CertainTeed has introduced SMARTBATT™ with MoistureSense™ technology, a new kraft-faced fiberglass batt insulation that the company says contributes to healthier homes and buildings by intelligently managing moisture.
General Filters Inc. announced that is has completed the acquisition of Air and Energy Products LLC, expanding its offering of whole-house residential dehumidifiers.
Total combined United States shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps increased 9.9 percent, to 6,169,700 units in 2013, up from 5,613,665 units shipped in 2012, according to statistics from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products has collaborated with Skyline Innovations Inc. to launch the company’s first solar thermal installation using a heat transfer fluid based on Susterra® 1,3-propanediol, a bio-based glycol which can improve energy efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
Although the market for smart thermostats has struggled to gain traction, recent developments — particularly the purchase of smart thermostat maker Nest Labs by Google for a reported $3.2 billion — indicate that growth is likely to accelerate, according to Navigant Research.
Honeywell announced that it won four Control Trends Awards at the organization’s annual ceremony held in New York City. Honeywell won awards in four different categories including: Building Automation System of the Year, Thermostat of the Year, Marketing Tools and Support, and HVAC Controls Executive of the Year.
EnerNOC Inc. has announced updates to its energy intelligence software (EIS) platform for enterprise customers. This new release allows customers to view projected energy efficiency baselines, benchmark their buildings against similar facilities, and take action to reduce on-peak versus off-peak energy usage.
Applications are now being accepted for scholarships awarded through the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation Scholarship Program. In 2014, up to 25 scholarships totaling $61,500 are available.
Air conditioner manufacturer Friedrich and ThinkEco have announced a partnership to enable utilities to cost effectively bring new customers into demand response programs.