Agency notes unapproved refrigerant poses risk of fire or explosion
May 5, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is cautioning homeowners, HVAC contractors, and service technicians of the safety hazards related to recharging existing home air conditioning systems with a propane-based refrigerant.
Facility includes configurable classrooms, demonstration labs, and working mechanical rooms
May 4, 2016
Watts Water Technologies Inc. has announced the grand opening of the Watts Works Learning Center, a state-of-the-art facility where customers, distributors, sales representatives, and others can obtain hands-on experience with the company’s plumbing, HVAC, and water quality products and technologies.
Edge analytics sensors can provide greater intelligence about building usage and occupant behavior
May 4, 2016
PointGrab has announced a new white paper that explores the impact of deep learning-based smart sensor technology on building automation management. The white paper was developed to help building automation industry stakeholders better understand the long-term benefits of deep learning-based technology.
Facility will initially accommodate approximately 30 participants
May 4, 2016
Encompass Supply Chain Solutions Inc. announced it has begun renovations to its 150,000-square-foot headquarters in Georgia to build a state-of-the-art training facility to assist major HVAC and appliance manufacturers in providing comprehensive training to field service technicians.
Standard is open for public comment until May 9, 2016
May 3, 2016
An ASHRAE draft standard that describes a methodology to apply building energy modeling to the design process is open for industry input. ASHRAE Standard 209P defines minimum requirements for providing energy design assistance using building energy simulation and analysis.
Allows creation of new Energy Information Management Services platform
May 3, 2016
BuildingIQ, a leading energy management software company, announced that it has acquired the Energy WorkSite and Facility WorkSite software applications from NorthWrite Inc.
Main Street Efficiency Program will offer incentives to small and mid-size businesses in central Texas
May 3, 2016
Lime Energy Co. announced it has been awarded a three-year contract with an expected value of $9 million to implement a Small Business Direct Install (SBDI) program for Oncor Electric Delivery Co. Oncor will provide roughly $1.57 million in annual incentives for eligible customers to improve energy efficiency in their businesses.
To Americans, main benefits include increased convenience, increased security, reduced energy bill
May 3, 2016
Consumer awareness of the connected home is growing quickly, according to findings released from connected home studies fielded by Kelton Global and Research Now in the U.S. Commissioned by Nest, the studies were designed to uncover consumer sentiment about the connected home market.
Grand prize winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to Orlando, Florida
May 2, 2016
Tecumseh Products Co. has announced its Big Chill 2016 Condensing Unit Promotion, which includes a chance for commercial refrigeration contractors/installers to win any one of three prizes.
American Residential Services (ARS), a national provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has acquired the assets of Unique Air Services in Bradenton, Florida.