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Wiegmann Associates Begins HVAC Project for New High Country

July 7, 2016 ・ Wiegmann is engineering HVAC systems to serve the fully conditioned warehouse and offices spaces ・ The primary project challenge is engineering an energy efficient HVAC system that wi...
New ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Systems and Equipment Published

July 7, 2016 ATLANTA - ASHRAE has announced revisions to the majority of chapters, including major updates related to thermal storage and district heating and cooling, in its newly published 2016 ASHR...
Nortek Enters Into Agreement to be Acquired by Melrose Indus
July 7, 2016 PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Nortek Inc., a global diversified company whose offerings include heating and cooling products, ventilation products, and more, announced that it has signed an agreement and plan of merger with Melrose Industries PLC, a UK listed public company, to be acquired by Melrose for $86 per share in cash - an estimated total enterprise value of approximately $2.8 billion. T...
Bluon’s R458A refrigerant is SNAP-listed

July 6, 2016 USA: The US EPA has SNAP-listed Bluon Energy’s alternative refrigerant TdX 20, aka R458A. TdX 20 is described as a next-generation refrigerant blend for use as a replacement for R2...
First Global Cold Chain Expo provides one-stop-shop for supp

July 6, 2016 The show included nearly 13,000 key decision-makers representing the world’s perishable supply chain, including produce, logistics, fresh-cut flowers, temperature-controlled warehousing...
Forums Explore Frontier of Energy Efficiency

July 6, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C.-Two major manufacturers gathered diverse groups of leaders in the HVAC&R and building industry during June for lively discussions on the future of energy efficiency...
2016 Quality Home Comfort Awards: Older Home, Modern Comfort

Jul. 06, 2016 The homeowners called the home’s design “choppy.” That’s a pretty accurate description, when you look at the home layout. This 77-year-old residence was not classified as a true “histori...
2016 Quality Home Comfort Award: Providing Energy & Comfort

Jul. 06, 2016 A ContractingBusiness.com 2016 Quality Home Comfort Award goes to a contractor who is truly dedicated to helping homeowners conserve energy. Sean Schmidt, president of Holistic Home En...
Johnson Controls Expands TempMaster Line of Rooftop Units

Jul. 06, 2016 ・ Advanced ventilation control to avoid waste of conditioning excess outside air and monitor unit functions for maximized efficiency ・ Airside economizer for compressor-free cooling wh...
Cooler Crawl Spaces, Less Decay and Mold, with Tjernlund Fan

Jul. 06, 2016 During warmer weather, air within crawl spaces below homes and porches naturally becomes warmer and saturated with ground moisture. Left untreated, this moisture-ladened air can cause pr...