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ASHRAE publishes data centre standard
USA: A newly published ASHRAE data centre energy standard is said to have a flexible performance-based approach that will accommodate future innovations….
EPEE welcomes euro energy efficiency focus
BELGIUM: EPEE has welcomed the European Parliament’s report on Heating and Cooling, in particular its focus on energy efficiency….
HFO chillers to cool the Channel Tunnel
UK/FRANCE: In the largest HFO chiller installation of its kind in the world, Trane CenTraVac’s using R1233zd(E) will replace the existing R22…
Daikin first with Platinum LEED award
JAPAN: Daikin’s recently opened Technology and Innovation Centre is the first large-scale office building in Japan to win LEED Platinum certification….
NH3/CO2 cascade systems win EPA awards
USA: The first US installations of ammonia/CO2 cascade refrigeration systems has enabled two supermarkets to win US EPA “Best of the Best”…
Fujitsu and Rheem in US collaboration
USA: Atlanta-based HVAC manufacturer Rheem is to begin selling badged versions of Fujitsu split air conditioners in the USA….
Linde and Praxair terminate merger talks
USA/GERMANY: Refrigerant suppliers Linde and Praxair have terminated merger talks, the companies have announced….
Eurovent completes cooling tower standard
BELGIUM: Eurovent is to introduce the first European thermal performance efficiency standard for cooling towers….
McBurney to head Luvata integration
USA: Modine’s Matt McBurney will assume the newly created position of vice president – Luvata HTS integration lead – following this week’s purchase of…
Emerson expands innovation network
USA: Emerson has expanded its network of innovation facilities with the opening of a new centre at Georgia Institute of Technology….