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Ten New US Cities Join City Energy Project to Improve Building Efficiency

Now comprising 20 cities, by 2030 the project could save more than $1.5 billion annually

November 29, 2016

Mayors from 10 additional U.S. cities announced that they are joining the City Energy Project, a united effort to address their largest source of energy use and climate pollution: buildings.

Siemens and Vigilent to Offer Data Center Thermal Optimization Solution

New reseller partnership to deliver next-generation data center cooling technology

November 29, 2016

Siemens and Vigilent announced a reseller partnership in North America to jointly provide customers with a comprehensive and unique thermal optimization solution that addresses data center cooling challenges.

Election Results Offer Hope on Death Tax

The HVAC industry continues to support repeal of the estate tax

Samantha Sine

November 28, 2016

Many in the HVAC industry have fought against the Estate Tax for several years, change may finally be on the way in the form of president-elect Donald Trump, who has said from the beginning that he intends to completely repeal the estate tax.

Global HVAC Insulation Market Worth $5.2 Billion by 2021

Major drivers are the growth in HVAC systems and energy efficiency regulations

November 28, 2016

The global HVAC insulation market is forecast to reach an estimated $5.2 billion by 2021 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to a report from Research and Markets.

DuctSox: Fabric Ductwork

November 28, 2016

This round, overhead, and porous fabric HVAC duct system distributes a large volume of air into data center cold aisles with low 400-feet-per-minute velocities that don’t upset critical equipment intake and exhaust or room return air containment balances.

Choosing the Right Wholesale Distribution Supplier

Distributors must do more to add lasting value to customers

Mark W. Bray

November 28, 2016

How do contractors choose the right wholesale distribution suppliers among all of the options?

SPX Cooling Technologies Inc.: Cooling Tower

November 28, 2016

The tower features a stainless steel structure and fiberglass reinforced polyester (FRP) casing, which provides a strong, corrosion-resistant assembly.

South Carolina Building Performance Association Set to Launch in January

The association will represent home performance contractors, building performance contractors, and more

November 25, 2016

The South Carolina Building Performance Association (SCBPA) is a new 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association being formed to represent the companies and professionals working in South Carolina’s home and building performance industry.

2017 NEBB Annual Conference to Highlight Science of Buildings

The three-day event will feature more than 20 technical sessions

November 24, 2016

The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) will hold its 2017 Annual Conference March 30-April 1, 2017, at Hilton Lake Buena Vista at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the conference is “The Science of Buildings: Operations, Performance and Testing.”

Fujitsu General Opens on Broadway

Company says ‘New York has enormous potential for VRF’

Kyle Gargaro

November 23, 2016

There is nothing like a grand opening on Broadway — and, on such occasions, rarely is the HVAC industry cast in a starring role. That changed recently as “Air Stage,” Fujitsu General America Inc.’s Solution Center, officially opened on 1450 Broadway in the heart of Times Square in New York.