ecobee Inc. unveiled its latest product at the 2012 AHR Expo — the Smart Si thermostat. Designed for the residential market, the Smart Si offers remote connectivity anytime from anywhere via computer, iPhone, smart phone, or tablet.
At the 2012 AHR Expo, SWEP has introduced its e-business shop to the United States market. SWEP noted that its e-business shop has been up and running for six years and is now available to its dealers in the U.S.
Titus HVAC announced that it has expanded its Plexicon line of displacement ventilation systems to include solar capabilities. The solar Plexicon uses a wireless, energy harvesting process to power the unit.
Kevin Merritt, president of Superior Radiant Products Ltd. (SRP), Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada, announced the launch of the company’s new United States operation. Superior Radiant Products Inc. was incorporated as of Jan. 4, 2012 with operations in Atlanta.
LonMark is offering a series of free educational seminars, led by its executives and industry experts from member companies, including Echelon Corp. and Honeywell Building Solutions.
Baltimore Aircoil Co. (BAC) announced the signing of an exclusive development agreement with WindTronics Inc., Muskegon, Mich., to utilize the company’s patented blade tip power system (BTPS) wind turbine technology in energy recovery applications for evaporative cooling equipment.
Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) is showcasing its energy modeling technology. IES says its VE-Navigator for ASHRAE 90.1 and ApacheHVAC software tools assist in simplifying Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) energy modeling and assessing HVAC systems.
The press briefing on the Eternal Hybrid Water Heater from Grand Hall noted that it is a tankless unit with internal storage, making it an affordable retrofit model.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) noted that as the role of HVACR has progressed to incorporate many facets of building design, construction, and operation, ASHRAE has changed as well. Thus, the Society has announced an evolution of its brand to reflect those changes.
Honeywell Analytics hosted a press conference at the AHR Expo to introduce its new IAQPoint2 monitor. The touchscreen monitor will be available in March and is designed for commercial buildings.
