City wins $8.8M to lower airport emissions Aug 26, 2009
Upgrades include the purchase and installation of new solar panels, heaters and chillers in the airport s central operating plant which controls the air conditioning and heating in all five airport terminals. The new equipment is expected to reduce emissions by up to 60 percent. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Pushing toward sustainability Aug 25, 2009
Night temperature set-backs for heating and cooling were established and more cost efficient central plant chillers were placed at the Volker Campus and School of Medicine. All together, the project is saving 11,706 tons of carbon dioxide emissions from entering the atmosphere, which is equivalent to planting 35,000 trees or ridding the streets of 2,000 SUVs. (University News, MO)
Framingham State finishing up $15M in summer construction Aug 21, 2009
The college replaced air conditioning chillers in the College Center, renovated the entrance to the library building, finished utility upgrades and repairs to the power plant's emergency generator, said FSC spokesman Peter Chisholm. "We're pleased with the outcome, and it has created a better environment for students," Chisholm said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
2000 St. James Place office building first in Texas with stringent LEED rating Aug 19, 2009
Building contains high-efficiency chillers. Extensive building automation control system features Web-based user interface. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
New on DVD: 'Repulsion,' 'Towering Inferno,' 'American Affair' Jul 31, 2009
But we know, as he certainly must, that his second feature and first in English is one of the best psychological chillers of all time. Back story: Catherine Deneuve plays a repressed young woman who unravels after being left alone in her sister's apartment. (USA Today -- Life)
Isle-based Sopogy goes cool with solar Jul 25, 2009
The solar collectors, in combination with absorption chillers, can produce enough air conditioning to cool three average-sized houses, Sopogy said. The system has been installed on a rooftop at the Southern California Gas Co.'s Energy Research Center. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Whitewood historic building showing its age Jul 24, 2009
Chris Chillers, a Whitewood area resident who is active in building construction and design, said he believes the building needs to be stabilized before the first snow falls this year ... Chillers said representatives of the state program and the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission are interested in seeing the building restored ... Chillers said finding a nonprofit organization or group to buy the building and take on the restoration is urgent. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
5 nuggets of knowledge about libraries Jul 15, 2009
The World is Black and White by Christopher Knight (Michigan Chillers book series fame) -- Teen suddenly gets a call from his missing sister. Fiction/paperback (PB). (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Green Industrial Lubricant Developed Jul 15, 2009
17, 2005) A National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) researcher has come up with a method designed to improve the energy efficiency of water chillers that cool the nation's large commercial. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Submission Deadline Approaching for the 2009 Oasis Award for Outdoor Kitchen Design, Sponsored by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet and Garden Design Magazine Jul 11, 2009
Additional equipment included freezers, wine chillers, keg tappers, ice makers, warming drawers, waste and recycling cabinets, lobster boil pits and a pizza oven ... The complete line includes grills, refrigerators, freezers, wine chillers, keg tappers, weather-tight cabinets, wok cooktops, lobster boil pits, martini bars and a counter-top pizza oven. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
PCMH just looking to make it through next few months Jul 10, 2009
approved a Trane service program for two Series R chillers for about 50,000. approved a Hill-Rom comprehensive maintenance support proposal for three years at 40,814. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
ECIDC presents BESI awards to outstanding businesses, business leaders Jul 7, 2009
The Indeck Group has grown into North America s largest supplier of emergency and back-up steam generation while expanding into the design and fabrication of water treatment equipment and renting generator sets, chillers, and compressors. He also owns Forsythe Family Farms in Clark and Edgar counties, Canyata Golf Club in Marshall and Iron Horse Golf Club in Tuscola. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
PowerPartners earns certification Jul 5, 2009
Power Partners also recently acquired the exclusive North American rights to begin manufacturing Eco-Max adsorption chillers, a product that can substantially reduce operating costs by converting waste heat into cool air. The company soon will seek ISO 14001 certification for this product as well. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Inside Scoop Jul 5, 2009
With products such as iceless wine chillers and portable air conditioners becoming available to consumers, keeping cool these days is about a lot more than finding a shady spot. CNET's Natali Del Conte joins us on the plaza with the latest and greatest gadgets to make sure that your summer isn't sweltering. (CBS News -- Evening News)
UDA in RM31mil refurbishment of Puduraya Jul 3, 2009
Jaafar said the first phase involved, among others, upgrading the fire prevention system, changing the chillers for a cooler environment, developing a pedestrian walk between the terminal to Star LRT station, as well as painting and upgrading the restrooms. We are also putting escalators, building new food courts and refurbishing the whole basement where the buses stop to drop off and pick up passengers, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Supplies Custom Outdoor Kitchen for Outdoor Cooking Classes at The Chopping Block Jul 2, 2009
