BALTIMORE, MD.—The Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) ENDURADRIVE  Fan System ensures unmatched peace of mind in the operation of mission-critical cooling applications through a dramatically simplified design. The ENDURADRIVE Fan System features permanent magnet, direct-drive technology, in which the fan motor is directly coupled to the fan, eliminating the need for intermediary moving parts like gears or belts. The advanced design is specifically engineered so that the motor, VFD, and cooling tower work together to provide unparalleled reliability. The ENDURADRIVE Fan System’s design reduces the risk and cost of failures due to moisture ingress, with upgraded insulation, a double O-ring, a...

SHELTON, CONN.—Budderfly, the fastest-growing firm in the North American Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service (EEaaS) market, announced the company has partnered with Lennox International, a global leader in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets. The nationwide agreement allows Budderfly to quickly scale its no upfront cost HVAC replacement program with the addition of Lennox Model L, an ultra-high efficiency rooftop unit, as well as expert service and maintenance on Lennox and other HVAC brands. For information on Budderfly’s HVAC replacement program, visit www.budderfly.com/landing/hvac-contact. “Budderfly’s EEaaS is truly unique in the industry, and our Model L rooftop unit is the perfect complement to enable them to replace...

BALTIMORE, MD.—Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) announces enhancements to the Nexus Modular Hybrid Cooler, the world’s first intelligent, plug-and-play, modular hybrid fluid cooler for HVAC and light industrial applications. The Nexus Modular Hybrid Cooler, which already led the industry for lowest installation costs, lowest operating costs, lowest maintenance costs, and maximum uptime now provides best water quality resulting from enhanced water management. An optional water disinfecting system as well as a product redesign now meet even the most stringent local building codes regarding fire safety and noise reduction. The BAC Nexus Modular Hybrid Cooler was designed to minimize maintenance cost by reducing spray water volume...

Finding the right HVAC system to cool commercial spaces does not have to mean making a choice between high-quality performance and efficiency, but it does take homework. In order to make the most informed decisions, facilities managers and building owners need to be mindful of not only the purchase and installation price but its protected service life and operational costs. Once the numbers are crunched, it is often found that the most energy efficient equipment offsets a larger up-front price and more than makes up for it in long-term operational savings. Look at the Full Picture Something to keep in mind when...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF.—Noritz America recently announced that Quality Sales, Inc. (Vancouver, Wash.) is helping to cover the tankless water heater market in the Pacific Northwest. The manufacturer’s representative will work alongside Noritz’s own sales staff in that region; specifically, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and the Idaho Panhandle in the northern part of that state. Established in 1994, Quality Sales is “a well-established leader among manufacturers reps in the Northwest market,” notes Jason Fleming, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Noritz America. “We feel that their long-standing local relationships, in-depth tankless knowledge and focus on contractor relationships will match perfectly with our...

ST. LOUIS, MO.—The U.S. Green Building Council launched its global economic recovery strategy last month, which outlines a path for how healthy places and LEED will support recovery efforts as businesses prepare for a post-pandemic world. The hospitality industry was one of the hardest hit by the pandemic, and as the world prepares to travel again, hotels and restaurants around the globe are looking for ways to evolve the health and wellness of their indoor environments. Hotels have been turning to green building to demonstrate their re-entry plans and safety measures to guests. Green strategies that consider air quality...

WATERTOWN, MASS.—Bosch Thermotechnology, a leading global source of high-quality heating and cooling systems, announced its Singular Boiler series, delivering optimal comfort and hot water in one simple solution. The Bosch Singular Boiler series includes the Singular 5200 and Singular 4000 solutions, delivering 5.2 and 4 gallons of hot water per minute, respectively, giving users the ability to operate multiple showers and other hot water applications simultaneously. Featuring a 95 percent AFUE rating and a turndown ratio of up to 10:1, the units include simple, four-digit displays and dual stainless steel heat exchangers. In addition to optimal hot water output, the Singular...

CHICAGO—Between energy cost savings and equipment rebates, Werewolf American Pub saved more than $10,000 by switching to energy-efficient equipment. Energy-efficient cooking and commercial kitchen ventilation (CKV) systems save money. That is a lesson experts and organizations like the California Energy Commission (CEC) have been preaching for years. To prove it in the real world, the CEC awarded a Building Natural Gas Technology (BNGT) grant to Frontier Energy, Inc., operator of PG&E’s Food Service Technology Center (FSTC), San Ramon, Calif. “We wanted to do more than just swap out standard equipment for energy-efficient models,” says David Zabrowski, Vice President, Frontier Energy. “We wanted to...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF.—Noritz America recently announced that Sunbelt Marketing, Inc. (Austell, Ga.) will help cover the Southeast tankless water heater market. The master distributor and buy/sell manufacturer’s representative will work alongside Noritz’s sales team staff in that region. Formed in 1976, Sunbelt Marketing is “a well-established leader among independent sales representatives in our industry,” notes Jason Fleming, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Noritz America. “They have a special expertise in water heating, having worked with both storage-tank and tankless manufacturers over the years. Their in-depth product and application knowledge, and their numerous industry relationships will be an outstanding complement...

SUNRISE, FLA.—EnergyWare, a leading national provider of energy efficiency technology, has announced the official rebranding of its company logo and website. The changes, which were implemented to reflect the company’s new direction within the energy efficiency industry, include a sleek new website design with new sections promoting the brand’s emergence into the solar, water conservation, and smart HVAC systems sectors, as well as a minimalist pictorial logo mark that captures the new and refreshing experience EnergyWare looks to bring to its customers. “When I was appointed the CEO of EnergyWare, I came into the role with a natural gas and oil...