Articles Tagged with ''Department of Energy (DOE)''

Visit to Museum Provides Perspective in Uncertain Times

New innovations will continue to spring from our industry’s brilliant minds

July 5, 2017

We all know that these are interesting times in Refrigerationland. CFCs are history, HCFCs are on their way out, and HFCs are being scrutinized and phased down; dozens of new refrigerants are in the works or have already arrived on the scene; naturals are poised to claim a bigger share of the market; we’re in the Paris agreement and then we’re out, and no one knows what that might mean for the Kigali Amendment; and the Department of Energy is always lurking about, ramping up efficiency standards.

Industry Preps for Impending RTU Standards

New rooftop regulations heralded as the ‘largest energy-saving standards in American history’

Samantha Sine

June 19, 2017

A set of recently enacted energy conservation standards for commercial air conditioners, heat pumps, and warm-air furnaces, otherwise known as rooftop units (RTUs), are set to go into effect in 2018 and 2023 and should, most definitely, be on the radar of all commercial HVAC contractors and manufacturers.

What Young Pros Should Know Before Entering the Pump Industry

Xylem's Mark Handzel discusses the pump industry

May 22, 2017

The NEWS recently sat down with Mark Handzel, vice president, product regulatory affairs, and director, HVAC commercial buildings, Xylem, to discuss the state of the pump industry and what prospective employees should know before they enter the industry.

Better Buildings Challenge Partners Save $1.9 Billion

May 19, 2017

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the efforts of 345 leading public and private sector organizations in the Better Buildings Challenge have led to a combined 240 trillion Btu and an estimated $1.9 billion in cumulative energy and cost savings.

Honeywell to Modernize 21 FAA Buildings

Project expected to reduce energy use in by nearly 10 percent

May 4, 2017

Honeywell announced a facility infrastructure modernization project at 21 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-operated facilities across the U.S. The project will create 95 related jobs over the course of the program and is expected to help the FAA reduce the energy use in those facilities by nearly 10 percent.

Secretary Perry Celebrates Successful Completion of Petra Nova

April 18, 2017

Secretary of Energy Rick Perry took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Petra Nova, the world’s largest post-combustion carbon capture project, which was completed on schedule and on budget. The large-scale demonstration project, located at the W.A. Parish power plant in Thompsons, Texas, is a joint venture between NRG Energy (NRG) and JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation (JX).

Perry Sworn in as 14th US Secretary of Energy

April 10, 2017

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry was sworn in as the 14th Secretary of the United States Department of Energy (DOE) on March 2.

DOE Delays Effective Date for Two Test Procedure Final Rules

March 31, 2017

On March 21, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued Federal Register notices announcing further delays in the effective date of the final rules on test procedures for walk-in coolers and freezers and for residential central air conditioners and heat pumps.

Taco Facility Approved through HI’s Pump Test Lab Approval Program

The program is designed to support the DOE’s initiatives

March 28, 2017

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced that Taco Comfort Solutions’ pump test laboratory in Cranston, Rhode Island, recently received approval through HI’s Pump Test Lab Approval Program.

Maximizing the Efficiency of HVAC Belt Drives

Brent Elliott

March 22, 2017

There are over 5.6 million commercial buildings in the U.S., comprising 87 billion square feet of floor space. Air moving, heating, and cooling systems account for the largest amount of electricity used in these buildings. The industry has made intensive efforts to improve the efficiency and productivity of motors and driven equipment. However, the belt drive connecting these components is critical to achieving maximum efficiencies. Two simple solutions for improved HVAC system performance are the use of energy efficient belts and proper drive installation.

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