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Heat Pumps
British Columbia bolsters rebates for energy-efficient home, business renovations
May 16, 2019The expansion of incentives includes an added $1,000 for those making the switch to high-efficiency electric heat pumps
Symposium addresses the transition to a low carbon economy
May 2, 2019Industry partners met on April 23 to address the issue at the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute symposium
Geothermal transformation: No single magic bullet
April 10, 2019Event Report: OGA 10th annual conference By Kerry Turner A busy agenda featuring leaders in the geothermal field attracted more than 125 industry stakeholders to the Ontario Geothermal Association (OGA) 10th Anuual Conference on April 3 and 4. Speakers included…
Small scale hydronic cooling
February 15, 2019 by John SiegenthalerHydronic heating has long been known for providing superior cold weather comfort. Even so, the question that often comes from potential clients who are already convinced about of the benefits of hydronic heating, is: “What do I do about cooling?”…
New heat pump technology remedies past issues
February 15, 2019 by Ian McTeerCertainly all of us have been truly disappointed by something or other at least once in our lives. Perhaps your new service vehicle spends more time in the shop than on the road or you are working for a seemingly…
Federal, provincial governments contribute $53.5M for Efficiency Nova Scotia
July 25, 2018Efficiency Nova Scotia will receive $53.5 million in funding from federal and provincial governments over the next four years. Distributors, contractors, consulting engineers and other energy efficiency trade professionals must complete an online application to be listed in the Efficiency…
A look at air-to-water heat pump systems
May 31, 2018 by John SiegenthalerHeat pumps are destined to carve out an increasing percentage of future residential and light commercial HVAC market. This trend is based on the convergence of market drivers such as increasing electrical generation by utility scale photovoltaics and wind turbines,…
Minimizing sound and vibration in water-source heat pumps
May 14, 2018 by Karl WashburnDynamic power is used to move air and refrigerant in HVAC/R equipment. One unavoidable result of this dynamic application of power is sound and vibration. In a water-source heat pump (WSHP), both the compressor and supply fan generate sound and…
NRCan focuses on space heating and cold climate heat pump adoption
May 2, 2018Amendments to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations will roll out across product categories starting in 2019 as part of the Pan-Canadian Framework. Debbie Scharf, director of NRCan’s equipment division, led a two-part talk on the framework at a recent HRAI manufacturers…
Geothermal heat pump technology rebates offered by NB Power
May 1, 2018NB Power has included geothermal heat pump technology among a range of energy efficiency and renewable energy incentives. The news was welcomed by the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC), an industry association for renewable heat pump technology. “This type of program…
Not all Circulators are Created Equal
March 8, 2018www.grundfos.ca
Winners of EnerQuality Housing Innovation Awards Announced
March 6, 2018Leading companies in sustainable housing are recognized for contributions and advancements in Ontario’s Green Building category. Ontario’s best Green Builders were celebrated February 22, 2018 at the EnerQuality Awards Gala (EQ Awards). Held at the Universal Eventspace in Vaughan, ON,…
Hybrid heat: One way to reduce costs
February 23, 2018 by Ian McTeerI found this definition of a hybrid heat system, sometimes called a “dual-fuel system” in Wikipedia: “a hybrid heat system reacts to changing temperatures and automatically adjusts to the most efficient energy saving method available to heat or cool a…
Ingersoll Rand, Mitsubishi Electric to sell products in U.S. and Latin America
January 22, 2018Ingersoll Rand and Mitsubishi Electric have entered a 50 per cent-50 per cent joint venture to sell air conditioners and heat pumps in the U.S. and select countries in Latin America. The variable-speed mini-split, multi-split and VRF air conditioners and…
The Sanden SANCO₂ Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) provides Hot Water, naturally.
