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New ASHRAE Research Outlines Measures to Reach Toward Net Zero Energy

Answers question of how energy efficient buildings can become if first cost is not considered
May 13, 2016

Application of 30 specific energy savings measures across all building types and climate zones resulted in cutting energy use by nearly half, according to results of newly approved research funded by ASHRAE.


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NIBE to Acquire Climate Control Group from LSB Industries

Acquisition includes ClimateMaster, IEC, ClimateCraft, and ClimaCool
May 12, 2016

NIBE Industrier AB of Sweden and LSB Industries Inc., Oklahoma City, announced that they have entered into a stock purchase agreement by which NIBE will acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of The Climate Control Group Inc. from LSB for a purchase price of $364 million.


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HB McClure Acquires Mainhart Mechanical

The acquisition marks HB McClure’s 11th since 2010
May 11, 2016

HB McClure Co., a central Pennsylvania commercial and residential mechanical contractor, has announced the acquisition of Mainhart Mechanical LLC, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, which specializes in residential plumbing, heating, and air conditioning repair, installation, and construction services.


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The Daikin Magnitude® magnetic bearing water-cooled chiller is 40 percent more efficient than standard centrifugal chillers and is available in 100-1,500 ton sizes. Photo courtesy of Caikin Applied

Efficiency, Innovation Define HVAC Chillers

Manufacturers strive for greater part-load efficiency, enhanced monitoring, improved serviceability
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Jen Anesi
May 9, 2016

HVAC chiller manu­facturers are offering a range of products in multiple configurations that use new refrigerants, consume less energy, communicate more effectively, can be serviced more easily, and may be designed to fit a wide range of applications.


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“Being proactive is always in the customer’s interest,” said Ann Kahn, president of Kahn Mechanical Contractors in Dallas.

HVACR Contractors Share Chiller Maintenance Best Practices

Regular maintenance is an absolute must, though plans and best practices can differ
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Jen Anesi
May 9, 2016

Performing regular maintenance on chillers ensures they will operate as efficiently, and for as long, as possible. And while maintenance plans and practices can vary from region to region, manufacturer to manufacturer, and even client to client, HVACR contractors agree that minimal maintenance is better than no maintenance.


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Noesis Offers Mobile Financing Service for Commercial HVAC Contractors

Users can present a set of three different payment plans to their customers at the point of sale
May 6, 2016

Noesis, a lending marketplace for financing energy-saving commercial building improvements, has announced a free, mobile financing service for commercial HVAC contractors who want to grow their business by offering attractive payment plans to help close more sales.


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A 12-ton heat pump system is laid out prior to being sunk into a pond. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK JOHNSON, HTTP://BIT.LY/MARKJOHNSONGEOTHERMAL2

GEO, CSA Set Geothermal Standard

American, Canadian firms introduce binational ANSI/CSA C448
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Jen Anesi
May 2, 2016

As the first of its kind in the U.S., the standard outlines requirements and best practices for geothermal project design, installation, commissioning, and more in the U.S. and Canada.


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