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Clean Energy Is a Major Job Creator in the US
April 18, 2016 WASHINGTON - More than 2.5 million Americans work in the clean energy sector across all 50 states, according to a new analysis unveiled by the national nonpartisan business group Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2). The report - “Clean Jobs America,” available here - is based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics information and new data from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), as...
3D Printing Enables New Generation of Heat Exchangers
April 18, 2016 WASHINGTON - The University of Maryland, through a partnership with 3D Systems and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Building Technologies Office, has used 3D printing to prototype a new heat exchanger. This next-generation heat exchanger weighs 20 percent less, is 20 percent more efficient, and can be manufactured much quicker, compared to current designs. There were s...
California could limit GWP to 150
April 15, 2016 USA: California could ban refrigerants with a GWP greater than 150 in all new non-residential refrigeration systems by 2020. In new proposals put forward by the State’s Air Resou...
AHRI Releases February 2016 U.S. Heating and Cooling Equipme
April 15, 2016 Residential Storage Water Heaters U.S. shipments of residential gas storage water heaters for February 2016 decreased 8.5 percent to 353,287 units, down from 385,946 units shipped in Fe...
California Proposes Ban on Sale of High-GWP HFC Refrigerants
Apr 15, 2016 SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California’s Air Resources Board (ARB) has released a proposed strategy aimed at curbing emissions that includes prohibitions on high global warming potential (GWP) h...
Direct Energy, Mike Rowe Launch Webisode Series on Benefits
Apr 15, 2016 SARASOTA, Fla. - One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning(R), Benjamin Franklin PlumbingR, and Mister Sparky(R), part of the Direct Energy(R) family of home service franchise brands, have launched a new webisode series to highlight the rewards, benefits, and opportunities that a career in the skilled trades can offer. The series, called "Hot Under the Blue Collar," was co-create...
TMI Climate Solutions Announces New Canadian Subsidiary, New
Apr 15, 2016 HOLLY, Mich. - TMI Climate Solutions, a manufacturer of advanced air handling, hydronic systems, and custom HVAC solutions, has announced a new subsidiary, TMI Climate Solutions Canada Inc. The company also announced completion of a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Pointe-Claire (Montreal), Quebec. TMI said its new Canadian subsidiary and plant significantly augme...
Resource: MovinCool 2016 Product Catalog
Apr 15, 2016 MovinCoolR, a brand of DENSO Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial spot air conditioners, announced release of its 2016 product catalog. The 20-page publication, whi...
WD-40 Releases Spray & Stay Gel Lubricant
Apr 15, 2016 To meet the needs of trade professionals with jobs requiring longer-lasting lubrication and corrosion protection that won’t run, drip or make a mess, WD-40 Company is launching the Spray ...
Trane: Adaptive Frequency(TM) Drive Upgrade
Apr 14, 2016 Trane Adaptive Frequency Drives, also known as variable frequency drives, are one option for HVAC upgrades that can help your chiller perform with greater efficiency and can save you mone...
Sanhua joins AHRI
April 14, 2016 USA: Air conditioning and refrigeration controls and components manufacturer Sanhua International has joined the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). T...
New Smart Thermostat Wins 2016 Red Dot Award for Product Des
14 April 2016 PROVO, Utah - Vivint Smart Home, a leading provider of smart home technology, announced that its Vivint ElementTM smart thermostat was awarded the Red Dot, an international distinction for high design quality. The international Red Dot jury chose winners from a pool of 5,200 products from 57 nations. The Vivint Element thermostat is designed to provide a new level of intellige...
