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HVAC Tax Incentives Enhanced in Sweeping Bill

Feds aim to promote efficient building methods, HVAC products

December 27, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed August 12 in the U.S. House of Representatives and is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden on August 16.

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.

Bill Offers Incentives for Indoor Air Quality Improvements

But ACCA president says feds should take a broader approach to HVAC

Matt Jachman

July 29, 2022

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A new bill in Congress compliments the Biden administration’s push for IAQ improvements by offering tax credits for IAQ assessments and air-filtration and HVAC system upgrades in many non-residential buildings.

Chillers are a Big Expense, But New Technology Optimizes Use

Cooling out while maintaining energy efficiency

Matt Jachman

May 10, 2022

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Manufacturers offer an array of products, tools, and tips to help lower operating costs, optimize maintenance, and extend a chiller’s life.

American Refrigeration Co. Acquires Capitol Engineering Co.

February 11, 2021

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The acquisition is designed to enhance ARC’s regional HVAC service and maintenance capabilities.

e-82 In-Line Centrifugal Pump – Bell & Gossett

November 5, 2020

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The space-saving series e-82 twin pump is designed for a wide range of applications.

Cyclone® XL Commercial Gas Water Heaters – A.O. Smith

October 9, 2020

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The release doubles the Cyclone® series’ heating capacity to 1 MMBtuh with a comparable footprint.

Out of Quarantine and Into Legionella?

Will Wilson

July 24, 2020

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Testing and treating water before employees return.

UCLA-Led Team Develops Ways to Keep Buildings Cool with Improved Super White Paints

July 21, 2020

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The advance shows practical pathways for designing paints that, if used on rooftops and other parts of a building, could significantly reduce cooling costs beyond what standard white ‘cool-roof’ paints can achieve.

US Department of Energy Releases New Funding Opportunity to Validate Novel Building Technology Performance in Public Buildings

July 2, 2020

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Up to $10 million is available for state, local, and tribal governments in competition to validate innovative building technologies for commercial buildings and the public sector.