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Heat Pumps
Road to 2030: the conversation continues
Experts lend their unique perspectives to the emissions reduction conversation.
Daikin Building Manufacturing Plant in Mexico
The $230 million 761,000 sq. ft. plant will be operational in 2024, focusing on mini-split and residential inverter products.
Midea introduces EVOX heat pump system
The cold climate heat pumps are capable of 100% heating output at -20C (-4F).
Acting Differently
Modern Niagara is partnering with Blue Frontier to bring new sustainable air conditioning technology to the commercial market.
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Road to 2030: A Panel Discussion
We gathered four industry professionals together to share ideas on how trade contractors can get on board and get ahead of the federal emissions reduction plans.
FortisBC launching residential gas heat pump pilot project in B.C.
Partnering with Thermolift and Stone Mountain Technologies, 20 residential homes across the Lower Mainland and Southern Interior will be installing the first units of their kind in B.C.
ASHRAE Conference Coming to Toronto
The five-day event includes eight conference tracks, over 80 sessions, tours, social experiences and industry-specific committee meetings.
Dream Kicks Off Net Zero Retrofit Initiative
A $136.6-million investment from the Canada Infrastructure Bank is funding this work.
Daikin Collaborating with XOi Technologies
XOi’s communication app connects field service technicians, offices, and customers enabling on the job photo and video documentation, real-time remote video support and training and more.
HRAI to offer IGSHPA residential geothermal training
The agreement includes the administration of courses in Canada, including course scheduling, promotion, participant registration, contracting and remunerating IGSHPA-certified instructors and training sites.
ASHRAE involved in launch of International Network for Women in Cooling
The Network has been created to advance engagement, promote career opportunities and increase overall participation of women in the cooling sector, which includes refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pumps.
After All These Years
The movement toward decarbonization is one of the biggest opportunities set before the North American hydronics market.
Register today: The Road to 2030 – A Free Online Panel Discussion
Join us Monday, April 25 between 1-2 p.m. (eastern time) for a free online panel discussion about how the industry can get out ahead of pending regulatory policies and standards to meet 2030 emissions reductions.
Canada Releases 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan
The Plan includes $9.1 billion in new investments designed to ensure the country reaches an emissions reduction target of 40 to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030.
The Duct Free Zone: Do Mini Splits Require Design?
Installers must first be system designers to insure a system meets the needs and expectations of the homeowner.
The “New” 2020 National Model Codes Finally Released
The 2020 Model Codes—Building, Plumbing, Fire and Energy—include nearly 400 changes since the last update.
Sapperton District Energy System Closer to Reality
New green collaboration between the City of New Westminster and Metro Vancouver Regional District bringing project to life.
CMPX 2022 Open for Business
The CMPX show committee anticipates hosting thousands of HVAC/R and plumbing tradespersons over three days at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Optimizing Operations
Montreal west-end health network undertakes $18.8 million energy efficiency retrofit program.
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Registration Open for 2022 Modern Hydronics Summit
All new in 2022 will be Hydronics 101, a dedicated series of sessions exploring the fundamentals of hydronics systems.
CMPX 2022 Product Spotlight
We canvassed manufacturers and their representatives to share what visitors can expect to see at this year’s show, and as a result we over 100 items listed.
Daikin North America Streamlining Sales Organization
The Daikin, Goodman and Amana sales and marketing teams will fall under new corporate umbrella: Daikin Comfort Technologies.
Which is Better?
Considering various control options when combining domestic hot water plus space heating in colder climates using an air-to-water heat pump with your hydronics system.
B.C. Raising Sales Tax on Fossil Fuel Appliances, Cutting Tax on Heat Pumps
As of April 1, provincial tax on the purchase or lease price of fossil fuel combustion systems will increase from 7% to 12%, while heat pumps will be exempt from PST.
VIDEO: The lowest temperatures deserve the highest performance
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Three More Manufacturers Added to Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge
DOE created the challenge to accelerate deployment of cold climate heat pump (CCHP) technologies.
Carrier to Acquire Toshiba’s Global VRF and Light Commercial HVAC Business
Carrier’s acquisition will include all of TCC’s advanced research & development centres and global manufacturing operations.
In Which I Go ccASHP!
Our intrepid HVAC writer chronicles his own journey towards air source heat pump acceptance and installation.
The Duct Free Zone: The Magic of Refrigerant
What many of our customers (civilians) don’t know, and what many of us professionals take for granted, are the unique characteristics of refrigerant.
