First of Two New Locations in Florida for York, Guardian, and Source 1 Products
December 9, 2014
Johnson Controls announced that it will celebrate the grand opening of its newest Source 1 HVAC Supply Center in Tampa, Florida, on Dec. 10. Contractors are invited to attend the grand opening at 3409 Cragmont Drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for live product displays, interactive demos, and more.
Essess Has Now Raised Over $10 Million to Commercialize Its Technology
December 9, 2014
Essess Inc., which has developed a mobile thermal imaging technology and data analytics program to identify and quantify energy losses across numerous buildings, has completed a new financing round, which brings the total amount raised by the company since its founding to $10.75 million.
Organization Sees a Point Where Renewables Become the World’s Number One Source of Electricity Generation
December 9, 2014
Events of the last year have increased many of the long-term uncertainties facing the global energy sector, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) World Energy Outlook 2014 (WEO-2014).
Fuel Molecules Tend to Form Clusters; Magnets Break Up the Clusters and Fuel Burns More Efficiently
December 8, 2014
Scientist Peter Kulish claims to have made a major breakthrough in home heating efficiency with his new invention, the Super Saver, which he said uses magnetic fields to reduce natural gas, propane, and oil consumption by 20-40 percent while also decreasing emissions.
Settlement Stems from an October 2012 Inspection of Bozzuto’s Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia
December 8, 2014
Under a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bozzuto’s Inc., which operates a cold storage warehouse in North Haven, Connecticut, is updating its operations so that public safety is enhanced. The company has also agreed to pay $124,181 to settle claims it violated the federal Clean Air Act.
Building Automation Has Witnessed a Profound Growth in the Last Five Years
December 8, 2014
The global building automation and controls market was valued at $29.8 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach $55.5 billion by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.04 percent from 2014 to 2020, according to a new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets.
Program Eliminates Upfront Capital Costs for Energy Efficiency Projects
December 5, 2014
Bluestone Energy Services LLC, a provider of energy conservation engineering and project development services, has announced that it will offer Constellation’s Efficiency Made Easy (EME) program. Constellation is a retail supplier of power, natural gas, renewable and energy management products for businesses and homeowners.
Aids in the Enforcement of Code Requirements Related to HVAC System Design
December 5, 2014
ACCA has released a new video series aimed at helping code officials understand the residential HVAC design process. The three-part series, “What Code Officials Need to Know about HVAC System Design,” gives an overview of the steps involved in doing a load calculation, equipment selection, and duct sizing.
Partnership Is Expected to Produce New Product Designs for Residential and Light Commercial Markets
December 5, 2014
Taco has formed a strategic collaboration with Italian pump manufacturer Askoll to share technology and work together on research and development relating to new circulator designs as well as other joint product and marketing initiatives.
Organization Partners with Municipalities to Provide the Home Energy Renovation Opportunity Program
December 4, 2014
Renovate America, a leading provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, in partnership with 400 Capital Management LLC, announced the completion of their second securitization of residential PACE Bonds, which resulted in the issuance of $129,145,000 in Class A Notes.