Atlanta — ASHRAE has released an updated edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.2-2018 Energy-Efficient Design of Low Rise Residential Buildings. The standard establishes minimum whole-building energy performance requirements (design, construction, and verification) for energy-efficient residential buildings. The 2018 revision of Standard 90.2 outlines cost-effective residential building energy performance measures that are at least 50 percent more Read more
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Milwaukee is expanding the tracking capabilities of the ONE-KEY™ digital platform with Geofencing. With Geofencing, users can add a perimeter to their job or home base, and if their tools are detected outside the geofence, ONE-KEY™ will send them an alert. The Geofencing feature is currently launched as a public beta and is now available Read more
Hot-LinkPlus-e by Taco Comfort Solutions offers high-efficiency, intelligent domestic hot water recirculation ideal for retrofit applications. A dedicated return line is not required. The HotLinkPlus-e combines a 006e3 ECM hot water circulator with Taco’s Hot-Link Valve and Smart Plug Instant Hot Water Control in one easily-installed package. The Hot-Link Valve, installed at the building’s furthest Read more
Alachua, Fla. — Skilled craft professionals continue to earn high wages, according to NCCER’s 2018 Construction Craft Salary Survey. More than 130 industrial and commercial construction companies across the U.S., representing over 350,000 employees, participated in the survey. The individual craft areas reported provide average annual salaries, not including overtime, per diem, bonuses or other Read more
On November 29, 2018, Women in Energy and Energy Kinetics teamed up to support our industry’s future. Attendees gathered at Energy Kinetics’ headquarters in Lebanon, NJ for a factory tour and networking reception. Energy Kinetics is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-efficiency heating- and hot-water systems. Attendees had a unique opportunity to learn more about Read more