The Magnitude® magnetic bearing centrifugal chillers from Daikin Applied not only reduce maintenance requirements and offer increased efficiencies, according to one Dealer Design Awards judge, but they also feature nearly nonexistent compressor vibration and top-tier customer support.
Johnson Controls announced that it has opened a new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) training facility in Dallas. The company said the 12,600-square-foot education center will help HVAC contractors and sales professionals deliver quality VRF services through a multi-day training program.
At IDEA2015: Inspiring the Next Generation, hosted by the International District Energy Association (IDEA), energy experts from around the world gathered to explore the latest innovations and trends in district heating and cooling, combined heat and power (CHP), and microgrids for cities, communities, and campuses.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized three facilities with the Energy Star Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Award for superior performance of their CHP systems. CHP captures the heat produced when electricity is generated and utilizes the waste heat to efficiently provide space heating, cooling, hot water, and steam.
The New Buildings Institute (NBI) has announced a new, free tool to help building owners, managers, and contractors quickly evaluate the potential energy savings associated with various building retrofits.
Evaluation, measurement, and verification demonstrate the value of energy efficiency by providing accurate, transparent, and consistent assessments of methods and performance.
Collecting money from customers can be a delicate situation, and there’s a fine line service companies have to walk so they don’t ruin the relationship with the customer.
After years of declining job figures, American manufacturing may finally be back. This is further evidenced by a BLS report that announced the addition of more than 600,000 manufacturing jobs since January 2010.
The Tenant Star program will give tenants and building owners a way to work together to achieve significant energy savings in leased commercial spaces.
The benefits of portables, including speedy implementation, reduced downtime, and cost-effectiveness, are continuing to gain recognition from end users. And, as end users experience these benefits and the resulting uptime, industry experts expect the portable market to continue to heat up.