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New Heat Pump Water Heaters Tax Credit: US Government covering 30 % of the Total Cost
The most recent grant package, which the EPA and the Biden administration have confirmed is for residential energy efficiency. The new...
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Apr 8, 20241 min read
Voltas Posts Highest-ever Air Conditioner Sale of Two Million Units in FY24
The air conditioning brand Voltas said that it sold more than 2 million units in FY24, making it the most units sold by any brand in an...
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Apr 8, 20242 min read
Energy Price Spikes make Sustainable Energy appealing to Bangladesh
As a result of the disruptions that were brought about by a significant difference between the total costs of power generation and the...
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Apr 4, 20241 min read
Mitsubishi Electric Subsidiaries Acquire French A/C Maker AIRCALO
will strengthen hydronic HVAC systems business in European market
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Apr 4, 20242 min read
Daikin buys BKF Klima in Denmark to improve Region's Carbon Reduction and Installer Upskilling.
An announcement has been made by the European division of Daikin Industries, Ltd. regarding the acquisition of BKF Klima, which is a...
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Apr 3, 20241 min read
Ideal Heating Secures Major Logic Air Heat Pump Contract In £7m Social Housing Upgrade
UK: In the North East, over two hundred Logic Air heat pumps are being installed in properties as part of a significant social housing...
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Apr 3, 20241 min read


India Poised to Overtake China as Largest Consumer of Air Conditioners
India is projected to surpass China as the leading consumer of air conditioners by 2040, according to B Thiagarajan, managing director of...
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Apr 3, 20241 min read


Schneider Electric lines up $384 M investment to make India a manufacturing hub
INDIA: Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has set aside $384 Million in investments by 2026 to establish...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read
Johnson Controls doubles its capacity at the Nantes manufacturing plant
FRANCE: Johnson Controls' principal European manufacturing site for York chillers and heat pumps, located in Nantes, France, has...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read
Ammonia-Absorption Heat Pump Is Gaining Interest from U.S. Utilities
USA: According to Scott Ward, Applications and Technical Support for ROBUR, the Italian manufacturer has been receiving "a lot of...
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Mar 22, 20242 min read


Epta and Viessmann Refrigeration Joint Venture Adopts Epta Brand
ITALY: The Epta trademark will be used for all operations under the newly announced joint venture between Viessmann Refrigeration and...
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Mar 21, 20241 min read


Revised EU F-Gas Regulation comes into force
Europe: The updated F-Gas Regulation from the EU is now in force as of March 11 following formal approval by European authorities. The...
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Mar 18, 20241 min read


Havells Strategizes Overseas Expansion for Lloyd AC Brand
Havells, the owner of the appliances brand Lloyd, is poised to broaden its footprint in international markets for residential...
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Mar 14, 20241 min read
Daikin Sets up AC Sales Company in Cambodia
Cambodia: Daikin Air Conditioning (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. is established by Daikin Industries, Ltd. and is expected to begin operations in...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read


Blue Star Invests $33.6 Million in the Current Fiscal Year to Increase its Air Conditioning Manufacturing Capacity.
INDIA: Blue Star is investing $33.6 million to boost their room air conditioner output at their Sri City plant in Andhra Pradesh. The...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read


Air Conditioner Manufacturers are Counting on an Exceptionally Warm Summer to Increase Sales
INDIA: After two slow years, consumer appliance makers are hoping for a sales jump of 20-25% on refrigerators and air conditioners....
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Mar 13, 20241 min read


Tabreed and GIZ Partner to Accelerate Adoption of Energy-efficient District Cooling Solutions in India
Through the 'Energy Efficient Cooling' programme, Tabreed and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have signed a...
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Mar 12, 20241 min read
Singapore is Implementing Tighter Energy Standards for Water Heaters and Refrigerators in 2025
The National Environment Agency (NEA) and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) will extend the Mandatory Energy Labelling...
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Mar 6, 20241 min read


UK adds 8,000 heat pump installers in 2023
In the UK, there were around 8,000 more certified heat pump installers last year compared to 2022, a 166% increase. The Heat Pump...
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Mar 6, 20242 min read


Blue Star aims at 15% market share in FY25 in RACs
INDIA: According to a senior official, air conditioning company Blue Star Ltd. wants to sell 13 lakh room air conditioners (RAC) in FY25...
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Mar 4, 20242 min read
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