Ice Air: Geothermal’s Energy-Efficient Future In the heart of Brooklyn, an ambitious new project called Alafia is rising as a beacon of resilience, health, and sustainability. This wellness-oriented development, part of New York State’s Vital Brooklyn initiative, is set to transform over 25 acres of decommissioned public land into a thriving community hub. Ice Air’s Geothermal Heat Pumps are playing a critical step in aligning with Passive House standards used…
Highmark: Rethinking DOAS: Strategies to Increase Energy Efficiency [Product Showcase]
HIGHMARK provides a "DOAS Power Rankings" section, evaluating systems based on efficiency, maintenance, indoor air quality, and controllability. The rankings consider features such as heat recovery capabilities, cost savings, energy efficiency, and environmental support. For a comprehensive understanding of these DOAS units and strategies to enhance energy efficiency, you can read the full article here: Learn More
Ice Air – Spotlight on Innovative Multifamily & Apartment Solutions
Ice Air and Steven Winter Associates Super-efficient, compact heat pump solution that doesn’t strain the grid. BOOST: NYSERDA investment $255,000 BREAKTHROUGH: Traditional heat pump designs often require back-up electric resistance heating on cold days, which is inefficient. Ice Air, a manufacturer located in Westchester County, NY, and Steven Winter, a building efficiency consultant agency, with an office in Manhattan, commercialized a package terminal heat pump (PTHP). The PTHP avoids the…
This is JUST what your specifications need
This is JUST what your specifications need: a compact and versatile, iCool XC engineered with advanced heat pump and inverter technology. And, with requisite R-32 refrigerant for optimal performance under a wide range of construction and climate conditions, we would love to help you make this part of your next project!
Governor Hochul Announces Department of Energy Approval to Fund Energy Affordability Program for Low Income New Yorkers
Text by Doreen Harris, President & CEO at NYSERDA I’m thrilled to share that Governor Hochul announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved New York’s partial-scope application for the DOE’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program formula grant funding, making New York the FIRST state in the country to have secured funds under this program. This initial funding, expected to be available in early summer, will…
Six reasons to be optimistic about the energy transition
Yes, the world is hooked on fossil fuels, but Canary Media’s experts are still hopeful about the rise of clean energy. Here’s why. By Canary Staff, 28 December 2023 The transition away from fossil fuels is a messy, frustrating and frequently uncertain story. Sometimes it seems like major change is just around the corner; other days it feels like we’re moving in the wrong direction. Read More >
Top Reasons for Considering Installing a Heat Pump
December 5, 2023 More than Half of U.S. Homeowners Ranked Government Incentives as One of Their Top Reasons for Considering Installing a Heat Pump, According to Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC Survey SUWANEE, Ga. – Dec. 5, 2023 – According to a survey of U.S. homeowners conducted by Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), 63% of American homeowners have heard of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and 54% ranked government incentives…
Why Does Embodied Carbon Matter for MEP?
Buildings generate the most global carbon emissions annually. Energy use makes up ~30% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions, while embodied carbon adds up to ~10%. Architecture 2030 challenges architects to design more energy efficient buildings, but the impacts of the systems installed can be significant. Mechanical equipment, delivery, refrigerants, and refrigerant leaks are commonly excluded from life-cycle analysis studies, so we don’t know the full extent of their impacts.…
Biden Administration Launches Effort to Improve Ventilation and Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 in Buildings
FACT SHEET: Earlier this month, the Biden-Harris Administration released the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, a roadmap to move the country forward safely and continue to fight COVID-19 as Americans get back to their more normal routines. Today the Administration is launching the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge, a key component of the President’s Plan, that calls on all building owners and operators, schools, colleges and universities, and organizations of all kinds…
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Passive House Institute also focuses on maximising energy efficiency for hot water / PHI Press Release
German manufacturer receives the first-ever certificates for drain water heat recovery (Press Release, Passive House Institute, 21 May 2015) "Darmstadt, Germany. For millions of people, a hot shower in the morning is an essential part of modern life – but it also consumes a lot of energy. In order to contribute to increased efficiency in this area, the Passive House Institute has introduced certification criteria for systems for heat recovery…
A Review of Ventilation in Proposed PHIUS Standard
Below are comments made to the PHIUS review committee by Barry Stephens of Zehnder America. Reprinted here with permission. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In reviewing the Climate Specific Passive Building Standards, I encounter some glaring deficiencies. Although there is a lack of detail in the draft with regards to H/ERVs and ventilation, it can be determined that there is no actual standard being used to quantify energy efficiency and/or energy recovery that correlates…