September 18, 2017This HPWH is a split type, with the tank and Heat Pump located separately. The Indoor Stainless Steel Storage tank, either 43 or 83 gallon capacity, connects via 2 Water lines to a 4.5kw Heat Pump, providing the Highest First…
Top ten heat pump start-up tips
September 1, 2017 by Ian McTeerIt’s hard to stop a…” Admit it; I know you just filled in the blank. That’s OK, years of persistent marketing works wonders, but it does not mean other top brands aren’t capable of providing reliable service year after year.…
Heat pumps recalled due to overheating
July 27, 2017Health Canada, together with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Carrier Corporation, has issued a recall of certain Carrier Greenspeed and Bryant Evolution Extreme Heat Pumps. This recall involves 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-ton sizes of the residential variable…
Google, Dandelion Geothermal, and the Thermal Energy IoT
July 18, 2017This focused write up is based on an article originally published on LinkedIn about the recent spin-off of “Dandelion“ from X, the innovation engine of Alphabet (parent of Google). Reprinted with permission. BY JAY EGG Validation comes in many different ways. Presently,…
Cross Canada coverage with Roadshows
June 19, 2017The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating will hold its CIPHEX Roadshows in St. John’s (Newfoundland – September 21), Edmonton (Alberta – October 17) and Regina (Saskatchewan – October 19). The CIPHEX Roadshow connects buyers and sellers in markets that…
Heat pumps recalled due to overheating issue
May 23, 2017Health Canada, together with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Carrier Corporation, has issued a recall of certain Carrier Greenspeed and Bryant Evolution Extreme Heat Pumps. This recall involves 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-ton sizes of the residential variable…
Are you overcharging cooling systems?
May 17, 2017 by Ian McTeerEvery industry has its heroes, including HVAC/R. People such as Michael Faraday, Willis Carrier, Fredrick McKinley Jones and Thomas Midgley Jr. provided a large measure of inspiration for me as I progressed through the science of refrigeration and air conditioning.…
NRCan posts new technical bulletins re: Amendment 15
April 20, 2017The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI) reports that a Notice of Intent was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on March 4, 2017 indicating Natural Resources Canada’s intent to proceed with the development of Amendment 15. This…
New president and CEO to lead geothermal coalition
March 6, 2017The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) board of directors has appointed Ted Kantrowitz as president. Kantrowitz joined the organization’s current board and assumed CEO duties immediately. His appointment follows the resignation of former president and CEO Denis Tanguay. “In choosing a…
Technology, building relationships and the province’s climate change plan among issues at OGA conference
February 25, 2017Building partnerships was a central motif running through much of the second day of the Ontario Geothermal Association (OGA) conference, an event held February 21-22 in Mississauga, ON. Those themes emerged during the keynote presentation February 22, as Glen Murray,…
Innovative products in the spotlight at CIPHEX West
November 5, 2016Winners of the New Product Competition at CIPHEX West are: Sunrise Tradex Corporation, The Mini: Movable Split Air Conditioner, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Viessmann Manufacuring Company, Vitosol FM, Alternative Energy (Solar, Geothermal, etc.): tekmar Control Systems (A Watts Brand), WiFi…
Show Preview: Construct Canada 2016
October 26, 2016 by Doug PicklykThe 28th annual Construct Canada show, the country’s largest building, design and construction event, will run Wednesday, November 30 through Friday, December 2 in downtown Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, located at the base of the CN Tower.…
Noble draws a crowd
October 21, 2016It was standing room only for the basic furnace performance testing seminar, one of five complimentary educational sessions held during Noble’s 2016 BIG Tuesday Heating Show held on October 4 between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. just north of Toronto…
HRAI signs agreement with GEO
August 31, 2016The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) and the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for cooperation in the development and improvement of the geothermal heating and…
Carrier honours two Canadian HVAC/R firms
August 16, 2016In recognition of its commitment to quality, leadership and excellence in the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, Provincial Heating & Cooling Inc. recently received the 2016 President’s Award from Carrier at a ceremony in Huntington Beach, CA. This…
TechnoForce
August 12, 2016The TechnoForce e-HV by Bell & Gossett, a Xylem brand, is a pre-engineered pressure booster package. It is a compact, multi-pump, which features direct motor-mounted Hydrovar Multi-Master variable speed drive controllers. It also has individual thru-panel circuit breakers that provide…