A new study conducted by AHRI's Zone Control System Technology product section revealed that bypass-type single-stage cooling zoning systems may positively influence an HVAC system’s EER.
Executive Order EO13706 would require federal prime contractors and subcontractors to permit workers employed on covered federal contracts and subcontracts of $2,000 or more to accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 25.
The reality is, we spend a great deal of time at work; the people we deal with and the relationships that result are ultimately what keep us coming back every day. I know there are a few computer geeks out there who might disagree, but, to me, our relationships with others are paramount.
In the HVAC industry, manufacturers are working to meet the growing demand for smart, connected devices homeowners can control from their computers, tablets, and smartphones. Here are a few of the latest products available on the market.
Now in its sixth year, the ranking examined the total institutional and commercial square footage of LEED-certified space per resident certified throughout 2015, based on U.S. Census data. Illinois retained its top national position for the third year in a row, with 161 LEED certifications representing 3.43 square feet of certified space per resident.
HVAC contractors have taken notice of the growing Internet of Things market and stand ready to fulfill these demands, which often begin with the gateway into their customers’ homes: the smart thermostat.
The Indiana Bryant dealer’s equipment donation will ensure the next generation of heating and cooling technicians are familiar with the latest energy-efficient technology. Bryant is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.
The market is being driven by rising HVACR deployments, increasing power-generation capacity, and technological advances in cooling towers. Asia-Pacific is expected to witness strong growth in the next five years. The demand across the region is reinforced by the emerging markets, namely China and India.
The global advanced HVAC controls market for nonresidential users is expected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period. Nonresidential users of advanced HVAC controls include health care and educational institutions, manufacturing and industrial buildings, and offices and retail stores.
The CCI is calculated based on a survey of the association’s contractor members, who are asked how positive they feel about new business prospects, existing business activity, and expected staffing decisions in the short-term future.
The law allows a tax credit against the income tax liability of a taxpayer equal to 25 percent of the costs incurred by the taxpayer in the purchase and installation of geothermal machinery in or on a facility in South Carolina and owned by the taxpayer.
Thermostat Recycling Corp. names Ryan Kiscaden executive director; NAFA to host 2016 Technical Seminar April 6-8 in Phoenix; more HVAC organization news briefs.
Xetex Inc. names Andrew Wilcox president, effective immediately; A.O. Smith Corp. names Shawn Schmonsky vice president of human resources for its water heaters business in North America, India, and Europe; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.
This light delivers 2,200 lumens of white light. The dual-fuel light also permits a choice of either 3-V CR123A lithium or 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
The carbon-impregnated filtration media is designed for dust-handling applications that require flame resistance as well as dissipation of static charges.
These dehumidifiers use protocol technology, which substitutes hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant with glycol for heat rejection to an outdoor dry cooler in all commercial applications.
These stools feature two- or three-step options and a large standing platform that allows users to face any direction while accessing the project at hand.