2028 Furnace Standard Upheld: What Contractors Need to Know
The DOE’s latest ruling means all new furnaces sold after 2028 will have to be high-efficiency condensing models. Source link
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Schneider Electric Announces New North American Headquarters in Boston
BOSTON and LAS VEGAS — Schneider Electric announced plans to establish its new North American headquarters at Winthrop Center in Boston’s financial district. The announcement was unveiled at Schneider Electric’s Innovation...
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A Skeptical EPA Weighs the Future of Energy Star
Despite talk within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) earlier this year of scrapping it, the popular Energy Star program, which is both a guide for consumers and a marketing tool for manufacturers and retailers, is hanging on for...
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New Carrier Coolant Distribution Unit
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — The new Carrier Coolant Distribution Unit, part of the growing QuantumLeap portfolio of purpose-built data center solutions that extends from chip to chiller, is now available. The CDU product family includes...
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DOE Upholds Furnace Efficiency Standard Set to Cut Consumer Costs
A new federal standard for furnaces will require new furnaces to use about 15% less energy than today’s models — similar to the requirements Canada has had since 2010. The standard, taking effect in 2028, is also set to reduce...
Read more New Carrier Coolant Distribution Unit Expands Data Center Solutions
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — The new Carrier Coolant Distribution Unit, part of the growing QuantumLeap portfolio of purpose-built data center solutions that extends from chip to chiller, is now available. The CDU product family includes...
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Energy Star, Still Operating, Moves to Another EPA Office
Despite talk of eliminating it earlier this year, the popular Energy Star program still shines at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Energy Star, launched in 1992, certifies highly efficient appliances, including HVAC equipment, plus...
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Trane Technologies & NVIDIA Launch Industry-First Thermal Management for Data Centers
SWORDS, Ireland — Trane Technologies announced the launch of the industry’s first comprehensive thermal management system reference design, specifically engineered for the NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint for gigawatt-scale AI data...
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Bosch Home Comfort Unveils Electric Replacement to Gas Furnace
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts — Bosch Home Comfort has unveiled a new electric replacement to gas furnaces in the Bosch 115V Modular Blower — which can be paired with a Bosch Cased Coil and Inverter Ducted Split (IDS) outdoor unit...
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Navien NWP500 Heat Pump Water Heater Wins 2025 IDEA Silver Award
IRVINE, California — Navien is proud to announce that its NWP500 Heat Pump Water Heater has been awarded the Silver Prize at the 2025 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Specifically designed to complement its premium...
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Mini-Split vs Central AC: In-Depth 2025 Guide for Sonoma County Homes
When it comes to keeping your home cool during Sonoma County’s summer heat, not all air conditioning systems perform the same. You have options, especially as newer technologies open the door to flexible, energy-smart setups. If...
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