Company’s prototype enabled 15-20% average energy bill savings Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced its successful completion of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Challenge for high-efficiency heating in extremely cold temperatures. After surpassing DOE laboratory tests, the Trane® high-efficiency, Cold Climate Heat Pump prototype, installed Read more
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Company’s prototype enabled 15-20% average energy bill savings
Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced its successful completion of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Challenge for high-efficiency heating in extremely cold temperatures.
After surpassing DOE laboratory tests, the Trane® high-efficiency, Cold Climate Heat Pump prototype, installed at a Boise, Idaho residence, successfully warmed the home for two winters by extracting heat from the air – relying on its backup electric heat strip only 10% of the time. During field trials over two full summer and winter seasons of cooling and heating, the prototype delivered the homeowner 15-20% average energy bill savings.
“We were confident going into the Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge in our ability to deliver cutting-edge, highly-efficient climate control solutions – the results were outstanding and we’re proud of our performance,” said Dwayne Cowan, president, Residential HVAC, Trane Technologies. “Backed by our purpose-driven strategy and relentless investment in innovation, we are ready to continue scaling today’s technology for a sustainable tomorrow.”
“Our modeling was spot on with how the prototype functioned in the field, and we were thrilled to hear of the homeowner’s outstanding reviews as well as their energy savings,” said Katie Davis, vice president of engineering and technology, Residential HVAC, Trane Technologies. “We are excited to advance electrification of heating in homes while maintaining both comfort and efficiency for its occupants.”
Trane Technologies is one of the first companies to successfully complete the CCHP challenge. The company’s prototype has been relocated to its Tyler, Texas manufacturing facility, where it will continue to undergo robust performance evaluations at the site’s new state-of-the-art psychrometric testing labs – used for new product development programs and capable of withstanding temperatures as low as negative 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The company will complete the design for its new Trane residential Cold Climate Heat Pump, with additional comfort and efficiency enhancements, in 2025. The Cold Climate Heat Pump will be compatible with advanced, connected comfort solutions including Trane Link, enabling seamless integration with Trane’s comprehensive ecosystem of smart home technologies. Additionally, all heat pumps 15 SEER and higher in the company’s newly-announced residential portfolio meet the requirements for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit and incentives and rebates available through the Inflation Reduction Act – significantly reducing upfront costs and achieving long-term energy bill savings for homeowners.
Through bold, industry-leading action and innovation, Trane Technologies is advancing its 2030 Sustainability Commitments, including the Gigaton Challenge to reduce customer emissions by a billion metric tons and its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company’s emissions reduction targets have been externally validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations, Watts has announced the winners of the May “Beer Bundle” sweepstakes. This month-long event – one of several opportunities available in 2024 – has successfully concluded with five lucky winners. Watts also kicks off the “Aqua Escapes” sweepstakes, beginning July 1. Plumbing industry professionals are invited to learn Read more
As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations, Watts has announced the winners of the May “Beer Bundle” sweepstakes. This month-long event – one of several opportunities available in 2024 – has successfully concluded with five lucky winners.
Watts also kicks off the “Aqua Escapes” sweepstakes, beginning July 1. Plumbing industry professionals are invited to learn about Watts’ differentiated products and solutions by attending Lunch & Learn sessions, through in-person training at Watts Learning Centers, or by completing eLearning through Watts Works Online, where they earn tickets to enter the sweepstakes. The “Aqua Escapes” theme offers an array of prizes available to dozens of winners this summer:
- Elite all-terrain adventure wagon (Qty: 5)
- Premium inflatable stand-up paddleboard (Qty: 3)
- BOTE inflatable hangout chair (Qty: 6)
- BOTE inflatable dock (Qty: 3)
- Cornhole boards with bags (Qty: 12)
- YETI trailhead camp chair (Qty: 4)
- YETI Tundra 65 hard cooler (Qty: 4)
“We look forward to another sweepstakes and the continued celebration of our 150th year in business,” said Greg Gyorda, Watts Director of Training. “If you haven’t explored our world-class training program yet, now is the perfect opportunity to start.” Visit watts.com/training to learn more.
For more details and to participate in the Watts 150th anniversary sweepstakes, visit watts.com/150sweepstakes or contact your local Watts representative.
RIDGID®, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, hosted “We Love STEM Day” in June for 50 local students in grades three through eight. The annual event, held at RIDGID global headquarters in Elyria, Ohio, gave young learners the chance to see the real-world role science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) plays in critical jobs Read more
RIDGID®, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, hosted “We Love STEM Day” in June for 50 local students in grades three through eight. The annual event, held at RIDGID global headquarters in Elyria, Ohio, gave young learners the chance to see the real-world role science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) plays in critical jobs, such as manufacturing. Throughout the day-long experience, students participated in group projects, interactive learning games and more.
“STEM learning encourages students to explore new ideas and solutions to real-world challenges, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive as students and future professionals,” said Rose Hitchens, event chair and chapter lead, RIDGID Women’s Impact Network for Emerson. “We loved experiencing the energy this year’s students brought to the day’s activities. Even the youngest participants had the chance to see how the concepts they’re learning in school can be applied to what we do every day at RIDGID.”
Students participated in a variety of hands-on activities, including making balloon cars, robotic hands, pinwheels, water filtration systems and solar-powered engines. Each activity allowed students to learn about the importance of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, renewable energy and natural resources in manufacturing.
RIDGID is a proud supporter of local programs and education-based initiatives throughout Lorain County, including the Elyria school makerspaces that reinforce STEM learning. The company also partners with current and future trade professionals and regularly invests and donates products. For years, its leaders have served on industry boards to help strengthen the trades.
