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Aquatherm celebrates 40 years with rebranding

May 6, 2013

Aquatherm is marking 40 years in business with a refreshed logo and new product titles.

LEED certification recommended for all GSA buildings

May 3, 2013

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification has been recommended as the best measure for building efficiency for all GSA buildings.

Alfa Laval introduces new heat exchanger warranty

May 2, 2013

A new three-year warranty is now available for Alfa Laval’s complete range of AlfaNova fusion-bonded brazed heat exchangers and semi-welded plate heat exchangers.

Air curtains save energy over vestibules, says AMCA

May 1, 2013

AMCA has revealed the results of a study that documents the energy savings available from using air curtains as an alternative to, or in conjunction, with doors and vestibules.

AABC seminar to focus on HVAC system performance

April 30, 2013

“Optimizing HVAC System Performance” is the title of an upcoming regional seminar from AABC. The Associated Air Balance Council will bring the one-day seminar to the Hilton Baltimore on May 17.

CO alarms, default leakage addressed in new ASHRAE standard

April 29, 2013

The 2013 version of ASHRAE’s residential indoor air quality standard has been published with one omission and one new requirement.

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Steam boilers help distillery with sustainability goals

April 26, 2013

Death’s Door Spirits in Middleton, WI, is a popular craft distiller known for its vodka, gin, and whisky that uses organic wheat from Washington Island, Wis. The brand is sold across the United States and Europe, and according to the distillery, the beverages would not be possible without the use of two LX-100 SG steam boilers from Miura.

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Building On A Swedish Tradition

The American Swedish Institute looked homeward to plan for its future, using geothermal technology to achieve high-performance energy solutions in an urban setting.

Craig Lemma Scott Litchty, P.E.

April 26, 2013

Reflecting a long-established Swedish commitment to environmental stewardship, the Nelson Cultural Center addition at the American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis integrates several technically advanced sustainable features, including a high-efficiency geothermal heating and cooling system that reduces energy consumption by nearly 30 percent (based on an ASHRAE 90.1 baseline) while supporting the Institute’s diverse community programming.

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University streamlines operations with fire alarm upgrades

April 26, 2013

Alfred University in Alfred, NY, has once again teamed up with FSC Systems LLC to upgrade fire and life safety systems on campus. The upgrades are not just making buildings on campus safer, but they are cutting down on associated costs and labor.