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Reviewing the Effects of New Fan Efficiency Rating Requirements

A few months on the other side of the summer’s FER implementation, we check-in with aftermarket motor veterans and a furnace manufacturer.




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Structural Thermal Breaks to Ensure Energy Efficiency for Boston’s Millennium Tower

The Millennium Tower, a luxurious condo-and-retailer tower in Boston, will incorporate Schöck Isokorb® structural thermal breaks in the terraces at the penthouse levels to ensure thermal comfort in the city’s tallest and most expensive residential building. 




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HVAC a Primary Driver of Energy-efficiency Jobs

Per the DOE’s second annual “National Energy Employment Analysis,” a total of 6.4 million Americans now work in the traditional energy and energy-efficiency industries. More than 300,000 net new jobs were added in 2016, which accounted for 14 percent of the nation’s job growth.




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Indoor Air Quality: The Energy Efficiency Follow-Up

Manufacturers in the realm of IAQ are seeing an uptick in interest due to increased awareness among consumers as well, as the air quality concerns that come as a byproduct of efforts to tighten up buildings to increase energy efficiency. In response, they’ve been updating IAQ products for the age of the smartphone and the “smart” HVAC system.




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Comfort and Efficiency Challenge the Air Movement Industry

Designing a forced-air system for proper air movement and efficiency is a challenge faced by multiple players in the HVAC industry.




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How to Sell High-Efficiency Ventilation

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




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Motor, Drive Selection Key to Future HVAC Fan Efficiency Standards

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




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Efficiency, Comfort Propel the Condensing Unit Market Forward

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.




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York Mission Critical AHUs Enhance Efficiency, Reliability in Data Centers

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




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Air Handler Placement, Maintenance Boost IAQ, Efficiency, Cost Savings

While not often addressed, the air handler in an HVAC system has a significant role to play.




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Unico Makes High Efficiency EC Motors Standard for All Blower Models

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




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UVC HVAC Treatment Returns 12% Efficiency Improvement

One-year study conducted on Atlanta commercial high rise’s HVAC systems proves UVC lamps reap energy efficiency payback benefits.




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Efficiency on the Rocks

The most commonly heard three-letter term in the ice machine business used to be “ice.” Now, it has been joined by “EPA” and “DOE,” which both are garnering as much attention as the actual end products.




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Duct Sealing, Insulation Provide Efficiency Increases

This time, the conversation turns to duct sealing and what it means in terms of system efficiency and energy savings.




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Optimizing Efficiency in Your HVAC Business

Read this eBook to find out more on software solutions that help contractors reduce wasted time and cost.




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Software Saves Times, Improves Efficiency for HVAC Contractors

Contractors can get more productivity from staff by letting software take care of the small things.




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Rooftop Manufacturers Are Ready for 2023 Efficiency Standards

The first phase took effect on January 1, 2018, and increased the minimum efficiency of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) by about 13 percent.




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Rooftop Units Incorporate Tech for Safety, Efficiency, Remote Monitoring

Commercial rooftop units feature a host of intelligent solutions to improve efficiency and ease of service/installation.




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Rooftop Unit Manufacturers Work Toward 2023 DOE Efficiency Standards

For many manufacturers, higher efficiency systems have been in the works for a while, but the 2023 DOE standards, pandemic, and current supply chain issues have added pressure.




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How New Efficiency Standards Affect Rooftop Units

While new DOE standards drive innovation and opportunity within the HVAC industry, they also add pressure and complexity for manufacturers.




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Trane Product Releases Aim to Help Customers Meet Decarbonization, Efficiency Goals

Trane introduces Thermal Battery™ Storage-Source Heat Pump System, Trane/Mitsubishi Electric HVRF, Versatile Axiom™ Water Source Heat Pumps, Next-Generation Precedent® Rooftop Units, and two enhanced air handlers. 




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Increased Efficiency Helps Drive Commercial Market

Michael Daly, chief technology officer, ECM Technologies, offers insights into the HVAC commercial market.




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Selling Smart HVAC on Comfort and Efficiency

Smart HVAC systems optimize energy usage without sacrificing comfort by using data analytics and machine learning to regulate the indoor environment.




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Schools Strive for Efficiency, Comfort

Across the country, school administrators are realizing the importance of good IAQ and a comfortable indoor environment, which both contribute significantly to student success. 




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Technology, Efficiency Spur Variable Refrigerant Flow Market Growth

Both commercial facilities and residential domiciles are taking advantage of heating and cooling technology at accelerated rates.




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Optimizing HVACR Efficiency with Smaller Diameter Copper Tubes

Efficient refrigeration and HVAC systems are essential to energy management and operational cost of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.




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Internet of Things Improves HVAC Efficiency and Effectiveness

IoT-enabled HVAC systems can accommodate a seamless user experience while reducing environmental impact.




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Maximizing Indoor Air Quality Without Sacrificing Energy Efficiency

The proper application of modern HVAC technologies can help maximize indoor air quality while minimizing losses in operational efficiency.




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Advanced Refrigeration Technologies Boosting Energy Efficiency in Supermarkets

In supermarkets, where HVAC and refrigeration equipment use 50 to 60 percent of all electricity consumed, new technologies and advanced control strategies have been developed to help boost energy efficiency as well as reduce emissions.




