News - Articles - Page 696

New Water Heater Concept Promises High Efficiency, Lower Cost

The design streamlines, and even eliminates, certain components

August 29, 2016

A team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Florida (UF) has developed a novel method that could yield lower-cost, higher-efficiency systems for water heating in residential buildings.

Energy-Efficient Building Market to Grow at 9.6% CAGR to 2020

Rising energy prices will be a key trend for market growth

August 29, 2016

The global energy-efficient building market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6 percent during the forecast period of 2016 to 2020, according to a report from Sandler Research.

NCCA to Host Annual Meeting

Event will be held Sept. 26-28 at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis

August 29, 2016

The 2016 meeting will kick off with a special educational seminar on pretreatment with David Cocuzzi, NCCA’s technical director. The seminar will be presented in two parts: basic chemistry and troubleshooting problems.

Germany Leads the World in Efficiency

ACEEE releases 2016 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard

August 29, 2016

Now in its third edition, the ACEEE report states the U.S. rose in the international rankings from No. 13 in 2014 to No. 8 in 2016.

Gustave A. Larson Co. Honors PEAQ Partners

An awards dinner was held at the Wisconsin City Club in Milwaukee

August 29, 2016

The PEAQ program was created out of the desire of Karl G. Larson to find a means to honor the partnership between the Gustave A. Larson Co. and its business partners.

AHRI Addresses HFC Phasedown Schedule

Representatives from AHRI member companies attend Montreal Protocol in Vienna

August 29, 2016

The HVACR industry is primarily concerned with producing an amendment to the protocol that defines a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown schedule, paving the way for the use of alternative refrigerants.

Bradford White Recognized by WTCGP

August 29, 2016

The organization’s mission is to accelerate global business growth for companies in southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey by providing customized trade counseling, market research, educational programs, trade mission support, and opportunities that connect the region’s companies with a powerful network of international business leaders and government officials.

August 2016 Tech of the Month: Jason Jinright

August 29, 2016

Jason Jinright, a service technician at One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is known as a “Jack of all trades” who has a knack for fixing the problem while making customers happy.

HVAC Manufacturers: Aug. 29, 2016

August 29, 2016

Grundfos Pumps Corp. announced Thomas Morrison is replacing Dieter Sauer as executive vice president of the company’s U.S. water utility business; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.