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2016.02.05

Guidance on New Compliance Path for Standard 90.1 Now Availa

February 3, 2016 ATLANTA - A newly published document from ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) gives users of their energy efficiency standard access to an optional third path for compliance, providing more flexibility for the industry.   Standard 90.1-2013 Appendix G: Performance Rating Method is an excerpt from ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 (I-P), Energy Standard for Build...

2016.02.05

Johnson Controls Expands Magnetic-Bearing Chiller Offering

February 3, 2016 MILWAUKEE - Johnson Controls announced it has expanded its magnetic-bearing centrifugal chiller line, the York YMC2, to 1,000 tons of cooling (3,500 kW). The larger cooling capacity u...

2016.02.05

NexRev LLC Announces National Authorized Dealer Network

February 3, 2016 PLANO, Texas - NexRev LLC has announced the introduction of a national authorized dealer network focusing on local market distribution of its DrivePakTM, an HVAC retrofit upgrade for standard rooftop units (RTUs), through established HVAC contractors.   While NexRev’s existing business model focuses on multi-site retail and entertainment facilities, NexRev’s authorized dealer...

2016.02.05

AHRI, NRDC Align on Phasing Out Certain HFC Refrigerants

February 3, 2016 Arlington, Va. - The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) issued a joint letter to the U.S. Environmental Pro...

2016.02.04

Ingersoll Rand Increases Dividend by 10 Percent

Swords, Ireland, February 3, 2016 -Ingersoll-Rand plc’s (NYSE: IR) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on February 3 of $0.32 per ordinary share, reflecting a 10 percent increase and an a...

2016.02.04

Johnson Controls contributes to maximum seating comfort in '

Seat covers and padding for the "rolling living room" PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- After the home and office, the car is the place where we spend much of our time. As the global leade...

2016.02.03

Global Awards Program to Recognize Leadership in Energy Mana

2 February 2016 WASHINGTON - The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has announced the launch of a global awards program to recognize organizations using an ISO 50001-certified energy management system to save energy and reduce costs. The CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards are being inaugurated to raise global awareness of the benefits of energy management, helping accelerate implementation to mee...

2016.02.03

Study Says Trane Is America’s Most Trusted Heating and Air C

2 February 2016 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Trane ranks highest in trust among heating and air conditioning system brands according to the Lifestory Research 2016 America’s Most Trusted Study. The study, ...

2016.02.03

Fuji Electric Acquires N2telligence to Strengthen Fuel Cell

2 February 2016 EDISON, N.J. - Fuji Electric Co. Ltd. announced that its European subsidiary, Fuji Electric Europe GmbH, has completed an agreement to acquire 70 percent of the shares of N2telligence, a German fuel cell company headquartered in Wismar, Germany, best known for holding the exclusive license for the patent on a fire prevention system using exhaust air from fuel cells. Fuji Electric s...

2016.02.03

AHR Expo 2016: Sporlan Wins Two Innovation Awards

? ZoomLock provides a clean, leak-proof connection. ? ZoomLine tubing replaces copper lines in refrigeration and air-conditioning applications. Feb. 2, 2016 Sporlan Division of Parker Hannifin Corpor...