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ASHRAE Awarded $2.85 Million Grant for Energy Code Training Collaborative
ATLANTA (July 13, 2023) – ASHRAE, along with seven partnering organizations, announced that it has been awarded a $2.85 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office for Resilient and ...Read more -
PFAS Restriction Is Now a Controversial Topic in EU
On February 7, 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) published details of the proposed restriction of around 10,000 perand polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). This restriction will inevitably have a major impact on a wide range...Read more -
Productive Outcome of the 14th IEA Heat Pump Conference in Chicago
The 14th International Energy Agency (IEA) Heat Pump Conference, held in Chicago under the theme ‘Heat Pumps – Resilient and Efficient,’ concluded on a high note with a resounding call for accelerated action in comba...Read more -
Climate Resilience is key to Energy Transitions in the MENA
Climate change poses challenges to energy systems in the Middle East and North Africa The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is one of the world’s regions most affected by climate change, imposing challenges on energy systems that are already ...Read more -
IEA Policy Forum showcases energy security and climate benefits of renewable heat
Countries share experiences at two-day meeting, with Lithuania highlighting its success with renewable district heating The International Energy Agency brought together key stakeholders and exper...Read more -
Massive $837 Million Allocated for Green Energy Advancements
On May 11, the Biden Administration and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new funding that will be available through the new Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) as part of t...Read more -
Heat pumps help alleviate historically high emissions in European buildings
With France in the lead, Europe’s buildings sector is avoiding more greenhouse gases than ever before thanks to record growth in heat pump sales in 2022. That is according to the new 2023 market report from the European Heat Pump A...Read more -
The difference between HVAC Chillers and Process Chillers
Don’t Get Caught Out When Buying Your Next Chiller You’ve heard the phrase “comparing apples to apples” as shortform for highlighting the importance of comparing on a like for like basis. This certainly applies to chillers, especia...Read more -
ASHRAE Concludes Successful 2023 Annual Conference in Tampa
ATLANTA (June 30, 2023) – The 2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference, held in Tampa, Florida, concluded on June 28 with resounding success. The event brought together industry leaders, researchers and professionals in the heating, ventilati...Read more -
Do you want to know more about indoor pollution
BESA: 83% of people want to know more about indoor pollution There is still a wide knowledge gap about indoor air quality (IAQ) in the UK, but more people are starting to ask questio...Read more -
Musings on HVAC&R-Heat Pumps and Heat Storage
Introduction Heat pumps are rapidly expanding as an effective means of preventing global warming and promoting carbon neutrality as heating equipment that can replace fossil fuel combustion equipment. The efficiency ...Read more -
NY State Implements Ban on Fossil Fuels in New Buildings
On May 2, the New York Senate and Assembly passed the state budget, which contains a provision banning gas cooking stoves and furnaces as well as propane heating in most new residential buildings. New York City passed a similar ban on natural g...Read more