The full line, built in partnership with Perlick, includes refrigerators, freezers, clear ice makers, wine chillers and keg tappers, which are proven to perform even in ambient temperatures of 110 ... The complete line includes grills, refrigerators, freezers, wine chillers, keg tappers, weather-tight cabinets, wok cooktops, lobster boil pits, martini bars and a countertop pizza oven. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Energy-saving Method Checks Refrigerant Level In Air Conditioners Jun 30, 2009
17, 2005) A National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) researcher has come up with a method designed to improve the energy efficiency of water chillers that cool the nation's large commercial. (June 24, 2008) Researchers are developing a miniature refrigeration system small enough to fit inside laptops and personal computers, a cooling technology that would boost performance while shrinking the size of. (Science Daily)
more. Monday, June 29, 2009 Jun 29, 2009
Wolins said based on initial customers experiences retailer Neiman Marcus is an early adopter the system pays for itself in under a year from reduced energy bills and other savings, like avoiding damage to chillers or other machines. Most large commercial buildings in the U.S. rely on some type of for operators to monitor their buildings. (Salon)
Lydall Affinity Announces New Management Appointments Jun 26, 2009
Based in Ossipee, NH, Lydall Affinity designs and manufactures a broad line of chillers and heat exchangers that outperform other brands. Affinity brand refrigerated chillers cover a heat load range of 1 to 300kW and the Company's water-to-water units offer even higher heat removal capabilities. (Primezone Releases)
‘Green' cooling towers to replace front water fountain at City Hall Jun 20, 2009
New high-efficiency chillers were approved for purchase and installation to replace the cooling towers, but the fountain will remain in place, but its use is yet to be determined ... Three new high-efficiency chillers will be 50 percent more energy efficient and ozone friendly, Design and Construction Manager Ed Striffler told council. (Peoria Times, AZ)
Green thumbs up: Still time to prune, plant and sow seeds Jun 18, 2009
I have accumulated dozens of thrillers (tall plants that give vertical dimension to designs), spillers (trailing plants that soften the container s edge and expand the dimensions of the design), plus fillers and chillers (flowering and foliage plants to fill in remaining spaces). It s great fun to experiment with new plants and untried color combinations and these portable gardens provide glorious accents to entryways, walks, patios, and decks. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Wellesley's ZBA raises concerns over bus drop-off, flooding at proposed new high school Jun 5, 2009
She mentioned the chillers used to cool down areas without air conditioning in the building, like the gym, could prove problematic if there was a flood. I think we re comfortable that we don t have a flood prone school, Keefner said, adding the floors will be two feet higher than the current building s floors are now. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Area buildings constructed to meet green standards face certification lag May 30, 2009
From the building s water-saving bathroom fixtures to its environmentally advanced chillers, owner Louis Dreyfus Property Group claimed its latest offering, Lafayette Tower at 801 17th St. NW, to be the greenest office building in the city. But one feature perhaps the most important to both host and visitors that day was nowhere in sight despite the builder s best efforts: a certification plaque that proved those claims. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Krispy Kreme offers free doughnuts June 5 May 29, 2009
The Winston-Salem-based company is hoping to promote its Krispy Kreme Chillers and steer customers to its Web site to learn about other discounts and offers. Reader Comments. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Developer battling to keep high-rise May 27, 2009
In one case, the association said, an arbitrator ordered Stark to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars related to chillers on the building. Another dispute over past maintenance fees came close to being settled last year but is still unresolved. (Honolulu Advertiser)
> San Jose gets lion's share of energy stimulus dollars May 19, 2009
The city will take steps to reduce operating costs associated with heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems by replacing chillers, boilers and other HVAC equipment. The $1. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
SBA loans help entrepreneurs launch varied local businesses May 19, 2009
The 600-square-foot retail space now houses Island Juice, specializing in fresh-fruit smoothies and tropical chillers. Condo residents and walk-in customers have found the store through word-of-mouth since its May 4 opening. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Board weighs $35M America's Center upgrade May 8, 2009
The list of upgrades includes the replacement of escalators and elevators, as well as the addition of new steam chillers and gas boilers, interior signage and renovations to convention center bathrooms. Othe improvements include a new sound system and concrete floor in the convention center s main exhibit hall. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
ETC wins sterilizers work May 6, 2009
ETC will retrofit 12 sterilizers with new control systems, process piping and a set of chillers and a chilled water distribution loop to service them. The company (NYSE Alternext US:ETC) said the work it will perform in the contract is designed to reduce the amount of water used by the sterilizers by reusing cooling water and nearly eliminating the wastewater they produce. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Store-closing sale at Lasting Impressions May 6, 2009
