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2013.09.26

China's Weibo launches Web-based household appliance

September 26, 2013 China’s Sina Weibo and Hisense, a local home appliance maker, have launched an air-conditioner that can be switched on and off via the Web, and that can interact with users on the Chinese microblogging service. According to a 36kr report, the announcement is part of Weibo’s bid to offer Internet of Things services to its more than 500 million subscribers.  With this launc...

2013.09.27

Stiebel Eltron director wins green energy award

25 - September - 2013 Stiebel Eltron UK’s technical director, John Felgate, has won a prestigious green energy award. Mr Felgate was presented with the ’Contribution to Energy Efficiency Award’ at th...

2013.09.24

WEEC Attendees Learn from Trane How to Gain Support for High

Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 2013 - Whether new or a retrofit, a high performance building can be a strategic asset that contributes measurable year-over-year benefits, and supports mission-critical ob...

2013.09.26

Next Five Years: Turbo Adoption Accelerates in China

Sep 25, 2013 David Paja, who leads Honeywell Transportation Systems in China and India, presented a keynote speech at the International Forum on Chinese Automotive Industry Development, providing an o...

2013.09.28

Daikin Introduces Premium Residential HVAC Systems in North

Sep 25, 2013 Houston -- Daikin Industries Ltd. has announced the availability of Daikin brand premium residential heating and cooling systems in North America, which the company says offer high-effici...

2013.09.28

Tecumseh Names Gene Fields to Lead Global Engineering

Sep 25, 2013 Ann Arbor, Mich. -- Tecumseh Products Co. announced that Gene Fields has joined the company as vice president, Global Engineering. In his new role, Fields will lead Tecumseh’s global engi...

2013.09.27

Federal Agency Purchasing Decision Makers Say Energy Efficie

Sep 25, 2013 Washington -- With President Obama’s climate action plan addressing the government as the largest energy consumer and calling on federal leadership in energy efficiency, a new survey of federal agency purchasing decision makers shows 74 percent agree energy efficiency is among the most effective means of meeting increasing energy needs, achieving cost savings, and reducing greenhouse ...

2013.09.28

American Institute of Architects: E-Star Appliances Trending

Sep 25, 2013 The housing market rebound in the United States has brought the return of specialty rooms, new systems, and new technologies as high priorities among homeowners, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey for the second quarter of 2013. The survey found particularly strong interest in energy-efficiency products and products that reduce maintenan...

2013.09.24

Airedale International's parent company set to acquire Barke

25 - September - 2013 Airedale International’s parent company, Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD), has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire privately-held Barkell Limited, a market-leading manufacturer of custom-built air handling units based in Consett, County Durham. The acquisition will be facilitated through Modine’s UK subsidiary Airedale allowing it to provide an expanded pr...

2013.09.27

DOE to Review Energy Conservation Standards in Some Commerci

Includes commercial ice cream freezers, refrigerators, freezers with and without doors. Sep. 25, 2013 Commercial refrigeration equipment will soon receive more of the same government scrutiny that has been addressed to HVAC equipment. The Department of Energy (DOE) is considering amending energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment as required by 42 U.S.C. 6313(5)(A). The ...