Future Fuels Symposium 2023 on Fossil Fuel Alternatives will discuss the benefits of hydrogen blends and bio-fuels and related solutions, including a new low nitrogen oxides (NOx) technology and UL-approved burners capable of firing hydrogen blends designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The DCC boiler eliminates greenhouse gas emissions, providing a clean and eco-friendly source of steam for various industries and applications, Jericho Energy Ventures said.

Consulting with an expert can streamline the conversion to electric boilers while reducing total project cost and maximizing system reliability.

When considering radiant heating options, installers and homeowners are learning that using both hydronic and electric sources may be the best of both worlds.

Repairing reach-in coolers and freezers with electronic temperature controllers can be challenging at times.

In the sixth installment of this series, we ask if A2L refrigerants are as flammable as propane or hydrocarbons.

The EERS required Indiana’s electric utilities to cut energy delivery by an average of 2 percent annually, as well as providing home energy assessments, low-income weatherization, and efficiency rebates for businesses, homeowners, and schools. In 2014, Indiana legislature passed SEA 340 to cancel the EERS. Then Gov. Mike Pence did not veto or sign the bill, so it became law, and Indiana became the first state to repeal its energy efficiency standard.

Through the program, Lennox helps families in need by donating a state-of-the-art HVAC system, then having the equipment installed by a local Lennox dealer free of charge.

Gov. John Kasich and the legislature targeted funding in the state capital budget to assist Ohio’s public universities, community colleges, and career technical centers in providing the most up-to-date education possible, part of an effort to provide a skilled workforce for in-demand jobs.

The first step consists of determining the compressor’s mode of failure. Was it electrical or mechanical?

At its press conference at the AHR Expo, LG Electronics Component Solutions highlighted its new compressors for residential applications that will utilize the low-GWP refrigerants.

If a potential relay is malfunctioning, the compressor motor is in danger of not starting, stalling, locking rotor, or even burning out. That is why technicians should understand how to troubleshoot potential relays.

End users are looking for more from their systems than just reliable cooling; they also want sustainable equipment that features better energy efficiency and low-GWP solutions. Several compressor manufacturers have happily obliged.

Ross B. Shuster, CEO, Copeland, discusses Blackstone’s investment into the company, how the transaction will impact the company’s HVAC offerings, and more.

Continuous and rapid cycling is hard on a compressor, but the use of a simple time delay relay can mitigate the risk of compressor failure.

When you’ve decided to sell your HVAC business, the time of year to close is an important detail.

Consumers just want their A/C system fixed. It’s time to take off the contractor hat and put on the consumer hat.

The question of who is going to buy your business can be just as important as the cash for the sale itself.

Getting the right people on the team has always been essential for any company, in any industry, and HVAC is no exception.

The initiative will also support Honeywell Energy Solutions Group’s existing multi-phase Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) program with Boston as part of the Renew Boston Trust program to help achieve energy and carbon reductions in city-owned historic buildings.

How to safely wire the motors, what to know about the wire colors, and more.

Contractor-run training facilities allow company leaders to tailor the curriculum to meet their employment needs.

Regardless of the teaching profession’s demands and challenges, many HVACR instructors continue to instruct because of their unconditional love for the trades and desire to prepare the industry’s next generation.

If an HVAC contractor possesses knowledge pertaining to IAQ solutions and how to approach the subject with a homeowner, they are in a good spot to sell the equipment.

The federal government has become much more involved in the HVAC industry. How will the 2024 election affect this trend?

The ‘National Heat Strategy’ is directing several different governmental agencies to implement four goals and objectives that are expected to increase U.S. resiliency to extreme heat conditions.

A change in the balance of power in Washington, D.C., and a desire to extend Trump-era tax cuts, could derail parts of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Regal Beloit Corp. has become an expert in FER compliance by redesigning its products to meet the new standards, including the Genteq^® Ensite^® motor, DEC Star^® blower assemblies, and a new electronically commutated motor (ECM) to provide FER compliance for entry-level fans. These products were on display at the 2019 AHR Expo.

This low-voltage, slim-type inverter series was designed for energy savings and optimal control of fan and pump applications.

This electronically commutated motor (ECM) is an efficient, pre-programmed, dual-voltage, dual-rotation motor.

Infinitum Electric announced that it has closed a $12.5 million Series B round of financing.

To serve customers who want to decarbonize and become more efficient, the folks at Regal Rexnord are leveraging new technology to meet new standards.

At some restaurants, customers can place an order online and go pick up lunch “as soon as possible” or “at a scheduled time.” Increasingly, service providers — like medical offices — are giving customers the option to schedule online, too. And the HVAC field is no exception.

Success Group International recently hosted its fall 2019 Expo at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas.

The last couple busy seasons, HVAC contractors have seen a high influx of calls due to remote work. There are steps HVAC companies can take to meet demand while also alleviating the stress of the season.

The AI features in communications software, such as voice-to-text and message-flagging, have made for faster, easier customer-contractor communications that are also more personalized and have less room for misunderstanding.

Harris Companies, a leading national mechanical contractor with several locations across the country, has announced the appointment of Michel Michno as the company’s new president of construction. Michno has more than 30 years of construction industry experience.

ExakTime’s wireless field time clock has been awarded a patent for its unique method of tracking, storing, and sending employee time records from the field to the office automatically via a cellular communication network.

Contractors focused primarily on service, maintenance, and repair should continue to see steady, healthy growth, even in a slowing economic environment.

Here’s an answer for contractors wondering, “How do I effectively sell air movement and ventilation efficiency, and why should I?”

Beginning July 3, 2019, the Department of Energy is requiring a maximum fan energy rating (FER) for furnace fans.

HVAC industry members are debating how the DOE’s new rules — the first-ever for commercial and industrial fans — will impact their operations.

Thanks to the prevalent use of online search engines like Google, consumers everywhere are becoming more educated on the products they buy, and HVAC systems are no exception.

The York^® Mission Critical Direct Evaporative Cooling (DEC) Air Handling Units (AHUs) from Johnson Controls Inc. are designed to meet data centers’ specific needs.

This product can be installed vertically, horizontally from the left or right, or inverted with a down flow conversion kit.

Unico Inc. announced it is making highly efficient EC motors standard for all blower models within its modular air handling units.

AI-enabled HVAC systems can offer benefits for building owners and occupants. By monitoring and analyzing conditions inside a space, as well as outdoors, the system can constantly make adjustments to the environment based on the data being collected.

Fieldpiece Instruments opened a U.K. office to add to its European operation and to provide sales and customer service in the United Kingdom.

Evapco had an exciting fourth quarter of 2017, and they used the 2018 AHR Expo to build upon that success.

There are several reasons why the compressor discharge temperature of a refrigeration system can be high when the condensing temperature is not, and a checklist can help a technician figure out the root problem.