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Danfoss presents ideas for doubling energy productivity at E
Danfoss underscores importance of connectivity and whole building systems as key to doubling energy productivity At the annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global), Danfoss joined with the All...
Ecosystem and Lakeridge Health Launch Combined Heat and Powe
May 20, 2016 OSHAWA, Ontario - A new 1.6 MW combined heat and power (CHP) plant at Lakeridge Health Oshawa will power 42 percent of the hospital’s electrical needs. The CHP plant is fueled by natural gas for cleaner, more efficient production of electricity. Heat from the process will be used to heat the hospital. “Today is an important day for our patients and for the environment,” said To...
AHRI Creates Two New Product Sections for HVACR Controls
May 20, 2016 Arlington, Va. - The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced that its Controls Product Section will be divided into two new sections: Air Conditioning &...
ORNL Develops Energy-Efficient Heat Pump for Cold Climates
May 20, 2016 Oak Ridge, Tenn. - The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), collaborating with Emerson Climate Technologies, developed a prototype for an air-source heat pump for the colder regions of the country - one that heats better and uses significantly less energy. The technology also enhances air-source heat pump efficiency and comfort in milder cli...
Goettl Air Conditioning Acquires Moore Air Conditioning
May 20, 2016 ? Goettl is positioning to become the primary residential air conditioning service provider in the Las Vegas market ? Technicians will be sourced through the College of Southern Nevada ai...
CO2 warming jumps by 50% in 25 years
19 May 2016 USA: Human activity is said to have increased the direct warming effect of CO2 in the atmosphere by 50% above pre-industrial levels during the past 25 years, according to a new report. &nb...
United Technologies Breaks Ground on New UTC Center for Inte
May 19, 2016 PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - United Technologies announced a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Designed to provide visitors a new way to interact with current and emerging building technologies, the facility will also serve as the global corporate headquarters for UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a $17 billion...
ASHRAE Revises Commissioning Certification to Meet DOE Guide
May 19, 2016 ATLANTA - ASHRAE announced that revised requirements for its commissioning certification program will provide earners with recognition by United States government agencies for contracts r...
OpTerra Energy Services Expands Presence in California
May 19, 2016 OAKLAND, Calif. - OpTerra Energy Services, a national energy services company that partners with commercial, industrial, and institutional clients, announced the addition of two business development managers to its Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Division to help meet the growing demand for energy conservation solutions in California. Charles Allured has more than 30 years ...
Danfoss joins energy efficiency leaders at 2016 EE Global Fo
May 19, 2016 ・ The invitation-only event was held May 11-12 in Washington, D.C. ・ John Galyen, president, Danfoss North America, noted that the U.S. governmen can lead by example with its ...
ASHRAE Research Outlines Measures toward Net Zero Energy
Application of 30 specific energy savings measures across all building types and climate zones resulted in cutting energy use by nearly half, according to results of newly approved research funded by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air- Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). The national weighted change is 47.8% more energy efficient than Standard 90.1-2013 based on site energy and...
CPower Acquires Johnson Controls’ Integrated Demand Resource
18 May 2016 BALTIMORE - CPower announced it has acquired Johnson Controls’ Integrated Demand Resources (iDR) business. The purchase is part of CPower’s ongoing efforts to expand its demand response po...