Multistack LLC in Sparta said Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Clinton Climate Initiative to provide energy-efficient, modular water chillers at a discounted price to qualified C40 cities and private building owners in those cities ... The Sparta company makes commercial air-conditioning equipment mainly water chillers that are an integral part of air-conditioning systems ... It said the discounts will help accelerate conversion of less-efficient chillers that also... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Police raid rights group over roo meat protest May 4, 2009
The allegations, which the group denied, were that group members had set about entering kangaroo chillers - containers in which carcasses were dumped after killing and kept cool before being moved to processing centres - and in the chillers they had put contaminated material to produce adverse quality test results ... Mr Pearson said Animal Liberation had gone into chillers in the killing areas of western Queensland, but the chillers were unlocked, and all the group had done was take swabs for... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
ComEd Customer Bills Will Decrease Beginning in June May 2, 2009
Commercial and industrial customers can apply for numerous energy efficiency measures, including environmentally friendly lighting, motors, HVAC equipment and chillers. While funding for Program Year 1 is reserved, applications for Program Year 2 will be accepted beginning June 1, 2009. (PR Newswire)
U.S. court freezes assets of California financier Apr 28, 2009
Other products include ULT Freezers and Chillers. Spinnaker Sailing - a leading location for Sailing lessons, charters, rentals and Sailing club in northern California. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
No relief in sight from high grocery costs: Sara Lee CEO Apr 18, 2009
The building is filled with stainless-steel meat grinders, chillers, ovens and test equipment. One area boasts 13 brands and sizes of microwaves so staff can test products with appliances similar to those found in homes. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Multistack chiller to be turned on in Geneva on Earth Day Apr 17, 2009
The Sparta company makes commercial air-conditioning equipment mainly water chillers that are an integral part of air-conditioning systems. Its customers have included the U.S. Department of State for embassies in other nations, Bill Gates home and The Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Cool Adobe cuts energy use Apr 14, 2009
He said the OptimumLOOP is the latest technology being deployed for cooling towers, chillers and chilled water circulation. The technology was purchased through Optimum Energy LLC, a Seattle-based business with offices in San Francisco. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
> Green Project: Energy Center I and II Apr 11, 2009
In addition to a project-wide recycling program sustainable strategies include: Installation of high-efficiency chillers and an energy recovery wheel; use of a non-chemical, pulsed-power, water treatment system to treat condenser water eliminating the release of chlorine, zinc and phosphates into the atmosphere; a CO2-based, demand-controlled ventilation system to manage the amount of outside air brought into the building; adhesives and sealants chosen for minimal contribution of volatile... (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Middle school to be named for teacher (6) Apr 1, 2009
In a 3-2 vote, the board voted to go ahead with installing new chillers at Buena High School, four AC units, fixing some drainage issues at Pueblo del Sol Elementary School and sidewalks districtwide. This left a districtwide surveillance system and student faucets and waterless urinals at Buena as projects that would be nice to haves as Scott said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
OSF St. Joseph infrastructure projects total $6 million Mar 28, 2009
1 million is a 4,600-square-foot addition to the hospitals power plant to accommodate two new energy-efficient chillers to air condition the hospital. Two old chillers have served the hospital through several expansions but they are at capacity and its time to replace them with larger units, Wills said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Earmarks benefit AZ Mar 6, 2009
Water-to-water heat pump chillers, Phoenix Children's, $1. 9 million (Pastor). (AZCentral -- News)
Talking shop Mar 1, 2009
"We don't have big open chillers and freezers with nasty refrigerants that you get in a big shop, and heating to make customers feel happy as they walk around and shop.". Money market. (BBC News -- Technology)
300 buildings still use CFCs despite government ban Feb 25, 2009
The National Commission for Ozone Protection revealed Tuesday that most five-star hotels, office buildings and textile companies ran centrifugal chillers using CFCs. "We found at least five buildings along Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta still using centrifugal chillers with CFCs," commission technical team member Rana Yusuf Nasir told The Jakarta Post on the sidelines of a seminar on financing environmental investment ... "We are still tracking down how they get illegally imported CFCs for their... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
SunGard Availability Services opens $25M data center in Phila. Feb 19, 2009
Chillers at the new data center SunGard Availability Services has opened in Philadelphia. Related News. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Broker's Call Feb 8, 2009
Currently, there are no less than 12,000 Pepsi and Tropicana chillers nationwide, up from around 10,000 in October 2008. There is certainly potential to increase sales of the chillers as CIH covers approximately 30,000 licensed retail outlets in Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