Emerson’s professional tools business, which includes RIDGID as well as the Greenlee® and Klauke® brands, provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades globally. Visit emerson.com/professionaltools for more information.
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Partnership Forms to Meet Rising Demand for Skilled Trades Education at Community and Technical Colleges Nationwide The Lowe’s Foundation is partnering with Metallica’s All Within My Hands and its Metallica Scholars Initiative. The Metallica foundation’s nationwide program is receiving a $500,000 donation to expand its support of skilled trades training for community college students as enrollments rise at vocationally Read more
Partnership Forms to Meet Rising Demand for Skilled Trades Education at Community and Technical Colleges Nationwide
The Lowe’s Foundation is partnering with Metallica’s All Within My Hands and its Metallica Scholars Initiative. The Metallica foundation’s nationwide program is receiving a $500,000 donation to expand its support of skilled trades training for community college students as enrollments rise at vocationally focused schools.
The $500,000 donation from the Lowe’s Foundation will benefit hundreds of students at five community colleges. The donation will help fund critical training, equipment, recruiting and wraparound services. This complements the Lowe’s Foundation’s growing roster of Gable Grants recipients, which includes 11 other community colleges. The Associated General Contractors of America report that nearly 90 percent of contractors say they have trouble finding skilled workers, and an estimated half a million new skilled tradespeople will be needed to meet demand in 2024 alone, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors.
“Partnering with programs like the Metallica Scholars Initiative is key to the Lowe’s Foundation’s efforts to ensure the next generation of builders can meet the demands of our modern world,” said Janice Dupré, Lowe’s executive vice president of human resources and chair of the Lowe’s Foundation. “As we bring our shared goal to life and strengthen the skilled trades pipeline, we’re excited to see students unlocking their full potential through these transformative careers.”
This Lowe’s Foundation’s donation supports the following community colleges:
- Pima Community College (Tucson, Arizona) will use its funding to support Metallica Scholars training for HVAC, carpentry, electrical and plumbing careers. The program also includes comprehensive career advising.
- College of Lake County (Grayslake, Illinois) will use its funding to recruit and retain a cohort of students who are training to join the local manufacturing workforce. The college will receive tools and a range of support for students pursuing certificates or degrees leading to HVAC, welding and automotive careers.
- San Juan College (Farmington, New Mexico) will use its funding to support students in traditional construction programs and automotive technology. With a priority on low-income individuals, the college offers a range of wraparound services, from tools and equipment to gas cards and books.
- Western Dakota Technical College (Rapid City, South Dakota) will use its funding to cover tuition, textbooks, tools and student services in its construction and plumbing programs.
- Milwaukee Area Technical College (Milwaukee) will use its funding to support hands-on career exploration and scholarships while it promotes “heavy metal” careers (automotive/diesel, HVAC, trucking and welding).
“Now entering its sixth year, the Metallica Scholars Initiative is an exceptional program focused on workforce education that has proven to be a galvanizing force across the community college ecosystem,” said Peter Delgrosso, executive director of All Within My Hands. “We are honored to partner with the Lowe’s Foundation to grow the trades while positively impacting many lives.”
The investment is the latest in the Lowe’s Foundation’s five-year, $50 million commitment to support the training of 50,000 people for skilled trades careers. Since 2023, the Lowe’s Foundation has awarded approximately $18 million in Gable Grants to 24 organizations offering innovative and scalable skilled trades training across the U.S. The next grant application cycle for community-based nonprofits will run from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31. To learn more about the pressing challenges facing the skilled trades, visit Lowes.com/Foundation.
Bryant is proud to name Cosby Heating and Cooling the 2024 Bryant Dealer of the Year, the highest honor a Bryant dealer can receive. Each year, this award recognizes a Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer (BFAD) whose hard work, expertise and business acumen distinguishes them as an industry leader. Bryant is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR) Read more
Bryant is proud to name Cosby Heating and Cooling the 2024 Bryant Dealer of the Year, the highest honor a Bryant dealer can receive. Each year, this award recognizes a Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer (BFAD) whose hard work, expertise and business acumen distinguishes them as an industry leader. Bryant is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, and is celebrating its 120th anniversary through ongoing charitable support for Feeding America.
As a Bryant dealer of over 45 years, Cosby Heating and Cooling has a demonstrated history of excellence, accruing 14 awards since inception, including the Bryant Circle of Champions, Medal of Excellence, and Pinnacle Award. With a Better Business Bureau A+ rating, Cosby is the area leader for service and installation of both residential and commercial. Their expertise encompasses all types of equipment: gas furnaces, air conditioners, heat pump systems, geothermal as well as boilers and oil furnaces.
In 2020, Cosby was one-of-forty HVAC companies nationally to receive White House recognition for their dedication to training, education, and career advancement opportunities for their employees. Additionally, Cosby believes strongly in giving back to the community that they serve. They are staples in their community, supporting organizations such as: 4-H, YMCA youth programs, Little League and Soccer, Habitat for Humanity, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, A Place for Grace, Shane Center for Equine Therapy as well as a yearly Gift of Heat installation.
“Cosby Heating and Cooling more than exemplifies what Bryant stands for, they set the bar,” said Nick Arch, Vice President and General Manager, Residential HVAC Solutions, Bryant. “As a smaller dealership, Cosby receiving the Dealer of the Year award reinforces that it isn’t the size of the business that makes them award-worthy, it’s the people. Their commitment to excellence in sales, service, and community is evident, and we are proud to have them as Bryant brand ambassadors. Congratulations to Paul, Barb, and the entire Cosby team!”
For more information about Bryant visit www.bryant.com.