12 - August - 2013 Norwalk, Conn. -- EMCOR Group Inc., a leader in mechanical and electrical construction services, industrial and energy infrastructure, and facilities services, announced that it has completed its acquisition of RepconStrickland Inc. for a purchase price of approximately $455 million in cash. Headquartered in La Porte, Texas, and Corpus Christi, Texas, EMCOR said RepconStr...
Cooling System for Windows Could Cut A/C Costs
12 - August - 2013 Boston -- Sun-drenched rooms can make for happy residents, but large glass windows also bring higher air conditioning bills. Now a microfluidic circulatory system for windows developed by researchers at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University could save energy and cut cooling costs significantly while letting in just as much sunlight. ...
Another 1234ze based blend receives ASHRAE designtion
12 - August - 2013 Mexichem Fluor s HFO-refrigerant blend AC6 has now joined AC5 in gaining recognition from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Following the official designation of AC5 as R-444A, AC6 has completed the ASHRAE peer review process and been awarded the refrigerant number R-445A. This follows the publication of a recent SAE ...
A. O. Smith Water Heater Plant Earns Sustainability Award
Multiple-year initiative earns plant Green Star Award Aug. 12, 2013 After a multiple-year initiative to reduce natural gas, electricity and water consumption, the employees of the A. O. Smith plant in...
Carrier White Paper Describes Benefits of Induction Beams
The induction beam is an induction terminal that has been updated for today’s buildings and applied in the ceiling plane. Aug. 12, 2013 The induction beam is an induction terminal that has been update...
Grundfos Extends Lease on Olathe Facility
Grundfos has secured a five-year extension on its facility Aug. 12, 2013 High-efficiency water technology manufacturer Grundfos has secured a five-year extension on its facility in Olathe, KS, which s...
Carrier Earns 'Partners of Choice' Award from David Weekley
Aug. 12, 2013 Carrier has earned the prestigious “Partners of Choice” Award from David Weekley Homes, the largest privately-held home builder in America. Carrier received an “A” rating in the category...
