Heat Pump

2014.07.02

Trends in ATA Heat Pumps

In a relatively stable overall market in France for air-to-air (ATA) heat pumps, sales of small units (less than 5 kW) are becoming a significant growth sector. The main reason, according to Jean-Philippe Fondeville of Hitachi, is the reduced energy demand of new residential buildings - a consequence of the much higher standards of insulation and air tightness. Owners are also looking for the best...

2014.07.03

Kensa joins national scheme to champion British manufacturin

17 July 2014 Kensa Heat Pumps has joined a national campaign to boost British industry as part of a major re-brand.   The ‘Made In Britain’ campaign, which sees Kensa sit alongside fellow supporters including VanGuard and Stoves UK, aims to ‘enable customers to identify British made products, supporting & promoting British manufacturing in the UK and overseas.’   Kensa aims to promot...

2014.07.04

Heat Pump Shipments Jump 20 Percent in May

Jul 15, 2014 Arlington, Va. -- United States shipments of air-source heat pumps increased 20 percent, to 265,129 units, in May 2014, up from 220,895 units shipped in May 2013, according to statistics from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). U.S. shipments of central air conditioners increased 4.1 percent, to 554,348 units, up from 532,542 units shipped in May 2013. C...

2014.07.04

AHRI Releases May 2014 U.S. Heating and Cooling Equipment Sh

July 14, 2014 Residential Storage Water Heaters U.S. shipments of residential gas storage water heaters for May 2014 decreased 2.4 percent, to 358,326 units, down from 367,055 units shipped in May 201...

2014.07.03

FETA names Russell Beattie as new chief executive

11 July 2014 Trade body which includes British Refrigeration Association and Heat Pump Assocation selects another ex-military man to succeed Cedric Sloan   The FETA Board has chosen Russell Beatt...

2014.07.05

Bosch calls on Government to recognise GAHPs in non-domestic

09 July 2014 nobBosch Commercial and Industrial Heating is urging the Government’s Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) not to miss the opportunity to recognise gas absorption heat pumps (...

2014.07.10

Uruguay Launches Public Consultation on Air Conditioners and

June 30, 2014 Uruguay has launched a public consultation on inclusion of air conditioners and heat pumps in the National Energy Efficiency program.   The Uruguayan Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining published a draft ordinance for public consultation setting energy efficiency labeling and conformity assessment requirements for domestic or similar use air conditioners and heat pumps with ...

2014.07.08

Mitsubishi Electric introduces new CPD guides

7 July 2014 Two new CPD-certified guides covering the London Plan and Part L of the Building Regulations have been launched by Mitsubishi Electric. These independent industry information guides are d...

2014.07.05

The Common Implementation Roadmap (published by the RHC plat

Jul. 02, 2014 | A report that describes new solutions and further development of RHC (Renewable Heating and Cooling) technologies   The Renewable Heating and Cooling Platform has just released a ...

2014.07.01

Daikin Europe sees continued growth

30 June 2014 Daikin Europe says that its strategy of investing in new technology and emerging markets has continued to deliver growth during 2013-14.   The company’s consolidated turnover was 1,9...