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Facts + Figures: Commercial Electric Water Heater Shipments Soar in April

June 27, 2016

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Upsite’s Airflow Management Approach Lowers Data Center Energy Use

Holistic methodology optimizes cooling, reduces energy costs, increases IT equipment reliability

June 24, 2016

Upsite Technologies Inc., a provider of data center airflow management solutions, announced that computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling has demonstrated the energy savings outlined by its 4 R’s of Airflow Management™ methodology.

Cleanroom Equipment Market Is Growing, Led by HVAC Systems

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are the largest end-users

June 23, 2016

The global cleanroom equipment market is expected to record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.68 percent to 2020, with HVAC systems the largest contributor to the market, according to the latest research study released by Technavio.

Intertek Expands HVACR Testing Services in US

Investments in equipment provide greater capabilities

June 22, 2016

Intertek announced it has invested in expanded laboratory space and equipment to further enhance its testing capabilities to the HVACR industry. With these investments in testing equipment is unique to North America, Intertek said it continues to build on its status as one of the largest global networks of third-party testing facilities.

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.