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The condensers used in the Roche Bros. project include highly efficient and quiet electronically commutated fan motors with integral variable-speed drives that help reduce fan energy usage.

Food Chain Finds Cost-effective Solution in Condenser Retrofit

Roche Bros. store reports better cooling capacity, less energy use, and greater efficiency

October 10, 2016

In October 2015, hoping to improve the performance and efficiencies of the location’s refrigeration systems, Roche Bros. installed two Trillium Series Condensers in its Westwood store.

Emerson Makes Minority Ownership Investment in Transformative Wave

Expands presence in HVAC energy-saving technologies

September 15, 2016

Emerson has announced a strategic investment in Transformative Wave, a Kent, Washington-based provider of technologies to help drive energy efficiency and savings for rooftop HVAC systems, including cloud-based building automation control, remote monitoring, and diagnostics.

Armstrong Fluid Technology: Pump Retrofit Kit

August 8, 2016

This retrofit unit allows building owners to replace the moving parts of an installed Armstrong constant-speed pump while retaining the existing pump casing, insulation, and piping.

VRF Meets Challenges of Historical Courthouse Restoration

Structure restored to original 1896 appearance without sacrificing need for modern comfort

July 18, 2016

Renovating the building's large, ornate courtroom was a major challenge. The new HVAC system had to be inconspicuous and extremely quiet to avoid interfering with courtroom proceedings.

NexRev LLC Establishes Operations in Canada

NexRev Canada ULC will provide energy-efficient HVAC solutions via direct sales and channel partners

July 15, 2016

NexRev LLC has announced the company’s entrance into the Canadian marketplace with a regional office located in Toronto. This follows on the heels of NexRev’s announcement of its Latin American headquarters in Mexico City and represents the next step in the company’s international expansion plan.

Transformative Wave Expands Capacity for Its HVAC Retrofit Solution

Facility expansion enables scalability in production

May 17, 2016

Transformative Wave announced that it has expanded its production capacity to meet increased demand for its CATALYST product, a HVAC energy efficiency retrofit solution for existing constant volume rooftop units (RTUs).

DOE Recognizes Organizations for Leadership in HVAC Rooftop Unit Efficiency

Combined, these organizations in a single year have saved an estimated 1 trillion Btu

May 9, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized six organizations for their leadership in replacing and upgrading HVAC rooftop units as part of the Better Buildings Alliance Advanced Rooftop Unit Campaign (ARC).

Retrofit and Refurbishment and the Growth of Connected HVAC Technology

Retrofitting small and mid-size buildings

April 18, 2016

Small to medium sized buildings make up the vast majority of buildings. Many existing buildings are inadequately insulated, use outdated, inefficient HVAC technologies, and have poorly functioning control systems. This poses a pressing renovation need, notes BSRIA, and also a host of new business opportunities.

BSRIA Launches New Life Cycle Costing Guide

Increasing emphasis being placed on life cycle costing studies as part of the decision-making process

April 4, 2016

BSRIA has launched its new Life Cycle Costing Guide, designed to present a simple process for the practical calculation of life cycle costs. It includes examples to show how the different stages of the process relate to one another, to show how the results are obtained and what they really mean.

World’s Largest Building Renovation Collaborative Project Launched

Green Building Councils across Europe have inaugurated the project

March 21, 2016

After more than a year of preparations, the BUILD UPON project is launching a series of 80 European events that aim to bring together more than 1,000 organizations in a concerted effort to reduce emissions from buildings.