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New Belimo Retrofit Program Designed to Boost Efficiency

RetroFIT+ is the next iteration of the Belimo retrofit program, which offers online resources, including a product-selection tool, as well as personal support to provide quick and easy access to HVAC replacement solutions for actuators, valves, and sensors.




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Industry Negotiates RTU Efficiency Standards

While many in the industry are pleased the DOE has taken the opportunity to work together to develop its final rule, exactly how much of the working group’s recommendation the regulatory agency will adopt remains to be seen.




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Infographic: RTU Efficiency Standards

On Dec. 17, 2015, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) finalized new negotiated energy conservation standards for commercial air conditioners, heat pumps, and commercial warm-air furnaces, otherwise known as rooftop units (RTUs).




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Efficiency Standards Prompt Rooftop Innovations

More than half of U.S. commercial building space is cooled by packaged HVAC equipment, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). So it comes as no surprise that energy efficiency is the biggest trend driving the rooftop market.




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A Case Study: Driving Energy Efficiency Through Utility Incentives

Is reducing a facility's energy consumption by over 130,000 kWh annually through HVAC optimization possible?




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Building Automation Systems Offer Comfort, Efficiency, and Security

HVAC has a critical role to play in the future of building automation and digitalization.




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Air-to-Water Heat Pump Innovations Driving Efficiency, Safety, and Performance in Residential Heating and Cooling

To meet the ambitious environmental goals being proposed at all levels of government, residential air-to-water heat pumps are emerging as a transformative solution to lower carbon emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce utility bills.




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New Efficiency Rule Issued by DOE

The latest rule will require every mobile home gas furnace — and every new residential, non-weatherized gas furnace — to have a minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency (or AFUE) of 95% starting in late 2028.




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Mandating High-Efficiency Furnaces Will Limit Consumer Choice, Critics in HVAC Industry Say

Residential gas furnaces must all have a minimum AFUE of 95% beginning in five years. Some in the HVAC industry say the new Department of Energy rule will ultimately hurt homeowners.




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Improving Home Comfort and Energy Efficiency with the Navien NPF Series Hydro-furnace

A homeowner in Pickering, Ontario works with an experienced HVAC pro to improve comfort, efficiency, and energy savings with a high-efficiency hydronic forced-air furnace upgrade.




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7 energy-efficiency improvement opportunities in lighting system

There are a lot of opportunities to optimise lighting system in (almost) any industrial facility. Seven practical energy-efficiency opportunities to reduce energy use cost-effectively are given below: Lighting controls Replace T-12 tubes by T-8 tubes Replace mercury lights with metal halide or... Read more

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How to Maximize Chiller Efficiency?

Chillers are the single largest energy-using component in most facilities, and can typically consume over 50% of the electrical usage. Chillers use approximately 20% of the total electrical power generated in North America and the U.S. Department of Energy estimates... Read more

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Six energy efficiency improvement opportunities in fan systems

Efficiencies of fan systems vary considerably across impeller types. The average energy saving potential in these systems in the U.S. manufacturing industry is estimated at 6%. For optimal savings and performance, it is recommended that a systems approach is used.... Read more

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Eleven energy-efficiency improvement opportunities in compressed air systems

Instrumentation consumes large amounts of compressed air at many individual locations in a textile plant, but these uses are susceptible to leakage. Most such leaks are at threaded connection points, rubber hose connections, valves, regulators, seals, and in old pneumatic... Read more

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8 actions to improve energy efficiency in heating systems

In many buildings, HVAC is the first or second item in terms of energy costs. This technical article deals with optimisation tips and energy efficiency savings in heating systems of a building. Heating systems have always been used when the... Read more

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Tips For Successful Energy Efficiency Of Centrifugal Water Chillers

Centrifugal water chillers comprise a significant portion of industrial and large commercial electrical load. These machines are efficient, typically producing a cooling effect two-to-three times greater than the required energy input. Centrifugal water systems were the focus of cholorfluorocarbon (CFC)... Read more

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Isolation power solutions for ultimate power availability, efficiency and safety in hospitals

Things are changing fast, really fast. Technology we used a few years ago is now obsolete, and if you take a look for a second – it’s always about power availability, efficiency, and safety. This technical article deals with Schneider... Read more

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RRD Expands Label Capacity to Enhance Efficiency and Support eCommerce

RRD’s four new press installations increase speed and flexibility for brands, logistics, and freight services.




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Meler's Micron+ Adhesive Systems Improve Packaging Line Efficiency

Key benefits include an innovative tank construction that ensures uniform melt temperatures with no hotspots, char or waste; a horizontal piston pump design that provides consistent, direct adhesive feed; and a high efficiency design that uses 60% less energy and 50% less compressed air than comparable systems. 




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Automating Coding Changeovers to Drive Efficiency and Reduce Scrap and Rework

Coding on packaging is a process most manufacturers aim to accomplish seamlessly but with minimal effort and attention. When trying to move product out the door, you want to avoid using coding equipment that can cause restraints, whether it’s slowing down a line changeover or having to adjust incorrect, missing or unreadable codes.




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Labeling Equipment: Sustained Improvement in Versatility, Efficiency and Accuracy

The discussion of labels and labeling tends to revolve around materials. But another part of the equation, and perhaps just as important, is the labeling machinery. Learn how companies like Primera Technology, Videojet and Xeikon are making game-changing advances in this area.