eJARN News
Braun Named Cambridge Engineering President
April 3, 2017 ・ Braun succeeds John Kramer, formerly the president and CEO; Kramer will continue in his role as CEO. ・ An advocate for energy-efficient HVAC technology, Braun has three U.S. patents....
York Introduces Variable-speed, 20-SEER Affinity AC/heat pum
April 3, 2017 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - York’s Unitary Products Group officially launched its Affinity premium variable capacity residential air conditioner and heat pump line during a live stream event ...
ACCA Sends Letter to D.C. Mayor
April 3, 2017 On Friday, March 17, ACCA sent a letter to Muriel Bowser, District of Columbia mayor, highlighting the importance and value that quality installation practices have on HVACR efficiencies. The District of Columbia government is proposing to create a green bank that would fund HVACR equipment upgrades for many of the District’s buildings. In the letter, Paul T. Stalknecht...
HVACR Industry Alliance Aims to Unify the Industry
April 3, 2017 Ten years ago, the HVACR Industry Alliance was formed to act as the “unified voice of the North American heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration industry.” That mantra...
Geothermal Industry Hopeful Reed Bill Revives Expired Tax Cr
April 3, 2017 Reed for residential: Residential geothermal installations would once again be subject to a 30 percent federal tax credit if the Reed Bill becomes law. On Dec. 31, 2016, the 30 percent ...
Geothermal Moves on Without Tax Credits
April 3, 2017 The 30 percent residential and 10 percent commercial federal tax credits for geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems expired Dec. 31, 2016. Since the tax credits went into effect in 2008, ma...
2017 Summer Outlook
Here comes the sun: According to AccuWeather meteorologists, the summer of 2017’s warmest temperatures will span from west Texas to east Arizona. Above-average temperatures are expected to extend nort...
Uneven progress on achieving access to sustainable energy fo
3 April 2017 Modest improvements in global electrification and access to clean cooking overshadow more significant progress in the global share of renewable energy reports Global Tracking Framework 20...
Wilo- Yonos PICO- Convenience and efficiency in installation
3 April 2017 Small, powerful and economical: as a heating pump, the Wilo-Yonos PICO’s most impressive features are its very compact dimensions, reliable performance and immense electricity saving pote...
New clarity on use of air admittance valves externally
3 April 2017 Drainage ventilation expert Studor has responded to market confusion about Air Admittance Valves (AAVs) and whether they can be used externally. Technical director Steve White said: “There does seem to be confusion in the market and we’re frequently asked whether AAVs are suitable for exterior use. Both our own Studor Maxi-Vent, as well as the Wavin branded OsmaVent 110, can al...
