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Generac Announces Home Standby Generator Integration with ecobee Smart Thermostats

Home energy management to be incorporated into a central, easy-to-use interface

March 1, 2023

Generac Power Systems Inc. announced that its entire line of Wi-Fi and cellular-enabled home standby generators will soon integrate with the latest ecobee smart thermostats.

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Today’s Residential HVAC Controls Are Smarter Than Ever

Smart thermostats give homeowners, contractors ultimate monitoring

Matt Jachman

March 1, 2023

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Programmable thermostats that can be accessed through an internet device are old hat. Here are just a few of the residential HVAC controls products featured at the Georgia World Congress Center, the host venue for this year’s Expo.

Smart Thermostats Help HVAC Contractors Get Ahead

Maintenance insight helps contractors, while rebates appeal to customers

Hannah Belloli

February 20, 2023

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Smart thermostats offer preventive maintenance options and rebates for customers, but contractors should be sure to get educated — and educate homeowners — on utility rebates like demand-response programs.

Building Decarbonization Central to New York State’s Climate Plan

Plan calls for smart HVACR controls, heat pumps, thermal energy networks

Matt Jachman

February 16, 2023

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Heat pumps, smart HVACR controls, thermal energy networks, and an increase in the number of energy-efficient buildings are central to the state of New York’s multipronged decarbonization plan.

Cochrane Supply Launches Columbus Branch

Columbus branch marks third location in Ohio, 10th nationwide

January 11, 2023

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Cochrane Supply & Engineering announced the addition of its new Columbus, Ohio branch.

Hydronic Heating Goes High-Tech

Hydronic radiant systems improve on simple, time-honored hot-water heating

Matt Jachman

November 21, 2022

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Hydronic radiant systems are quiet, easy to zone, and don’t stir up dust, germs, or allergens. And with the right controls, accessories, and installation methods, hydronic radiant can help achieve energy efficiency.

Johnson Controls OpenBlue Accredited by Global Smart Building Standards Organization

November 11, 2022

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Johnson Controls announced it has earned accreditation for its OpenBlue suite of connected solutions through WiredScore.

Cochrane Supply Acquires Control Tech Supply

The acquisition will add customers from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas

November 3, 2022

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Cochrane Supply, a Smart Building Controls Distributor from Michigan, has acquired Control Tech Supply in Dallas, Texas.

Airzone Announces Compatibility with Whole-Home Automation Platforms

September 29, 2022

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Airzone announced certified drivers for certain whole-home automation platforms, ensuring compatibility between systems from Crestron, Control4, ELAN, Lutron, and Savant.

Keys to Success in HVACR Automation

Techs need updated skills, collaboration, clear expectations

Matt Jachman

September 26, 2022

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The market for automated systems in commercial buildings is growing rapidly, driven by increasing energy-efficiency goals, improving technology, and updated standards set by governments and professional associations.