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Heating and Cooling the Communities of the Future – Geothermal, Geo-exchange and District Energy

Rob Thornton

December 20, 2024

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The journey to net zero begins underground.

New York Announces $10 Million Now Available To Advance Clean Heating And Cooling Technology For Large Buildings

New Program Supports Production and Demonstration Of Simple, Energy-Efficient, Cold-Climate Heat Pumps For Consumers

December 8, 2024

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See how the "Clean Heat for All" program is advancing energy-efficient heat pumps for large buildings across New York State.

Don Fort and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

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Using A2Ls in Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

Technicians must learn how to safely work with mildly flammable refrigerants

Don Fort

December 6, 2024

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Technicians must be trained to handle A2L refrigerants safely, using proper equipment, following safety guidelines, and understanding risks to prevent injuries.

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Did the Election Turn Down the Heat on Anti-Gas Measures?

Voters in California and Washington State rejected initiatives designed to curb gas use

Joanna R. Turpin

December 3, 2024

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The battle over natural gas is heating up, as courts and voters push back. But environmental groups aren’t backing down and will continue to fight against the use of gas in space and water heating.

HVAC Manufacturers Share Data Behind BMS Retrofits

Building automation helps achieve greater energy efficiency in commercial HVAC systems

Matt Jachman

November 27, 2024

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HVAC OEMs have building automation systems for large commercial and public buildings that increase energy efficiency. These systems can be used with equipment from different manufacturers.

Rethinking Cooling Solutions in Data Centers

Larry Yang

November 24, 2024

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As data centers deal with increasing heat output from high-performance computing, solid-state cooling may be the solution, as it promises a compact, energy-efficient, and sustainable alternative to traditional methods—delivering faster, greener, and quieter operations.