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ASHRAE Publishes First Zero Energy and Zero Carbon Building Evaluation Standard

April 28, 2023

The standard sets requirements for evaluating whether a building or group of buildings meets a definition of “zero net energy” or a definition of “zero net carbon” during building operation.

M.C. Dean Acquires International Energy Conservation Systems

April 27, 2023

IEC Systems is a provider of turnkey proprietary and nonproprietary building automation systems (BASs) and a Distech Controls authorized system integrator.

Hydronic Unit Heaters Provide Permanent Heat for Residential, Commercial Customers

Hydronic unit heaters are small and efficient

Jamie Tuinstra

April 25, 2023

When it comes to heating residential or commercial spaces, size doesn’t always equal better or more efficient heating. While commercial or rooftop units may be an excellent source for building-wide heating, individual rooms may vary due to placement, and unit heaters are a solution to this issue.

Parts Town Continues Expansion with Launch of HVAC Parts Category

April 19, 2023

Parts Town, an OEM distributor, now offers HVAC equipment parts.

Age, Technology Dictate Building Controls Lifespan

Waiting until something breaks is always more costly in the long run

Herb Woerpel

April 18, 2023

While a controls upgrade may be costly, the reality is, the longer you wait, the more expensive a replacement can be.

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Trane Product Releases Aim to Help Customers Meet Decarbonization, Efficiency Goals

April 18, 2023

Trane introduces Thermal Battery™ Storage-Source Heat Pump System, Trane/Mitsubishi Electric HVRF, Versatile Axiom™ Water Source Heat Pumps, Next-Generation Precedent® Rooftop Units, and two enhanced air handlers.

Memorable Moments Made at MCAA’s Annual Convention

Agenda featured famous keynote speakers and numerous educational opportunities

Joanna R. Turpin

April 13, 2023

The MCAA’s 2023 annual convention featured an educational program that covered topics including navigating a recession, creating a better company culture, and understanding the current political environment.

Fexa Acquires Trakfref

April 12, 2023

Fexa believes the acquisition will help the company deliver on its mission of helping facilities and operations teams leverage technology to drive better business outcomes.

ASHRAE Certification Program Adds Building Decarbonization-Related Job Tasks to Exams

April 11, 2023

The new and updated job tasks resulted from a job task analysis study, which included an industry-wide survey in which respondents were asked to rate how important and frequently the job tasks are performed.