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Chemours Receives SNAP Listing for Opteon XP30 Refrigerant

Refrigerant provides low-GWP solution for new and retrofit chiller applications

June 21, 2016

The Chemours Co. announced that its Opteon™ XP30 refrigerant has received Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) listing from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for new and retrofit chiller applications.

Phononic Recognized as a 2016 CNBC Disruptor 50 Company

Company is building market traction for its solid-state cooling and heating

June 20, 2016

Phononic, developer of solid-state cooling and heating technology, announced that it has been named to the fourth annual CNBC Disruptor 50 List, recognizing the company as a forward-thinking startup with the potential to influence and change markets.

Trane Expands Centrifugal Chiller Line, Offers Low-GWP Refrigerants

Company says new refrigerant and service offerings deliver efficiency and reliability

June 20, 2016

Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, announced it is expanding its CenTraVac™ centrifugal chiller portfolio for large buildings and industrial applications in the United States and Canada.

Some HVAC contractors believe a government-mandated, $15-per-hour minimum wage increase would make it more difficult to attract, hire, and train employees.

Debating the Impact of a Minimum Wage Increase

HVAC professionals discuss the pros and cons of a government-mandated pay raise

Nicole Krawcke

June 20, 2016

New York and California recently made headlines when they became the first states in the nation to adopt plans to raise their statewide minimum wage rates to $15 per hour. The controversial legislation has drawn a myriad of comments from political parties, workers, and business owners, including HVAC contractors.

Noritz America Corp.: Water Heater

June 20, 2016

Thirty-six different rack models are available, all specifically designed for the commercial Energy Star^®-certified NCC199 (GQ-C3257WZ US) Condensing Tankless Water Heater Series.

NYSERDA Joins DOE’s Better Buildings Combined Heat and Power Accelerator

New York partnership to conduct pilot on Long Island

June 17, 2016

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that it has become a partner in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Better Buildings Combined Heat and Power Resiliency Accelerator, to help improve critical infrastructure in communities.

Papers Sought for Conference on Energy, Indoor Environment in Hot Climates

Conference provides a forum for discussion of the latest research and development

June 16, 2016

ASHRAE announced that papers are being sought for a conference focused on energy and IAQ in humid and arid hot climates. The Second International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates takes place Feb. 26-27, 2017, in Doha, Qatar.

Ingersoll Rand Commits to Clean Energy Ministerial Advanced Cooling Challenge

Company pledges to invest $500 million in research and reduce emissions by 35 percent

June 16, 2016

Ingersoll Rand announced it will commit to the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Advanced Cooling Challenge (ACC). The commitment includes a $500 million investment in product R&D by 2020 to fund the long-term reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) through its transport refrigeration and HVAC solutions.

Chillers Market Worth $10.84 Billion by 2021

Being driven by the surging need for energy, high investment in the chemical and petrochemical industries

June 15, 2016

The global chillers market is forecast to grow from $8.63 billion in 2015 to $10.84 billion by 2021, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.24 percent, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets.

TMI Climate Solutions Canada Inaugurates First Manufacturing Facility

Customers will now have greater access to company’s custom engineering expertise

June 14, 2016

TMI Climate Solutions Canada Inc., a manufacturer of custom air-handling equipment, advanced hydronic systems, and custom-engineered HVAC solutions, officially opened its first manufacturing plant in Canada.